Tax reform to be a priority in upcoming legislative session

Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has announced plans to make foreign investors pay a 4% capital gains tax and to transfer the administration of tourist facilities to municipalities. Currently, Puerto Rico’s Incentives Code (Act 60-2019) exempts foreign investors from paying capital gains taxes, while local investors face rates between 15% and 22%, the governor said. To level the playing field,...