Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 13-Mar-2017

Canada Canada Extends Mineral Exploration Tax Credit The Canadian Government has announced that it will extend the 15 percent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional year. Canada Counts Revenue Lost On E-Commerce Imports The Canadian Government is losing up to CAD1.3bn (USD972m) in revenue a year through the incomplete collection of sales tax and import duty on e-commerce imports, according to a new report by Copenhagen Economics. Canada Launches New Online Tax, Benefits Portal Canada has merged two portals that are used by taxpayers to update and manage their tax affairs and benefits online. China China Rules Out Near-Term Property Tax Changes The Chinese Government does not plan to extend the property tax scheme piloted in Shanghai and Chongqing nationwide over the coming year, but such a move may be under consideration over the longer term, it has emerged. Shanghai FTZ To Liberalize Investment Restrictions Foreign investment restrictions on manufacturing and certain services are to be eased at the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone this year. EU EU Will Take Irish Concerns Over Brexit Into Account The European Parliament's new President, Antonio Tajani, has said he understands "the deep political and economic ties that link Ireland and the UK." EU, New Zealand Conclude Preparatory FTA Talks Representatives from the EU and New Zealand have concluded preparatory talks that could pave the way for full trade negotiations. Japan India, Japan Sign Fifth Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement India has signed a bilateral advance pricing agreement with the Indian subsidiary of a Japanese company, India's Central Board of Direct Taxes has announced. UK UK Labour Would Make Wealthy Taxpayers' Returns Public The opposition Labour Party in the UK has said that it would introduce legislation to make public the tax returns of those earning more than GBP1m (USD1.23m). UK Updates Charity Tax Relief Model Declaration For the first time in seven years, HM Revenue and Customs has updated the charity Tax Relief model declaration. More Tax Hikes For UK Taxpayers In 2017 Budget The UK Budget, released on March 9, 2017, featured tax measures to, among other things, hike taxes on self-employed workers, further close avenues for legal avoidance, and defer mandatory digital tax reporting until April 2019. UK To Enhance Social Investment Tax Relief Regime The UK is to increase the lifetime investment limit for social enterprises to benefit from tax relief to GBP1.5m (USD1.82m) from the current three-year rolling limit of EUR344,000 (USD368,000). US Irish Citizen Denied US Tax Refund On Gambling Winnings The United States Court of Federal Claims has turned down a claim from an Irish citizen that more than USD5m in US tax withheld on gambling winnings be refunded under the US-Ireland double tax avoidance agreement. Canada: US Trade Affected By NAFTA Uncertainty Canada's Ambassador to the US has warned that continued uncertainty over the future of NAFTA will have a negative impact on investment. South Korean Firms Urged To Anticipate US Trade Spat South Korean exporters have been urged to put in place strategies to deal with potential changes to trading conditions with the United States. US Mobile Workforce Tax Bill Reintroduced Legislation has been reintroduced into the United States Congress to simplify state income tax requirements for employees who work multiple days per year outside the state of their residence. US Virtual Currencies Industry Calls For Tax Certainty Leading virtual currency industry stakeholders have formed a coalition to lobby in Washington DC for more effective tax policies for virtual currency markets in the United States. IRS Urges Taxpayers To Protect Personal Tax Data With the April 18 tax filing deadline almost a month away, the US Internal Revenue Service has reminded taxpayers to ensure the security of their personal, financial, and tax information. Otros temas ATO Guides On Disclosure Of International Related Party Agreements The Australian Tax Office has issued guidance on to what extent multinationals should comply with the transfer pricing documentation requirement, as part of providing a local file, that requires the disclosure of International Related Party agreements. Otros temas Swiss Federal Council Approves WHT Reforms Changes to Switzerland's Withholding Tax Ordinance will enter into force on April 1, with the aim of facilitating group financing activities.