{"id":695,"date":"2010-08-25T01:12:21","date_gmt":"2010-08-25T01:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0c8fb60.netsolhost.com\/en\/?p=695"},"modified":"2022-11-17T02:59:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T02:59:23","slug":"183-pools-hot-tubs-deduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usataxhelp.com\/en\/our-tax-blog-at-wwwirstaxtalkcom\/general\/183-pools-hot-tubs-deduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Pools &#038; Hot Tubs Deduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a great deal of mis-conception about the deductibility of Hot Tubs &amp; Pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you must have a doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, how much did it really cost you? The theory is the Pool or Hot Tub has added value to the home. Let&#8217;s say the item cost $15,000. It has not added $15,000 to the value of the home. It&#8217;s like buying a new car. 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