Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 27-Dic-2010

China China, EU Discuss Untapped Trade Flow Potential The EU and China held the second, and final day of their third High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue on December 21, at what was the first meeting between the two parties since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. Extension Of China's Resource Tax Is Confirmed China is to extend its new resource tax on natural gas and oil sales to twelve more of its western provinces in an effort to inject revenue into the poorest regions of the country, which are badly in need of investment in infrastructure and jobs. EU EU To Link ETS With Switzerland The European Union is to open negotiations with the Swiss government for a link between the EU and the Swiss greenhouse gas emissions trading systems. EU Launches Multi-Year Review Of Cross-Border Taxation The European Commission has published a Consultation, which marks the commencement of a comprehensive multi-year review of the major cross-border issues faced by EU citizens, and proposes solutions for them. EU Publishes Industry-First Report On GHG Emissions The European Commission has announced the publication of a report from its Joint Research Centre that for the first time provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping, describes technological solutions and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in the sector. Introduction Of EU Customs Monitoring System Imminent The European Commission has confirmed that from January 1, 2011, the EMCS (the Excise Movement and Control System), a new computerised system for monitoring the movement of alcohol, tobacco and energy products within the EU, is to become fully operational, allowing member states to more efficiently administer custom duties. UK HMRC Details Reduction To Lifetime Allowance The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has published interim guidance on draft legislation that has been proposed to reduce the tax relief granted to taxpayers on their lifetime pension contributions through a reduction to the 'lifetime allowance'. HMRC Busts Disability VAT Concession Fraudsters The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs announced on December 14 that it had concluded an investigation leading to the arrest of two men on suspicion of abusing a Value-Added Tax scheme that allows individuals to use their disability status to purchase vehicles free from VAT. UK Car Leasing Association Wants Simplified Standards Accounting-standard setters need to simplify their proposals for leasing to achieve their goal of bringing more transparency to company accounts, claims the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. US House Passes US Omnibus Trade Bill The Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sander M. Levin, said that the Act’s passage “is vital for expanding American jobs". Congress Fails To Pass US Omnibus Trade Bill Following its earlier acceptance by the United States House of Representatives, the Senate failed to pass the Omnibus Trade Act of 2010, which would have extended important expiring trade provisions, before the end of the session of Congress. Otros temas IRS Issues New Employer Withholding Tax Instructions The United States’ Internal Revenue Service has released instructions to help employers implement the 2011 cut in payroll taxes, along with new income tax withholding tables that employers will use during 2011. Otros temas Flaherty Urges Provinces To Consolidate Budgets In an address to reporters in Ottawa on December 16, Canadian Minister for Finance, Jim Flaherty called on provincial governments to redouble efforts to balance their budgets in the medium term to establish greater national financial stability. Otros temas 9/11 Health Act Drops Foreign Company Tax Provision It is being indicated that the withdrawal of the foreign company withholding tax funding offset from the 9/11 Health Care Act has made it more likely that it will be passed by the United States Congress by the end of this year. Otros temas Release Of Canadian Fiscal Monitor For October The Canadian Government has released the Fiscal Monitor for October, showing a budgetary deficit of CAD4.1bn in October 2010, compared to a deficit of CAD3.3bn in October 2009. Otros temas IMF Announces Support For Canadian Budget Reforms The International Monetary Fund’s recently published annual review of Canada’s economic developments and policies has praised the government’s fiscal plan to return to balanced budgets over the medium term.