Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 10-Ene-2011

Canada Canadian Government Highlights Tax Reliefs For 2011 The Government of Canada has highlighted a number of important tax changes taking effect in 2011. China Taiwan, China ECFA Reduced Tariffs Take Effect The 'early harvest' list of import tariff reductions under the economic cooperation framework agreement between Taiwan and China, which came into effect in September last year after a long negotiation period, began on January 1. Japan Reviews Its Trade Preferences For China The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that, following a review of its preferential trading scheme to support developing countries, Japan may increase tariff rates on the importation of some 450 products from China. Antigua and Barbuda Signs Cooperation Agreements With China Antigua and Barbuda has announced the attendance on the islands of a high-level delegation from China, led by State Councillor Liu Yangdong. Four bilateral pacts were signed, including one to boost economic ties. EU EU Firms Criticize Hungarian Taxes Major European companies operating in Hungary are growing increasingly concerned about new tax measures which they say discriminate against foreign firms and are contrary to European Union law. UK UK Publishes Further Guidance On Aircraft Zero-Rating The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has published further guidance in respect to the change of the definition of an aircraft for value-added tax purposes, from one that is based on weight, to one that is based on the status of the customer. Discounts To Temporarily Hide UK VAT Rise Speaking ahead of the implementation of the increase in VAT this week the British Retail Consortium said that retailers reluctantly accept that the VAT rise is necessary as part of the Government's package of measures to straighten out the public finances. UK Introduces Bank Levy The UK government has introduced a permanent levy on banks’ balance sheets, a move expected to raise GBP2.5bn per year in revenue once fully implemented. Study Urges Retention Of UK Research Breaks The UK will lose its attractiveness as a place to do business if Research and Development benefits are scaled down or withdrawn, says business and finance adviser, Grant Thornton UK LLP. US Foreign Firms Face New US Tax On January 2, the United States President Barack Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which is funded by a fee on the government’s procurement of goods and services from foreign manufacturers and companies. US Urged To Tackle Prisoner Tax Fraud The United States Internal Revenue Service has not shared prisoner tax return information with federal and state prison officials to help combat tax fraud by inmates, according to a report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. US Taxpayer Advocate Focuses On Tax Reform The United States National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, has released her annual report to Congress, identifying the need for tax reform as the number one priority in tax administration. House GOP Lays Down Fiscal Marker Legislation to make it easier for the US Congress to approve tax cuts has been approved by the House of Representatives as the Republican party flexes its muscles having taken control of the lower house following last November's midterm elections. Otros temas Payroll Tax Hikes Hit Canadians' Pockets The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation has warned, in a study published on December 28, that changes to the federal payroll tax system, and provinces' individual changes to their personal income tax regimes, will substantially hit the pockets of Canadian taxpayers regardless of their income.