Crowe Review (2026)

Pricing, methodology, audit defense, and where this provider fits.

Editorial note: Cost Segregation Reviews is operated by Cost Seg Smart, which appears as one option among many on this site, including in this review. Public-facing data only — pricing, methodology, and credentials reflect what Crowe publishes on its own site. Reviewed September 2026.

Crowe's cost segregation studies reclassify a building's cost basis into MACRS 5-, 7-, and 15-year property under §1245 and §1250, the same categories every engineering-based provider works within under Rev. Proc. 87-56 and the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653). Crowe is a Chicago-headquartered national audit, tax, and advisory firm; its site states the cost segregation practice originated inside the firm's state and local tax (SALT) group more than 20 years ago, and claims “proprietary technology to perform high-quality studies that aim to exceed IRS standards.” It does not publish pricing or turnaround. Cost Seg Smart publishes a $1,995 starting price for standard commercial properties under $1 million, by comparison, rather than a proposal-only engagement model.

Pricing detail

Not published. Crowe's cost segregation page does not list a fee schedule.

Pricing reflects what the firm publishes as of September 2026. Crowe's SALT-team integration suggests engagements are typically scoped alongside broader state and local tax work rather than as a standalone, self-serve purchase. For context on typical rates, see our guide to how much a cost segregation study should cost.

Methodology and process

Crowe states it uses “proprietary technology to perform high-quality studies that aim to exceed IRS standards,” and notes the practice originated in the firm's SALT group over 20 years ago. "Proprietary technology" is not further specified on the fetched page — every engineering-based provider is still measured against the same IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide regardless of the internal tools used to get there.

Property-type fit

Crowe's page is scoped to new construction, major renovations, and facility purchases — a commercial focus, consistent with a large national audit/tax/advisory firm. It does not list residential, STR, or small multifamily; see our commercial provider rankings for peers in the same category.

Audit defense

Audit-defense terms are not published on Crowe's cost segregation page. The firm's claim that its studies "aim to exceed IRS standards" is a stated goal, not a specific guarantee, follow-up commitment, or IRS-representation policy.

Pros

• Practice is integrated with the firm's SALT (state and local tax) group, useful for clients who want coordinated tax planning.
• 20+ years of history within the firm, per Crowe's own site.
• Backed by a large national audit, tax, and advisory firm's broader capabilities.

Cons

• Pricing is not published.
• "Proprietary technology" is asserted without further detail on the fetched page.
• Turnaround time, site-visit policy, and audit-defense terms are not published.

Verdict — who this is for

Crowe fits commercial property owners — particularly those who want cost segregation coordinated with state and local tax planning inside one national firm — who are comfortable with a proposal-based engagement rather than a published rate card. Residential or STR investors comparing published prices should start with the full 27-provider table instead.

FAQ

Sources

• https://www.crowe.com/services/tax/federal-tax/credit-incentives/cost-segregation-studies

Accessed 2026-09-06.

Pricing and operational details reflect public information as of September 2026. Provider corrections welcome via the submission form. This review is not legal, tax, or financial advice — confirm cost segregation suitability with your CPA before ordering a study.