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Earned Income Tax Credit Extended to Puerto Rico Residents.

This act extends eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to residents of Puerto Rico. This means working individuals in Puerto Rico who meet specific income criteria will be able to claim a tax refund, potentially increasing their disposable income. The changes will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
Key points
Puerto Rico residents become eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
The EITC amount for Puerto Rico residents will be limited to what a similarly situated taxpayer in a U.S. state would receive.
The changes will not reduce the Child Tax Credit for Puerto Rico residents.
These new rules apply to tax years starting after December 31, 2021.
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Additional Information
Earned Income Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2021
Print number: HR 105
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-04