Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 20-Ago-2012

Canada Canada Legislates For Budget Tax Measures The Canadian Finance Ministry has released for consultation draft legislative proposals to implement the personal, corporate and international tax measures announced in March's Budget. China Hong Kong, Guangdong Strengthen Ties Within CEPA Hong Kong’s Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Au King-chi, has emphasized that boosting financial co-operation between Mainland China and Hong Kong has long been a major policy goal for the government, with the co-operation and integration between Guangdong and Hong Kong as the main driving force behind it. EU Minister Promotes Importance of Canada, EU Trade Agreement Canada's Minister of International Trade has reiterated the government's commitment to the conclusion of a successful trade agreement with the European Union. UK Cayman-Structured IPO Of Man United Falls Short A Cayman entity was used to structure what has become the largest Initial Public Offering of a sports team on record, that of UK soccer team Manchester United. 'Millionaire Monitor' Grim Reading For UK Coalition High taxation could force the UK's millionaires to move on to greener pastures, according to a new survey which also shows that confidence in the coalition government's economic policies is on the wane. UK Pensioners Dealt Further Blow In Guernsey RATS Case A British couple that received incomplete tax advice in relation to a transfer of pension entitlements to a Guernsey retirement annuity trust scheme have been dealt a further blow in a recent ruling from the UK's Upper Tribunal, which agreed that interest should be imposed on top of substantial income tax liable under an earlier 2010 ruling. Investment To Boost Quality Of HMRC Taxpayer Services HM Revenue and Customs is set to benefit from additional investment to the tune of up to GBP34m over the next two years as UK revenue chiefs aim to reach call centre customer service targets. Google Under Fire For UK Tax Bill Google bosses could be hauled before the UK parliament to answer questions on the technology giant's tax affairs, as concerns mount over revelations about the company's low corporate tax bills. Cyprus QROPS Struck From HMRC Approved List The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs has removed all Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes based in Cyprus from its approved schemes list, effectively blocking the territory from being able to admit new pension transfers on a tax-free basis from would-be UK expatriates. US Isle Of Man Exploring US FATCA Agreement The Isle of Man may too seek to agree a model intergovernmental agreement with the United States, similar to that agreed by five European Union member states, to mitigate the burden on financial institutions of compliance with the United States' Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Report Stresses Importance Of US Wind Energy Tax Credit The United States Energy Department has released a new report highlighting strong growth in the wind energy market in 2011, and underscoring the importance of continued clean energy tax credits to ensure that the manufacturing and jobs associated with the industry remain in America. Otros temas 'Kill The Carbon Tax', Says BC Taxpayers Group The British Columbian government should immediately repeal the carbon tax, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has said in its submission to a consultation on the levy.