Welcome! I’m
Carlos Gonzalez
Your Strategic Partner in Tax Optimization
I am a Cost Segregation Account Manager at US Tax Advisors Group with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. I help commercial and residential property owners save money on income taxes by providing them with tax-saving strategies, such as engineering-based cost segregation studies and energy tax credits. My niche is working with commercial real estate investors.
My background in economics, combined with my extensive involvement in commercial and residential real estate development and investment projects, such as the Bayfront Hilton and the Pacific Beach Sands, gives me a unique insight into the market trends and opportunities. I am passionate about delivering value and excellence to my clients, and I constantly seek to refine my skills and knowledge.
Let me show you how to keep more of what you earn!
Since 2017, US Tax Advisors Group, Inc. has been helping real estate investors unlock powerful tax savings through cost segregation studies. But our roots go back even further — our founder has been conducting cost segregation analyses since 2007, giving us nearly two decades of hands-on expertise in the field.
We specialize in studies for all types of properties - from single family homes, to multi-unit properties and retail to office, hotels, and beyond - tailoring each analysis to maximize tax savings and improve cash flow. Our mission is simple: to equip investors, developers, and property owners with the strategies they need to keep more of what they earn and reinvest in growing their portfolios.
With deep industry knowledge and a proven track record, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for CPAs and investors nationwide who want to take full advantage of this IRS-recognized strategy.
OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGIES
Analytical Cost Estimate Approach (Modeling Approach)
Designed for residential 1–4 unit properties with a building basis under $1,000,000.
A cost-effective option that typically delivers results comparable to the detailed engineering cost estimate approach, but at a fraction of the cost.
Ideal for smaller investors looking to unlock tax savings without the expense of a full engineering study.
Case-by-case eligibility – not all properties qualify.
Detailed Engineering Cost
Estimate Approach
The most widely used and precise methodology for cost segregation.
Breaks down construction costs into individual components eligible for accelerated depreciation.
Provides a thorough analysis while balancing efficiency and accuracy.
Recognized as one of the industry’s golden standards
Detailed Engineering Approach
from Actual Cost Records
The most comprehensive and highly accurate method available.
Utilizes actual construction documents, invoices, and records to ensure unmatched precision.
Delivers a defensible, audit-ready study that meets or exceeds IRS expectations.
Considered the pinnacle of quality in cost segregation.
Increase Cash Flow
Accelerated depreciation allows you to write off a larger portion of your property’s value in the early years of ownership. This means you keep more money in your pocket today to reinvest in your business, pay down debt, or expand your portfolio.
Maximize Tax Savings
Instead of depreciating your property evenly over 27.5 or 39 years, a cost segregation study allows certain assets—like lighting, flooring, HVAC, or landscaping—to be depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years. This dramatically increases your deductions in the near term.
Strategic Tax Planning
Cost segregation is not just about this year’s return—it’s a proactive tax strategy. It gives you and your CPA the ability to better forecast liabilities, reduce quarterly payments, and create a roadmap for long-term wealth building.
Works for Many Property Types
From multifamily properties and hotels to office buildings and retail centers, cost segregation is a proven method to maximize tax benefits across almost every type of commercial or investment real estate.
Added Flexibility
With bonus depreciation provisions in play, cost segregation can supercharge your deductions even further. And if you sell or exchange your property, having a study completed ensures you can properly manage depreciation recapture