Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 10-Oct-2016

Canada Canadian Tax Agency Reaching Out To SMEs The Canada Revenue Agency has launched consultations on how it can better support small- and medium-sized businesses. Canada To Close Property Tax Loophole Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau has announced that he will close loopholes surrounding the capital gains tax exemption on the sale of a principal residence. EU Political Leaders Talk Canada FTA, Brexit Conditions European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he wants the trade agreement with Canada to enter into force within a few months. China China Cuts Consumption Tax On Cosmetics To boost domestic sales and economic growth, China's State Council has approved the elimination or reduction of consumption tax on cosmetic products. EU Nissan Concerned About EU Tariffs After Brexit Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's President and CEO, said that his company would require some form of compensation from the UK Government if Brexit were to result in the payment of European Union (EU) tariffs on its exports. UK Reform Personal Tax System, Ibec Tells Irish Ministers Representatives from Irish business association Ibec have called on government ministers to reform the personal tax code to ensure that the country remains competitive as the UK prepares to leave the EU. UK To Take New Fiscal Policy Direction From November The UK's new Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has said the Government has abandoned the plan to bring the UK's finances into balance by 2020, stating that fiscal policy will be used to buoy the economy during the upcoming period of uncertainty for businesses while the UK negotiates its exit from the European Union. Tax Bodies Advise On UK's New Tax Policy Direction The Institute for Government, Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Chartered Institute of Taxation have released a wishlist for the new UK Chancellor. US US Congress Passes Tax Break For Olympians The United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act has been sent to President Barack Obama for signature following Senate's approval of the bill on September 29. Study Finds US Tax Expenditures Favor Wealthy A recent study by the Tax Policy Center has indicated that, while tax expenditures reduced US federal revenues by almost USD1.2 trillion in 2015 and benefited all US taxpayers, "the highest income households benefit the most." Trinidad And Tobago Given More Time To Enact FATCA Law Trinidad and Tobago has been given until February 2017 to enact legislation to comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Health Tax Credits Missed By 2.5m US Taxpayers The US Department of Health and Human Services has provided new analysis showing that some 2.5m US taxpayers currently buying their individual health insurance coverage outside the Health Insurance Marketplace may be eligible for the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credit. IRS Advises On Preparations For Natural Disasters The US Internal Revenue Service has offered help and advice to taxpayers who may be affected by hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters. Internal-Use Software Development Eligible For R And D Tax Break The Internal Revenue Service has published final regulations regarding the application of the US research and development credit to computer software that is developed by a taxpayer primarily for internal use. Otros temas Trudeau Sets Out Canadian Carbon Tax Plans Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal Government will set a floor price for carbon pollution. Otros temas Irish Budgetary Committee Calls For WHT On Vulture Funds Ireland's new Committee on Budgetary Oversight has called for the introduction of a withholding tax to prevent tax evasion by so-called vulture funds. Otros temas Finnish Royalties To Estonia No Longer Taxed The Finnish Tax Administration has confirmed that the payment of Finnish-sourced royalties to taxpayers in Estonia are not subject to withholding tax under the Finland's double tax avoidance treaty with the Baltic state. Otros temas Canadian SMEs Set Out Budget Priorities The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses has said that the 2017 Budget should reduce the small business corporate tax rate and introduce a permanent, lower Employment Insurance rate for small businesses. Otros temas Canadian Business Leaders Support Carbon Tax Plans A group of Canadian business leaders has signed an open letter welcoming the Government's plan to introduce a floor price on carbon pollution.