Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 14-Mar-2011

China China Announces Further Currency Easing Measures The State Administration of Foreign Exchange, in a short statement, has confirmed that it will look for a developing use of China's currency, the yuan, in capital account transactions this year. EU EU Parliament Backs Tobin Tax The European Parliament in Strasburg has, by an overwhelming majority, voted in favour of the introduction of a financial transactions tax at European level. UK UK Enterprise Zones Proposed The UK is to create new enterprise zones as part of the government's push to 'build a better future for Britain'. UK Government Hints At Fuel Duty Relief With fuel prices hitting an average of GBP1.30 a litre, UK Chancellor George Osborne has said he will 'find a way to help' those affected by the squeeze through the tax system. CBI Wants Improved UK Tax Competitiveness The Confederation of British Industry has once again reiterated its desire that the Chancellor use his upcoming Budget to focus on areas that do most to boost economic growth and job creation, and argued that the government must address specific areas of taxation causing concern for businesses. Betfair In Gibraltar Move The gaming operator Betfair is to cease operations under a British gaming licence with effect from March 9, making it the latest operator to leave the UK after a steady stream of exits in recent years. Tories Mull Overhaul Of UK Pension System The UK is set to see a radical overhaul of the state pension scheme as part of the government's plan to 'fundamentally simplify the system'. UK To Tackle Plant Leasing Scheme The UK government has unveiled new legislation to deal with what it calls an aggressive tax avoidance scheme involving the leasing of plant or machinery. UK Tax Panel For 'Radical' Small Business Reforms An interim report on small business taxation in the UK has recommended what have already been labelled radical reforms, with a view to simplifying administrative burdens and making it easier for small businesses when it comes to their tax responsibilities. Hutton Calls For Easing Of UK Taxpayer Burden Following a nine month review, the Independent Public Services Commission, led by Lord Hutton, has produced its report on public service pensions, recommending a substantial overhaul of the way the system works to reduce the burden borne by taxpayers. US US Lawmakers Study Small Business Taxes The Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures of the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means has held a hearing on the special burdens that the United States tax code imposes on small businesses, particularly pass-through (non-incorporated) entities, and the need for comprehensive tax reform to address these problems. US Corporate Tax Loopholes Under Examination According to a new analysis published by the Tax Foundation, most United States corporate tax exemptions are generally available to all businesses, and have usually been enacted to achieve specific policy goals defined by lawmakers, not just to favour one particular business or industry. US TARP Recoveries Reach 70% The United States Treasury Department has announced that, with the receipt of a USD6.9bn repayment from AIG, taxpayers have now recovered 70% of total Troubled Asset Relief Program disbursements made to date. US Senate Approves Patent Law Reform President Obama has congratulated the United States Senate on the passing, on a bi-partisan basis, of a patent reform bill which would make the first significant changes to the US patent system in nearly 60 years. The bill also contains a provision that would curtail patents on tax strategies. US Progressing Pending FTAs In his testimony before the United States Senate’s Finance Committee on March 9, the United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk gave further details on the government’s efforts to progress the pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia. Clinton Pushes US Free Trade Agenda At APEC During remarks to senior officials from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Washington, Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Secretary of State, emphasized the strong commitment of the United States government to free trade in the region, as long as it is fair, transparent and 'delivers results to the American people.' US Senators Consider 'Tax Expenditures' The Senate Budget Committee has held a hearing on the distribution and efficiency of deductions and provisions in the United States federal tax system known collectively as 'tax expenditures.'