Who it applies to
Individuals reviewing the annual Puerto Rico presence route alongside the other bona fide residence tests.
Puerto Rico — bona fide presence test
A 183-day Puerto Rico presence route is one of several alternatives under Publication 570. Bona fide residence also requires the tax-home and closer-connection tests. A presence result alone does not establish bona fide residence.
Check your own dates: Puerto Rico — bona fide presence test calculator →
Summary
- Day rule / reminder
- At least 183 days in Puerto Rico per tax year
- Window
- Calendar year
- What the tool measures
- The recorded-day component
- Official reference
- IRS Publication 570 ↗
A 183-day Puerto Rico presence route is one of several alternatives under Publication 570. Bona fide residence also requires the tax-home and closer-connection tests. A presence result alone does not establish bona fide residence.
The rule
One of five presence tests for bona fide residence; tax-home and closer-connection tests also apply. Act 60 decree conditions are separate.
Counting the days
Recorded arrival and departure dates count once. Missing travel history, other eligibility conditions and treaty outcomes are not calculated.
- Choose the date through which you want to count, then add your recorded visits.
- Use the counting convention above. Overlapping recorded dates in the relevant region are counted only once.
- Read the result alongside the conditions. Missing records and other eligibility requirements are not inferred from a total.
Examples
These examples demonstrate the counter's arithmetic, using a count-through date of 30 October 2026. They do not determine legal status or eligibility.
Example 1 — one recorded visit
- to · Puerto Rico
Recorded result: 10 days
Example 2 — overlapping records
- to · Puerto Rico
- to · Puerto Rico
Recorded result: 15 days
Example 3 — two visits with a gap
- to · Puerto Rico
- to · Puerto Rico
Recorded result: 16 days
Exceptions & edge cases
One of five presence tests for bona fide residence; tax-home and closer-connection tests also apply. Act 60 decree conditions are separate.
Use the official reference for the full conditions and any changes since the source review date shown on this page.
Common misconceptions
“A count below the day threshold settles tax residence.”
A recorded-day total is one component. Review the separate conditions and exceptions described on this page.
“The window follows the latest twelve months.”
This counter uses the calendar year. A rolling window and a calendar year can produce different totals.
Frequently asked questions
What does this rule count?
A 183-day Puerto Rico presence route is one of several alternatives under Publication 570. Bona fide residence also requires the tax-home and closer-connection tests. A presence result alone does not establish bona fide residence.
Which counting window does this tool use?
Calendar year. Recorded arrival and departure dates count once. Missing travel history, other eligibility conditions and treaty outcomes are not calculated.
What else should I check before relying on the total?
One of five presence tests for bona fide residence; tax-home and closer-connection tests also apply. Act 60 decree conditions are separate.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Read IRS Publication 570 ↗. The source was last reviewed on .
Keep this count with your travel history.
Follow your recorded days and selected reminders in Untild, alongside your other travel counters.
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Source last reviewed: . This is the source review date, not a claim that every legal condition is calculated.
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