Submitted By: Charles
Answered: May 22, 2015 3:02 pm

I installed a walk-in tub because of my poor gait. It was prescribed by my doctor. Is it deductible?

Home improvements for medical reasons are tax deductible, but only to the extent that they do not increase the value of the home. Consult with a realtor to make this determination. Note: Improvements to accommodate a disability (e.g., a ramp for wheelchair access) are deductible without regard to any increase in property value.

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Tax Glossary

Capital loss carryover

A capital loss that is not deductible because it exceeds the annual $3,000 capital loss ceiling. A carryover loss may be deducted from capital gains of later years plus up to $3,000 of ordinary income.

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