PRLog (Press Release) -
Oct 15, 2008 -
Commercial Property Consultants reports an increased number of commercial clients taking advantage of recent changes in the tax law which offers commercial property owners a significant tax benefit. These changes, enacted by Congress, were part of an economic stimulus package to enhance the cash-flow and improve the bottom line of many commercial property owners during this economic downturn.
Commercial Property Consultants (CPC) specializes in Engineering-
based MACRS depreciation, which is why they are recognized as a leader in the industry to offer accelerated depreciation to all types of commercial real estate. Certified Public Accountants (CPA's) do not provide this service as it requires an engineering background, and an understanding of the construction and components that make up a commercial asset, married with a tax background to maximize the benefits available. CPC does not perform any CPA functions and does not compete with the CPA. "We compliment CPA's and assist their clients by instituting a significant tax benefit" states Scott Sandler, CEO of CPC. He further states; "I believe that CPA's have a fiduciary responsibility to at least offer this service to their clients." In many cases, tax benefits can be multiple six or seven figures, even on smaller commercial assets.
Recently, CPC performed a study on two commercial apartment buildings that had a combined value of 28 million dollars (without the land). Through the detailed engineering study, the owner was able to extract a tax benefit in excess in 1.6 million dollars. The CPC Affiliate stated "The client and his CPA are ecstatic...they feel like they have won the State lottery…they have already referred me to seven other properties."
Sharon Stropka, Chief Operating Officer of CPC, states "During this economic downturn, commercial property owners need every possible break...Cost Segregation can really help them," said Stropka.
If a commercial property owner is interested in this tax benefit, Commercial Property Consultants will provide a FREE initial feasibility study that will provide the owner with the amount of savings that can be realized on their Commercial asset(s). CPC's team has performed thousands of successful studies for commercial property owners with a zero incident rate with the IRS, and has never had a client audited as a result of applying these IRS approved tax benefits.
Commercial Property Consultants (CPC) is one of the leading providers of engineering-based http:www.cpconsultants.com [cost segregation, which is an IRS-approved legal tax strategy for owners of commercial properties. CPA's cannot provide this tax benefit because they do not have the engineering expertise. CPC is comprised of industry leading professionals who strive to maximize the tax benefits, while minimizing the audit-risk for owners of commercial properties. CPC has provided tax benefits for properties with a value of one million dollars to properties over $100 million dollars. For more information about the company and its service offering, contact Sharon Stropka at: (800) 866-6009 X 244 or via email at: Sharon.Stropka@cpconsultant.com.
