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PC 831

Para crear la “Ley para Establecer una Tasa de IVU de 7% en Toda Compraventa de Vehículos en Puerto Rico”; enmendar la Sección 3020.08 de la Ley 1-2011, según enmendada, conocida como “Código de Rentas Internas de Puerto Rico de 2011”, para modificar el cobro de arbitrios sobre vehículos exportados de afuera o fabricados en Puerto Rico; enmendar el Artículo 2.41 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como ”Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, para el cobro de 7% de impuesto sobre ventas y uso en el proceso de traspaso tras la compraventa de un vehículo usado; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill establishes uniform 7% sales tax on all vehicle purchases and transfers in Puerto Rico, affecting new, used, imported, and locally manufactured vehicles.

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Bill Summary · PC 831

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 831 proposes establishing a uniform 7% sales and use tax (IVU) on all vehicle purchases in Puerto Rico, whether new or used, imported or locally manufactured. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 2011 and the Vehicle and Transit Law of 2000 to standardize tax collection during vehicle sales and transfers.

Why is this important

Vehicle taxation represents significant government revenue and affects consumer purchasing power across all income levels. This legislation would create uniform tax treatment across different vehicle purchase scenarios, potentially simplifying administration but also standardizing costs that currently vary based on vehicle type and origin.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive impact: A flat 7% sales tax on vehicle purchases disproportionately affects lower-income households, as vehicles represent a larger percentage of their budgets compared to wealthier populations
  • Economic competitiveness: Uniform taxation on locally manufactured vehicles could reduce incentives for domestic vehicle production and make imports relatively more attractive
  • Used vehicle market effects: Applying the same 7% tax to used vehicle transfers (which previously may have had different rates) could increase transaction costs and reduce secondary market activity, affecting vehicle affordability and accessibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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