Puerto Rico decreased its unemployment insurance tax rates for 2026, according to a federal Department of Labor publication.
Tax rates for experienced employers range from 1.2% to 5.4%, according to the department’s publication. For comparison, 2025 tax rates ranged from 2% to 5.4%.
The tax rate for new employers is 2.8% in 2026, according to the publication, down from 3.1% in 2025.
Puerto Rico’s unemployment-taxable wage base for 2026 is $7,000, according to the publication, unchanged from 2025.
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