Puerto Rico (PR) – 2022

Puerto Rico

Minimum WagePuerto RicoFederal
Minimum Wage$5.075*$7.25
Minimum Cash Wage (Tipped Employee)$5.075
Maximum Tip CreditNone
Youth Minimum Wage$4.25
State Income TaxPuerto RicoFederal
Wage WithholdingTables
Supplemental Wage / Bonus RateNo Provision
Unemployment InsurancePuerto RicoFederal
Maximum 2021 Taxable Earnings (Unchanged from 2020)$7,000
Employee 2021 DeductionNone
Employer 2021 Tax Rates (Plus variable-rate special assessment)1.0 – 5.4%
Standard 2021 New Employer Rate(Plus 1.0% special assessment)2.70%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedNo
Disability InsurancePuerto RicoFederal
Maximum 2021 Taxable Earnings (Unchanged from 2020)$9,000
Employee 2021 Deduction0.30%
Employer 2021 Tax Rate0.30%

Federal (FED) – 2022

Minimum WageFederal
Minimum Wage$7.25
FICA (MEDICARE)Federal
Medicare Rate1.45%
Additional Medicare Tax Withholding on Wages > $200,000 (No Employer Match)2.35%
Maximum Taxable EarningsNo Limit
FICA (SOCIAL SECURITY)Federal
Maximum Taxable Earnings (Increased from $142,800 in 2021)$147,000
Employee / Employer Tax Rate (Unchanged from 2019)6.20%
Health Savings AccountsFederal
Catch-up Contribution Limit (Employee / Employer) (Unchanged from 2021)$1,000
Pension PlansFederal
Catch-up Contribution Limit – 401(k) & 403(b) plans (age 50 or older) (Increase from 6,000 in 2019)$6,500
Contribution Limit – 401(k) & 403(b) plans (Increased from $19,500 in 2021)$20,500

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