Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 19-Dic-2011

Canada Fast Promotes Canada Trade And Tax Benefits In Germany Canada's International Trade Minister has been promoting his country's impending free trade agreement with the European Union by stressing that it will create more jobs and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. Canada Consults On New Pension Law The Canadian government has released for consultation a package of draft legislative proposals to bring in a new pension vehicle. Progress Made In Canada, India FTA Talks A third round of talks towards a free trade agreement between Canada and India have taken place, with a view to tripling bilateral trade within the next four years. China China Halves Income Tax For Small Businesses To provide further support for the development of small businesses in the country, China’s State Council has approved a reduction in their corporate income tax payments. China To Keep Import Tariffs Low In 2012 The State Council has confirmed that, from January 1, 2012, China’s average tariffs will remain at a low rate, to expand imports and meet consumer demand, promote more balanced foreign trading relationships, and, thereby, encourage a restructuring of the economy. EU Germany Welcomes EU Consensus On Fiscal Union Plans to conclude a new treaty on fiscal union will serve to win back the confidence of both the markets and the public in the stability of the common currency, according to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Irish Parties Spar Over EU Taxes A major split between countries at the latest European Union summit is worrying for Ireland, opposition leaders have said, raising concerns about the impact of a new deal on the country's financial services sector. Japan Japan Agrees On 2012 Tax Proposals After reaching an agreement with its colleagues in the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, the Japanese government is readying its tax proposals for the next fiscal year from April 2012. UK BA Slams UK Travel Duty Hike Further rises in the UK's air passenger duty are completely at odds with the government’s declared aim of creating the foundations for growth, British Airways has said. UK Consults On Changes To QROPS Taxation The UK has published for consultation draft legislation which will overhaul the system for the transfer of pension savings to qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes. New Zealand Protests UK Aviation Tax Hike The UK's decision to increase Air Passenger Duty has sparked fierce criticism in New Zealand and Australia, with Prime Minister John Key fearing that the tax will put 'a significant burden on New Zealand businesses'. Ireland Concerned At UK FTT Opt Out The fall-out from the UK's decision to walk away from European Union crisis talks continues, with the Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan warning of his concerns over a financial transactions tax that excludes the City of London. USD1bn Claimed In UK Film Tax Relief HM Revenue and Customs has released a summary of film tax credit take-up, showing that claims worth GBP645m (USD1bn) have been made since the scheme was introduced. US US House Approves GOP's Payroll Tax Extension Bill The Republican-led United States House of Representatives has passed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation bill, the Republican Party’s package to extend the payroll tax cuts that will otherwise expire at the end of the year; but it is unlikely to pass the Democrat-led Senate without changes. Foundation Warns Against Lease Accounting Proposals The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation has warned against proposed amendments to financial reporting requirements for leasing transactions, which it says could cost the US economy USD10bn in lost GDP and 60,000 less jobs by 2016. Swiss State Council Backs US Tax Deal Amendment After having dragged its heels, Switzerland’s State Council finally voted in favour recently of plans to provide mutual assistance to the US authorities in cases of alleged tax evasion involving group requests, based on patterns of behaviour in the absence of specific account details. USTR Announces New Trade Initiatives For LDCs In advance of the 8th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, the United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk has announced measures aimed at providing least developed countries with more preferential access to the US market for their exports. Otros temas Budget Watchdog Questions Canadian Deficit Figures The Canadian government's budget estimates have differed from those of its fiscal watchdog by CAD10bn (USD9.6bn) over four years, according to a new report which calls for greater transparency in these projections.