: U.S. citizens who are not residents of these territories must generally report their worldwide income to the federal IRS , even if it was earned on an island. Recent Tax Relief and Incentives
: Tax obligations often depend on whether an individual is a "bona fide resident" of the island for the entire tax year. Those who meet this status generally file their tax returns with the territorial tax bureau—such as the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue —rather than the federal IRS. ISLANDS (IRS)
: Some territories offer significant local tax incentives to attract investment, which can include exemptions on corporate stock or capital gains from specific securities. Those who meet this status generally file their
Bona fide residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands – Tax credits - IRS Virgin Islands – Tax credits - IRS :
: Territories like the USVI use a "mirror" tax system , where the local income tax law is essentially the same as the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, but with the territory substituted for "United States".