Los impuestos en el mundo. Actualización al 11-Ene-2016

EU Scotland Told To Look To Tax To Tackle Alcohol Abuse The Scottish legislation introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol is contrary to EU law if less restrictive tax measures can be introduced, the European Court of Justice recently ruled. UK UK Taxpayers' Alliance Exposes Council Tax Jump There has been a 58 percent real terms increase in English council tax bills since 1996, according to research from The Taxpayers' Alliance. HMRC Defends Tax Filing Reforms UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has denied that its "Making Tax Digital" project will require businesses to provide the equivalent of four tax returns a year. HMRC Welcomes Fall In Banking Sector Tax Schemes The number of legacy bank tax avoidance schemes under investigation by UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs has fallen since the strengthening of Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks, a new departmental report has shown. UK Travel Tax Relief Reforms Raise Concerns The Association of Tax Technicians has warned that proposed changes to the UK's rules on the tax treatment of travel expenses could harm those who work from home. Record Number Submit UK Tax Returns On NYE A record number of UK taxpayers filed their Self Assessment returns on New Year's Eve, according to figures released by HM Revenue and Customs. UK Updates Tax Guide Covering International Post The UK tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs, has revamped its guide on the tax treatment of those who use international postal services. UK Gov't Warns Against Council Tax Scam The UK Government has said that it is aware of a number of council tax refund scams that claim to be able to reduce council tax bands for a fee. US IRS Questioning 2014 Earned Income Tax Credit Claims The US Internal Revenue Service has disclosed that it has sent letters to those taxpayers who may not be entitled to some or all of the earned income tax credit claimed on their 2014 tax returns. South Africa Gets Extra Time For US AGOA Negotiations Trade negotiators have been granted more time andndash; beyond the January 4 deadline that was set by President Barack Obama andndash; to discuss the suspension of African Growth and Opportunity Act duty exemptions for agricultural goods imported into the United States from South Africa. IRS Acknowledges Identity Protection PIN Blunder The US Internal Revenue Service has admitted that, due to an error, individual taxpayers are receiving Identity Protection Personal Identification Number letters with an incorrect tax year listed. US Initiates Washing Machine Trade Investigation The Commerce Department has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports into the United States of large residential washing machines from China. Otros temas Ghana To Withdraw New Tax On Interest Ghana's Ministry of Finance has indicated that a one percent withholding tax on interest paid to individuals, which was meant to be imposed from January 1, 2016, will be cancelled. Otros temas Zambia Cancels Government Bond Discount Withholding Tax The Bank of Zambia has confirmed that, with effect from January 1, 2016, withholding tax is no longer payable on income earned from discounts on government bonds. Otros temas New Canadian Gov't Launches Pre-Budget Consultations Canada's new Liberal Government has launched pre-Budget consultations with the aim of better supporting the "middle class," creating jobs, and establishing the conditions for long-term prosperity and strong economic growth. Otros temas Jamaica Explains New Transfer Pricing Rules Jamaica has released information explaining its new transfer pricing regime, with transfer pricing documentation due on March 15, 2016.