Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 23-Feb-2015

China US Raises Dispute On Chinese Export Subsidies The United States has notified the World Trade Organization of its request for consultations with China on a program that it alleges provides "export-contingent subsidies" to several Chinese industrial sectors. China Expands Tax-Free Shopping Incentive Building on its announcement last month that China will allow more provinces to offer tax-free shopping, the Ministry of Finance has expanded the number of eligible items that can be bought tax-free from Hainan, which has piloted the special scheme since 2011. WTO Rules Against China In Steel Anti-Dumping Dispute The World Trade Organization has ruled against China in a dispute concerning its anti-dumping duties on certain high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes from Japan and the European Union. EU EU Seeks Transparency On Corporate Tax The European Commission has decided upon a list of tax reform priorities to lay "the foundation for a fairer and more transparent approach to taxation in EU," focusing on the taxation of companies. Albania's New VAT Law Explored At Deloitte Event Albania's new value-added tax law, which became effective at the start of this year, will be particularly attractive for foreign investors, especially those from EU member states, attendees at a recent event hosted by Deloitte Albania heard. UK Scottish Gov't Calls For Norwegian Style Oil Tax Breaks The Scottish Government has said that the UK can learn from the oil and gas tax regime in Norway, where the introduction of an exploration tax credit has led to an increase in industry activity. HMRC Launches Charities Digital Service The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has launched a digital service that allows new charities to register their details electronically. UK Business Investment Boosted By Tax Reliefs UK businesses will make a record GBP2.8bn (USD4.3bn) in investments that are eligible for the Annual Investment Allowance this year, according to LDF, a credit broker to UK businesses. Miliband Sets Out Vision For UK's Firms A UK Labour Government would cut and freeze business rates and crack down on tax avoidance, party leader Ed Miliband has said. UK Confirms New Air Passenger Duty Structure The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has released an information brief on plans to substantially reform the structure of the UK's air passenger duty from April 1, 2015. Jump In Foreign Requests For UK Tax Information The number of requests from foreign governments for tax information from the UK rose by 45 percent in 2013, according to international law firm Pinsent Masons. HMRC Clarifies PAYE Filing Penalty Charges UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has announced that employers will not incur penalties for delays of up to three days in filing Pay As You Earn information. UK Accounting Rules Eased For Small Firms Following the Government's decision to implement the European Union Accounting Directive and maximize the number of companies classified as small businesses, the United Kingdom Financial Reporting Council has issued its proposals to amend accounting rules. Think Tank Criticizes UK Mansion Tax Proposals The Centre for Policy Studies, a think tank, has said there is no longer a case for a UK "mansion tax," as recent stamp duty reforms have significantly increased the tax burden on higher value properties. US House Passes Permanent US Tax Extenders The Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a permanent expansion of the Section 179 business expensing tax deduction, while approving extensions for selected "tax extenders" that expired at the end of 2014. UAE To Conclude FATCA IGA This Month The Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates held a press conference on February 15, 2015, to discuss the latest developments regarding the draft agreement on implementing the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Obamacare Enrolment Extension Sought To Avoid Tax Penalty Following the end of the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period for 2015 on February 15, Democrat lawmakers have urged the US Administration to grant a special enrollment period for individuals paying a shared responsibility payment andndash; or tax penalty andndash; for 2014. IRS Gives Obamacare Penalty Respite To Small Business The US Internal Revenue Service is to provide transitional relief from an excise tax assessment under the Affordable Care Act for small businesses who reimburse or pay a premium under an individual health insurance policy for an employee. Otros temas Canadian Trade Minister Promotes Korean FTA Canada's International Trade Minister, Ed Fast, has said that the country is poised to significantly expand its trade and investment ties with South Korea.