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[–] [email protected] 31 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 25 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

They are exempt from federal income tax.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

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