Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 26-Sep-2016

Canada EU, Canada Committed To New Free Trade Deal Representatives from Canada and the European Union have said that they remain committed to implementing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in 2017. Canada Announces Income Tax Amendments The Canadian Government has published draft legislative proposals to ensure the appropriate application of international tax rules and improve the consistency of certain domestic tax laws. Canada, Germany Seek Resolution Of Remaining CETA Issues Canada and Germany have voiced support for work to clearly identify the outstanding issues holding back the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. China China Begins To Cut Tariffs For IT Products China reduced its tariffs on information technology products under the expanded Information Technology Agreement on September 15. EU EU To Probe Luxembourg Tax Ruling For GDF Suez The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Luxembourg's tax treatment of the GDF Suez group, now known as Engie, which it says could amount to illegal state aid. EU To Create List Of Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions The European Commission has confirmed plans to draw up a pan-EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Japan Businesses Urge Completion Of EU-Japan FTA Talks Japanese and European businesses associations have addressed a joint letter to the leaders of the European Union and Japan urging them "to put all your efforts into accelerating" current negotiations on a free trade agreement. UK HMRC Warns Against Use Of New CGT Avoidance Scheme UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has said that it is aware of a new tax avoidance scheme that attempts to exploit Entrepreneurs' Relief by turning what would be income into a capital gain. Spike In Demand For UK R And D Tax Credits There was a 12 percent increase the number of UK claims for research and development tax credits in 2014-15, according to the latest HM Revenue and Customs figures. UK Businesses 'In The Dark' Over Apprenticeship Levy A British Chamber of Commerce survey has found that 40 percent of business leaders are unaware of the Apprenticeship Levy, which is to be introduced in the UK from April 2017. UK MPs Call For Making Tax Digital Deferment Andrew Tyrie, Chair of the UK Treasury Select Committee, has warned the Government against sticking to a rigid timetable for the implementation of its Making Tax Digital project. HMRC Updates Tax Guidance For Landlords The UK tax authority has updated its guide for residential property landlords. HMRC Urged To Address Tax Credit Check Shortcomings The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group has called on the UK tax authority to no longer suspend tax credit payments until Concentrix, the company that checks the validity of claims, has improved engagement with taxpayers. UK Issues Apprenticeship Levy Regulations Draft regulations that cover how employers will calculate, report, and pay their Apprenticeship Levy liability have been issued by the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, for consultation. US US Treasury Restricts US Foreign Tax Credits The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have issued Notice 2016-52, which declares their intention to prevent a US multinational that has been subject to a foreign-initiated tax adjustment to use foreign tax credits without repatriating the associated income. Peterson Institute Slams Trump's Trade Policies The Peterson Institute for International Economics has issued an analysis of the trade policy proposals of both US presidential candidates and has pointed out the economic damage both could cause. IRS Improves Compliance With Asset Forfeiture Procedure The US Internal Revenue Service has improved its compliance with a legal requirement to notify taxpayers prior to issuing levies, according to an annual audit conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. IRS Issues Revised Guide To Safeguarding Taxpayer Info The US Internal Revenue Service has revised and replaced the previous edition of its Publication 4600, Safeguarding Taxpayer Information Quick Reference Guide for Businesses, which was published back in October 2008. US House Passes Mobile Workforce Act On September 21, the US House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, which would provide a uniform framework for when states may tax nonresident employees who travel to the taxing state to perform work. Trinidad And Tobago, US Deepen Customs Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago has signed a customs cooperation and information exchange treaty with the US. IRS Warns Of Fake Tax Bill Emails The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert to US taxpayers and tax professionals to be on guard against fake emails purporting to contain a tax bill from the agency related to the Affordable Care Act. US Senate Progresses Pension Reforms The US Senate Finance Committee has unanimously approved the markup of a bipartisan bill andndash; the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 andndash; that would make several changes to retirement tax provisions. Otros temas Nationwide Canadian Carbon Taxes Proposed Canada's federal Environment Minister has suggested that the Government could impose a "backstop" carbon pricing system on provinces that fail to do so.