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Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings with Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation, with Gian Pazzia

Massive Passive Cash Flow Podcast

Release Date: 09/17/2025

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Gian Pazzia is the Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer at KBKG, where he oversees all strategic initiatives for one of the nation’s leading specialty tax firms. With over 25 years of experience in the cost segregation industry, Gian is a recognized authority in his field and a former President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). During his tenure, he spearheaded the publication of the first technical standards for cost segregation reports and worked closely with the IRS on audit techniques, repair regulations, and landmark tax cases.

As one of the first professionals in the U.S. to earn the Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation, Gian has provided expert testimony before the IRS and has been published in journals such as Accounting Today, AICPA’s Tax Advisor, and Bloomberg Tax. Before joining KBKG, he worked at two of the Big Four accounting firms, helping to develop proprietary cost segregation software and advanced training programs. Today, Gian is a sought-after speaker who has educated thousands of CPAs and real estate professionals nationwide.

In this episode, Gian and I dive into the world of cost segregation and its powerful role in boosting cash flow for real estate investors. We explore how accelerating depreciation can save investors significant money on taxes, why bonus depreciation is such a game-changer, and how even small property owners can benefit. Gian also shares insights into energy efficiency tax incentives, how technology and AI are making cost segregation more accessible, and why running real estate like a true business is the key to long-term wealth.


 

What You Will Learn:

  • Who is Gian P. Pazzia, and how did he become one of the nation’s leading experts in cost segregation?

  • What exactly is cost segregation, and how can it accelerate depreciation to maximize investor cash flow?

  • How has bonus depreciation reshaped the tax landscape for real estate owners?

  • What practical examples show the impact of cost segregation on small and mid-size properties?

  • How KBKG’s software empowers everyday investors to take advantage of strategies once reserved for large institutional players.

  • What energy efficiency tax incentives are available to multifamily investors and developers?

  • Why treating real estate like a business—and leveraging the right tax strategies—is critical for building lasting wealth.

Gian’s story is proof that expertise, strategy, and innovation can transform the way investors approach real estate. Whether you’re a new landlord with a duplex or a seasoned multifamily developer, this episode will give you practical tools to minimize taxes, maximize cash flow, and grow your portfolio more effectively.


 

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