Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 09-Ago-2010

China China Deregulates Gold Trading The People's Bank of China has published a guide announcing measures to open up the gold market in China. China Plans Environmental Tax Pilot The Chinese State Council is expected to approve soon plans to introduce a pilot environmental tax in the four mainly agricultural provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Gansu. South Korea, China Look To FTA Talks The South Korean Ambassador to China, Yu Woo-ik, has said in an interview that South Korea and China are likely to begin official talks on a free trade agreement next year. Switzerland Pushes For China FTA Accompanied by a high-ranking business delegation, Swiss President, Doris Leuthard starts a five-day visit to China on August 10 to promote increased bilateral economic relations, talks which are expected to lead to the eventual conclusion of a free trade pact. EU Irish Service Sector Confidence Highest In EU Confidence in the future of the services sector in low-tax Ireland is currently the highest in the European Union, according to the latest International Business Outlook Survey from KPMG. UK UK Finance Bill Enacted The UK Treasury has announced that the Finance (No 2) Act 2010, which implements measures announced in June's emergency budget, has been enacted. UK Widens Holiday Let Tax Net Proposals announced by the government on changes to the tax rules on furnished holiday lets will also apply to the owners of properties in the European Economic Area if they are UK tax payers, tax experts warn. UK To Cut Red Tape The UK Business Secretary, Vince Cable, on August 5 announced a comprehensive package of measures to support the government’s drive to tackle unnecessary government interference and red tape. Jail For GBP0.5bn UK Tax Fraudster An illegal Ukrainian immigrant at the centre of an organised GBP500,000 tax fraud has been jailed for three and a half years by Woolwich Crown Court, following an investigation by the UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs. UK Graduate Tax Gains Momentum David Willetts, the UK coalition government's universities minister, appears to have given his support to a proposal to replace the current system of tuition fees with an additional tax on the incomes of graduates as a means to fund higher education in Britain. US US Congress Urged To Pass Internet Sales Tax Law Following his introduction of the Main Street Fairness Act into the US House of Representatives a month ago, Representative Bill Delahunt recently joined with a group of politicians and small business owners to urge its passage. US Small Business Relief Bill Stalls Legislation which would extend tax breaks available for small business in the US will now not be considered until September after Congress failed to agree on a number of new amendments before the summer recess. US Treasury Reports On HIRE Act Tax Credits The US Department of the Treasury has released a new state-by-state report on the number of newly hired workers who are eligible for tax credits under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. Travers Issues Robust Cayman Defence In an open letter, Anthony Travers, the Chairman of Cayman Finance, has denounced US Senator Carl Levin’s endorsement and usage of a report issued by the ‘Business and Investors Against Tax Haven Abuse’ group, which Travers has said is fallacious and "misguided." IRS Strengthens Focus On International Tax Compliance The US Internal Revenue Service has announced the realignment of its large and mid-size business division to create a more centralized organization dedicated to improving international tax compliance. Geithner Fuels Debate On Expiring US Tax Cuts Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, has reiterated that the US administration’s policy is to let the tax cuts introduced by President Bush lapse for the wealthiest families, when they expire at the end of this year. ASA Testifies In Favour Of US Trade Agreements The American Soybean Association has testified before the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to present its views on international trade issues, including the need for Congress to approve pending free trade agreements. Otros temas Canada, Colombia To Iron Out Final FTA Issues The Canadian Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz on August 5 announced a special round of bilateral technical discussions between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Colombia's Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario, to take place on August 18, 2010. The meetings are being called to resolve outstanding technical issues to pave the way for the ratification of a free trade agreement between the two countries.