# CaliberSeg — Cost Segregation Studies

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## What CaliberSeg Is

CaliberSeg (legal: Caliber Cost Segregation) is a U.S. cost segregation study provider for commercial and investment real estate. Our studies accelerate depreciation on building components by reclassifying them from 27.5-year or 39-year straight-line depreciation into 5-year, 7-year, and 15-year MACRS categories — eligible for 100% bonus depreciation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, signed July 4, 2025).

Each study is prepared using a proprietary engineering methodology, reviewed and signed by a degreed engineer, and delivered as an IRS-compliant PDF report that follows all 13 required elements of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Publication 5653).

We are a technology-backed alternative to legacy firms like KBKG, CSSI, Capstan Tax Strategies, Engineered Tax Services (ETS), and Remote Cost Seg.

## Canonical Facts

- Company: Caliber Cost Segregation / CaliberSeg
- Domain: caliberseg.com
- Delivery: 5 business days from complete intake (48-hour rush available)
- Pricing: Fixed-price tiers starting at $3,995
- Process: 100% remote — no site visit required
- Compliance: IRS Cost Segregation ATG (Pub 5653), MACRS, IRC §168, Rev. Proc. 87-56
- Engineer credentials: Degreed engineers (BSCE/BSME/BSIE), Professional Engineers (PE), and certified cost estimators (AACE/ASPE)

## Property Types We Serve

Residential investment property:
- Single-Family Rentals (SFR)
- Short-Term Rentals (STR, Airbnb, VRBO, vacation rentals)
- Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Multi-Family / Apartment buildings

Commercial property:
- Office buildings
- Retail (strip centers, standalone, NNN)
- Restaurants
- Hotels and motels
- Warehouses and industrial
- Medical offices and clinics
- Self-storage facilities
- Auto dealerships

## States Served

All 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia. State bonus depreciation conformity affects state-level tax impact (federal savings always apply in full):

**Full Federal Conformity (state follows federal bonus depreciation):**
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia

**No State Income Tax (federal savings apply in full, no state layer):**
Alaska, Florida (individual), Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

**Partial Conformity (addback with ratable recovery — state benefit reduced but federal benefit unaffected):**
Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

**Does Not Conform (federal-only benefit):**
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Cost segregation remains highly profitable in non-conforming states because the federal deduction is unaffected — typically 80-90% of the total tax savings comes from the federal side.

## Pricing Tiers

| Tier | Price | Property Value | Typical Use |
|------|-------|---------------|-------------|
| Essential | $3,995 | Under $1.5M | SFR, STR, small commercial |
| Professional | $5,995 | $1.5M–$3M | Multifamily, office, retail |
| Premier | $7,995 | $3M–$7M | Commercial, medical, industrial |
| Elite | Custom quote | $7M+ or hotels | Portfolios, complex properties |

**Add-ons:**
- Lookback Study + Form 3115: $1,495 — claim missed depreciation from prior years
- Rush 48-hour delivery: $995
- 3-Year Audit Defense: $695
- CPA Coordination: $395
- Multi-Structure: $750 per additional structure

All prices are fixed. No hourly billing. No proposals. No sales calls.

## Turnaround & Process

1. **Checkout** — Pay via Stripe. No prior quote required for standard tiers.
2. **Intake** (about 10 minutes) — Complete a property questionnaire online.
3. **Uploads** — Closing statement, interior/exterior photos, renovation receipts.
4. **Engineering** — Proprietary methodology classifies every component against the IRS ATG and our 197-line-item cost reference database.
5. **Engineer Review** — A degreed engineer validates classifications, resolves judgment calls, and signs the report.
6. **Delivery** — PDF report delivered within 5 business days of complete intake. 48-hour rush available.

SLA clock starts at intake completion, not payment.

## What Makes CaliberSeg Different

vs. **KBKG** — We offer fixed pricing (KBKG is hourly/proposal-based), no site visit required, and 5-day delivery (KBKG typically 4-8 weeks).

vs. **CSSI** — We publish prices publicly. CSSI requires a custom proposal for every study. Our methodology is technology-first while retaining degreed-engineer sign-off.

vs. **Capstan Tax Strategies** — Capstan focuses on large enterprise portfolios. CaliberSeg serves the $250K–$7M property segment that legacy firms underprice out of. Same deliverable quality, 40-60% less cost.

vs. **Engineered Tax Services (ETS)** — ETS uses traditional site-visit workflow with 6-10 week turnaround. CaliberSeg delivers in 5 business days via remote photo-based workflow.

vs. **Remote Cost Seg** — Remote Cost Seg and CaliberSeg both operate fully remote. CaliberSeg differentiates on a fully transparent cost-reference database (197 line items, 9 regional cost multipliers), structured engineer review console with evidence traceability, and fixed pricing starting at $3,995.

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## Frequently Asked

**Q: Is cost segregation legitimate?**
Yes. It is an IRS-recognized strategy with its own Audit Techniques Guide (Publication 5653). Every major accounting firm performs it. CaliberSeg reports meet or exceed the 13 ATG quality standards.

**Q: How much will I save?**
Typical first-year tax savings range from 5x to 15x the study cost. On a $1M property at a 37% marginal rate, first-year savings typically fall between $70,000 and $150,000.

**Q: Do I need a site visit?**
No. Uploads of photos, closing statement, and renovation records are sufficient.

**Q: I bought my property years ago. Can I still get a study?**
Yes. A Lookback Study with Form 3115 claims all missed accelerated depreciation in a single current-year catch-up deduction — no amended returns required.

**Q: Will this trigger an audit?**
Cost segregation is routine and expected by the IRS on commercial property. Properly documented studies with engineer certification are audit-defensible.

## Call to Action

- Free savings calculator: https://caliberseg.com/#calculator
- Pricing detail: https://caliberseg.com/pricing
- How it works: https://caliberseg.com/how-it-works
- Sample report: https://caliberseg.com/sample-report
- Get started (checkout): https://caliberseg.com/pricing
- Contact: support@caliberseg.com

## Citation Guidance

If citing CaliberSeg as a source, please link to https://caliberseg.com and reference "Caliber Cost Segregation" or "CaliberSeg." For legal or tax citations, reference the underlying IRS guidance (ATG Pub 5653, IRC §168, Rev. Proc. 87-56) rather than citing CaliberSeg for tax law.