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When a Swimming Pool Turns Into a Tax Deduction

It’s rare for taxpayers to deduct medical expenses, as the bills usually need to be quite high. Still, some who qualify may not be aware of it—or of the wide array of deductible expenses.

Kiersten Essenpreis

By Laura Saunders

March 17, 2023 5:30 am ET

A home elevator. Tuition for a special-needs school. Fees for assisted living. Even a swimming pool.

When these and other items qualify as medical expenses under the tax code, the costs can be deductible—but many Americans don’t know that.

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