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PC 1288

Para enmendar el inciso (a) sub-inciso (18) de la Sección 1031.02 y el inciso (a) de la Sección 3030.17. de la Ley 1-2011, según enmendada, conocida como “Código de Rentas Internas para un Nuevo Puerto Rico”, a los fines de que personas al servicio del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América y que sean trasladadas oficialmente para prestar sus servicios al Gobierno de Puerto Rico, tengan incentivos para permanecer en la Isla; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill would create tax incentives for U.S. government employees reassigned to Puerto Rico, aiming to retain them in PR public service.

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Bill Summary · PC 1288

Overview

Bill PC 1288 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico) seeks to amend specific provisions of the Internal Revenue Code for a New Puerto Rico (Ley 1-2011, as amended). The stated aim is to provide incentives to individuals who are employed by the United States Government and who are officially transferred to provide services to the Puerto Rico Government, encouraging them to remain in Puerto Rico. The bill falls under the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico and was formally filed (radicado) on May 21, 2026.

Purpose and intent

  • Main goal: Create incentives to retain U.S. government personnel who are officially reassigned to work for the Puerto Rico government.
  • Broader objective: Improve continuity and capacity of public services by maintaining experienced federal personnel in Puerto Rico’s governmental operations.

Key provisions and changes

  • Legal target: Para enmendar el inciso (a) sub-inciso (18) de la Sección 1031.02 y el inciso (a) de la Sección 3030.17 del Código de Rentas Internas para un Nuevo Puerto Rico (Ley 1-2011, según enmendada).
  • Nature of amendment: Adjustments to tax-related provisions (sections 1031.02(i)(18) and 3030.17(a)) to create or modify incentives specifically for U.S. government employees transferred to Puerto Rico’s government service.
  • Incentive framework (proposed): Likely to involve tax benefits (e.g., exemptions, credits, deductions, or favorable tax treatment) designed to make staying in Puerto Rico more attractive for those federal appointees or employees serving in PR government roles.
  • Scope of coverage: Individuals currently employed by the United States Government who are officially reassigned to serve in Puerto Rico’s government programs or agencies.

Note: The exact mechanism (e.g., which tax benefit, eligibility criteria, duration, cap, or sunset provisions) is not detailed in the brief action history provided. The bill centers on tax code amendments to incentivize retention.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: U.S. government employees who are transferred to work for Puerto Rico’s government entities.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Puerto Rico government agencies that rely on these personnel for public service delivery and program implementation.
  • Tax liability impact: Those who qualify would experience modified tax treatment under Ley 1-2011, potentially reducing their tax burden or altering taxable income calculations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Radicado (filed) on May 21, 2026.
  • Legislative path: As a bill proposing amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico, it would proceed through the standard Puerto Rico Legislature process (committee reviews, potential public hearings, amendments, votes in both chambers, and signature or veto by the Governor).
  • Effective dates: Not specified in the summary; typical tax code amendments include effective dates that may be immediate upon enactment or phased by taxable year. The bill would define its effective and transitional provisions if adopted.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Administrative: Agencies would need to implement new eligibility criteria, verification processes, and compliance monitoring for the tax incentives.
  • Fiscal: The tax benefits could impact Puerto Rico’s tax revenue and require accompanying fiscal analysis to assess short- and long-term revenue effects.
  • Workforce: Could influence retention of federal personnel contributing to continuity of services in key government programs.

If more details become available (text of the amendments, eligibility criteria, duration, and cap on incentives), a more precise assessment of fiscal impact and administrative requirements could be provided.

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

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