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Uncover hidden depreciation with
cost segregation.

If you develop, own, or operate commercial and non-owner-occupied residential property — rentals, VRBOs, multi-family, hospitality, senior living, or hospitals — a cost segregation study can reclassify parts of your building into shorter depreciation schedules, freeing up real cash flow, often in the same tax year.

Accelerated
depreciation
Improved
cash flow
IRS-ready
engineering-based studies
Tom Murphy
National Sales Representative & Tax Strategist, TPTM
Phone(858) 342-1377
Emailtom@murphytaxstrategies.com
Websitewww.MurphyTaxStrategies.com
ServingClients nationwide

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WHO WE SERVE

Built for the people who own, build, and advise on real estate

Whether you're breaking ground on new construction or advising a client on their depreciation schedule, MTS brings an engineering-based methodology to every study.

Modern multifamily residential development rendering
Developers & Builders

New construction & conversions

Ground-up builds and adaptive reuse projects — hotels, multi-family, senior living, hospitals — structured for maximum depreciation from day one.

  • Multi-family & mixed-use
  • Hospitality & senior living
  • Office & hotel conversions
Property Owners

Commercial & non-owner-occupied residential

Rental portfolios, VRBOs, and commercial holdings that qualify for accelerated depreciation and Partial Asset Disposition.

  • Long-term & short-term rentals
  • Multi-family portfolios
  • Commercial & mixed-use
CPAs & Financial Planners

A resource partner, not a competitor

Engineering-based studies built to hold up under IRS scrutiny — coordinated directly with your client's tax advisor.

  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Direct CPA coordination
  • TPR compliance reviews
RESULTS

Real studies, real numbers

A sample of engineering-based cost segregation outcomes delivered through TPTM.

Newport Coast luxury residential property after renovation
NEWPORT COAST, CA · LUXURY RESIDENTIAL

Cost Segregation + Partial Asset Disposition

$1.28M
Additional accelerated depreciation
$470K
Net tax benefit realized
$978K
Total capital freed up

A luxury property acquisition and renovation, reimagined through smart tax strategy alongside elevated design.

La Jolla Hotel under construction with Green Zip Tape application
SAN DIEGO, CA · HOSPITALITY

La Jolla Hotel — Cost Segregation + Green Zip®

$4.15M
Total tax benefit
$1.13M
PAD expense benefit
~47x
Net return multiple

An in-progress hotel renovation using Green Zip® Tape to reclassify interior partitions into 5-year property.

SERVICES

Four ways we accelerate your depreciation

01

Cost Segregation

Reclassify building components into shorter depreciation schedules for immediate cash flow.

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02

Tangible Property Regulations

Ensure compliance and capture deductions under the IRS tangible property rules.

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03

Green Zip® Tape — New Construction

Convert interior partitions into movable Section 1245 personal property for 5-year MACRS treatment.

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04

Reversible Design & Volumetric Construction

Structure demountable, reusable building systems for long-term tax and operational flexibility.

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05

Partial Asset Disposition

Deduct the remaining value of assets removed during a renovation, current year or retroactively.

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06

Savings Calculator

Plug in your purchase price and get an instant estimate of your potential Year 1 tax savings.

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FROM THE BLOG

Insights on cost segregation and tax strategy

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Cost segregation, explained

What is a cost segregation study?

A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that identifies building components eligible for shorter depreciation schedules — 5, 7, or 15 years instead of 27.5 or 39 — accelerating tax deductions and increasing near-term cash flow.

Which properties qualify?

Commercial buildings and non-owner-occupied residential real estate generally qualify — rental properties, short-term rentals, multi-family housing, hotels, senior living facilities, hospitals, and new construction or renovation projects.

What is Partial Asset Disposition (PAD)?

PAD allows an owner to write off the remaining depreciable basis of a building component when it's removed or replaced during a renovation, instead of continuing to depreciate an asset that no longer exists.

How does Green Zip® Tape increase the benefit?

Green Zip® Tape is a patented, IRS-recognized drywall system that converts interior partitions into movable, non-load-bearing personal property — qualifying them for 5-year MACRS depreciation instead of the standard 27.5- or 39-year schedule.