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The Fiscal Benefits of Owning a Spa

 

There are many options when it comes to purchasing a spa, you can pay for it all at once, you can finance the spa, or you can do half and half. It is important though for those seriously considering a hot tub to look at the other options that aren’t as well known. For the many ailments that can be relieved by warm water therapy, a doctor can write you a prescription for a hot tub.

 

So you’re wondering; what does a hot tub prescription get you? You can’t get one at the drug store. Well in some states wit ha prescription for a hot tub the sales tax can be waived, in other states there are tax incentives. It is also very important to speak to your insurance company about the prescription as they can also take off a percentage of the cost. If you have found yourself injured and you are collecting workers compensation you can also receive a spa discount through workers compensation.

 

The benefit of owning a spa compared to a pool, there is no worry about building permits or property tax increase. Since a spa is fully portable and does not attach to your homes plumbing it does not create a property tax increase or a need for building permits while at the same time also increases your property value. Often Real Estate Agents list properties that have hot tubs and find increased interest in the property. A home that already has a hot tub can possibly sell faster and for more money than a home that does not have a hot tub.