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PC 988

Para enmendar el Artículo 6 de la Ley Núm. 34 de 12 de junio de 1969, según enmendada, a los fines de disponer que el bono de navidad otorgado en dicha ley a los empleados y funcionarios del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, sus corporaciones públicas y municipios, se otorgará sin deducciones estatales; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 988 eliminates state tax deductions from Christmas bonuses for Puerto Rico government and municipal employees, allowing them to receive full bonus payments without tax withholding.

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Bill Summary · PC 988

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 988 proposes to amend Article 6 of Law 34 (from 1969) to modify how Christmas bonuses are distributed to employees and officials of the Puerto Rico Government, its public corporations, and municipalities. The key change is that these bonuses would be granted without state tax deductions, meaning employees would receive the full bonus amount without having taxes withheld.

Why is this important

Christmas bonuses are a significant annual benefit for hundreds of thousands of public sector workers in Puerto Rico. Removing state tax deductions directly increases take-home pay for these employees during the holiday season, affecting household budgets across the island. This also has fiscal implications for the Puerto Rico government's tax revenue collection and budget planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Eliminating tax withholding on these bonuses reduces government revenue precisely when public finances are constrained; the cost to the treasury needs clarification
  • Equity concerns: The benefit applies only to public sector workers, potentially creating disparities with private sector employees who must pay taxes on similar bonuses
  • Tax administration complexity: Removing withholding may shift compliance burden to individual employees during filing, and raises questions about whether the bonus becomes taxable income requiring later payment

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

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