Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 22-Ago-2011

Canada Canada, Costa Rica Strengthen Tax, Trade Relationship Canada and Costa Rica's economic relations have been strengthened with the signature of two key new deals and the launch of talks to modernize an existing free trade agreement. EU, Canada At Odds Over Renewable Energy Policies The World Trade Organisation has been called in to arbitrate a dispute between the European Union and the Canadian province of Ontario over its renewable energy policy. Canada Presses Forward With Budget Implementation The Canadian government has released its proposals for the introduction of a raft of new tax credits, many of which formed part of the Conservative party's election manifesto and the subsequent Budget introduced in June. Canada Seeks Stronger Trade Links With China Canada and China are to conclude a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement in the near future as the two countries look to boost bilateral trade and investment. China China Targets Anti-Dumping Duties At US, EU, Japan China’s Ministry of Commerce has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping measures on imports of photographic paper and paper board originating in the European Union, the United States and Japan. China Emphasizes Support To Hong Kong's Development During his recent visit to Hong Kong, the Vice-Premier of China’s State Council, Li Keqiang, presaged new policies that China plans to introduce to provide additional support for the development and stability of Hong Kong, and to promote further cooperation between the SAR and the Mainland. EU Is The EU Heading For Fiscal Convergence With member states fundamentally rethinking the functioning of the European Union, one thing seems certain to emerge from the Eurozone crisis: that proponents of a fiscal union (that countries' budget policies should largely be governed by the EU) have gained significant ground on those that would advocate the continuation of fiscal sovereignty. Italy, Spain Will Avoid Bailout, Says Rehn EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn has sought to assuage concerns that Spain and Italy will require an EU-funded bailout, stating that the countries' economic fundamentals are secure. Germany, France Back EU Economic Government Determined to regain market confidence and to rescue a failing eurozone from the brink, Germany and France have called for a common European 'economic government' to be established, spearheaded by an appointed leader, and for the fiscal and economic policies of euro zone member states to be dovetailed in order to strengthen the euro as a common currency. Japan Hong Kong, Japan DTA Comes Into Effect Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department has announced that the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and Japan, which was signed on November 9 last year, came into effect on August 14, 2011. UK Qualified Backing For UK Tax Agents Review The UK's plans for a system of enrolment for professional tax agents has received heavily qualified support from tax practitioners, who say that while the proposals are a move in the right direction, outstanding issues must be addressed. UK, Swiss Tax Deal Imminent The UK looks certain to join Germany in securing a lucrative tax deal with Switzerland, with both Swiss and British authorities claiming a deal is imminent. Coalition Rift Grows On UK Top Tax Rate Tax cuts designed to benefit those on lower and middle incomes must take precedence over abolishing the top rate of income tax, the UK's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said, a statement which exposes a growing rift between the coalition parties on tax policy. UK Tax Raids Target 'Ghost' Plumbers The UK's clampdown on tax evasion continues to target the plumbing trade, with HM Revenue and Customs announcing the arrest of five individuals and the civil investigation of 600 others. UK Consults On Customs Law Overhaul The UK has launched a consultation on proposals to update existing customs and excise legislation, much of which dates back to the nineteenth century. Tobin Tax Is 'Economic Suicide' UK Business Warns Plans for a European financial transactions tax have been slammed as reckless, unlikely to raise significant revenues and economic suicide by members of the UK's business community. Vodafone Relocates Marketing Team To UK Vodafone is to relocate a marketing team to London from Ireland, although it is unclear whether the move has been motivated by tax reasons. US FASB Revises Goodwill Test The US accounting standards setter, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, has recently approved a revised accounting standard intended to simplify how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. US Congress Fearful Of Canada-Colombia FTA The United States House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (pictured) and the Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus have expressed bipartisan concern at the effect on American exporters of the entry into force of the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement on August 15. US Business Urges Deficit Panel To Study Tax Reform The United States Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the twelve members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, urging them to reform entitlement spending and overhaul the country’s tax code. US Accountants Urge Optional IFRS Adoption Paul Stahlin and Barry Melancon, the Chairman and CEO, respectively, of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants have, in a letter, recommended to the Securities and Exchange Commission that United States public companies should be allowed the option of adopting International Financial Reporting Standards. Otros temas Cyprus Plans Property Tax Hike Cyprus plans to increase the taxation of immovable property as part of an austerity package which hikes value-added tax, personal income tax and withholding tax on savings interest.