An act establishing a 33-business day amnesty to assist taxpayers and businesses recovering from the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Tropical
Sponsored By: Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
15-day amnesty for old income and business taxes
You can get penalties and interest waived on income and gross receipts taxes that were due before 2024. To qualify, you must file the required returns for each year you want covered and pay the full unpaid tax within a 15-business-day window. The Bureau must launch this amnesty within 10 days after the law takes effect. This relief supports recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Tropical Storm Ernesto.
15-day amnesty on overdue real property taxes
If you owe real property taxes, you can avoid all penalties and interest by paying within 15 business days. This amnesty starts on the day the law is enacted. The Lieutenant Governor runs the program. It helps property owners recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
Clifford A. Joseph, Sr.
legislature
Hubert L. Frederick
legislature
Marvin A. Blyden
legislature
Ray Fonseca
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
3/26/2026legislatureTo Governor
3/20/2026legislatureFloor
3/18/2026legislatureFloor
3/18/2026legislatureIntroduced
2/26/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
3/26/2026
Amendment
3/18/2026
Bill Text
2/26/2026
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