Have You Received Your $300 or $400 Seniors Bonus Yet? How to Apply and Who Qualifies

Thousands of older adults in Puerto Rico can now apply for the Puerto Rico Seniors Bonus, a financial assistance payment of $300 or $400, depending on their eligibility.

The application period will remain open until October 14, 2026, and the process is completed primarily through the SURI online platform.

The benefit is intended for low-income seniors and pensioners who meet the eligibility requirements established by Puerto Rico’s Department of the Treasury.

In some cases, married couples may also receive the incentive if each spouse qualifies individually.

• Why it matters: This bonus is designed to ease the financial burden on older adults with limited incomes. Understanding the eligibility requirements and submitting the application before the deadline is essential to avoid missing out on the benefit.

You Can Now Apply for the Puerto Rico Seniors Bonus

Governor Jenniffer González Colón, together with Treasury Secretary Ángel L. Pantoja Rodríguez, announced the opening of Form 481.1 for the 2025 tax year.

• Applications are available from July 2 through October 14, 2026.
• The application must be completed primarily through SURI, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury’s online portal.
• Individuals who do not yet have a SURI account can create one free of charge before beginning the application.

Applicants may also authorize a certified Tax Return Specialist to complete and submit the application on their behalf.

Who Can Receive the $400 Bonus in Puerto Rico?

The $400 senior tax credit is available to individuals who meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Puerto Rico.
• Be 65 years of age or older on the last day of the tax year.
• Have a gross annual income of $15,000 or less, including Social Security benefits.

For married couples filing a joint tax return, combined gross income must not exceed $30,000.

According to the Department of the Treasury, for the 2025 tax year, the credit will be $400 per eligible individual, while a married couple filing jointly—if both spouses qualify—may receive $800.

Pensioners May Also Qualify for a Bonus

The Department of the Treasury will also provide a $300 personal compensatory credit to certain low-income pensioners, even if they are under the age of 65.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be a resident of Puerto Rico.
• Have a pension as their primary source of income.
• Receive $4,800 or less per year in pension income, excluding Social Security benefits.

The incentive is available to pensioners from:

• Government Employees and Judiciary Retirement System.
• Teachers Retirement System.
• University of Puerto Rico.
• Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
• Private-sector retirement plans.

For married couples, each spouse must independently meet the eligibility requirements to receive the credit. The Treasury Department clarified that income will not be evaluated as a combined total for this particular benefit.

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How to Apply for the Puerto Rico Seniors Bonus

Los interesados deben ingresar a su cuenta en SURI y completar el Formulario 481.1 correspondiente al año contributivo 2025.

Applicants must log into their SURI account and complete Form 481.1 for the 2025 tax year.

Those who are unfamiliar with the platform may create a free account before beginning the application process.

Another option is to work with a Department of the Treasury-authorized Tax Return Specialist, who can submit the application on the applicant’s behalf.