Engineering-Based Cost Segregation Study
Comprehensive property analysis that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 27.5 or 39 years, delivering immediate tax savings and increased cash flow for your investment.
Madison property owners are leaving thousands in tax savings on the table every year. Seneca Cost Segregation delivers engineering-based studies that reclassify building components into accelerated depreciation schedules, turning 20–40% of your property costs into immediate deductions. With Wisconsin's competitive real estate market and strong rental demand, now is the time to maximize your cash flow and reinvest faster.
Comprehensive engineering-based tax strategies designed to maximize depreciation benefits and accelerate your property's ROI.
Comprehensive property analysis that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 27.5 or 39 years, delivering immediate tax savings and increased cash flow for your investment.
Capture missed depreciation on properties purchased up to 15 years ago using IRS Form 3115. Claim all uncaptured deductions in a single tax year without amending prior returns.
Convenient video-based property inspections completed in 30-45 minutes. Our engineering team conducts real-time analysis without disrupting your schedule, delivering faster turnaround at lower cost than on-site visits.
Seamless post-study support included at no extra charge. We work directly with your tax professional to implement depreciation schedules and ensure your savings are captured accurately on returns.
Lifetime audit protection for as long as you own the property. If the IRS questions your study, we handle all communications and defend our findings at no additional cost, backed by our money-back guarantee.
Expedited study completion in as little as one week for urgent tax deadlines. Available when standard 2-4 week timelines don't meet your filing requirements, with priority scheduling and dedicated resources.
Cost segregation isn't just accounting—it's engineering. Our team identifies every component of your Madison property that qualifies for accelerated depreciation, from HVAC systems to landscaping improvements. The result? Significant first-year deductions that free up capital for your next investment or renovation project. Whether you own a rental property near the Capitol Square or a multi-family building in Fitchburg, our studies are backed by licensed engineers and defended for life.
See how Madison property owners have unlocked six-figure deductions and accelerated their investment timelines.
"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."
"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."
"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"
"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."
"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."
"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"
"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."
"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."
"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."
"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."
"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"
"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."
"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."
"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"
"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."
"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."
"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."
"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."
"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"
"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."
"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."
"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"
"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."
"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."
Over 10,200+ engineered cost segregation studies completed across the United States. Average first-year tax deduction: $171,243
Studies Completed
Avg Tax Savings
Partners
"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."
Eliot Varnum CPA, Varnum, Finch & Co. "Every client we send their way whether it's their first cost segregation study or their seventh is treated like their most important client. Their team's attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to adding value set them apart."
Matt Bontrager CEO, Truebooks CPA Over 12 years of engineering-based expertise delivering results property owners can reinvest immediately.
Founded by a Marine Corps Sergeant and real estate investors who've personally used cost segregation to build wealth. We serve all 50 states with the precision and discipline of combat-proven leadership.
Our engineering team has analyzed properties across Wisconsin and every other state, with an average first-year deduction of $171,243. Madison investors trust our track record and 95% client referral rate.
Your study is backed by our iron-clad AuditDefense guarantee for as long as you own the property. If the IRS challenges our findings, we handle it at no extra cost—or refund your study fee.
Our proprietary engineering technology cuts study completion time in half compared to industry averages. Get your report and start claiming deductions faster so you can reinvest with confidence.
Real estate investors and engineers who've walked in your shoes.
Co-Founder and CEO
Dylan Scandalios is an active investor in multi-family properties in the Pacific Northwest and a recognized Cost Segregation Expert. Before founding Seneca Cost Segregation, Dylan closed millions of dollars in business for both public and private companies along the West Coast, developing deep expertise in real estate finance and tax strategy. As CEO, Dylan has helped thousands of real estate investors including office building owners save millions on their federal taxes through engineering-based cost segregation studies. His hands-on investment background means he approaches every client engagement with the perspective of an investor, not just a service provider. Under his leadership, Seneca has completed over 10,200 studies nationwide and achieved a 95% client referral rate.
Co-Founder
Paul Spies is a Marine Corps Sergeant who brings over 8 years of hands-on expertise in real estate construction to Seneca Cost Segregation. As a Principal Broker and Licensed Contractor, Paul successfully flipped over 150 homes in just four years and led ground-up multi-family development projects across the country. Having leveraged cost segregation personally since 2018 to maximize returns on his own office and residential properties, Paul co-founded Seneca to make the same powerful tax strategy accessible to investors nationwide at an affordable price point and delivered on time. His construction background gives Seneca a unique engineering advantage when analyzing complex office building components and systems.
Chairman
Howard Hirsch serves as Chairman of Seneca Cost Segregation, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight to the firm's continued national expansion. With deep experience in financial services and real estate advisory, Howard helps guide Seneca's direction as it scales its engineering-based cost segregation services to property owners across all 50 states, including California's dynamic real estate market. His leadership ensures the company maintains its commitment to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and IRS-compliant study delivery that protects clients through every phase of property ownership.
President/Treasurer
Harry Papp serves as President and Treasurer of Seneca Cost Segregation, overseeing the company's operational and financial integrity. His dual role ensures that client investments in cost segregation studies generate maximum ROI through rigorous financial management and disciplined operational processes. Harry's leadership directly supports Seneca's ability to deliver studies on time and within budget a standard that has helped the firm achieve a 95% client referral rate and an average first-year deduction of $171,243 for property owners across California and the rest of the nation.
A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that identifies property components qualifying for accelerated depreciation. Instead of depreciating your entire building over 27.5 or 39 years, we reclassify assets like HVAC systems, electrical upgrades, and site improvements into 5, 7, or 15-year schedules. This front-loads your deductions, reducing taxable income and increasing cash flow in year one—often by six figures for properties over $1 million.
Speak with a Seneca cost segregation specialist to get a free savings estimate tailored to your Madison property.
From Madison to all 50 states, our engineering team delivers cost segregation studies remotely and on-site.
All 50 States
Service Coverage
10,200+
Studies Completed
$171,243
Average First-Year Savings
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Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation.
Engineering team with state licensure and compliance expertise.
Top-rated nationwide with 95% referral rate.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 530-797-6539. You can also send us a quick email at info@senecacostseg.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 530-797-6539. You can also send us a quick email at info@senecacostseg.com.