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Episode 15 | Taxes and Tariffs | Simon Carlo Valentín on Puerto Rico Federal & Local Tax Policy
Why are Puerto Rico’s tax laws so misunderstood? In this episode of the Mano a Mano podcast, host George is joined by Simón Carlo Valentín - tax attorney and CPA - to break down the complexities of Puerto Rico’s tax system.
They explore the truth about federal taxes in Puerto Rico, the impact of recent U.S. and local tax reforms, and how these policies shape the island’s economy and its push for statehood. Simon shares expert insights on tariffs, tax code misconceptions, and what fiscal policy changes may be needed for Puerto Rico to fully integrate with the United States.
In this episode:
- Do Puerto Ricans pay federal taxes?
- How U.S. tariffs affect the island
- Local tax reform and economic development
- Myths vs. facts on Puerto Rico’s tax system
- Tax implications of Puerto Rico statehood
Timestamps:
06:49 Federal Payroll Taxes and Inequities
10:23 Puerto Rico's Contributions to Federal Taxes
16:17 Impact of Tariffs on Puerto Rico
20:55 Federal Tax Policy and Manufacturing Incentives
25:05 Impact of Hurricane Maria on US Medical Supply Chain
25:30 Proposed Manufacturing Redundancy Plan for National Security
27:06 Economic Incentives and Tax Policies in Puerto Rico
28:16 Disparities in Compensation and Intellectual Property Issues
34:52 Local Tax Reform Efforts in Puerto Rico
40:17 Act 60 and Its Implications for Statehood
44:15 Vision for Puerto Rico's Statehood and Federal Tax Integration
47:02 Community Engagement and Political Advocacy
49:36 Conclusion and Call to Action
🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Puerto Rico’s political and economic future.
#PuertoRico #Taxes #PuertoRicoStatehood #SimonCarloValentin #TaxPolicy #ManoaManoPodcast #PuertoRicoEconomy #FederalTaxes
Watch episodes of Mano a Mano on YouTube @PuertoRico51st.
Interested in learning more about the statehood movement?
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Why are Puerto Rico’s tax laws so misunderstood? In this episode of the Mano a Mano podcast, host George is joined by Simón Carlo Valentín - tax attorney and CPA - to break down the complexities of Puerto Rico’s tax system.
They explore the truth about federal taxes in Puerto Rico, the impact of recent U.S. and local tax reforms, and how these policies shape the island’s economy and its push for statehood. Simon shares expert insights on tariffs, tax code misconceptions, and what fiscal policy changes may be needed for Puerto Rico to fully integrate with the United States.
In this episode:
- Do Puerto Ricans pay federal taxes?
- How U.S. tariffs affect the island
- Local tax reform and economic development
- Myths vs. facts on Puerto Rico’s tax system
- Tax implications of Puerto Rico statehood
Timestamps:
06:49 Federal Payroll Taxes and Inequities
10:23 Puerto Rico's Contributions to Federal Taxes
16:17 Impact of Tariffs on Puerto Rico
20:55 Federal Tax Policy and Manufacturing Incentives
25:05 Impact of Hurricane Maria on US Medical Supply Chain
25:30 Proposed Manufacturing Redundancy Plan for National Security
27:06 Economic Incentives and Tax Policies in Puerto Rico
28:16 Disparities in Compensation and Intellectual Property Issues
34:52 Local Tax Reform Efforts in Puerto Rico
40:17 Act 60 and Its Implications for Statehood
44:15 Vision for Puerto Rico's Statehood and Federal Tax Integration
47:02 Community Engagement and Political Advocacy
49:36 Conclusion and Call to Action
🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Puerto Rico’s political and economic future.
#PuertoRico #Taxes #PuertoRicoStatehood #SimonCarloValentin #TaxPolicy #ManoaManoPodcast #PuertoRicoEconomy #FederalTaxes
Watch episodes of Mano a Mano on YouTube @PuertoRico51st.
Interested in learning more about the statehood movement?
Visit our Website: https://www.pr51st.com
Sign-up for Email Updates: http://www.pr51st.com/take-action/sign-up/
Follow us on:
Facebook - @PR51st
Twitter - @PuertoRico51st
Instagram - @PR51st
Produced by Caandor Labs.
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