Cost Segregation Study
A full engineering-based analysis of your auto shop property that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 39 years, unlocking substantial first-year tax deductions averaging $171,243.
Auto repair shop owners who own their building are leaving significant tax dollars on the table every year. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your shop's structural components such as service bays, lifts, drainage systems, and specialty wiring into accelerated depreciation schedules, generating front-loaded deductions that boost cash flow and fund your next equipment purchase or expansion.
Comprehensive cost segregation solutions designed to maximize tax savings for automotive repair shop owners nationwide.
A full engineering-based analysis of your auto shop property that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 39 years, unlocking substantial first-year tax deductions averaging $171,243.
Own your shop building for years without a cost segregation study? We recover all missed depreciation from the past 15 years in a single tax year using IRS Form 3115, no amended returns required.
A convenient 30–45 minute video-call inspection of your auto repair facility eliminates costly on-site visits, reduces study fees, and delivers your completed study in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Every study includes Seneca AuditDefense at no additional charge, our engineers respond to all IRS field inquiries, provide supporting documentation, and protect your deductions for as long as you own the property.
Our team works directly with your accountant post-study to implement depreciation schedules into your current tax returns, ensuring seamless integration and zero disruption to your existing tax workflow.
Facing an imminent tax deadline? We can deliver your automotive shop cost segregation study in as little as one week, so you never miss an opportunity to capture accelerated deductions.
We assess your auto repair shop's eligibility, analyze the depreciable basis of your building, and deliver a transparent preliminary savings estimate with projected ROI at no cost and no obligation. Most shop owners are surprised by the potential first-year deduction.
See how automotive business owners across the country are accelerating cash flow with cost segregation.
"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 We combine engineering precision, real estate investment experience, and IRS-compliant methodology to deliver maximum tax savings for auto shop owners.
Over 10,200 completed studies nationwide with an average first-year deduction of $171,243 for property owners.
Deployed across all 50 states, our engineering team serves auto repair shop owners from coast to coast with consistent, IRS-compliant results.
Every study includes our iron-clad AuditDefense guarantee at no extra cost, protecting your deductions for the life of your property ownership.
Founded by a Marine Corps veteran and real estate investor who used cost segregation personally so we understand what shop owners truly need.
Experienced professionals dedicated to maximizing your auto shop's tax advantages.
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.
Merle Rosskam
CEO
Mechanics and auto repair shop owners can deduct tools, equipment, vehicle lifts, diagnostic software, shop supplies, uniforms, and business-related vehicle expenses. If you own your shop building, cost segregation unlocks even larger deductions by accelerating depreciation on structural components like service bays, specialized electrical systems, drainage infrastructure, and HVAC often generating tens of thousands in first-year tax savings.
Speak with a cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation savings estimate tailored to your property.
Seneca Cost Segregation delivers engineering-based studies for automotive repair shops across all 50 states.
All 50 States
Service Coverage
10,200+
Studies Completed
95%
Client Referral Rate
We're deployed nationwide, reach out to confirm coverage and get your free savings estimate today.
Member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals.
Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation from ASCSP.
Perfect five-star rating from satisfied clients nationwide.
Fill out the form below and a Seneca specialist will analyze your automotive repair shop's tax-saving potential and provide a no-obligation preliminary savings estimate typically within one business day.
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.