The most important consideration when choosing an advisor to perform your analysis is whether they use a sufficiently technical approach when performing cost segregation studies. This requires in-depth knowledge of various engineering-related professional disciplines – however, it also requires extensive knowledge of the U.S. tax code and applicable case law.

Extensive experience is important, but also consider what types of clients the cost segregation study provider has worked for in the past. Look for a provider that will share case studies or examples of their past work. Although past results might not reflect directly on your outcomes, they do reflect the provider’s commitment to getting the job done right for their clients.

The provider you choose doesn’t necessarily need a long list of high-profile clients – although that can’t hurt – but they should have demonstrated experience working with other clients like you.

Finally, consider choosing a professional services provider that deals exclusively in performing cost segregation services, studies, and analyses. This ensures that the advisor you choose isn’t spreading their efforts too thin to focus on the critical task at hand.