Cost Segregation Boston, MA
Cost Segregation Study Results
Cost Segregation is a viable cash flow enhancing tool regardless of location, but can be particularly valuable in the Boston, MA area. Greater Boston has a population approaching 5,000,000, is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. (established in 1630), and is an international center of higher education. All of the above creates great demand for housing and all supporting infrastructure.
Boston’s higher education facilities exert a significant impact on the regional economy, attracting more than 350,000 college students from around the world, who contribute more than $4.8 billion annually to the city’s economy. The area’s schools are major employers and attract industries to the city and surrounding region, as well as providing huge housing demand.
Beyond education, the city economy hinges around tourism, finance, and publishing. Housing costs continue to escalate, contributing significantly to Boston’s position as having one of the highest cost of living indices in the U.S. Despite this, it continues to rank high on livability ratings both considering the U.S. and abroad.
O’Connor regularly provides cost segregation services for assets located in and around Boston. Our team of expert cost segregation specialists are standing by to assist you with maximizing your income by lowering your federal tax liability through the use of our effective and affordable studies!
Sample of Actual Study Results
Asset Type
Office
Retail
Office
Warehouse
Multifamily
Depreciable Basis
$1,600,000
$4,845,885
$3,570,000
$1,570,481
$19,643,142
Purchase Date
04/01/16
11/01/15
06/01/16
12/01/14
06/01/14
Year of Study
2016
2015
2016
2014
2015
1st Year Additional Depreciation
$51,442
$60,550
$115,440
$76,899
$1,403,021
1st Year Tax Savings
$20,371
$23,978
$45,714
$30,452
$555,596
Year 1 Payback
6.2:1
9.1:1
15.3:1
11.2:1
188.0:1
Initial 5 Years Tax Savings
$98,072
$396,671
$203,580
$126,157
$952,952
5 Year Payback
31.1:1
151.0:1
69.1:1
47.4:1
323.0:1
* Results from “Catch Up” studies which allow the owner of properties purchased in previous tax years
to benefit from cost segregation in the current tax year without filing amended returns.
** Mid-Quarter depreciation convention utilized due to purchase date.
***Results include bonus depreciation first year calculations.
NOTE: The above listed tax savings are based on a 39.6% tax rate for the owner.