A new federal law, the American Jobs Creation Act, signed in October 2004, imposes additional requirements for qualification for bona fide United States Virgin Islands residence and limits the possibilities for tax reduction.
2004年10月签署了一项新联邦法《美国就业机会创造法案》，提高了美属维尔京群岛真正居民的资格要求，并且限制减税的可能性。