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Cost Segregation Studies in Minnesota: Save 20 to 40% on Taxes

Minnesota property owners from Twin Cities apartment complexes to Duluth commercial buildings are leaving significant tax savings on the table. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your property assets into accelerated depreciation schedules, helping you save 20 to 40% on taxes. With an average first-year deduction of $171,243 and a 10–25:1 ROI, the numbers speak for themselves.

Licensed engineer conducting a cost segregation property analysis in Minnesota

Our Cost Segregation Services

Comprehensive engineering-based tax strategies for Minnesota property owners, from initial study to full implementation and audit defense.

Cost Segregation Study

A full engineering-based analysis that reclassifies property assets into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules instead of the standard 27.5 or 39 years delivering immediate, front-loaded tax deductions with average first-year savings of $171,243.

Lookback Study

Already own a Minnesota property purchased years ago? Claim all missed depreciation deductions in a single year using IRS Form 3115, no amended returns required for properties placed in service up to 15 years ago.

Virtual Property Tours

A convenient 30–45 minute video-call inspection that eliminates costly on-site travel. Our engineers conduct real-time component identification and digital documentation, delivering your completed study in as little as 2–3 weeks.

CPA Coordination & Support

Seamless post-study support to help your accountant implement depreciation schedules into current tax returns or via Form 3115. Included at no additional charge with every study to ensure your full tax benefit is realized.

IRS Audit Defense

Every Seneca study includes the AuditDefense guarantee we handle all IRS audit communications, provide supporting documentation, and cover you for the entire duration of property ownership at no extra cost.

Rush Service

Need your cost segregation study completed before a Minnesota tax deadline? Our expedited service delivers fully engineered studies in as little as one week, prioritized to meet your specific filing requirements.

Seneca Cost Segregation engineer reviewing a property report and depreciation schedule

Our Simple 3-Step Cost Segregation Process

Step 1: Free Consultation & Savings Estimate

We start with a no-cost analysis of your Minnesota property whether a Minneapolis multifamily building, a Rochester medical office, or a Duluth commercial space. You receive a transparent savings estimate, ROI projection, and a clear explanation of costs before any commitment is made.

Step 2: Virtual or On-Site Property Inspection

Step 3: Engineering Analysis & Report Delivery

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Client Success Stories

See how Minnesota and nationwide property owners have saved thousands and reinvested faster 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."

Brayant Rivera

"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."

Trent H

"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."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"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"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"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."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"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
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"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."

Brayant Rivera

"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."

Trent H

"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."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"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"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"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."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"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
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"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."

Brayant Rivera

"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."

Trent H

"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."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"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"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"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."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"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
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch
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Over 10,200+ engineered cost segregation studies completed across the United States. Average first-year tax deduction: $171,243

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The Seneca Difference

Why Choose Seneca Cost Segregation?

Minnesota property owners trust Seneca for one reason: we combine engineering precision, real estate experience, and a client-first guarantee to deliver results that hold up.

Engineering-Based Accuracy

Every study is built on licensed engineering methodology and proprietary IRS-compliant technology not estimates or templates, ensuring maximum defensible deductions.

10,200+ Studies Completed

With over 10,200 properties assessed nationwide including properties across Minnesota's diverse commercial and residential markets our track record speaks for itself.

Veteran-Owned, Investor-Founded

Co-founded by a Marine veteran and active real estate investors, we bring firsthand investment expertise that generic tax firms simply cannot match for Minnesota property owners.

AuditDefense Money-Back Guarantee

We include lifetime IRS audit defense with every study and if a material issue is found, we refund the study cost. Zero financial risk, maximum peace of mind.

Meet the Seneca Team

Experienced engineers, investors, and advisors committed to maximizing your tax savings.

Dylan Scandalios, Co-Founder and CEO of Seneca Cost Segregation

Dylan Scandalios

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.

Paul Spies, Co-Founder of Seneca Cost Segregation

Paul Spies

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.

Howard Hirsch, Chairman of Seneca Cost Segregation

Howard Hirsch

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.

Harry Papp, President and Treasurer of Seneca Cost Segregation

Harry Papp

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cost segregation study and how does it work?

A cost segregation study is an engineering-based tax analysis that reclassifies components of a real property such as flooring, lighting, land improvements, and specialty systems from 27.5-year or 39-year depreciation schedules into shorter 5, 7, or 15 year schedules. This front-loads your depreciation deductions, generating significantly larger tax deductions in the early years of ownership and increasing your immediate cash flow.

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Still Have Questions About Cost Segregation?

Speak with a Seneca cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation consultation tailored to your Minnesota property.

Serving All of Minnesota

Seneca Cost Segregation serves property owners across every city and county in Minnesota, from the Twin Cities metro to Greater Minnesota.

Do We Service Your Minnesota Area?

We serve property owners statewide contact us to confirm coverage for your specific location.

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Awards and Recognition

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ASCSP Member

Proud member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals.

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CCSP Designation

Engineering team holds the Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation.

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5.0 Star Rating

Perfect five-star average rating from satisfied clients nationwide.

Start Saving on Your Minnesota Property Taxes Today

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Contact Us Today

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.