a. George suffered injuries in an automobile accident, and his doctor recommended swimming as a form of therapy. In keeping with the style of his Beverly Hills estate, George paid $250,000 for the construction of an elaborate swimming pool with marble tiles and a waterfall. The pool increased the value of the house by $150,000. An average swimming pool costs about $25,000 and would increase the value of the home by $50,000. How much, if any, of the cost of the swimming pool would be deductible?
b. How, if at all, would your answer in part (a) change if the Beverly Hills community pool is two blocks from George's mansion and George can swim at the community pool? IF medical expenses are deducted on an individual tax return, what type of deduction is this called?