Cost Segregation for
Golf Course Properties
By using cost segregation for golf courses, you’re freeing
up income in the first few years of ownership, often when
investors are breaking even.
How a Cost Segregation Study Works for Golf Courses
How to Tell if Your Property Qualifies For A Cost Segregation Study
Golf course property owners may qualify for a cost segregation study if they have done any of the following after 1985:
- Purchased a golf course property
- Renovated an existing property
- Expanded an existing property
- Planning a future 1031 exchange
- Constructed a new golf course property
- Restored an existing property
- Paid for leasehold improvements
- Received a golf course property as a gift
The strongest candidates for a cost segregation study are owners who have spent over $1 million on the property or over $100,000 in improvements. If you fall into this category, the benefits will greatly outweigh the cost.
How Do You Benefit From a Cost Segregation Study for Your Golf Course?
By accelerating depreciation on certain building assets, owners of golf course properties can realize significant tax benefits many years sooner and maximize the value of their investments.
- Increased cash flow
- Substantial catch-up depreciation
- Secure IRS audit protection
- Verified depreciation schedules
- Large income tax deferrals
- Bonus depreciation qualifications
- Suite-by-suite cost breakdowns
- Peace of Mind Knowing Your Depreciation Method is Correct
How much could you save on your golf course?
Enter your property's cost basis below to see your projected tax savings based on NCSS completed studies.
Projections are based on NCSS historical study data and assume a 37% federal tax rate. Individual results may vary.
What that includes
- ✓Ongoing IRS audit protection on every study, for life.
- ✓A custom-tailored, engineering-based cost segregation study from experts.
- ✓A guarantee of a minimum 5x return on your investment.
- ✓Free unlimited projections for life, any property, anywhere in the nation.
Does a cost segregation study for golf course properties change by state?
At National Cost Segregation Services, we are proud that our expertise serves every region of the U.S. A cost segregation study for golf course properties identifies assets that may be eligible for a shorter depreciation schedule under the IRS guidelines. A cost segregation study is based on federal tax law, which means it’s applicable in any state.
While the method of cost segregation is the same state by state, the result varies. Some states follow the exact federal depreciation rules, while others limit or adjust certain deductions. This means one golf course owner may see one result on their federal tax return and a different result on their state return.
Because National Cost Segregation Services works with golf course owners property owners across the country, our studies are designed to support the federal depreciation strategy while providing your CPA with the detailed information needed to evaluate any state-level adjustments.
Do you have a question about what a cost segregation study looks like in your state? Talk to our cost segregation experts, and get a free projection.
Cost Segregation Case Study
A multifamily property reclassified a significant share of its basis into 5-, 7-, and 15-year assets, accelerating first-year deductions and freeing up cash flow early in the hold.
Industries that benefit from cost segregation
100% bonus depreciation is now permanent
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property acquired after January 19, 2025. Components with a depreciable life of 20 years or less may now be written off entirely in year one, not just for a single tax year, but going forward.
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