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f6487:
Thanks guys..  I will talk to my CPA again when tax time rolls around but I've read enough to probably make me think twice about trying to write off the hot tub as a medical expense.  Even though I am legally allowed to.  At the end of the day for the small amount of savings I would be seeing in the write off it could be opening up a much larger can of worms with the IRS.  I just don't need that kind of headache.  I'll methodically keep all my receipts, make copies of everything and come tax time I will sit with my CPA and get his professional opinion as to how I should handle this.  Thanks for the advice.

And yes, besides constantly having sore bones from sports injuries and the line of work I'm in.  I'm looking to soak in the late evening to just drain me before getting in bed.  Anything that might help me get a better night's sleep.

DaveMc:
You already have consulted the experts you need--your Dr and Accountant-----if you want a bigger tub---go see a psychiatrist and get a prescription for Closter phobia---
Tax advice from Spa experts is worth what you pay for it!
Sales tax, in my experience can be taken on top of the std deduction for large purchases---like cars and hot tubs and boats etc. 

Go for it---you can get at least the cost of a hi end small tub---or a 50% of a large tub--

f6487:
I'll let my CPA handle it.  That's what he's paid to do.  I'll have full documentation from a doctor and if I'm able to write it off as a medical expense I will.  If I'm advised by my CPA that it's risky and could possible raise some eyebrows I'll just pass. 

The main reason for the purchase of the hot tub is for relaxation & stress relief.  I could do without the IRS making my life even more difficult.  Appreciate the comments.

clover:

--- Quote from: DaveMc on October 08, 2014, 01:31:19 pm ---.....Tax advice from Spa experts is worth what you pay for it!.....Sales tax, in my experience can be taken on top of the std deduction for large purchases---like cars and hot tubs and boats etc.....Go for it---you can get at least the cost of a hi end small tub---or a 50% of a large tub--

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David I do not agree with your opinion.  This would be a good place to ask such a question, as the dealers would know about it if they were common, or if they have encountered such situations.

My personal opinion would be to suggest sending an email to Lois Lerner for some insight.  Like she gives good advice, eh!   ;)

When dealing with the IRS, the best advice is to not attract attention unless you are firmly convinced you know better than they do.  Good Luck.

DaveMc:
Well your opinion of my opinion is wrong--
Lois Lerner is a criminal
The IRS is so busy covering up scandals--and playing like they know how to institute healthcare that they are too busy to do what they were instituted for.
You should not be afraid of them they just want money--if they disallow something --they send you a bill--you do not go to jail.--Pay the bill angd get on with life.
The IRS is not to be feared

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