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Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect... more +
Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect income taxes based on a progressive scheme, while others may utilize a proportional or regressive framework. less -
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Tax Provisions Mean for Businesses Operating in Puerto Rico

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President Donald Trump recently signed into law the bill commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). On July 4, 2025, the OBBBA made permanent many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)...more

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Remote Work in Puerto Rico: A Legal Update for Global Employers

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Puerto Rico has recently relaxed its requirements for remote work, implementing significant changes. The first set of changes occurred in 2022 with the enactment of Law 52-2022....more

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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2025 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans

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On January 23, 2025, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans. Pursuant to...more

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Going in Circles: The IRS Limits Puerto Rico Source Rules in Responding to Aggressive Tax Positions

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The tax advantages for US individuals who become bona fide residents of US possessions can be substantial. These tax advantages have lured more than a few taxpayers to take unreasonably aggressive positions that they are...more

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Puerto Rico Enacts New Law on Remote Work and Airline Home Bases

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The new act, effective as of January 17, clarifies the applicability of local employment laws to remote workers and aims to facilitate remote work in Puerto Rico. The Act to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in...more

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New Law Regulates Remote Work, Promotes Establishment of Airline Home Bases in Puerto Rico

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The “Law to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline Home Bases in Puerto Rico” regulates the employment relation of employees who work remotely from...more

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Puerto Rico Enacts New Legislation on Remote Workers of “Out-of-State” Employers

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On June 30, 2022, the governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 52 (Act 52-2022), which amended the concept of “engaged in trade or business” under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011, to address the...more

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TAKE A CHANCE ON ME! Tax Planning During the Biden Administration

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Take a chance on me series discusses niche strategies to achieve tax reduction and deferral. #taxstrategy #ppli #pooledincomefund #maltapensionplan #estateplanning ...more

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TAKE A CHANCE ON ME! Tax Planning During the Biden Administration

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Nowotny On Death and Taxes episode ,Take A Chance On Me! focuses on innovative strategies for tax reduction and deferral. Not only are we good at creating the ideas but we're good at implementing the ideas as well. #ppli...more

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Contract Allocations and Judicial Doctrines

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In Cotto-Vázquez v. United States, CIV. NO.: 16-2807 (SCC) (D.P.R. March 11, 2021), Miguel Ángel Cotto-Vázquez (Cotto),1 the former four-time Puerto Rican boxing champion, became involved in another fight. This time he faced...more

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When Is a Tax Return "Filed"?

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In Notice 2004-45, 2004-2 C.B. 33, the IRS put taxpayers who were asserting to be bona fide residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and who were not following the requirements of meeting the applicable bona fide residency...more

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[Webinar] En mi Viejo San Juan - Puerto Rican Tax Incentives - October 6th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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What we'll cover: - What is Act 22? - What is Act 20? - Requirements for U.S. Taxpayer - Planning Examples...more

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Puerto Rico’s Taxation of Severance Payments

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Employers considering reductions in force in Puerto Rico should be aware that the rules on the taxation of severance pay in the United States and Puerto Rico are different. The U.S. rule is straightforward: severance pay...more

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Puerto Rico Department of Treasury Grants Tax Exemptions for Employer-Provided Payments and Certain Benefits to Employees and...

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On February 20, 2020, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (PR Treasury) issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 20-08 (CC RI 20-08) granting employers temporary income tax exemptions over payments and certain benefits...more

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Puerto Rico Treasury Department Issues New Quarterly Tax Return for Withholding Payments for Services Rendered

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Act 257 of December 10, 2018 (Act 257) amended the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code to require any person or entity required to withhold income tax on payments for services rendered to submit a reconciliation quarterly tax...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico offers many advantages to individuals and companies that decide to establish business operations on the Island. These include unique local tax incentives; a strong, dedicated, and skilled bilingual labor force;...more

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Puerto Rico DOL Announces that Employers Must Submit Unemployment Tax Returns Electronically

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On March 14, 2019, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (PR DOL) issued a press release announcing that in an effort to improve services and reduce public expenses, all employers will be required to submit...more

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Littler Global Guide - Puerto Rico - Q4 2018

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New Regulation Adopted to Administer Unemployment Insurance - New Regulation or Official Guidance - On November 8, 2018, Puerto Rico’s Department of Labor and Human Resources published the Regulation to Administer the...more

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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issues Q&As Clarifying Guidance on Qualified Payments Made for Hurricane María Disaster...

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As previously discussed, on October 4, 2017, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury (the “PR Treasury”) issued Administrative Determination No. 17-21 (“AD 17-21”) granting temporary income tax exemption for payments...more

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Puerto Rico Treasury Department Issues Post-Hurricane Rules for Qualified Retirement Plan and IRA Distributions and Loans

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On November 15, 2017, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury (the "PR Treasury") issued Administrative Determination Number 17-29 ("AD 17-29") to provide special rules and procedures applicable to distributions from...more

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Puerto Rico Agencies Issue Employee-Related Guidance, Tax Relief In Wake Of Hurricane

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The passage of Hurricane María through Puerto Rico in September 2017 left catastrophic damages. In an effort to encourage employer assistance and provide temporary economic relief to employees in Puerto Rico, local government...more

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Employers Helping Employees - Are Disaster Relief Payments and Loans Exempt From Puerto Rico Income Tax?

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With the havoc wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, employers are exploring options to provide emergency relief to those employees who have encountered financial hardship to meet their necessities and repair their homes...more

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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Grants Temporary Tax Exemptions for Employer-Provided Payments and Certain Benefits to...

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On October 4, 2017, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury (the “PR Treasury”) issued Administrative Determination No. 17-21 (“AD 17-21”) granting temporary income tax exemptions for payments and certain benefits provided...more

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Puerto Rico Legislation May Require Changes to Retirement Plans

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Puerto Rico enacted new legislation in February that will require changes to tax-qualified retirement plans covering Puerto Rico employees, including both Puerto Rico-only and dual-qualified (US and Puerto Rico) retirement...more

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Puerto Rico Employers Cannot Withhold Income Taxes for Christmas Bonuses of $600 or Less

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Pursuant to the current income tax withholding rules issued by the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury, there are specific income tax withholding rules applicable when a Christmas bonus is paid, which differ from those...more

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