1How providers are compared

One fixed, evidence-based rubric, set in advance and applied identically to every provider. It scores only observable, checkable facts — published methodology, dedicated property-type evidence, pricing transparency, delivery options, deliverables, audit-support terms and turnaround. It deliberately excludes things that can't be substantiated publicly (blanket "report quality", CPA-acceptance rates, "communication"). On each property-type page the relevant type-specific evidence carries the most weight, because that page's job is to help you choose a provider for that type. Full detail on How we compare.

2How competitor facts are sourced

Every factual claim about a competitor is drawn from that provider's own public materials and carries an "as of" date. We use no reviews, testimonials, star counts or invented ratings of any kind. Where a provider's public claim couldn't be independently confirmed, we flag it rather than repeating it as settled. If you represent a provider and believe a fact is wrong or out of date, the comparison is re-verified on a regular cadence and corrections are welcome.

3What we don't claim

We describe classifications and authorities carefully and note where treatment depends on the facts; we do not put words in the IRS's mouth, and we avoid absolute "guaranteed outcome" language. Cost segregation results depend on each property's facts, its documentation, and positions taken with your own tax advisor.

4The network

Cost Seg Smart operates several related resources, disclosed here:

• costsegsmart.com — Cost Seg Smart's own studies, pricing and estimates
• commercialcostseg.com — Cost Seg Smart's commercial practice, methodology and sample reports
• costsegregationreviews.com — the residential provider comparison guide