When you’re not using your vacation home, renting it out can generate extra income. But it can also affect your taxes, depending on how often you rent and use the property personally.

How Renting Out Your Vacation Home Affects Your Taxes
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When you’re not using your vacation home, renting it out can generate extra income. But it can also affect your taxes, depending on how often you rent and use the property personally.

Many rental property owners are surprised to learn that federal tax law often restricts their ability to deduct losses, treating most rental activities as passive unless specific requirements are met. But if you can qualify for the real estate professional exception, you may be able to turn otherwise suspended losses into immediate tax savings.