Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 16-Ene-2012

China China Considers Carbon Tax By 2015 Following previous announcements that it would develop tax policies to conserve energy, reduce emissions and protect the environment, it has now been disclosed that the Chinese government is considering the introduction of a carbon tax by 2015. South Korea, China To Proceed With FTA Talks The Presidents of South Korea and China have agreed during three days of meetings that the nations will commence negotiations towards a free trade agreement to boost trade relations. EU Business Aviation Sector Urges Carbon Tax Rethink While welcoming the use of market-based measures to support carbon emission reduction efforts, the association that represents business aviation operators in Europe has warned that revisions are needed to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to ensure that it does not discriminate against small operators. Italy Backs EU Financial Transactions Tax Italy, under the new leadership of Prime Minister Mario Monti, has voiced support for the introduction of taxes on European financial transactions. UK UK Will Block 'Tobin' Tax The UK's Prime Minister has again signalled his intention to block plans for a European Union-wide 'Tobin' tax, arguing that current plans are not 'sensible'. Report Criticizes UK Gambling Tax Proposals UK government proposals to tax gambling operators on a point-of-consumption basis to boost revenues and enhance UK oversight of gambling operators could be self-defeating, according to a new report compiled by Deloitte on behalf of UK bookmarker William Hill. PwC Warns Of UK PAYE Overhaul 'Perfect Storm' While reform of the UK's pay-as-you-earn tax system is in itself a good thing, a tight timescale for completion could create major issues for employers, PwC has warned. Tax Disputes Service Launched For UK SMEs The UK's small and medium-sized businesses will benefit from the introduction of a new dispute resolution service, with the launch of a pilot scheme underway. Bermuda Responds To UK's OT Review Bermuda has raised a number of issues for discussion with the United Kingdom as part of a consultation raised by the UK government on strengthening its relationship with its Overseas Territories, providing insight into Bermuda's policy trajectory for coming years. UK Launches Tax Fraud Disclosure Facility The UK's revenue agency is set to launch a new disclosure facility as it extends its tax fraud crackdown. Guernsey Structure Employed In UK Mortgage Scheme Guernsey’s Protected Cell Company legislation will be used to create an insurance company which will underpin a new scheme being introduced in the United Kingdom to allow lenders to offer larger mortgages to home buyers. UK Tackles Abuse Of Post-Cessation Trade Relief The UK government has announced that it is to introduce new legislation to block a tax avoidance scheme involving post-cessation trade relief. US US Seeks Countermeasures Against Airbus Subsidies The United States has requested legal proceedings to examine the extent of 'financial damage' to the nation's aircraft manufacturer Boeing on allegations that European member states failed to undertake the timely removal of illegal subsidies to European manufacturer Airbus following a ruling by the World Trade Organization. US Reopens Offshore Disclosure Scheme The United States Internal Revenue Service has reopened the offshore voluntary disclosure program after reporting continued strong interest in the scheme from taxpayers and tax practitioners following the closure of two previous initiatives. Indiana Reaches Sales Tax Agreement With Amazon Mitch Daniels, Governor of the US state of Indiana, has announced that the state has reached an agreement with Indiana’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com, Inc., to begin collecting Indiana sales tax on internet purchases - the fourth state to reach such an agreement with the online retail giant. Baucus Urges Action On US 'Tax Gap' Max Baucus (D - Montana), Chairman of the United States Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax and trade issues, has reiterated that finding ways to narrow the 'tax gap' should be a major focus of long-term efforts to reform the US tax code, alongside strengthening the economy and creating jobs.