In 1998, Congress Passed Legislation Concerning Shifting the Burden of Proof

question 27

Essay

In 1998, Congress passed legislation concerning shifting the burden of proof to the IRS. The taxpayer must introduce "credible evidence" to shift the burden of proof to the IRS. What constitutes "credible evidence"?

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Definitions:

Society's "Have-Nots"

Individuals or groups lacking in economic resources, social status, or power, often marginalized within a society.

Leader's Respect

Leader's respect involves leaders earning admiration through integrity, fairness, and demonstrating genuine care for their team members.

Apathetic

Demonstrating or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Teleological Theories

Moral theories that focus on the consequences or outcomes of actions to determine their rightness or wrongness.