What it takes to become a resident of Puerto Rico to gain the tax breaks, and what you'd have to give up

• Becoming a resident of Puerto Rico isn't hard but involves strict rules to get the tax breaks.
• You need to prove your presence on the island and your belongings must be with you.
• You also no longer get voting representation in the US Congress or a voice in presidential elections.

Puerto Rico has a lot to offer visitors and residents, with its beautiful beaches, forests filled with abundant wildlife, a generally laid-back lifestyle, and even a major city in San Juan that is often compared to Miami.