Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 28-Feb-2011

EU South Korea Targets Quick Approval Of EU FTA Following the consent by the European Parliament on February 17 to the ratification of the European Union-South Korea free trade agreement, the South Korean government is also to attempt to obtain an early approval to the agreement in the country’s National Assembly. EU Targets UK Anti-Avoidance Laws Unexpected infringement proceedings launched by the European Commission may force the UK to rescind tax rules on assets transferred abroad, and its treatment of the gains of non-UK resident companies, a move that strikes at the very heart of the country's anti-avoidance legislation with regards offshore asset protection arrangements. France's Drive For EU Tobin Tax During a recent interview, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde expressed her doubts that G20 nations will be able to unite on a financial transactions tax during France’s presidency, particularly in view of America’s hostility towards the mechanism. Italy Tops EU Table For SME Tax Bureaucracy CIGA (the association of sole traders and small businesses) has produced statistics showing that the size of the tax administration and payment burden on Italian small and medium-sized enterprises has no parallel in the rest of the principal countries in the European Union. UK UK Banks Face Tax Backlash Banks in the UK could be made to report more details of their corporate tax payments under plans being considered by a parliamentary committee. CBI Praises UK Rate Cut The Confederation of British Industry has welcomed the UK Government's commitment to a phased reduction of corporation tax. UK Budget Boosted By Higher Tax Receipts The UK economy, bolstered in part by a leap in tax revenue, enjoyed a budget surplus of GBP8.5bn for January, 2011. The Office of National Statistics's latest bulletin provides potentially encouraging news for the Chancellor ahead of the impending March Budget. HMRC Launches New Defaulters Programme The UK tax authority has launched a new programme designed to target known tax-evaders, provide sustained monitoring of tax affairs, and effect a permanent change in behaviour. UK Businesses Plead With Government Over NI The Federation of Small Businesses has called for the government to extend the National Insurance Contributions holiday to existing firms, in order to stimulate job creation and stem unemployment. HMRC Releases Information On Disguised Remuneration Reform HMRC has clarified the UK government's policy intentions with regard to new changes in disguised remuneration legislation after a two-month process of consultation. In particular, proposals relating to deferral arrangements could force changes in the way banks operate their bonus systems. US Bermuda Budget Delivers Payroll Tax Cut Bermuda is to see a 2% cut in payroll tax rates during 2011-2012, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Paula A. Cox. Cox delivered the country's 2011-2012 Budget Statement on February 18 and spoke of Bermuda's "bleak outlook" and the measures she would take to "help us win the future by resetting the dial". Analysis Shows High US Taxes On Mobile Phones According to a new analysis, published by the Tax Foundation, United States’ taxes on mobile phones are significantly higher than for many other common consumer items, and are often hidden or obscured by state and local governments. IRS Chooses Advocacy Panel Members The US Internal Revenue Service has announced the selection of 32 new members to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a federal advisory committee charged with providing direct taxpayer feedback to the IRS. Senate To Look At US Tax Code Reform In a bipartisan move, the Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Democrat Max Baucus, and its Ranking Member, Republican Orrin Hatch, have said that the Committee will undertake a series of hearings examining why the United States tax code needs reform.