Examples of Instances Where the Burden of Proof Is on the Government

question 28

Multiple Choice

Examples of instances where the burden of proof is on the government, rather than on the taxpayer, include:

• A)when the IRS uses statistics torecreate income
• B)when the taxpayer introduces credible evidence
• C)when the liability is a penalty or addition totax
• D)all of these are correct

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Definitions:

Fundamentalists

Interpret their scriptures literally, seek to establish a direct, personal relationship with the higher being(s) they worship, and are relatively intolerant of nonfundamentalists.

Personal Relationship

A close, intimate, or familial connection between two or more individuals characterized by affection, trust, and mutual respect.

Religious Authority

The power or right attributed to leaders or institutions to dictate religious beliefs, practices, and enforce moral codes.

Rationalism

A philosophy that emphasizes reason and knowledge as the primary sources of authority and truth, often disregarding emotional or religious beliefs.