Does anyone have personal experience with specific scrutiny of a logbook during an audit?

It's still a smart strategy for steady deductions and low audit risk.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Over the last year I have spent many hours on the phone with them and provided proof of payment with requests to audit and correct records to all three companies (originator, temp servicer, final servicer)  but to no effect.I think it is time to find some legal help. 

My limited understanding in nj is it’s just for state reporting purposes and also for tax purposes where they see if your deductions are out of line with the nature of your business thus potentially triggering an audit

My accountant wants me to start doing this in the event of an audit being I’m starting larger projects and will be implementing cost segregation Thanks

Do real estate platforms or AI apps typically employ legal teams or audits for this?

In order for something for something to be respected by the IRS as a "cost segregation" study, a qualified engineer needs to come out to the property and do a site visit (see the IRS Audit Techniques Guide).  

Is it a reputable company and will the documentation provided from the study hold up in an audit?

Do you have audited financials?

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