Puerto Rico government officials told investors Tuesday that the Commonwealth's Fiscal 2014 General Fund budget revenue will grow by $1.7 billion, or 17 percent, largely due to new tax measures, amendments to Law 154 and an expansion of the Sales and Use Tax (IVU, as it is known in Spanish) base.
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department disclosed Monday first quarter revenue of $1.69 billion, a figure that represents a year-over-year increase of $88 million, or 5.4 percent, and exceeded budget estimates for this period by $10.4 million, agency chief Melba Acosta said.
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department announced Monday that September collections reflected an increase of $109 million, or 18 percent, compared to the same month last year.