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[–] StrongHorseWeakNeigh@lemmy.world 66 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Until Puerto Rico is a state, I believe they shouldn't have to pay taxes. No taxation without representation.

[–] Wiz@midwest.social 39 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They are exempt from federal income tax.

[–] Dalvoron@lemm.ee 30 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

While a good start, they do still pay other kinds of federal taxes (without representation), such as payroll taxes

https://espaciosabiertos.org/facts-does-puerto-rico-really-not-pay-federal-taxes-a-common-misconception/

And paid $4 billion in federal taxes in 2021 https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/puerto-rico-us-territory-crisis#chapter-title-0-4

[–] wolfpack86@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Are they getting anything for the taxes?

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yeah, they got 25 billion for it.

[–] affiliate@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago

this is also why the license plates in DC have the slogan “taxation without representation”