
As the summer approaches and things start to heat up, many people are looking at having pools installed or getting theirs up and running before the hot season. That said, there are ways you can use your pool as a tax write-off. You read that right! You may actually be able to deduct the expenses (or at least a portion of them) tied to installing a pool in your backyard. But there is a catch. It has to be medically necessary, not just another backyard upgrade. That said, this little-known tax break can significantly offset costs. Here’s how the IRS medical pool deduction works and what it takes to qualify.