Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 30-Ene-2012

Canada Canada Secures Greater Access To Philippine Market The Canadian government has secured live ruminant market access to the Philippines, a deal which will benefit cattle, sheep and goat producers. EU EU Modifies Derivatives Proposals In an effort to achieve a rapid agreement with the European Parliament, the European Council has adjusted its position on a draft regulation aimed at increasing transparency on all derivatives and reducing risk in the over-the-counter derivatives market. Japan Japan-Peru EPA To Take Effect On March 1 After an exchange of notes, the Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and Peru, which promotes the liberalization and facilitation of trade in goods and services between the two countries, will enter into force on March 1, 2012. UK Cable Keeps UK Mansion Tax On The Agenda A mansion tax is a 'very good idea', the UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has said, calling for the levy to be introduced in the upcoming Budget. UK December Tax Figures Show Improvement The UK Exchequer raked in over 7% more in tax revenues in December, 2011 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest government figures. UK, Caribbean Talks Focus On APD Leaders from Caribbean nations and the United Kingdom agreed at the end of a two-day summit an action plan to establish 'a new and improved strategic partnership to promote prosperity'. Importantly, the UK government committed to reopen negotiations to mitigate the impact of the UK's air travel tax on Caribbean territories. UK Gives Commonwealth Games Athletes Tax Boost Athletes resident outside of the UK who compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games will be exempt from income tax, the government has announced. Time For Tax Transparency, Says UK Lawmaker UK taxpayers could receive yearly statements detailing how their money is spent, under new legislation put forward by a member of parliament. US Canada, US Sign New Lumber Agreement The Canadian government has signed a new agreement securing access to the US market for softwood lumber until 2015, which it is hoped will bring stability and predictability to the industry. AEI Produces US Tax Reform Plan Within what is called a 'pro-growth, progressive, and practical proposal to cut business tax rates', the American Enterprise Institute has also included some provisions to reform individual income taxes in the United States. US Treasury Aims To Lower FATCA Burdens During her remarks at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Emily McMahon, indicated that regulations for the implementation of the provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act are in the final stages of clearance at the United States Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. Bill To Extend US Social Security To Puerto Rico Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner, Pedro Pierluisi, has introduced proposed legislation into the United States Congress that looks to extend the Supplemental Security Income programme to Puerto Rico, as well as to Guam, the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa. Otros temas More Pre-Budget Consultations For Canadian Businesses Canadian government ministers have continued to hold pre-Budget consultations, engaging with representatives of small and medium-sized businesses and the information and communications technologies sector.