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PS 1051

Para incentivar donaciones voluntarias a fondos públicos mediante el redondeo de compras en plataformas digitales y establecimientos comerciales que recolecten el Impuesto sobre Ventas y Uso (IVU); crear un marco voluntario para que plataformas de pago y comercios ofrezcan la opción de redondear el monto de transacciones al dólar superior y donar la diferencia a arcas estatales designadas; promover la filantropía ciudadana sin imponer impuestos nuevos ni costos adicionales a los consumidores o empresas; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Creates voluntary donation system allowing customers to round up digital and retail purchases to nearest dollar, with difference going to Puerto Rico public funds without new taxes or business costs.

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Bill Summary · PS 1051

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1051 establishes a voluntary framework allowing digital payment platforms and retail businesses to offer customers the option to round up their purchase totals to the nearest dollar, with the difference donated to Puerto Rico's public funds. The bill aims to encourage citizen philanthropy without creating new taxes or imposing costs on consumers or businesses.

Why is this important

This mechanism could generate substantial public revenue through small, voluntary individual contributions aggregated across many transactions. It represents an alternative funding model for public services that relies on voluntary participation rather than mandatory taxation, potentially improving citizen engagement with government financing.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative complexity: Questions about fund management, accounting oversight, and ensuring donations actually reach designated public accounts versus being lost in processing
  • Benefit distribution: Unclear which public funds receive donations and whether this creates disparities between well-funded and underfunded agencies based on transaction volume
  • Corporate participation incentives: No specified mechanisms to ensure widespread merchant and platform adoption, potentially limiting effectiveness if participation remains low or concentrated in certain sectors

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

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