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title: "Do I know anyone who has moved to Puerto Rico? "For example, a trader…"
date: 2018-01-06
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# Do I know anyone who has moved to Puerto Rico? "For example, a trader…

*January 6, 2018 · Facebook*

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[https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/09/26/how-to-protect-puerto-rico-tax-incentives-in-the-wake-of-hurricanes-irma-and-maria/#6cb5d06620d6](https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/09/26/how-to-protect-puerto-rico-tax-incentives-in-the-wake-of-hurricanes-irma-and-maria/#6cb5d06620d6){target="_blank"}
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Do I know anyone who has moved to Puerto Rico?\
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\"For example, a trader living in California can go from paying federal and state taxes of more than 50% in the top tax brackets to zero taxes on capital gains, just by becoming a tax resident of PR. The U.S. and PR assess capital gains taxes based on where the seller's "tax home" is located.\"\
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PR Act 20 has a 4% tax rate for companies, including investment managers, who export their services from PR.\"\
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[https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/09/26/how-to-protect-puerto-rico-tax-incentives-in-the-wake-of-hurricanes-irma-and-maria/#6cb5d06620d6](https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/09/26/how-to-protect-puerto-rico-tax-incentives-in-the-wake-of-hurricanes-irma-and-maria/#6cb5d06620d6){target="_blank"}
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