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This is the second article of the two-part series dedicated to topics to discuss with your tax advisor at the beginning of the year. If you missed the first edition refer to New Year's Checklist- Stay Ahead of your Taxes (Part I) Planning for current year tax filings | Grant Thornton In our last article, we summarized the benefits of having a strategy call with your tax advisor to address items affecting your tax liability for the year-end early on. In this article, we will address key areas to consider that will help you proactively address aspects of the tax year currently in place. Discounts available for early tax payments Municipal license tax The PR Municipal Code requires the payment of the municipal license on the first 15 days of the semester for the business year.

New Year's Checklist- Stay Ahead of your Taxes (Part I) Planning for current year tax filings

Are you happy that your number of YouTube subscribers is growing or that your followers in your Insta account are multiplying? If your income tax return does not reflect this growth, you may be liable for tax evasion. As any other taxpayer, Youtubers, Influencers, and Bloggers are required to declare their income received from these activities in their individual income tax returns. Staying compliant with your income tax responsibilities should be a top priority. Especially nowadays, as the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury (“PRDT”) has increased its scrutiny in this area and has been noticeably public about it. In this article, we take a closer look at tax rules for influencers in Puerto Rico (“PR”) and the implications they may face for failing to comply with your income tax responsibilities.