EisnerAmper 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 EisnerAmper publishes on its own site. Reviewed September 2026.
EisnerAmper's cost segregation practice, like any engineering-based study, reclassifies portions of a building's cost basis into MACRS 5-, 7-, and 15-year property under §1245 and §1250 rather than the standard 39-year commercial recovery period, following the framework in Rev. Proc. 87-56 and the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653). EisnerAmper is a top-20 national accounting firm with 4,500+ professionals and a New York City headquarters; its own service page states studies “can allocate 20-40% of the depreciable cost basis… to an accelerated recovery period.” It does not publish pricing or turnaround. Cost Seg Smart publishes fixed pricing starting at $1,995 for standard commercial properties under $1 million, by contrast, rather than a custom-quote model.
| Dimension | Published answer |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not published |
| Reclassification claim | 20%–40% of depreciable cost basis to accelerated recovery periods |
| Firm size | 4,500+ professionals, nationwide and international offices |
| Turnaround | Not published |
| Site visit | Not published |
- Pricing
- Not published
- Turnaround
- Not published
- Methodology
- Engineering-based
- Site visit
- Not published
- Audit support
- Not published
- Property types
- Commercial real estate: acquisition, construction, expansion, renovation, leasehold improvements
- Founded
- Not published on the firm's own site (third-party sources disagree)
Category: CPA firm service line — best for existing EisnerAmper clients
Pricing detail
Not published. EisnerAmper's cost segregation service page does not list pricing, and as a full-service national firm it engages on a proposal basis rather than a self-serve rate card.
Pricing reflects what the firm publishes as of September 2026. Large CPA-firm service lines typically scope and price by engagement rather than publishing a fixed schedule. For context on typical rates, see our guide to how much a cost segregation study should cost.
Methodology and process
EisnerAmper describes “Engineering-based cost segregation studies” performed by “specially trained engineers,” and states that studies “can allocate 20-40% of the depreciable cost basis… to an accelerated recovery period” under MACRS. That range is the firm's own published claim, not an independently verified average; every engineering-based provider operates within the same Rev. Proc. 87-56 classification rules, so the range reflects EisnerAmper's client mix as much as its process.
Property-type fit
EisnerAmper's service page is scoped to commercial real estate — property acquisition, new construction, expansion, renovation, and leasehold improvements. It is presented as one service line inside a full-service national accounting firm rather than a residential or short-term-rental specialist. For those categories, see our STR and single-family rental rankings.
Audit defense
Audit-defense terms are not published on EisnerAmper's cost segregation page. As a top-20 national accounting and advisory firm, EisnerAmper's broader tax controversy and IRS representation capabilities exist elsewhere in the firm, but the cost segregation service page itself does not state a specific defense guarantee or follow-up-support policy.
Pros
- Backed by a 4,500+ professional national firm with commercial real estate industry depth beyond cost segregation alone.
- Publishes a specific reclassification range (20%–40% of depreciable basis) rather than only marketing language.
- A single firm relationship can cover cost segregation alongside audit, tax, and other advisory needs for existing clients.
Cons
- Pricing is not published; engagement is proposal-based.
- Turnaround time, site-visit requirements, and audit-defense terms are not published.
- Positioned for commercial real estate; no published residential, STR, or small-multifamily offering.
Verdict — who this is for
EisnerAmper suits commercial real estate owners — particularly those already an audit or tax client of the firm — who want cost segregation bundled into an existing full-service relationship rather than sourced from a standalone specialist. It is not built for a self-serve residential or STR investor comparing published prices. For that comparison, see the full 27-provider table.
FAQ
How much does EisnerAmper charge for a cost segregation study?
Not published. Engagements are scoped and priced on a proposal basis as part of the firm's commercial real estate tax services.
What reclassification percentage does EisnerAmper claim?
The firm's own service page states studies can allocate 20-40% of the depreciable cost basis to an accelerated recovery period.
Does EisnerAmper serve residential or short-term rental investors?
Its cost segregation page is scoped to commercial real estate — acquisition, construction, expansion, renovation, and leasehold improvements — not residential or STR.
EisnerAmper is the editor's reference point for commercial owners who are already a client of a top-20 national accounting firm. For other situations:
Sources
- https://www.eisneramper.com/industries/real-estate/cost-segregation/
- https://www.eisneramper.com/about-us/news/eisneramper-new-nyc-headquarters-news-1220/
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.