Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 29-Ago-2016

Canada Canadian SMEs Criticize CPP Hikes A large majority of Canadian small businesses disagree with the Government's claim that proposed changes to the Canada Pension Plan are modest, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. Canada Pushing For EU Free Trade Deal In a step to speed Canada-EU free trade agreement negotiations, the Canadian Government has announced the appointment of an envoy dedicated to progressing talks. EU EU Requests WTO Mediation Over Colombian Spirit Taxes The European Union has requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization panel to rule on a dispute concerning Colombia's alleged discriminatory treatment of imported spirits. US Treasury Paper Criticizes EU State Aid Inquiries The US Treasury Department has released a white paper outlining the Department's concerns with the European Commission's recent state aid investigations. UK UK To Alter Inheritance Tax Rules On Non-Doms The UK Government has published further details of its proposal to amend the inheritance tax rules for non-domiciled individuals. Think Tank: UK Sugar Tax Will Do More Harm Than Good The UK's proposed Soft Drinks Industry Levy will fuel inflation, cost the Government more than it brings in, and have little impact on obesity, according to a new report from the Institute of Economic Affairs. UK Corporation Tax Receipts Up, Surplus Down UK corporation tax receipts in July were up 8.4 percent year-on-year, but the Government posted a smaller-than-expected surplus for the month. 'Lack Of Awareness' On HMRC's Digital Tax Reforms Nearly half of the UK's micro-businesses and freelancers (43 percent) are unaware of the UK tax authority's Making Tax Digital project, according to research by accounting platform FreeAgent. UK Sugar Levy 'An Additional Burden On Pubs' The UK's proposed new Soft Drinks Industry Levy "will come as an additional tax on pubs," according to Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association. HMRC To Process Refunds Online UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has said that taxpayers will now be able to receive refunds directly, via their Personal Tax Account, without the need for a trip to the bank. UK Tax Agency Gives Offshore Evaders 'Final Chance' The UK Government is consulting on proposals to impose tough new penalties on those who do not come forward and pay outstanding taxes from offshore investments and accounts. HMRC Notes Shift In Multinational Tax Culture UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has published the results of its 2015 Large Business Survey, which it said suggest "a shift to a more compliant mind-set among large businesses in terms of tax planning." UK Consults On Taxation Of Salary Sacrifice Benefits The UK Government is consulting on proposals to limit the range of benefits-in-kind that attract income tax and National Insurance contributions advantages when provided as part of salary sacrifice arrangements. US IRS Warns About Back-To-School Tax Scams The US Internal Revenue Service has warned American taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the "federal student tax." Less Demand For US Sales Tax Holidays: Survey A new survey from Rasmussen Reports has found that "Americans seem less interested in taking advantage of sales tax holidays compared to past years." Republicans Renew Opposition To Section 385 Regs The leaders of the tax-writing committees in the United States Congress have issued another warning to the US Treasury about the potentially negative economic impact of the proposed anti-inversion regulations under section 385 of the US tax code. IRS Launches Sharing Economy Resource Center The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new web page to help US taxpayers involved in the sharing economy to find the guidance they need to fulfill their tax obligations. IRS Eases Retirement Plan Rollovers The US Internal Revenue Service has announced a self-certification procedure designed to help recipients of retirement plan distributions who inadvertently miss the 60-day time limit for properly rolling these amounts into another retirement plan or individual retirement arrangement. Ireland Consults On US Double Tax Agreement Changes The Irish Finance Department has launched a consultation on changes to the country's tax agreement with the US. Otros temas Taxes Are Canadians' Largest Household Expense Research by the Fraser Institute has shown that the average Canadian family spends more on taxes than housing, food, and clothing combined. Otros temas Singapore, Ethiopia Sign Tax Pact Singapore and Ethiopia signed on August 24 a double tax agreement that will cap withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.