Cabin owners across the country are leaving significant tax savings on the table every year. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your cabin's assets into shorter depreciation schedules, unlocking front-loaded deductions that put real cash back in your hands often achieving an average first-year deduction of $171,243. Discover what your cabin qualifies for.
Comprehensive engineering-based cost segregation solutions designed to maximize tax savings for cabin property owners nationwide.
A full engineering-based analysis of your cabin's assets, reclassifying components into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 27.5 or 39 years unlocking immediate, substantial tax deductions with audit-ready documentation.
Own your cabin for years without a cost segregation study? We recover all missed depreciation deductions, up to 15 years back, in a single tax year using IRS Form 3115, without amending prior returns.
Skip the hassle of on-site visits. Our engineers conduct a complete cabin inspection via video call in 30–45 minutes, delivering your study faster and at a lower cost than traditional in-person assessments.
Every cabin cost segregation study includes Seneca's AuditDefense guarantee at no extra charge covering you for the entire duration of your property ownership with full IRS communication support and a money-back guarantee.
We work directly with your accountant to ensure seamless implementation of your cost segregation findings into your tax returns, including full support for depreciation schedules and Form 3115 filings included at no additional cost.
Facing a tax deadline? Our expedited service delivers your cabin cost segregation study in as little as one week, ensuring you never miss a critical filing window regardless of timing or complexity.
We assess your cabin's eligibility, calculate a preliminary savings estimate, and walk you through the expected ROI completely free. Whether your cabin is a short-term rental in a mountain retreat or a lakeside long-term rental, we tailor the analysis to your property type and ownership goals.
See how cabin owners across the country have unlocked six-figure tax savings with Seneca 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
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"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 Cabin owners nationwide trust Seneca for one reason: we deliver engineered, IRS-compliant studies that maximize every dollar of your tax savings.
Over 10,200 cost segregation studies completed nationwide, with an average first-year deduction of $171,243 per property.
Founded by real estate investors with over 12 years of experience, bringing discipline, precision, and integrity to every cabin study.
Our engineering team is deployed across all 50 states, so no matter where your cabin is located, from Oregon to the Appalachians we've got you covered.
Every study includes our iron-clad AuditDefense guarantee at no extra charge, protecting your cabin's tax position for as long as you own the property.
Real estate investors and engineers who understand exactly what cabin owners need.
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
Yes, cabins used as income-producing properties (short-term rentals, vacation rentals, or long-term rentals) with a depreciable building basis of $300,000 or more qualify for cost segregation studies. The study reclassifies cabin-specific components like decking, landscaping, specialty lighting, and interior fixtures into shorter depreciation categories, often generating substantial first-year deductions.
Our experts are ready to walk you through your cabin's potential savings with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Seneca Cost Segregation serves income-producing cabin owners in all 50 states, virtually or on-site.
All 50 States
Service Coverage
10,200+
Studies Completed
95%
Client Referral Rate
We serve cabin owners in all 50 states, reach out to confirm coverage and get your free savings estimate.
Member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals
Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation from ASCSP
Perfect five-star rating from satisfied clients nationwide
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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.