Puerto Rico Tax Plan Released

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Several tax reform measures are included in a fiscal plan published recently by the Government of Puerto Rico intended to stabilize the territory's tax revenue and put an end to serial budget deficits.Read Full Story

US Congress Issues Final Puerto Rican Report

by Glen Shapiro, Tax-News.com, New York

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The US Congressional Task Force, which was asked this year to look at policies to stimulate future economic growth in Puerto Rico, has provided a final report, which includes recommendations on tax changes for both individuals and companies.Read Full Story

US Administration Pushes For Puerto Rican Tax Credits

by Leroy Baker, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

On November 11, during remarks before the National Tax Association, Antonio Weiss, Counselor to the US Treasury Secretary, stated that expanding Puerto Rican eligibility for the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit should be part of the solution to rebuild the island's economy. Read Full Story

US Congress Passes Puerto Rico Debt Relief Bill

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, July 4, 2016

The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, which is intended to assist a restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt, has been passed by the US Congress, without the inclusion of an eligibility for federal tax credits.Read Full Story

Puerto Rico's VAT Plans Blocked By Lawmakers

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Puerto Rico will no longer adopt a value-added tax, after lawmakers in the Senate voted to overthrow an attempt by Puerto Rico's Governor, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, to veto previously passed repeal legislation.Read Full Story

No US Tax Credits In Puerto Rican Congressional Legislation

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Monday, May 23, 2016

The revised bipartisan legislative framework introduced into the US Congress to address the urgent need for a restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt does not include an eligibility for federal tax credits. Read Full Story

• 14/03/2016 Puerto Rico Defers VAT Plans »
• 03/03/2016 EY Notes Surge In Indirect Tax Burdens, Reforms »
• 12/02/2016 IRS Issues Revised Tax Guide For US Possessions »
• 22/12/2015 US Congress Passes Huge Fiscal Package »
• 29/10/2015 Puerto Rico May Be Offered US Earned Income Tax Credit »
• 06/10/2015 Puerto Rico Broadens Sales And Use Tax Base »
• 06/10/2015 US Has World's Third-Highest Corporate Tax Rate »
• 14/09/2015 Tax Reforms In Puerto Rican Debt Relief Plan »
• 31/08/2015 IRS Adds To US Territory Residency Rules »
• 07/07/2015 Tax Hikes Cannot Save Puerto Rico From Its Debt: Study »
• 27/05/2015 IRS Reminds Firms Of Transaction Disclosure Rules »
• 15/04/2015 IRS Reminds Taxpayers With Foreign Assets To File Returns »
• 06/04/2015 Puerto Rico Enacts Further Tax Amnesty Law »
• 25/02/2015 Puerto Rico Launches Tax Reform Guide »
• 16/02/2015 Puerto Rican Income Tax Rates To Fall Under VAT »
• 06/02/2015 Puerto Rico To Table Legislation To Introduce VAT »
• 04/02/2015 IRS Issues Revised Tax Guide For Aliens »
• 12/12/2014 Puerto Rico Finally Approves Oil Tax Hike »
• 05/12/2014 Puerto Rico's House Approves Oil Tax Hike »
• 07/11/2014 Puerto Rico To Cut Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Rates »
• 04/11/2014 Puerto Rico To Introduce Tax Reform In 2015 »
• 01/10/2014 Survey Ranks Global Property Tax Administration Systems »
• 18/08/2014 US Territories Seek Clarity On Net Investment Income Tax »
• 06/08/2014 New York Fed Looks For Puerto Rican Tax Reforms »