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House of Representatives Passes 'Tax Equality' Bill

Published Sep 10, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

On Thursday, the Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill known as the "tax equality project," aimed at reducing the tax rate paid by Puerto Rico residents. However, the measure includes an increase to a tax rate that the administration of Governor Jenniffer González Colón had sought to promote.

The article does not provide further details on the specific tax rates involved, the bill's next legislative steps, or additional context about the measure's scope.