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Articles about Investing & Cost Segregation

By Michael R. Crittendon from the Wall Street Journal, "Senate Passes Tax Breaks Aimed at Housing Crisis."

By Nancy Faussett, CPA writing for BNA Software: a straightforward explanation of all the benefits, not just the piddly rebate checks. Need-to-know article for investors and company owners."Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"
Press release from Federal Taxes Weekly Alert: this was the first word we got that our chattel is even more valueable than previous years. Also gives a nice, brief explanation of the history of depreciation and how it has helped rebuild the economy post 9/11 and post the Hurrican Katrina disaster."Stimulus Act Oks 50% First Year Depreciation for Most Types of New Depreciable Property Placed in Service in 2008"

Explanatory article by John Racine: an excellent primer to accelerated depreciation."Landlords, the tax deducation you should know about that your CPA might not be telling you about.
From the CPA Leadership Institute: these CPAs know it's the next big idea. Also has some interesting insight as to why CPAs might not have heard of this tax strategy. "Cost Segregation: the Secret is Out."
From the Journal of Accountancy, an in-depth look at the historical foundations of cost segregation, the court cases involved and a discussion of benefits of cost segregation. "Cost Segregation Applied."
From the IRS's Audit Technique Guide, what to look for in a cost segregation study; also a good way to qualify companies offering chattel appraisals."Chapter 5."
From the IRS 's Audit Technique Guide, an explanation of why cost segregation studies are performed for federal income tax purposes. "Introduction."
From Mark Kohler, a lawyer focused on tax strategy. He shares his 7 strategies that every real estate investor should know. If you want to find an expert in residential cost segregation, we recommend him highly. "Strategies Every Realtor Should Know."