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June 6, 2026
Bonus Depreciation Tax Savings Comparison
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Year-1 Bonus Depreciation Tax Savings Comparison
Joshua Tree, CA · 3 properties · Side-by-side pre-purchase analysis
Property A is the most tax-efficient — 34% of purchase price is bonus-eligible (6pp more than the next-best). All three properties earned Diamond tier (top 9% of US STR listings by bonus-eligible %), so this is a strong shortlist — A's 34% pushes it to the top of the Diamond band, a meaningful gap for your buyer.
60220 Drexel Rd
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Year-1 Tax Savings (34% bonus eligible)
$112,896
▲ $28K vs. B · ▲ $16K vs. C
Top 9% of US STR listings by bonus-eligible %
Year-1 Bonus Eligible$352,799
5-Year Personal Property$175,231
15-Year Land Improvements$177,568
Bonus Dep Drivers
✓Pool + Spa
✓Outdoor Kitchen
✓Fire Pit / Pergola
✓Designer Finishes
✓Fully Furnished (FF&E)
63773 Hollinger
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Year-1 Tax Savings (28% bonus eligible)
$84,688
▼ $28K vs. A · ▼ $13K vs. C
Top 9% of US STR listings by bonus-eligible %
Year-1 Bonus Eligible$264,650
5-Year Personal Property$88,400
15-Year Land Improvements$176,250
Bonus Dep Drivers
✓Hot Tub
✓Fire Pit / Deck
✓Renovated 2021
✕Pool
✕Outdoor Kitchen
61424 Latham Trl
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Year-1 Tax Savings (28% bonus eligible)
$97,247
▼ $16K vs. A · ▲ $13K vs. B
Top 9% of US STR listings by bonus-eligible %
Year-1 Bonus Eligible$303,898
5-Year Personal Property$156,500
15-Year Land Improvements$147,398
Bonus Dep Drivers
✓Original Vintage Finishes
✕Pool
✕Hot Tub
✕Outdoor Kitchen
✕Designer Finishes
Key Takeaways for Your CPA
- Price doesn't predict tax efficiency. C lists $50K higher than A but generates $16K less in Year-1 savings — the gap closes faster than the price premium.
- New construction beats vintage on personal property. A's 2026 build delivers $175K of 5-year property vs. B's $88K (1952 home) — nearly 2× on the most aggressively bonused class.
- Low land ratio amplifies bonus dep. A's 10–16% land ratio leaves more basis for personal/15-year improvements; C's 20% ratio drags the bonus eligible total despite the larger home.
- If furnished: add $60K–$90K of FF&E (5-year property) to A. Confirm with seller before close.
Methodology. Engineered cost segregation analysis closely calibrated to formal cost seg studies. Land values from county assessor records → federal zip-level fallback. Engineered photo analysis against IRS §168(k) classification rules. Medal tiers assigned by bonus-eligible % against a fixed national scale: Diamond ≥ 24% (top ~9% of US STR listings), Gold 22–23.9%, Silver 20–21.9%, Bronze 18–19.9%. Distribution reference: 5,470 active STR listings nationwide. Tax savings shown at 32% federal bracket only — your CPA should confirm based on state conformity, entity structure, and material participation status.