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.
"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."
"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 Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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 Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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 Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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 across the Pacific Northwest and a recognized Cost Segregation Expert. Before co-founding Seneca Cost Segregation, Dylan closed millions of dollars in business for both public and private companies along the West Coast, building a deep understanding of real estate finance and tax strategy. At Seneca, Dylan has channeled that expertise into helping real estate investors—including hotel owners—save millions on their taxes through engineering-based cost segregation. His hands-on experience as a property investor means he understands the challenges hotel owners face and is personally invested in delivering studies that produce real, measurable cash flow improvements for every client.
Co-Founder
Paul Spies is a Marine Corps Sergeant turned real estate powerhouse with over 8 years of expertise in real estate construction. As a Principal Broker and Licensed Contractor, Paul successfully flipped over 150 homes in just 4 years and led ground-up multi-family development projects from conception to completion. Having personally used cost segregation since 2018 to gain a competitive tax advantage, Paul co-founded Seneca Cost Segregation to make the same strategy accessible to all property investors—including hotel owners—at an affordable price point with industry-leading turnaround times. His firsthand knowledge of construction costs and building components makes him uniquely qualified to oversee hotel property analyses that are both accurate and IRS-compliant.
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