T.M.P. R&D, Inc. (TMP Cost Seg) 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 T.M.P. R&D, Inc. (TMP Cost Seg) publishes on its own site. Reviewed September 2026.

TMP Cost Seg's studies reclassify building components into MACRS 5-, 7-, and 15-year property under §1245 and §1250, the same classification framework set by Rev. Proc. 87-56 and measured against the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653) for any engineering-based provider. The firm, formally T.M.P. R&D, Inc., was founded in 2008 and is based in Miami, Florida. Its site lists an unusually specific property range for a boutique firm — luxury apartments, office condos, mixed-use, self-storage, residential rentals, light industrial, named hotel franchise brands, car dealerships, bowling alleys, manufacturing, assisted living, and multi-family high-rises. Cost Seg Smart publishes a $895 starting price for residential properties between $300,000 and $700,000, by comparison, rather than a quote-only model.

Pricing detail

Not published. TMP Cost Seg's site does not list a fee schedule or price range for its studies.

Pricing reflects what the firm publishes as of September 2026. A 2008 founding date, published directly on the firm's site, is a more specific and verifiable fact than the "years of experience" language many boutique competitors use instead. For context on typical rates, see our guide to how much a cost segregation study should cost.

Methodology and process

TMP Cost Seg describes its work as “engineering-based cost segregation studies” performed through a “systematic, engineering-based analysis of all capital expenditures.” The firm positions itself as blending commercial real estate, engineering, and architecture expertise, which is consistent with — but not distinct from — the documentation approach the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide expects of any engineering-based study.

Property-type fit

TMP Cost Seg's published property list is broader than most boutique firms: luxury apartments, office condos, mixed-use, self-storage, residential rentals, light industrial, named hotel franchise brands, car dealerships, office, bowling alleys, manufacturing, assisted living, and multi-family high-rises. It is one of the few firms in this comparison that explicitly lists "residential rentals" alongside a commercial-heavy portfolio; see our single-family rental rankings if that is the primary use case.

Audit defense

TMP Cost Seg states its studies are “IRS Compliant,” but does not publish a specific guarantee, a stated years-of-follow-up commitment, or an explicit IRS-representation scope beyond that general compliance claim.

Pros

• Publishes a specific 2008 founding year directly, rather than only a vague "years of experience" claim.
• Property-type list spans both commercial (dealerships, bowling alleys, hotels) and residential rentals — broader than most boutique firms.
• Positions its team around a blend of commercial real estate, engineering, and architecture expertise.

Cons

• Pricing is not published.
• Turnaround time, site-visit policy, and specific audit-defense terms are not published beyond a general compliance claim.
• Regional Florida focus in its market positioning, which may matter to investors who want a firm with a broader on-the-ground national presence.

Verdict — who this is for

TMP Cost Seg fits investors and owners across a wide commercial and residential-rental property mix, particularly in or near Florida, who want a boutique firm with a specific, verifiable founding year and a broad named property list. It does not publish pricing, turnaround, or detailed audit-defense terms, so investors who need those figures up front should compare against the full 27-provider table.

FAQ

Sources

• https://www.tmpcostseg.com

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.