What if you could get $44,000 in extra tax deductions in year one instead of spreading them over 27 years—and it only cost you $500 to make it happen?

In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with a cost segregation expert from KBKG to explore how new technology is democratizing tax benefits that were previously only available to million-dollar property owners. He explains how cost segregation works by identifying building components that wear out faster than the standard 27-39 year depreciation schedule, and reveals how their revolutionary $500 software makes these studies accessible to properties as small as $150,000. This conversation breaks down the time value of money concept, explores the 10-year window for implementing cost segregation, and discusses exciting expansions into commercial properties that will help even more small-town investors maximize their tax benefits.

 

[00:01 - 06:00] Cost Segregation Fundamentals and Process

• How cost segregation speeds up depreciation by identifying shorter-lived building components
• The difference between 27-39 year straight-line depreciation and accelerated write-offs
• Real example: turning $10,000 annual deductions into $54,000 first-year deductions
• Why the IRS requires qualified engineers and the detailed documentation process

[06:01 - 12:00] Breaking the Million-Dollar Barrier

• How KBKG's software democratizes cost segregation for properties under $1 million
• The revolutionary $500 online tool that works for residential properties with 6 units or less
• Why properties as small as $150,000 can now benefit from cost segregation
• The 15-minute online process that generates IRS-audit-tested reports

[12:01 - 17:30] Timing and Property Considerations

• The 10-year window for implementing cost segregation on existing properties
• Why refinancing doesn't reset your depreciation basis
• How the software works for individual properties but requires separate studies for each
• Special considerations for friends with mixed residential and commercial portfolios

[17:31 - 21:30] Future Expansion and Market Impact

• Plans to expand software capabilities to commercial retail properties within 6-12 months
• How small-town investors buying up main street properties will benefit
• The paradigm shift from helping only large investors to serving everyone

 

Connect with Gian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/costsegregationservices/

 

Key Quotes:

 

"I want to save taxes now, not later... don't pay Uncle Sam early. Why pay him earlier than you have to?" - Gian Piazza

 

"Not paying out cash today is the same thing as being able to hold those dollars... not giving out money is the same as putting it in your pocket." - Angel Williams

 

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