Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 09-Ene-2012

Canada Canada Highlights Tax-Free Savings Accounts Canadian Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty and Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, have highlighted that, as of January 1, 2012, Canadians will have a new CAD5,000 of room to invest in their Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). China Chinese Airlines Boycott EU Carbon Tax The association that represents Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines, has said its members will not abide by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, which on January 1, 2012, was extended to international airlines that use European airports. US Confirms TPP Not Aimed Against China At the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington to launch a speaker series entitled the "Trans-Pacific Partnership: Recovery through Growth in Asia and the Next Generation of Regional Trade Agreements", the Deputy National Security Adviser Michael Froman said that the proposed extension to the TPP is not directly aimed against the interests of China. China Increases Special Oil Income Levy Threshold On January 5, 2012, in an announcement to both the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation disclosed that China’s Ministry of Finance has increased the threshold of the special oil income levy. EU EU Extends Preferential Tariffs For West Balkans The European Union on December 30, 2011, confirmed its decision to extend exceptional autonomous trade preferences for all Western Balkan countries including Kosovo, until the end of 2015. UK UK Opposition Attack NI Holiday As A 'Flop' The UK government's flagship national insurance holiday scheme has been a 'total flop', the opposition Labour party has said, as figures reveal the scheme has supported a fraction of the businesses it was intended to help. Eurozone Crisis Poses Biggest Threat To UK Businesses A collapse of the euro would have a severe effect on UK businesses, with the majority of UK Chief Financial Officers believing a break-up of the euro poses the greatest threat to their business in 2012. UK VAT Hike Still Squeezing The Pocket The UK's value added tax rise added 1% to the level of prices in 2011, the accountancy firm PwC has calculated. HMRC To Review Business Checks Programme The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has announced a review of its controversial Business Records Checks (BRCs) project following reports that the compliance scheme was unfairly burdening small businesses. Clegg Campaigns For 'Fairer' UK Taxes The government must make sure the tax system is fair, the Deputy Prime Minister has said, stressing that he hopes progress can be made on a general anti-avoidance rule. US US Busts Extensive Panamanian Money-Laundering Racket The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced a major crackdown on an extensive money laundering network based primarily in Panama, which includes several money exchange businesses based in the nation. US Still Top Destination For Real Estate Investment According to the 2012 annual survey of the members of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, the United States remains the country offering the best option for real estate investments, but the repeal of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act would have a strongly positive impact on their investment decisions. GAAP Accounting Change Positive For Banking Investors Fitch credit ratings agency has said a new accounting rule change, requiring banks to book losses on loans sooner, will have a gradual positive affect on US bank income statements with the effect of insulating investors from risk. Romney's Tax Plan Would Swell Deficit If implemented, US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's tax plans would shrink tax revenues and increase the federal deficit, according to an analysis of his proposals by a non-partisan think tank. Guidelines Issues In US On Innocent Spouse Relief The United States Internal Revenue Service has released new proposed guidelines designed to provide relief to more innocent spouses requesting equitable relief from income tax liability. Guidelines Issued In US On Innocent Spouse Relief The United States Internal Revenue Service has released new proposed guidelines designed to provide relief to more innocent spouses requesting equitable relief from income tax liability. Otros temas Canadian Government Commended For Tax Court Proposals Plans to overhaul the running of Canada's Tax Court have been endorsed by the Tax Executives Institute but they could be improved, the association has said. Otros temas Flaherty Highlights 2012 Canadian Tax Reliefs Jim Flaherty, Canadian Finance Minister, in a speech on December 29, 2011, highlighted tax reliefs coming into effect in 2012. Otros temas Make Golf Tax-Deductible, Canadian Campaigners Say The Canadian golf industry is unfairly treated by the country's tax law, a group of campaigners has said, calling for game expenses to be deductible if business-related.