5 questions, 5 answers on Taxation by Jan Žůrek, Tax Lead Partner at KPMG.

Would an agreement on long term tax policy increase investment and jobs?

Jan Žůrek is pretty sure that it would be better if there would be an agreement about taxes across the political scene. He likes tax changes from 2008 but is affraid of what will happen after next elections in May 2010.

Has the government reaction to the economic crisis increased or decreased the chances for a strong recovery?

You sit on the European tax committee of KPMG. Have you discussed whether there is, in fact, an optimal tax structure?

The Czech Republic has introduced several new concepts in taxation. Do you think these creative solutions confuse investors and diminish investment?

Is the current tax policy in line with the current economic strategy?