Cost Segregation Study
A full engineering-based analysis of your resort's assets, reclassifying components into 5-, 7-, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 39 years, delivering average first-year savings of $171,243 or more.
Resort properties are among the most tax-advantaged real estate assets available, if you know how to unlock them. Seneca Cost Segregation delivers engineering-based cost segregation studies specifically tailored for resorts, helping owners accelerate depreciation, dramatically reduce federal tax liability, and free up capital to reinvest in their hospitality portfolio faster.
Comprehensive cost segregation solutions designed to maximize depreciation deductions and tax savings for resort property owners.
A full engineering-based analysis of your resort's assets, reclassifying components into 5-, 7-, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of 39 years, delivering average first-year savings of $171,243 or more.
Already own your resort? Claim all missed depreciation from prior years in a single tax year using IRS Form 3115 no amended returns required, going back up to 15 years.
Skip costly on-site visits. Our engineers conduct a complete resort property inspection via video call in 30–45 minutes, cutting study turnaround to just 2–3 weeks with no disruption to your operations.
Every resort cost segregation study includes Seneca AuditDefense at no extra charge, lifetime coverage for as long as you own the property, backed by a money-back guarantee if a material issue is found.
Our team works directly with your CPA or tax advisor to implement depreciation schedules into your tax returns seamlessly, including Form 3115 guidance for lookback studies.
Need results before a tax deadline? Our expedited service delivers a completed resort cost segregation study in as little as one week, so you never miss a savings opportunity.
We assess your resort property's eligibility, provide a transparent preliminary savings estimate, and walk you through the projected ROI, all at no cost or obligation. Most resort owners are surprised by how significant the first-year deductions can be.
See how resort and hospitality property owners have unlocked significant tax savings through 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 Resort owners trust Seneca because we combine engineering precision, real estate investment expertise, and unmatched client support to deliver results that hold up under scrutiny.
Every resort study uses rigorous engineering methodology compliant with IRS guidelines, ensuring defensible results and maximum deductions.
With over 10,200 completed studies nationwide including hotels, resorts, and hospitality properties, we know how to find every deductible dollar.
Our team is deployed across all 50 states, serving resort owners from coastal destinations to mountain retreats with remote or on-site inspection options.
Seneca AuditDefense is included free with every study, lifetime IRS audit coverage and a money-back guarantee give resort owners complete peace of mind.
Real estate investors and engineers who understand your resort investment goals.
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 in hotels and resorts is an IRS-compliant tax strategy that reclassifies building components from a standard 39-year depreciation schedule into shorter 5-, 7-, or 15-year schedules. For example, carpeting, specialty lighting, decorative fixtures, landscaping, and outdoor amenities can all qualify. This accelerated depreciation front-loads large tax deductions, significantly reducing federal tax liability in the early years of ownership and freeing up cash for reinvestment.
Speak with a cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation consultation and savings estimate.
Seneca Cost Segregation serves resort and hospitality property owners across all 50 states, remotely or on-site.
All 50 States
Service Area
10,200+
Studies Completed
Virtual or On-Site
Availability
We work with resort owners in all 50 states virtually or on-site. Let's confirm eligibility today.
Certified Cost Segregation Professional — the industry's highest credential.
Perfect client satisfaction rating from resort and real estate owners nationwide.
Proudly veteran-owned and operated with a commitment to integrity and service.
Complete the form below to receive a free preliminary savings estimate for your resort property. A Seneca cost segregation specialist will review your property details and provide a transparent projection of potential first-year deductions and ROI, no commitment required.
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.