In the Context of Civil Tax Fraud Litigation, the Burden

question 140

True/False

In the context of civil tax fraud litigation, the burden of proof is on the taxpayer to show the court by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she was not acting with an intent to evade a tax.

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Definitions:

FICA Tax

Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, which is a United States federal payroll tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

FUTA Tax

Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax, which is a payroll or employer tax paid to fund state workforce agencies.

SUTA Tax

State Unemployment Tax Act tax, which is a payroll tax paid by employers based on the state's unemployment insurance rate and the taxable wage base.

Employee Vacation Benefits

Employee vacation benefits refer to the paid time off provided to employees as part of their compensation package, allowing them time to rest and recharge.