The Puerto Rico tax code underwent an overhaul starting for tax year 2011. Unlike the US, Puerto Rico does not tax social security pension income or unemployment. Puerto Rico residents must still pay the US FICA tax on self-employment income. Form 1040-SS is used for this purpose.

Do I have to file a Puerto Rico tax return?

Yes, since you are a Puerto Rico resident, you must file the Puerto Rico income tax return reporting all your earnings, and you may claim a credit in such return for any income taxes paid to the United States.

Do you have to file taxes if you get retirement?

If you have income that is not tax-exempt, you may have to pay income taxes in retirement. If your combined income is more than $34,000 (or $44,000 for married people filing jointly), you may have to pay taxes on up to 85% of your benefits. The IRS will not tax more than 85% of your Social Security benefits.

Do I have to pay federal taxes if I move to Puerto Rico?

Further, U.S. citizens and resident aliens living in Puerto Rico are generally subject to U.S. tax on worldwide income. The taxpayer moving to Puerto Rico is required to file Form 8898 with the IRS and file Form 1040 for the year of move.

Do I pay federal income tax in Puerto Rico?

While the Commonwealth government has its own tax laws, Puerto Rico residents are also required to pay US federal taxes, but most residents do not have to pay the federal personal income tax.

How to file a Puerto Rico tax return?

If you are a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico during the entire tax year, you’ll file the following returns: 1 A Puerto Rico tax return (Form 482) reporting your worldwide income. 2 A U.S. tax return (Form 1040) reporting your worldwide income. However, this 1040 will exclude your Puerto Rico income. More …

Are there any tax advantages to retiring in Puerto Rico?

Retiring in Puerto Rico becomes an even more attractive option when you consider the generous tax policy known as the Individual Investors Act. Under this act, residents of Puerto Rico are exempt from paying island or federal income taxes on dividends, interest and capital gains.

How long do you have to live in Puerto Rico to pay taxes?

Residents are also exempt from paying U.S. federal tax on any income that comes from within Puerto Rico. Any employment income generated within Puerto Rico will only be subject to island tax. In order to be considered a resident and for these benefits to kick in, you’ll need to spend at least 183 days a year on the island.

Do you pay tax on retained earnings in Puerto Rico?

The new tax law eliminated tax deferral on foreign retained earnings. This means that if you are not a PR resident, you would pay US tax on the business income. So for non-PR residents, there is no tax incentive for having a Puerto Rico company. Tax-free capital gains are a big draw for investors and traders.