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Act 60 (formerly Acts 20/22) offers 0% capital gains tax and 4% corporate rate for qualifying new residents. No federal income tax on Puerto Rico-source income. Major relocation incentive for high earners and investors.
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Taxes
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Income Tax
PR has its own income tax up to 33%. However, bona fide PR residents pay NO federal income tax on PR-source income. Act 60 reduces this to 4% for qualifying businesses and 0% on capital gains.
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Social Security benefits exempt from PR income tax
Estate Tax
Puerto Rico residents are subject to federal estate tax but not PR estate tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Under Act 60, qualifying new residents pay 0% on capital gains accrued AFTER establishing residency. Gains accrued before moving are subject to federal rates when realized.
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
-0.5% job growth · 8.5% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Daily Life
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Consumer Fireworks
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Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 77°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
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Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.5% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Partial exemption for service-connected disability
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
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What Residents Say
Move to Puerto Rico to stretch basic fatFIRE to Ultra-fatFIRE?
Hello, have people thought about moving to Puerto Rico to stretch basic fatFIRE into Ultra-fatFIRE? As I see it, there are two stretch benefits of moving ......
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How expensive to live in PR compared to NYC, LA or ...
Sales tax is stupid high here (11.5%) which I think is higher than most states. Puerto Rico also has the highest sales tax in the U.S....
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Should I Move to Puerto Rico? : r/SameGrassButGreener
Hello, I come from a Puertorican family, matter of fact, I was raised there for most of my childhood. My entire family is over there while i’m in Central ......
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Looking for a change of pace - can I afford Puerto Rico?
My husband and I work remotely and we currently live in Minnesota (is it any wonder I’m feeling like I “need a change” in January living in MN?! ......
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Mainland US to Puerto Rico : r/IWantOut
The cost of living in Puerto Rico is a bit higher than the median cost of living in the USA and wages are a bit lower. Federal minimum wage ......
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Residency in Puerto Rico, is it worth it? : r/Rich
You don't have to pay federal income tax which would save so much money over all. Same with stocks & other stuff. You have to stay 1/2 the year in Puerto ......
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Is it cost-effective to return to Puerto Rico? : r/PuertoRico
I've been off the Island for three years. After taxes, I have $3,800 a month to spare. My job is remote. I'm single and currently live in Orlando, Florida. ......
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Moving to Puerto Rico comes with lifestyle perks and tax ...
Puerto Rico comes with lifestyle perks and tax breaks. Puerto Ricans pay a similar tax rate to any mainlander. PR paid more in Federal tax than ......
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What's it like living in Puerto Rico? : r/howislivingthere
For you guys is doable, not for us. Because you guys have better salaries overall than us, you barely pay any taxes here in the island (we do)....
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Whats it like living in Puerto Rico? : r/howislivingthere
Whats it like living on this island? Experiences living here or growing up? Is the music a big part of the culture? How do the Beaches compare to other ......
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