Medical, dental and veterinary specialty improvements
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS
Reviewed August 20, 2026 · Updated for current federal bonus-depreciation guidance
East Bay property basis deserves a use-specific review.
Contra Costa County spans Walnut Creek and San Ramon medical, office, multifamily and retail properties, Concord and Martinez commercial corridors, and Richmond, Pittsburg and Antioch industrial sites. A defensible study connects each component to supported basis, ownership and operating use.
- ✓ No study work before payment
- ✓ CPA-ready final report
- ✓ California statewide
WHY IT MATTERS
Move eligible basis into faster recovery periods.
Suburban medical and office properties can contain repeated tenant buildouts, specialized interiors and structured or surface parking, while industrial properties may include secured yards, heavy paving and equipment-support systems. The report should separate acquired basis from landlord allowances, tenant-owned work, later renovations and equipment already listed on the fixed-asset schedule.
Plain English: you are not creating a new deduction. You are identifying when supported pieces of the property may be depreciated.
WHAT WE REVIEW
Contra Costa property details that change classification
Office and retail tenant allowances by owner and year
Apartment interiors, amenities and exterior site work
Industrial yards, heavy paving, fencing and drainage
Dedicated equipment connections versus general utilities
Land allocation, additions and later capital projects
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS
Illustrative Contra Costa commercial example
Illustrative only. This assumes a 37% federal marginal rate where shown and that the owner can currently use the deduction.
- Property value
- $8,500,000
- Estimated depreciable basis
- $6,375,000
- Potential faster basis
- $1,084,000 to $1,721,000
- Potential upfront federal effect
- $401,000 to $637,000
- Study or comparison benchmark
- $10,000 to $25,000+
This is a timing illustration, not guaranteed permanent tax savings. California commonly requires a separate depreciation schedule because it generally does not conform to federal bonus depreciation.
DOES IT FIT?
Strong candidates usually have four things.
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Contra Costa County income-producing property
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Recent acquisition, construction or value-add program
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Tenant and equipment ownership can be supported
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Building and improvement basis supports the study fee
STATEWIDE COVERAGE
Serving owners throughout the region.
Walnut CreekConcordPleasant HillMartinezSan RamonRichmondPittsburgAntioch
PORTFOLIO PRICING
More properties. Lower cost per study.
Order and pay for the properties together to receive a simple portfolio discount.
2 properties5% off3 to 4 properties10% off5+ properties15% off
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions.
Can landlord and tenant improvements both be included?+
Only the party that owns and depreciates an improvement includes its supported basis. Lease documents, allowances and fixed-asset records should be reviewed so costs are not duplicated between landlord and tenant.
Do industrial yards and parking automatically qualify as 15-year property?+
No. Some supported exterior improvements may use a shorter recovery period, but land, building access, pavement function and construction facts still control the classification.
Is the free estimate a completed study?+
No. It is an illustrative screen using the facts you provide. No engineering takeoff, professional certification or tax opinion is included. Technical work begins only after a signed and paid engagement.
Does my CPA need to approve the study first?+
No. It is smart to ask whether you can currently use additional depreciation, but the paid study does not require advance CPA approval. Your CPA makes the final filing decision.
Do you guarantee tax savings?+
No. A study accelerates the timing of eligible depreciation. Results depend on basis, property facts, placed-in-service dates, passive-loss rules, tax rates and the owner's filing position.
AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES
Reviewed against current IRS and California guidance.
Last reviewed August 20, 2026. Tax rules and procedures can change. Your CPA should confirm the law that applies to your acquisition date, placed-in-service date and return.
FREE PRELIMINARY PROPERTY SCREEN