What does it mean when a cost segregation company has zero IRS disallowances in 18 years of business—and why does that matter more than ever with the IRS forming dedicated cost seg review teams?

In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Diana, Director of Operations at Core, to discuss why quality matters more than price in cost segregation services. Diana explains Core's rigorous engineering process, including on-site property visits and detailed documentation that has resulted in zero disallowances over 18 years. She reveals how the IRS has formed specialized cost segregation review teams as bonus depreciation approaches its sunset, and shares practical strategies like lookback studies for older properties and piggyback studies for renovations. This conversation covers the difference between fly-by-night operators doing "virtual walkthroughs on cell phones" versus professional engineering firms, plus Core's additional services including tax credits and disposition studies.

[00:01 - 06:00] Quality vs. Price in Cost Segregation

• Why Core's 18-year track record with zero IRS disallowances matters for audit protection

• How the IRS has formed dedicated cost segregation review teams as 100% bonus depreciation sunsets

• The difference between $2,000 "trunk of the car" operators and professional engineering firms

[06:01 - 12:00] Engineering Process and On-Site Visits

• Why Core's engineers visit every property instead of relying on virtual walkthroughs

• How detailed documentation includes everything from flagpoles to flooring materials

• The value of engineers advising on CapEx spending before renovations begin

[12:01 - 17:00] Lookback and Piggyback Studies

• How 481 forms allow one-time lookback studies for properties purchased 3-5 years ago

• Why piggyback studies can accelerate depreciation on completed renovations separately

• The strategic timing of cost segregation for capital improvement projects

[17:01 - 20:40] Beyond Basic Cost Segregation Services

• Disposition studies for properties undergoing major renovations or demolition

• Additional tax credit services: 45L credits, 179D credits, and green retrofits

• How Core acts as a "business consulting firm" rather than just a cost segregation provider

Connect with Diana and Core: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagipe/

Key Quotes: "Out of that 18 years, we've had zero disallowances. And that's because our engineers take this serious. A lot of them have worked internally for the IRS." - Diana Gipe

"It's like winning the lottery. Do you want your money now or later? It's yours. Just take it now while it's still here." - Diana Gipe

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