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LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN (HQ)
BIO
David McGuire is a leading expert on cost segregation, fixed assets and depreciation law and a co-founder of McGuire Sponsel. He has reviewed real estate portfolios ranging in size from six-figure acquisition costs to billions of dollars in value and has provided cost segregation services for companies in a wide variety of industries.
While serving in consulting and management roles with Big Four accounting firms, he acquired a thorough understanding of the Internal Revenue Code’s depreciation provisions. He has also shared his expertise in depreciation techniques and practices through speaking engagements and workshops for industry groups and accounting firms, including the American Bar Association and multiple CPA Real Estate groups.
McGuire continues to grow McGuire Sponsel’s national presence in cost segregation and depreciation. He is the primary resource for alliance firms in regards to how tax law affects depreciation. His knowledge in determining asset costs and classifications has held up against IRS scrutiny and has built the firm into a trusted industry resource. McGuire’s expertise in depreciation extends beyond the engineering portion of a study. He is often called on to consult in other areas including bonus depreciation and the effects of depreciation on complex transactions, such as Step Up in Basis, Section 108, and Passive Loss Limitations.
McGuire is a recognized expert in areas such as 179D and Alternative Energy Tax Credit Consulting.
McGuire earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame with a concentration in structural design.

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Recent Resources
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Fixed Asset ServicesSeptember 15, 2026
Timing Critical Alert: Ability to Withdraw Elections Section 163(j) RPTB Election Ends on October 15
by Dave McGuireCompanies that made a Real Property Trade or Business (RPTB) election under Section 163(j) in 2023 or 2024 may want...
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Fixed Asset ServicesAugust 14, 2026
Manufacturing: How Tax Rates Drive Industry Growth And Success
by Dave McGuireExplore how federal manufacturing tax incentives and varying state tax treatments could shape expansion, investment, and site selection decisions.
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Fixed Asset ServicesSeptember 19, 2026
The Bigger Picture: Connecting Property Tax, Fixed Assets, & Location Strategy
by Dave McGuire, Ben Worrell, MBA, & Rebecca PattersonBusiness expansion can create opportunities across property tax, fixed assets, incentives, and more. Learn why connecting these strategies early can...
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Alliance NetworkOctober 17, 2026
Season Three Fall Rewind: Spot It, Plan It, Defend It: Three Moments Every CPA Can Add Value
by Dave McGuireDiscover how better client questions can reveal specialty tax opportunities. In our second Season Three Fall Rewind, Dave McGuire revisits...




