Cost Segregation

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Definition: Cost Segregation


Cost Segregation


Full Definition of Cost Segregation


A tax saving strategy which enables individuals and companies who have purchased, expanded or remodeled real estate in an effort to increase cash flow by speeding up deductions or depreciation and deferring state and federal income taxes. The purpose of the strategy is to identify and classify costs of the project which are considered real property to a shorter, depreciable tax for the purposes of state and federal income taxes.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Cost Segregation are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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