Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 11-Jun-2012

Canada Canada Expands Duty Free Consumer Exemption Regime Reforms to Canada's border duty system will see increased personal exemption limits for Canadian consumers taking short trips, bringing the limits into line with those of the US. Canada Launches Investment Talks With Benin And Burkina Faso The Canadian government has launched negotiations on foreign investment promotion and protection agreements with Benin and Burkina Faso in a bid to boost investment and open new markets. Canada Warns Against Protectionism Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation community must guard against protectionism, Canada's Minister of International Trade has said, calling for members to reduce tariffs on environmental goods. China European Businesses Report FDI Regulatory Problems In China In the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China’s 2012 survey of the confidence of European businesses in the country, it is pointed out that stalled regulatory reform, combined with rising costs, are impacting the development of the business environment and the Chinese economy as a whole. EU EU Council Adopts Trade Deal With Peru, Colombia The Council of the European Union on May 31, 2012, adopted a decision approving the signing, and provisional application, of a tripartite free trade agreement with Colombia and Peru. 'Lousy' EU ETS Slammed In Congressional Hearing The United States government remains 'strongly opposed' to the decision of the European Union to extend the Emissions Trading Scheme to international aviation, US Transport Secretary Ray Lahood told a Congressional committee. Japan Australia Pushes For Conclusion Of FTA With Japan Australia’s Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson has given a keynote speech at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce to mark the 50th anniversary of the Japan-Australia Business Cooperation Committee and its Australian counterpart, in which he committed Australia to a conclusion of the long-discussed free trade agreement with Japan as soon as possible. UK IoM Plays Key Role For UK Economy The Isle of Man's positive contribution to the global economy, and in particular to the City of London, has been examined a recent report from Ernst and Young. UK Launches New Tax Taskforces The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has launched another six taskforces targeting tax avoidance across a diverse range of businesses in various parts of the country. UK Tax Disputes Surge The United Kingdom government's aggressive stance against tax avoidance and tax evasion has led to a surge in the number of cases being heard at the tax tribunal, causing a growing backlog of unheard cases. HMRC Issues Final E-Seller Amnesty Reminder The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has issued a reminder to the UK's e-sellers that they have limited time left to register for a tax amnesty scheme. UK Investment Tax Breaks Get Green Light The European Commission has granted State aid approval to the UK to make changes to its Enterprise Investment Scheme and Venture Capital Trust scheme. US US House Committee Votes To End Medical Device Tax The United States Republican-led House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has approved bills that would repeal the excise tax on the sale of medical devices and the current ban on using tax-advantaged savings accounts for over-the-counter medication, both provisions within President Barack Obama’s health care law. US Local Governments Face Growing Fiscal Squeeze A new report issued by the Pew Charitable Trusts discloses that, while United States state tax collections are increasing and providing some relief after the lower revenues of recent years, many local governments are struggling with unprecedented fiscal challenges. CBO Fearful Of Future US Public Debt Explosion The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that, by the end of this year, the United States federal debt will reach 73% of gross domestic product, but that, if current tax policies are extended, it would exceed its historical peak of 109% by 2026 and would approach 200% in 2037. US Tax Cut Debate Rumbles On Senior Republicans in the United States have seized upon comments made by former Democratic President Bill Clinton to press their case for the temporary income tax cuts passed under the Presidency of George W. Bush to be extended in full. US House Votes To End Medical Device Tax The United States Republican-led House of Representatives has approved a bill to repeal the excise tax on the sale of medical devices and the current ban on using tax-advantaged savings accounts for over-the-counter medication, both provisions within President Barack Obama’s health care law. Otros temas Canadian Government Launches Russian Trade Mission Canada's Minister of International Trade is leading a trade mission to Russia, taking around 30 companies with him and holding bilateral meetings with key officials in an effort to promote trade ties. Otros temas OECD Consults On Transfer Pricing Guidlines The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released two discussion drafts and a consultation paper on proposed revisions to its transfer pricing guidelines.