Scarpello Consulting
Our Approach
Scarpello Consulting cost segregation studies are designed to maximize your depreciation allowance while minimizing the risk of audit exposure. We accomplish this by doing more than properly classifying an asset as real or personal property; we clearly document how the values of the various component assets were identified. This includes identifying improvements on the building plans, quantifying the property using the most detailed level of cost information available, and describing the costing method employed.
Our Team
The proper segregation of costs requires the knowledge of construction costs and techniques as well as related tax law. Our team has extensive estimating, engineering, and construction experience permitting us to identify and quantify items of personal property accurately and in a manner acceptable to the IRS. Additionally, our experience in the real estate and construction industries provides a unique base of experience to take advantage of the taxpayer privileges provided by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and reported regulations.
THOMAS J. SCARPELLO
Managing Partner
Tom Scarpello is an industrial engineer and former building contractor with extensive experience in both commercial and industrial construction. Tom also has in depth experience in public accounting working as a cost segregation analyst for a "Big 4" accounting firm. Tom founded Scarpello Consulting in 2001 with the idea of bringing Cost Segregation Services to middle and small market companies nationwide.
MIKE SHAW
Partner
Mike has oversight responsibility for business development nationally for Scarpello Consulting. For over 20 years he has been providing business solutions to minimize taxes and enhance cash flow for his clients. His prior work experience includes Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Major markets served involve company or investor owned real estate.
MICHAEL B. PRUSS, CPA
Director of Business Development
Michael Pruss is currently a non-practicing Certified Public Accountant with approximately 17 years of public accounting experience working with several local and national accounting firms. Mike joined Scarpello Consulting in 2006 and is focused on maintaining existing client relationships as well as to expand Scarpello Consulting into new markets.