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Disaster Employee Retention Credit (DERC) - Puerto Rico

Was your business in Puerto Rico affected by a natural disaster? You may be eligible for a valuable tax incentive: the Disaster Employee Retention Credit (DERC), granted by the Puerto Rico Treasury Department under Circular Letter CC RI 25-14, as part of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020.

At BrightWave Technologies, we specialize in helping Puerto Rican businesses claim this federal credit. Our team guides you through every step — from confirming eligibility to gathering documents and filing — to make sure you receive the maximum credit available.

Whether you're a small business or a large company, we make the process simple and stress-free. You focus on recovery and growth — we’ll take care of the paperwork.

Who qualifies?

Businesses in Puerto Rico that operated in FEMA-declared disaster zones in Puerto Rico during 2020.

Operations were partially or fully interrupted due to the disaster.

Continued paying wages despite interruption.

Must have an active SURI employer account.

What’s the benefit?

Up to $1,920 per eligible employee (32% of first $6,000 in wages).

Paid via direct deposit by Puerto Rico Treasury.

Not subject to Puerto Rico income tax.

Application Deadline

File before December 1, 2025

Why Work With BrightWave?

✔ Local Experts Who Understand the System.
✔ Hundreds of Claims Processed Successfully.
✔ End-to-End Service — We Handle Everything.
✔ No Upfront Fees (You don’t pay until we recover your credit!)

Disaster Employee Retention Credit

(DERC) - Puerto Rico