The Department of the Treasury reported that the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned that residents of Puerto Rico should not fill out the application on the digital platform established for the United States, and could face penalties and surcharges in the future.
“The #IRS confirmed that the residents of the Island who are receiving federal aid of $ 1,200 directly, are federal employees, those who earn income from US sources and Social Security beneficiaries who receive the SSA-1099 information sheet, mainly” , the agency detailed a few moments ago on its social networks.
In addition, he said that the IRS has already confirmed that the tool that they enabled through their digital platform for people who do not make contributions can request the incentive, it is NOT for residents of Puerto Rico.
However, the IRS clarified that the tool is not programmed to exclude residents of the Island. It means that there may be people who request help through the tool and allow them to complete the process and, according to the IRS, will likely receive the payment.
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“However, even though the #IRS allows PR residents to complete the process in the tool they have enabled, it does not mean that they must do so because there may be adverse consequences implemented by the same agency such as surcharges, interests and other penalties,” said the Treasury. .
Finally, the agency led by Secretary Francisco Parés explained that the Law requires the federal Treasury to coordinate with the territories how to distribute the benefit of the $ 1,200. “The Treasury has already complied with Section 2201 of the CARES Act and submitted the Plan to disburse the benefit to PR residents for the consideration of @USTreasury,” he added.
Finally, they indicated that the plan, which is still awaiting Treasury approval, includes a mechanism to identify those people who have already received the deposit directly from the IRS and avoid a duplicate payment.
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