Property-first provider comparisons
Seneca Cost Segregation vs Stratum Cost Segregation: Pricing & Scope
Compare Seneca Cost Segregation and Stratum on published services, property-specific study scope, fee questions, report deliverables and CPA coordination.
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
Compare two written study proposals
Seneca Cost Segregation or Stratum?
Compare the actual inspection, review and fee commitments behind two engineering-based proposals.
Your decision
Compare technical review, fixed asset delivery and the exact examination-support obligations before choosing.
Seneca Cost Segregation official service information — researched 2026-10-19.
Stratum’s published study fee
$1 per square foot. $2,000 minimum per property.
Each property in a portfolio uses the same rate and minimum. Confirm measurements, evidence collection and report deliverables in the engagement.
Book a Cost Seg Discovery CallSeneca Cost Segregation and Stratum: the practical differences
Editorial analysis updated 2026-10-19. Provider statements below are attributed to their official sources.
| Topic | Seneca Cost Segregation published information | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Property evidence | Seneca’s homepage describes a virtual property visit followed by a PDF report and fixed-asset schedule. | Official Seneca Cost Segregation source |
| Fee approach | Its FAQ describes a free proposal and fees based on property size, type and complexity. | Official Seneca Cost Segregation source |
Compare the two engineering scopes
An engineering label is the start of the comparison. Give both teams the same closing statement, improvement history and existing asset schedule. Ask how each will document inaccessible spaces, distinguish acquired furnishings from building components, and explain estimated costs. For a renovated rental, identify the original purchase and later projects separately so neither proposal leaves you guessing which cost periods are included.
Turn the proposal into a usable deadline
Ask both teams for the date intake is considered complete, the inspection appointment, the draft-review window and the final delivery target. Have your CPA identify when the asset file is needed. If one proposal promises a shorter timeline, confirm that it includes the same evidence work and a chance to resolve questions before final delivery. Stratum’s timing and assigned reviewer should be confirmed in its engagement.
Put the fee beside the work
At 1,500 square feet, Stratum’s study fee is $2,000 because the minimum applies. At 3,500 square feet, it is $3,500. Compare the actual Seneca proposal for that same building, including inspection, revisions, report support and any separate filing work. A difference in price is meaningful only after you know which responsibilities each quote covers.
Answers to obtain for this comparison
- Document how inaccessible rooms and later improvements will be verified.
- Confirm the CPA draft-review window and final asset-file format.
- Compare both signed proposals using the same property square footage.
Where Seneca Cost Segregation may fit
Seneca describes engineering-based studies, virtual site visits, a PDF report and a fixed asset schedule for the owner’s CPA.
Rental and commercial owners comparing engineering scope, CPA handoff and written support terms. Compare technical review, fixed asset delivery and the exact examination-support obligations before choosing.
Ask for the current examination-support agreement and any refund conditions. Report support, a fee refund and representation expenses are different commitments; compare the written terms.
Where Stratum may fit
Stratum’s property paths cover commercial buildings, multifamily, small rentals and STRs. Confirm capacity and the assigned technical team for your actual building. Stratum cost segregation studies cost $1 per square foot, with a $2,000 minimum per property. Confirm the written scope for your building. Confirm property eligibility, exclusions and current terms on the pricing page. AE’s broader planning or return services require their own agreed scope.
| Decision | Seneca Cost Segregation | Stratum + AE |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Rental and commercial owners comparing engineering scope, CPA handoff and written support terms | Rental-property study with a discovery discussion hosted by AE Tax Advisors. |
| Written deliverable | What examination-support work and any refund conditions are included in the signed agreement? | Confirm component schedule, methodology, basis reconciliation and CPA handoff. |
| Price comparison | Request the current property-specific fee and all review or filing costs. | Published study pricing; confirm separately scoped advisory and filing work. |
| Owner-level tax review | Ask whether it is included or handled by your existing adviser. | Discuss broader strategy with AE; your return preparer confirms filing positions. |
A situation to compare
Your furnished rental needs a supported component analysis and a clear agreement about what happens if a study conclusion is questioned.
Ask for the current examination-support agreement and any refund conditions. Report support, a fee refund and representation expenses are different commitments; compare the written terms.
