Hotel Cost Segregation Study
A full engineering-based analysis of your hotel property that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules, generating substantial front-loaded tax deductions and improving cash flow.
Hotel owners often leave hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax savings on the table by not leveraging cost segregation. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your hotel's assets into shorter depreciation schedules, unlocking massive first-year deductions averaging $171,243 and dramatically improving your property's cash flow for reinvestment.
Comprehensive cost segregation solutions designed to maximize tax savings and cash flow for hotel property owners nationwide.
A full engineering-based analysis of your hotel property that reclassifies assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules, generating substantial front-loaded tax deductions and improving cash flow.
Claim missed depreciation on hotel properties placed in service up to 15 years ago. Using IRS Form 3115, we recover all unclaimed deductions in a single tax year without amending prior returns.
A convenient 30-45 minute video call inspection of your hotel property that eliminates travel costs and delivers a completed cost segregation study in just 2-3 weeks without disrupting hotel operations.
Every hotel cost segregation study includes Seneca's AuditDefense guarantee lifetime coverage for as long as you own the property, with full IRS defense and a potential study-cost refund if a material issue arises.
Post-study implementation support ensures your accountant can seamlessly integrate depreciation schedules into your hotel's tax returns, including guidance on current-year and lookback Form 3115 filings.
Need your hotel's cost segregation study completed before a tax deadline? Our expedited service can deliver a fully engineered report in as little as one week to meet your most urgent filing requirements.
Hotels are among the most asset-rich properties for cost segregation packed with furniture, fixtures, specialized equipment, and exterior improvements that qualify for accelerated depreciation. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineers identify and reclassify these components, converting 20-40% or more of your hotel's cost basis into immediate deductions. With an average first-year savings of $171,243 and a typical ROI of 10-25:1, our IRS-compliant studies give hotel investors the cash flow advantage to reinvest faster and scale their portfolios.
See how hotel owners across the country have unlocked significant tax savings with Seneca's engineering-based studies.
"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 Hotel owners deserve a cost segregation partner with real engineering expertise, proven results, and a commitment to IRS compliance.
Over 10,200 completed studies nationwide with a 95% client referral rate and an average first-year deduction of $171,243.
Our ASCSP-certified engineers use proprietary, compliance-tested technology to deliver IRS-defensible hotel cost segregation reports.
Deployed across all 50 states, we serve hotel owners from boutique properties to large resorts with virtual or on-site inspections.
Every hotel study includes lifetime IRS audit defense at no extra cost backed by a money-back guarantee for total peace of mind.
Veteran-founded, investor-led experts dedicated to your hotel's tax savings.
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
Cost segregation is an IRS-approved tax strategy that reclassifies hotel building components such as furniture, fixtures, carpeting, specialized lighting, and landscaping into shorter depreciation categories (5, 7, or 15 years) instead of the standard 39-year schedule. For hotel owners, this accelerates deductions into the early years of ownership, dramatically reducing taxable income and freeing up cash for renovations, debt paydown, or new acquisitions.
Speak with a Seneca cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation hotel savings estimate.
Seneca Cost Segregation delivers engineering-based hotel cost segregation studies across all 50 states, virtually or on-site.
All 50 States
Service Coverage
10,200+
Studies Completed
95%
Client Referral Rate
We serve hotel owners in every U.S. state—virtually or on-site. Contact us to confirm coverage.
Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation from the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals.
Perfect 5.0 average rating from satisfied hotel and real estate clients nationwide.
Proudly veteran-owned and operated, committed to integrity, discipline, and delivering results.
Tell us about your hotel property and we'll provide a no-obligation preliminary savings analysis, including estimated first-year deductions and ROI, 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.