Obix Cost Segregation Estimator

A professional WordPress plugin that estimates first-year tax savings from a cost segregation study, with lead capture, branded PDF reports, and full Elementor support.

Built by Zuhad Zahid · Obix Digital

What it does

Commercial property owners can enter their property details and instantly see an estimated first-year tax benefit from accelerated (cost segregation) depreciation — both a Conservative and a High-End estimate. Visitors download a branded PDF report after filling in a short lead form, and every lead is stored in the WordPress dashboard.

Features

• Conservative & High-End estimates of first-year tax savings
• Supports all major commercial property types (office, retail, warehouse, residential, hotel, restaurant, medical, and more)
• Automatically applies the correct bonus depreciation percentage by service year (100% / 80% / 60% / 50% / 0%)
• Lead capture modal gates the PDF download (name, email, phone, and custom fields)
• Server-side PDF report generated with the bundled FPDF library — includes your logo, client info, and both estimate tables. No external services are called.
• Elementor widget with live style controls, plus a [zcse_calculator] shortcode for any page or post
• Lead Records admin screen — view, search, sort, delete, and export leads to CSV
• Form Builder admin screen — enable/disable fields, mark required/optional, add custom fields, drag to reorder
• Configurable branding: logo, company details, colors, and PDF footer/disclaimer

Installation

1. Download or clone this repository.
2. Zip the plugin folder and upload it via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, or copy the folder into wp-content/plugins/.
3. Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen.
4. Go to Cost Seg Estimator → Settings to add your logo and company branding.
5. Add the shortcode [zcse_calculator] to any page, or drag the widget in via Elementor.

How the estimate is calculated

Example — a $1,000,000 office building, 37% tax rate, placed in service in 2026 (100% bonus):

1. Standard depreciation: $1,000,000 ÷ 39 years = $25,641/year
2. Reclassification: office buildings reclassify ~20–30% of cost to 5/7/15-year property (Conservative 20% = $200,000, High-End 30% = $300,000)
3. Bonus depreciation (2026 = 100%): the reclassified portion is written off in Year 1; the remaining basis ($800,000) still depreciates at the 39-year rate ($20,513)
4. Year 1 accelerated deduction (Conservative): $200,000 + $20,513 = $220,513
5. Increase vs. standard: $220,513 − $25,641 = $194,872
6. Estimated Year 1 tax savings: $194,872 × 37% = $72,103

These figures are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified tax professional before making financial decisions.

Third-party libraries

• FPDF v1.86 (http://www.fpdf.org/) — bundled for server-side PDF generation (GPL-compatible license).
• Font Awesome 6 Free (https://fontawesome.com) — icons, served locally (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT).

License

Released under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. See LICENSE.