Frequently Asked Questions

We support residential rental properties up to 4 units, including single-family homes, condos, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and mobile homes. We do not currently support commercial properties or buildings with more than 4 units.

The partner portal gives your firm a dedicated dashboard to submit studies, track status, and manage deliverables for your clients. Reports are delivered under your firm's branding, so your clients see your firm as the provider. Your clients never interact with RentalWriteOff directly.

Each report includes detailed asset classifications broken out by IRS recovery period (5-year, 7-year, 15-year, and 27.5-year property), cost basis allocations, and the supporting documentation needed to file.

Yes. Every report follows IRS guidelines for cost segregation studies, including proper asset classification under MACRS. Reports include the detail and documentation needed to support Form 4562 filings and Form 3115 changes in accounting method for look-back studies.

For properties placed in service in a prior year, you file IRS Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method) to claim a catch-up deduction under Section 481(a) for all the accelerated depreciation the client missed in previous years. This is a single-year adjustment, not an amendment. Our report provides the reclassified asset detail needed to support the 3115 filing.

Submitting a property takes less than five minutes through the portal. Completed reports are delivered within 2 business days.

You will need the property address, the date placed in service, the cost basis (purchase price minus land value), and photos of the interior and exterior. If the client has a property appraisal with photos, that is often sufficient. Otherwise, simple smartphone photos of each room and the outside of the property work well.

Pricing is a flat fee per property, regardless of property value or complexity. Partner firms receive wholesale pricing through the portal, which is significantly lower than standard retail pricing. You can pass the cost through to your client or mark it up as part of your advisory service.

Section 1250 recapture applies at up to 25% on the accelerated portion. However, the upfront tax savings from accelerated depreciation typically outweigh the recapture amount when you account for the time value of money. Clients can also defer both capital gains and recapture through a 1031 exchange into a like-kind replacement property. Many investors use cost segregation and 1031 exchanges together as a long-term tax deferral strategy.

Every report includes audit protection. If a client is audited by the IRS or a state taxing authority, we provide supporting documentation for the study and respond to reasonable inquiries from the taxing authority regarding our methodology and calculations. Up to two (2) hours of audit support is included at no additional cost.

Yes. The portal supports multi-user access, so larger teams can manage submissions and track deliverables across clients. Every report follows the same methodology, giving your firm a consistent, repeatable workflow for cost segregation.

Fill out the partnership inquiry form on our homepage and our team will set up your portal access. Once your account is active, you can begin submitting studies immediately. You can also reach us by phone at 307-271-8741 or by email at support@rentalwriteoff.com.