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Harry Reid: “I also ask my friend, is it also true in tax cases that the burden of proof shifts? As I understand--and I am asking…”

On the recordNovember 8, 1997
I also ask my friend, is it also true in tax cases that the burden of proof shifts? As I understand--and I am asking this question of my friend from Nebraska--it is my impression now that the burden of proof to prove yourself, in effect, innocent is upon the taxpayer. Is that the way the law is now?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Inquiring about the burden of proof in tax cases during a discussion.

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