Property-first provider comparisons
My Cost Segregation vs Cost Seg Smart: Cost Segregation Comparison
Review paths, price bands and corrections. Compare published services and the property-specific proposal before selecting a study.
Published by Stratum Cost Segregation, a provider discussed here. This is a commercial comparison, not an independent ranking or customer review. Provider names belong to their respective owners; no competitor affiliation is implied.
$1 per square foot$2,000 minimum per property
The decision this comparison helps you make
Identify the chosen review path, property tier and correction terms. An online ordering process does not establish who reviews the property evidence or whether every revision is included.
This is an editorial comparison of proposal fit. It does not rank either provider or claim Stratum has tested their final reports.
| Decision | My Cost Segregation | Cost Seg Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Published model | Separate self-serve and reviewed paths; the required tier depends on property value. | Property-type and price matrices; publishes CPA coordination, revisions and written support. |
| Scope question | Which deliverables and support terms are covered by the study price? | Who reviews the property facts behind the generated report? |
| Published fee research | Residential from $497 / $2,500; commercial from $1,497 / $3,500. Official source (2026-10-13) | Residential from $495; standard commercial from $995. Official source (2026-10-13) |
| Broader alternatives | My Cost Segregation alternatives | Cost Seg Smart alternatives |
A property scenario to compare
Illustrative buyer situation, not a client case study: You expect new improvement invoices after the initial report is delivered. Compare when each provider considers intake complete, how the report is revised and whether the later information changes the quoted scope.
Three answers to obtain in writing
- Which review path is mandatory for this property?
- How long can new evidence be submitted for a correction?
- Which revision and implementation charges are outside the base fee?
Record each answer beside the relevant proposal clause. If a provider needs new information before answering, identify the missing record and the person responsible. Do not treat an unanswered question as a negative fact about the firm.
How to normalize the two proposals
Use the same closing records, cost history and intended filing year. Identify included buildings, later work, furnishings and any excluded assets. Keep the preliminary benefit estimate separate from the fee and from the deductions your preparer expects you can use.
A shorter delivery target can be valuable near a filing deadline, but only after the scope and intake dependencies are clear. Ask when the delivery clock starts, what happens if records change, and who answers the CPA after delivery.
Where Stratum belongs in the comparison
Stratum is the publisher of this guide and offers another proposal path. Review the relevant property study questions and discuss the actual building, assigned team and written deliverables during discovery. AE Tax Advisors coordinates the broader strategy discussion; your filing professional confirms implementation.
Use one quote checklist for all three proposals. Choose the engagement that addresses the documented requirements, including any existing work that should be reused.
Continue researching these firms
Stratum + AE Tax Advisors
One coordinated path from property study to tax strategy
Stratum prepares the property-level cost segregation study. AE Tax Advisors hosts discovery and discusses how the study fits your broader tax position. Your return preparer confirms filing treatment and implementation responsibilities.
- Discuss the property, timing and goals with AE Tax Advisors.
- Confirm Stratum’s study scope, records, fee and delivery assumptions.
- Coordinate the completed study with AE or your existing CPA under the agreed engagement.
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Compare a written Stratum proposal for your property
Bring your purchase records, existing depreciation schedule and questions. AE Tax Advisors will help you discuss the study and wider tax strategy; confirm all services in writing.
Book a Cost Seg Discovery CallSources and scope
- My Cost Segregation official information — source research 2026-10-08; verify current scope directly.
- Cost Seg Smart official information — source research 2026-10-13; verify current scope directly.
- Stratum services and published pricing
- IRS Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide
Updated October 19, 2026. Provider research dates are shown beside the sources. Numeric fees are attributed where verified; no savings guarantees or quality rankings are inferred. Availability, deliverables and fees depend on the actual proposal.