<P> Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory only government employees pay federal income tax . All other employers and employees do not pay federal income taxes . </P> <P> The Commonwealth government has its own tax laws and Puerto Ricans are also required to pay most US federal taxes, with the major exception being that most residents do not have to pay the federal personal income tax . In 2009, Puerto Rico paid $3.742 billion into the US Treasury . Residents of Puerto Rico pay into Social Security, and are thus eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement . However, they are excluded from the Supplemental Security Income . </P>

Does puerto rico pay federal income tax to the us
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