Vacation Home

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Definition of 'Vacation Home'

A home separate from an individual's primary residence that is used for recreational purposes and may also be rented out at unused times.
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Investopedia explains 'Vacation Home'

For tax purposes, those who rent their vacation homes may result in a lower amount of allowable expense deductions.

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