Tax ramifications of owning a second home

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Abstract: Regardless of whether one uses a second home for personal or for investment purposes, planning for its tax implications will enable ownership of the property in the most tax-efficient way possible — or, if the purchase is somewhat tax driven, maximization of the allowable deductions the property generates. A second home can fall into one of three categories for tax purposes, depending on how it is used: personal residence, vacation home, or rental property. This article discusses the tax ramifications of each.