For a specialist engagement, compare property analysis and CPA coordination separately from any other specialty tax projects. A wider service menu can help when several incentives are involved; a focused rental study may suit a narrower project.
Compare the two written proposals
Send both providers the same property description and records. Ask each to identify unsupported assumptions, the review professional and the steps needed before delivery. Choose based on the written work your property requires.
Compare the complete proposal
- What property records, site verification and technical review are included?
- Will the report reconcile basis and explain component classifications?
- Who resolves missing invoices, later improvements and prior depreciation?
- Are Form 3115 preparation, return filing, state adjustments or examination support separately priced?
- Who confirms whether deductions can be used given participation, passive-loss and other limitations?
A projected deduction is not a cash saving. Compare the study fee, filing costs, timing benefit and expected holding period with your preparer before ordering.
Seneca Cost Segregation pricing: what is verified
The FAQ describes a free proposal and a study fee determined by square footage, property type and complexity; this source does not provide a numeric study fee.
Check the official pricing or service source — research 2026-10-19. Published starting fees are not property-specific quotes and can change.
Which current fee and delivery commitment appear in the signed property proposal? Compare the study, inspection, corrections, technical support and any separately engaged tax filing before comparing totals. See the provider pricing research table.
Seneca Cost Segregation reviews: evaluate the evidence
This page is Stratum’s commercial analysis of service scope, not a customer rating or a review of a report we commissioned. We have not independently audited Seneca Cost Segregation client outcomes.
For this research question — What examination-support work and any refund conditions are included in the signed agreement? — look for feedback that describes the actual deliverable, the property involved and the reviewer or support process.
Identify who published a review, whether the reviewer bought the same product you are considering and when the experience occurred. Provider-selected testimonials and open review-platform feedback can answer different questions. Neither a high rating nor a single complaint establishes the technical quality of your eventual study.
Start with the official provider source and independently verify any linked review profile. Read our cost segregation review evaluation guide before relying on a ranking.
Explore Seneca Cost Segregation alternatives across multiple providers
Other providers to consider
Seneca Cost Segregation proposal comparison worksheet
Use the same facts for every proposal. This worksheet starts with the specific decision on this page: Your furnished rental needs a supported component analysis and a clear agreement about what happens if a study conclusion is questioned.
Download the Seneca Cost Segregation proposal checklist (CSV)
Record each provider’s written answer beside the relevant proposal clause. The worksheet includes Stratum’s fee formula and separate rows for study work, implementation and support.
Questions before choosing Seneca Cost Segregation or Stratum
What should I ask Seneca Cost Segregation before comparing proposals?
What examination-support work and any refund conditions are included in the signed agreement? Compare technical review, fixed asset delivery and the exact examination-support obligations before choosing.
Does a Stratum study require changing my CPA?
You can keep your existing preparer when commissioning a Stratum study. Identify who reviews the report, updates depreciation schedules and handles any separately engaged filing work. Ask Seneca Cost Segregation to specify those responsibilities in its own proposal.
What would Stratum charge for my property?
The fee is the greater of $2,000 or property square footage × $1. A 1,500-square-foot property costs $2,000; a 3,500-square-foot property costs $3,500. Calculate the fee and review scope. A study fee is separate from any separately engaged planning or return preparation.
Research Seneca reviews and pricing
The Seneca editorial review distinguishes provider descriptions from customer-feedback evidence. The Seneca pricing guide focuses on current fee information and a like-for-like quote.
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.
Understand the Stratum and AE connection · Explore AE’s cost segregation tax planning
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
- Seneca Cost Segregation official information — source research 2026-10-19; 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.
Compare Seneca Cost Segregation with other firms
- Seneca Cost Segregation vs Remote Cost Seg: Virtual evidence collection and support terms
Seneca: compare the draft-review handoff
Seneca’s FAQ describes a property-specific proposal and a draft-review stage. For a single rental house, ask whether the CPA review window and corrections are included in the quoted timeline. Put the property’s agreed cost periods and separately purchased furnishings into both proposals before comparing the fee.
Provider-controlled source checked October 25, 2026: official service information. Published by competing provider Stratum; this is not an independent review or ranking.
Stratum charges $1 per square foot with a $2,000 minimum per property. Confirm both providers’ written scopes. Use the proposal comparison template · Evaluate your property economics