- Internacional
- diciembre 26, 2016
Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 26-Dic-2016
Compilación de noticias fiscales de otros países.
Canada
Canada Ratifies WTO Agreement On Trade Facilitation
Canada has ratified the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Trade Facilitation, which will modernize and simplify customs and border procedures.
Canada Waives Income, Activities Reporting For Labor Org's
Canada's Revenue Minister has announced that certain reporting requirements on labor organizations and labor trusts will be waived.
EU
MEPs Back EU Trade Deal With Ecuador
The European Parliament has approved proposals to permit Ecuador to accede to the EU's trade agreement with Colombia and Peru.
Japan, EU Put Off FTA Conclusion To 2017
The Economic Partnership Agreement trade treaty negotiations between the
European Union and Japan, which began back in April 2013, are not now expected
to be concluded until sometime in 2017.
EU Consults On Reform Of VAT Rates
The European Commission has launched a consultation on reforming the rules governing value-added tax rates.
EU Seeks Feedback On VAT Systems For SMEs
The European Commission has proposed amending the special exemption scheme for SMEs contained in the VAT Directive.
UK
UK Lawmakers Call For Tax Breaks For Hiring Ex-offenders
UK Members of Parliament have called for the Government to reduce the National Insurance bill of employers who hire ex-offenders.
US
IRS Issues Guidance For Energy Tax Credit Claimants
The US Internal Revenue Service, in its Notice 2017-04, has updated and clarified
the guidance provided in its prior notices regarding the extension, at the end
of last year, of the dates by which facilities must begin construction to claim
the renewable electricity production tax credit and investment tax credit.
US Starts Trade Investigation Against Canadian Lumber
On December 16, the US Department of Commerce announced that it has
initiated antidumping duty and anti-subsidy countervailing duty investigations
concerning Canadian softwood lumber product imports, valued at USD4.5bn in 2015.
Macau, US Sign FATCA Agreement
On December 14, Macau and the United States signed an intergovernmental agreement to facilitate compliance with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act by financial institutions in Macau.
Otros temas
Canadian Tax Cuts Receive Royal Assent
Canadian legislation to reduce the middle income tax rate to 20.5 percent received Royal Assent on December 15.