Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 02-Ene-2012

Canada Canada Notes Significant Progress On Free Trade In 2011 The Canadian government has noted the conclusion of a productive third round of negotiations with India towards a free trade agreement, in talks in Delhi and at the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation, rounding off a hugely sucessful year for Canada in its quest to achieve freer trade links with its trading partners. Manx Tax Agreements Enter Into Force The Isle of Man government has noted the entry into force of two bilateral tax agreements, signed with Canada and France. Canada Examines Its FTZ Policies Canada is to consult on its foreign trade zone-like policies and programmes in an effort to ensure their international competitiveness. New Year Tax Misery In Canada There will be winners and losers when the new year brings in major payroll and pension tax changes in Canada, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has said. China China Slams US Countervailing Duties Following the decision of the United States Federal Court of Appeals against US countervailing duties, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement condemning their use against Chinese imports over the last five years. EU EU Approves Irish Banking, Credit Union Reforms Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan has welcomed the European Commission's decision to approve the government's schemes for the salvaging of credit unions and the restructuring of the Bank of Ireland. Six Jailed In EU Carbon Trading Carousel Fraud Probe A Frankfurt court has sentenced six individuals to as long as seven years' imprisonment for tax fraud as part of a larger European Union probe to bring those who profited from manipulating the trade bloc's carbon emission permit trading platform to justice. UK UK To Retain 'Uncompetitive' VAT Rate On E-books The UK Treasury has confirmed that it will not follow its European peers in slashing the value-added tax rate it places on electronic books sold on the Internet, commonly known as e-books, following recent decisions by the governments of France and Luxembourg, which may establish them as domiciles of choice for Internet e-book retailers in Europe. Clegg Warns Of Further Austerity For UK The UK government's 'economic rescue mission' is not yet over, the Deputy Prime Minister has said, warning that 2012 will pose further challenges. Latest UK Transfer Pricing Statistics Released HM Revenue and Customs has made significant progress in settling transfer pricing enquiries, according to new figures which also show an increased revenue yield. UK FRC Proposes Changes To Income Tax Reporting The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of the Financial Reporting Council and the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) have published a consultation paper seeking input on how financial reporting of corporate income tax could be enhanced. UK Tax Institute Warns Of Tough New HMRC Penalties The UK's Self Assessment filers have been warned that HM Revenue and Customs is to impose a tough new penalty system from next year. US Permit Given To US Online Gambling A United States Department of Justice memorandum opinion on online gambling, which was formulated in September this year, and could mean a significant increase for state tax revenues, has just been made public. Otros temas Osborne Slates FTT Plans The European Commission's plans for a financial transaction tax would have a substantial impact on the UK's revenues, the Chancellor has said. Otros temas Dutch Bank Tax Clarified The Netherlands has firmed up its proposals for a tax on bank assets, likely to be implemented in mid-2012. The tax was announced last July, but the final proposals are different in various respects from those announced in July, notably in regard to the rates to be applied. Otros temas Canadian Budget Deficit Shrinking The Canadian monthly budgetary deficit has fallen markedly year-on-year, to CAD2.2bn (USD2.15bn) in October, down from CAD4.1bn reported during the same month a year earlier, according to the latest Fiscal Monitor published by the Canadian Ministry of Finance.