Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 06-Sep-2010

Canada Canada Consults On Tax Provisions The Canadian Department of Finance has commenced a consultation on draft legislative proposals to implement tax measures from Budget 2010 along with several previously announced tax initiatives. Canada Proposes HST Relief For Status Indians The Canadian Department of Finance has released proposed draft regulations necessary to facilitate, as agreed in June 2010, tax relief for status Indians in Ontario equivalent to the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax. China EU To Improve Trade With China European Tax Commissioner, Algirdas Šemeta, will open an international conference at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 on building bridges to facilitate trade between China and the EU. EU EU Business Slams China's Business Tax In a series of critiques of the Chinese taxation regime published by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, the Chinese business tax on services was described as a 'critical obstacle to the growth of the service sector and other high-value knowledge industries in China.' UK Alexander Dashes UK Tax Cut Hopes A senior UK Treasury minister has said that present levels of taxation will have to remain in place for the duration of the five-year parliament in order for the government to achieve its deficit reduction plans. UK Authorities Prepare For Workplace Parking Levies Local governments across the UK have been making preparations for workplace parking levies, despite hopes that the recently elected coalition government would prevent local councils from enforcing such taxes. HMRC Launches Tax Treaty Passport Scheme HM Revenue and Customs launched a new form on September 1 to enable UK corporate borrowers to inform them about a loan from a Double Taxation Treaty Passport Holder. Diageo Calls For Overhaul On UK Drinks Tax Drinks giant Diageo has joined the debate on alcohol tax reform in the UK by suggesting that all drink types should be taxed at the same rate. Flaws Uncovered In UK PAYE Tax System The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has announced that it will begin dispatching letters to taxpayers affected by the failings of the PAYE (pay-as-you-earn) system in Britain. US Goldman Tries 'Foreign-Cubed' Defence Against Hedge Fund The investment bank, Goldman Sachs, is attempting to use a US Supreme Court’s previous ruling on so-called ‘foreign-cubed’ securities cases to have an Australian hedge fund’s USD1bn claim thrown out of the American courts. Obama's Tax Reform Panel Issues Report The US President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, chaired by for Federal Reserve Chairman Paul A. Volcker, has issued a report on options for changes in the current tax system to achieve three broad goals: simplifying the tax system; improving taxpayer compliance with existing tax laws; and reforming the corporate tax system. Increased Case Load Challenges US Taxpayer Advocate A rising number of cases is presenting challenges for the US Taxpayer Advocate Service to resolve taxpayer problems in good time, according to a study released by the United States Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.