Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 27-Mar-2017

Canada EU Trade Chief Promotes Benefits Of Canada Trade Deal EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has described the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada as "the most ambitious and progressive [deal] we have ever struck." Uber Canada Concerned Over Ride-sharing Tax Reform Uber Canada has said that changes to the goods and services tax rules for ride-sharing businesses will "hurt over a million Canadians who use ride-sharing to earn income and get around their cities." China Australia, China To Amend FTA And DTA Australia and China have agreed to discuss the further liberalization of services and investment under their free trade agreement, and to update their double tax agreement. EU ECOFIN Discusses EU VAT Reform Proposals The EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council has discussed two new Commission proposals for value-added tax reform. Ombudsman Backs EU Judgment On Spanish VAT The European Ombudsman has supported the European Commission's decision to close an infringement complaint against a court ruling concerning the Spanish value-added tax system. EU, Japan Making Headway On FTA European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he is confident that the EU and Japan will reach a deal on a free trade agreement this year. April Cut-off For EU Financial Transaction Tax Negotiations The EU member states taking part in the proposed EU financial transactions tax will decide next month whether or not to proceed with the controversial tax, according to Austrian Finance Minister Hans Joerg Schelling. Barnier: EU Wants Brexit Deal With UK The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, has said that the EU27 wants to reach a deal with the UK on its "orderly withdrawal" that prepares "the way for a new partnership" and free trade agreement. UK UK Lawmakers Call For Further 'Making Tax Digital' Delay A committee of the UK's upper house of Parliament has called on the Government to further delay its Making Tax Digital plans until 2020. Ireland Seeking Close EU-UK Relationship, Says Noonan Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan has stressed the need for a good trade deal between the UK and the EU. UK Lawmakers Call For Tourism Tax Incentives For N Ireland The UK Parliament's Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has called on the Government to consider how to alleviate the burden of value-added tax and air passenger duty on tourism services providers in Northern Ireland. UK To Proceed With Tougher Hidden Economy Tax Penalties The UK Government is planning to take tougher action against those who withhold information from the tax authority on grey market activities. UK To Expand Double Tax Treaty Passport Scheme HM Revenue and Customs is planning to make its Double Taxation Treaty Passport scheme available to all UK borrowers following a consultation on a legislative amendment. HMRC Delays Introduction Of Stamp Duty Filing Changes The UK Government has said it will delay plans to reduce the filing and payment window for stamp duty from 30 days to 14 days following a consultation. UK Rethinking Tax On Overseas Property Investors The UK is considering bringing certain non-resident companies within the scope of corporation tax where they have existing UK taxable income and/or gains from the disposal of certain UK residential property interests. UK To Begin 'Hard Brexit' Process The UK Government has confirmed that it will invoke Article 50 to launch the Brexit process on March 29, 2017. UK Barrister To Argue Uber Responsible For UK VAT Dues In the embattled ride-sharing app's latest tax skirmish, Uber is being sued in the UK in relation to potential VAT underpayment. US Germany Threatens WTO Action Over Border Adjustment Tax German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries has said Germany could begin legal action against the US if the Border Adjustment Tax is introduced. Obamacare Repeal House Vote Scheduled For March 23 The US House of Representatives will vote on the American Health Care Act on March 23, House Speaker Paul Ryan told Fox News Sunday. US Begins Process Required To Renegotiate NAFTA The White House is preparing to issue the notification to Congress that it will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. Otros temas Canadian Budget Focuses On 'Tax Fairness' The tax measures contained Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau's second Budget are focused on closing loopholes, cracking down on tax evasion, and improving tax reliefs for the "middle class." Otros temas New Zealand Passes Closely Held Companies Bill Lawmakers in New Zealand have approved legislation that would improve, strengthen, and update the rules for closely held companies, non-resident withholding tax and the approved issuer levy, and the goods and services tax rules. Otros temas African Tax Officials Receive Transfer Pricing Training African tax officials have attended a four-day workshop organized by the African Minerals Development Centre to improve their understanding of transfer pricing issues facing the mineral sector.