Retirement & Financial Planning Report

If you own a second home, you probably can deduct your outlays for mortgage

interest and property taxes, just as you can for your primary residence.

Moreover, you can rent a home–including a vacation home–for up to 14 days

a year without having to report any rental income. (You can’t claim

rental-related tax deductions, though.)


This might be a lucrative opportunity if you own a place near a major sports

event. Also, resort homes may command high rents, tax-free, for summer fun

or winter sports. However, if you go over the 14-day mark, all the rental

income must be reported. So it probably doesn