Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 17-Oct-2011

Canada Canada Expands Its Asian Trade Framework Canada has signed a series of key trade-related deals with Asian countries, designed to increase trade and investment ties with the region. Canada Tops Forbes Business Rankings Canada is the 'best country for business', according to a new Forbes report, with its improved tax standing accounting for its high ranking. On the other hand, the high tax burden faced by US citizens means that country has slipped down to tenth position. Canada, Morocco Talk Free Trade Canada and Morocco have begun the first round of negotiations toward a first time free trade agreement. Canada Clarifies Corporate E-File Rules Proposed changes to Canada's Income Tax Regulations will mean that specified businesses must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for their tax returns. China Obama Cautious On China Currency Bill While the Senate appears to have delayed momentarily a vote on the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, President Barack Obama has warned its sponsors to ensure that the legislation is consistent with the international treaties and obligations of the United States, particularly with the World Trade Organization. China Extends Resource Tax Nationwide China’s State Council has announced that the resource tax on domestic sales of crude oil and natural gas will be extended nationwide, with effect from November 1, 2011. China Cuts Withholding Tax On Railway Bonds China’s State Council has announced a reduction in the income tax investors pay on the interest coupons on new bonds issued to finance the construction of the country’s railway network. China To Provide Further Support To Small Business Following a meeting of China’s State Council, chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao, financial and fiscal measures were identified to try and provide additional support to small and micro businesses. EU Czech Republic Rejects EU Financial Tax The Czech Republic is firmly opposed to the idea, put forward recently by President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, of introducing a tax on financial transactions at European level, according to Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas. Japan Japan To Give Corporate Tax Exemption In Disaster Region The Japanese government’s tax panel has approved the provision of a five-year corporate tax exemption to businesses that invest in the earthquake and tsunami-hit north-east of Japan. UK New UK Tax Crackdown Targets Tutors The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has turned its attention to private tutors and coaches with undeclared tax liabilities, as part of its ongoing clampdown on tax evasion. Anguilla Resents Rising Tax Burden In meetings with the government, Anguilla's hospitality industry has sucessfully won government support for abandoning a 10% tax on restaurant bills and car rentals, previously agreed by Anguillan authorities and the UK government as part of efforts to tackle the deficit. VW Financial Services Wins Key UK VAT Case Volkswagen Financial Services will be able to reclaim GBP500,000 (USD788,000) in value-added tax after securing victory in a tribunal case against HM Revenue and Customs in the UK - a case which could open the door for further VAT claims against the tax authority. UK Tax Relief Changes To Hit Pension Contributions Self Invested Pension Plans and Small Self Administered Schemes will see their fund flow reduced as a result of reductions in tax relief, new research has revealed. US US Harbour Maintenance Tax Under Investigation The United States Federal Maritime Commission is to undertake an inquiry into the tax and other disparities that may be causing US-bound cargo to be driven to Canadian and Mexican ports. US Business Airs Concerns On Derivative Reforms On behalf of the Coalition for Derivatives End-Users, the United States Chamber of Commerce organized a meeting in Washington, between corporate treasurers from a wide range of industries and key legislative and regulatory officials, to reiterate companies’ concerns about the need for the right approach to reforming the derivatives market. US Senate Stops Obama's Jobs Act Republican Senators have blocked the passage of President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act as, although it received a slim 50-49 majority in the Democrat-led United States Senate, it failed to achieve the 60 votes needed to proceed. US Congress Finally Passes FTAs Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have, in quick succession, passed implementing legislation for the long-awaited United States free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, which will now be passed to President Barack Obama for his signature. US House Committee Backs Contractors Tax Repeal The Republican-led Committee on Ways and Means of the United States House of Representatives has favourably reported out, on a bipartisan basis, a bill to repeal the 3% withholding tax on payments made to government contractors, and another bill, on a not-so-bipartisan basis, to provide for its funding through changes to health programmes. Benefits Remain Available To US Taxpayers The United States Internal Revenue Service has urged taxpayers, whose tax-filing extensions run out soon, to double check their returns for expanded individual and business tax benefits.