Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 15-Abr-2013

China China Sees Itself Subject To Increasing Trade Friction In response to the increasing trade friction that Chinese products are encountering in foreign markets, the Ministry of Commerce has pointed out, during a recent special press conference, the extent of that friction in 2012 and how it intends to respond as it develops further in the future. Australia, China Agree To Restart FTA Talks Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard concluded discussions in Beijing with China's new President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang with an agreement to strengthen the countries' economic relationship, particularly through a continuation of talks on a bilateral free trade agreement. EU ICAP Sounds Warning On EU Tobin Tax The European Commission's proposed financial transactions tax "is a misguided policy which would be severely detrimental to both European Union economies and businesses," ICAP CEO Michael Spencer has said. Šemeta Calls For EU Anti-Evasion Measures There is an urgent need for "more and better action against tax evasion," the European Union Tax Commissioner has said. EU Warns Hungary On SectoralTaxes The European Commission has urged Hungary to reduce sectoral taxes, warning that "policy uncertainty" and sectoral surtaxes have "contributed to historically low investment and productivity growth rates." UK UK Accountants Warn On Legality Of General Anti-Avoidance Rule The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has reiterated its criticisms of draft legislation for a General Anti-Avoidance Rule, claiming that the proposed GAAR is confusing and that it could be in breach of international obligations by overriding double taxation treaties. UK Accountants Warn On Legality Of GAAR The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has reiterated its criticisms of draft legislation for a General Anti-Avoidance Rule, claiming that the proposed GAAR is confusing and that it could be in breach of international obligations by overriding double taxation treaties. HMRC Clarifies Scottish Income Tax Changes The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has released new guidance on the implications of the Scotland Act 2012, which will allow the Scottish Government - for the first time in 300 years - to set its own rate of income tax. HMRC Launches New 'Webinar' Advice Program HM Revenue and Customs has launched a series of new online webinars offering free help to groups of UK taxpayers. UK Allows Cash Basis Financial Reporting A new simpler income tax reporting regime was introduced for UK small businesses and the self employed on April 6, 2013, allowing "cash basis" accounting and "simplified (flat rate) expenses," in respect of self assessment tax returns for fiscal years from 2013/14. Guernsey Discusses Incoming UK Tax Pact The Guernsey Government has advised local taxpayers to ensure full tax has been paid on assets or investments in the UK before Guernsey tax authorities begin receiving information automatically from HM Revenue and Customs under a proposed agreement to ramp up tax information sharing between the two territories. US Refunds Of More Importance To US Taxpayers This Year A significant proportion of individual taxpayers who expect to receive a tax refund this year have been found to consider it more important to their financial well-being this year than in past years, following the expiry of the United States payroll tax cut in January. US Congressional Leaders Confirm Tax Reform Is 'Doable' Max Baucus, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Dave Camp, Chairman of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, have written a newspaper article in which they confirm their mutual target – comprehensive United States tax reform. Retailers Look for Radical US Tax Reform In a letter sent to the Tax Reform Working Group on Income and Tax Distribution set up by the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, the Retail Industry Leaders Association urged businesses to put all corporate tax preferences on the table in order to reduce United States tax rates substantially. USTR Praises Trade Relationship With South Korea During a panel discussion on United States economic cooperation with South Korea and the Asia-Pacific region, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Affairs, Wendy Cutler, gave an overview of the important role South Korea plays in US engagement with the region. Swiss Government Endorses US FATCA Deal At its meeting on April 10, 2013, the Swiss Federal Council approved the agreement concluded with the United States to facilitate compliance with its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, and forwarded the agreement to parliament for its approval. New Analysis Condemns US Medical Device Tax A new analysis by the Tax Foundation has indicated that the United States federal medical device tax, which went into effect on January 1, 2013, will have an adverse effect on the medical device industry, consumers and the economy, and, as poor tax policy, should be repealed. US Treasury Believes Momentum Building For FATCA As offshore tax evasion comes under increased international scrutiny, the United States Treasury Department has continued to ramp up efforts "to promote global tax transparency" through implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, and believes that its efforts are building momentum worldwide. US Congress Looks At Small Business Tax Reform On April 10, the United States House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, led by its Chairman Sam Graves, held a hearing that highlighted the benefits that could accrue to small businesses from tax reform and simplification. Otros temas Costa Rica Ratifies OECD Tax Convention Costa Rica has notified the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that it has ratified the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, the most comprehensive multilateral agreement available for tax-cooperation and exchange of information. Otros temas Minister Promotes Canada-EU Trade Deal Benefits Businesses, employees and families in the Canadian province of Alberta will benefit from an ambitious trade agreement with the European Union, Minister Ted Menzies has said.