Cost Segregation
Cost Segregation: A Common Cure for Your Bottom Line by Rob Grannum (Washington Healthcare News, July 2008; used with permission)
Two common challenges that many businesses face in the health care industry are income taxes and the significant investment required for funding facility needs. Whether you own assisted living facilities, occupy medical office space, or operate ambulatory surgery centers, a significant portion of your bottom line is likely tied to your real estate investment and income tax obligations. Cost segregation is a tax savings strategy that can improve the economic health of your bottom line by accelerating the manner in which you recover the investment in your facility costs for income tax purposes.
Beyond the Rebates: The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 by Chris L'Heureux (San Fernando Valley Business Journal, March 2008; used with permission)
Although much of the media attention surrounding the Economic Stimulus Act was related to the rebates for individual taxpayers, there are also significant tax incentives in the Act related to capital investments mainly benefiting business and individual investors. The bonus depreciation allows for an immediate expense of 50% of the cost qualifying capital assets normally depreciated over a period of years.
Use Cost Segregation to Cut Uncle Sam's Bite by Rob Grannum (Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, December 2007; used with permission)
Using effective tax-savings strategies can be a powerful vehicle for freeing up cash flow, positively impacting rates of return on existing investments and unleasing financial opportunities for new projects. Cost segregation is one such strategy that has become widely accepted and used by many real estate owners in recent years.
Cost Segregation: The Best Kept Cash Flow Secret by Rob Grannum (AeA Techline, Spring 2007; used with permission)
Most manufacturing and technology facilities held for business use are eligible for cost segregation. Find out how your business can free up cash flow by taking advantage of cost segregation.
Cost Segregation: Uncovering Opportunities by Rob Grannum (Washington CPA, May/June 2007; used with permission)
An updated look at cost segregation: Savvy real estate owners and investors are taking advantage of cost segregation, while others are missing out on a great opportunity.
Cost Segregation: Uncovering Hidden Deductions in Your Building by Rob Grannum (Snohomish County Business Journal, April 2007)
Many commercial property owners are missing out on significant tax savings opportunities relating to their real estate investments. While most owners are aware of depreciation benefits, few take full advantage of them. What if you could recover much more of your invstement now and free up cash flow to invest in the growth of your business?
Money Found: Cost Segregation Studies Can Help Clients Realize Tax Savings by Angie Grainger (California CPA, July 2006. This article is reprinted by permission of the California Society of CPAs.)
Using Cost Segregation to Apply Accurate Depreciable Lives to Fixed Assets by Craig Chase (pp. 4-5, Northwest Outlook, June-September 2006; used with permission)
Overview of Cost Segregation by Craig Chase (RHA Update, August 2006; used with permission)
Cost Segregation Services Contacts
All Regions and Western Washington
Rob Grannum
425-303-3003
Eastern Washington
Lori St. Marie
509-777-0131
Oregon
Jeff Shilling
503-471-1283
Northern California
Tom Kessler
415-677-8307
Southern California
Chris L’Heureux
949-221-4057
Southwest
Bobbi Kay Nelson
505-830-6236
