Cost segregation
O'Connor & Associates
O'Connor & Associates is a Houston-based property tax consulting and appraisal firm that also provides cost segregation studies.
The cost segregation practice is organized into expert-led studies, remote studies and a do-it-yourself option, with separate material for rental homes, bonus depreciation strategy, and partnerships with CPAs and advisors. The site publishes eligibility guidance on which properties qualify, fee options, an explanation of the firm's depreciation approach, and background on IRS history, guidelines, views and rules for cost segregation.
The larger business is property tax reduction. Residential and commercial owners are represented on appeal through the Property Tax Protection Program, marketed as annual appeals with zero upfront cost and no fee unless the appeal saves money. Related services include business personal property tax reduction and rendition, exemption review and property optimization, a client portal for tracking protest status, a dedicated client success consultant, and a concierge on-site option. The firm says it provides tax reduction services for commercial properties in 45 states, with area pages for Texas, Georgia and Illinois.
Appraisal services include commercial appraisal, litigation support appraisals, condemnation appraisals, tax appraisals and expert witness testimony. Cost segregation fees are quoted. Property tax inquiries go to 713.290.9700.
Best for
Property owners who want a cost segregation study and ongoing property tax appeals from the same firm, particularly in Texas. Commercial tax reduction is offered in 45 states, while the appraisal practice is Texas-centred.
What they do
- Expert-led cost segregation studies
- Remote and do-it-yourself cost segregation options
- Bonus depreciation planning
- Residential property tax protests
- Commercial property tax protests
- Business personal property tax reduction and rendition
- Commercial, litigation support and condemnation appraisals
- Expert witness testimony
- CPA and advisor partnership program
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| How they charge | Cost segregation fees are quoted; property tax appeals are marketed as zero upfront cost with no fee unless the appeal produces savings. |
| Method | Both |
| Audit defense included | Yes |
What stands out
- Says it provides property tax reduction services for commercial properties in 45 states.
- Runs the Property Tax Protection Program, marketed as zero upfront cost with no fee unless the appeal saves money.
- Offers cost segregation as an expert-led study, a remote study or a do-it-yourself option.