For the Following Independent Situations, List Who (The IRS, the Taxpayer

question 44

Essay

For the following independent situations, list who (the IRS, the taxpayer, the party who initiates the case, or both sides) has the burden of proof in most civil tax cases:
a. The tax case involves a penalty.
b. The tax case involves a trust with net worth of $8.3 million.
c. The taxpayer has credible evidence, maintains records, and cooperates with reasonable IRS requests.
d. The IRS uses statistics to reconstruct an individual's income.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as an attempt to alleviate anxiety.

Antianxiety

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Antianxiety Drugs

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Addictive

Having the quality of causing users to develop a dependency, often compelling them to repeatedly seek out and use the substance or activity.