Cost Segregation Study
A full engineering-based analysis of your rural property that reclassifies assets into shorter depreciation schedules — 5, 7, or 15 years generating front-loaded tax deductions and immediate cash flow improvements.
Rural and agricultural property owners often leave significant tax savings unclaimed. Seneca Cost Segregation delivers engineering-based studies tailored to farms, ranches, cabins, and rural income-producing properties helping you accelerate depreciation, reduce federal taxes, and reinvest cash back into your land and livelihood faster than you thought possible.
Comprehensive cost segregation solutions designed to maximize tax savings for rural and agricultural property owners nationwide.
A full engineering-based analysis of your rural property that reclassifies assets into shorter depreciation schedules — 5, 7, or 15 years generating front-loaded tax deductions and immediate cash flow improvements.
Claim missed depreciation on rural properties purchased or renovated up to 15 years ago no amended returns required. Use IRS Form 3115 to capture all unclaimed deductions in a single tax year.
A convenient 30–45 minute video-based inspection of your rural property ideal for remote farms and agricultural sites delivering faster turnaround of 2–3 weeks and lower overall study costs.
Every study includes Seneca AuditDefense at no added cost. If the IRS audits your cost segregation claim, our specialists handle all inquiries and documentation for the entire duration of your property ownership.
Post-study support to help your CPA seamlessly implement depreciation schedules and Form 3115 filings into your tax returns ensuring every dollar of identified savings is properly captured.
Need your rural property study completed before a tax deadline? Our expedited service delivers a complete, IRS-compliant engineering study in as little as one week to meet your most urgent timelines.
Rural properties from working farms and ranches to cabins and agricultural facilities contain a wealth of reclassifiable assets that standard straight-line depreciation completely ignores. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering team identifies fencing, irrigation systems, drainage infrastructure, outbuildings, and land improvements that qualify for accelerated 5-, 7-, or 15-year depreciation schedules. With an average first-year deduction of $171,243 and a 10–25:1 ROI, rural property owners across all 50 states are turning passive land into an active tax advantage.
See how rural and agricultural property owners across the country have transformed their tax strategy with Seneca.
"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 real estate investment experience, engineering precision, and a client-first approach to deliver results rural property owners can count on.
Every study is built on licensed engineering expertise and proprietary technology ensuring IRS-compliant, audit-resistant rural property analyses.
With over 10,200 completed studies across all 50 states, we bring proven expertise to every rural and agricultural property type.
Founded by a Marine Corps veteran and a Pacific Northwest real estate investor who personally use cost segregation we understand rural owners' real-world needs.
Our iron-clad AuditDefense is included at no charge, protecting your rural property tax position for as long as you own it.
Real estate investors and engineers who understand property ownership from the inside out.
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
Any income-producing property with a depreciable building basis of $300,000 or more can qualify. For rural owners, this includes farms, ranches, cabins, agricultural facilities, mobile home parks, RV parks, and rural commercial properties. The property must generate income primary personal residences do not qualify. A free preliminary analysis can confirm eligibility and estimate your potential savings before you commit.
Speak with a cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation consultation and savings estimate.
Seneca Cost Segregation serves rural and agricultural property owners in all 50 states, with virtual and on-site study options available everywhere.
All 50 States
Service Area
10,200+
Studies Completed
$171,243
Avg. First-Year Savings
We cover all 50 states, contact us 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.
Tell us about your rural property and we'll provide a no-obligation preliminary analysis showing your estimated first-year tax savings, ROI, and study cost 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.