claim: "the irs doesn't have to prove something against you ... you've got the burden of proof."
author: randy forbes
evidence_1: jun 14, 2013 ... in my dorf on law post yesterday, i described the simply embarrassing "fact  check" provided by politifact regarding the following statement from a  republican congressman: "the irs doesn't have to prove something against  you. they can walk in and you've got the burden of proof." the statement is ...
evidence_2: may 24, 2013 ... irs and burden of proof: rep. randy forbes, r-va., said in a fox news interview  that he's concerned the irs has unusual powers because the agency "doesn't  have to prove something against you . . . you've got the burden of proof." we  checked the law and spoke with experts and rated that mostly true.
evidence_3: the amount of money the irs assesses in audits is 32 times greater than the  amount given back. federal courts have long held that if the irs determines at an  audit that you owe taxes, there is a rebuttable presumption that the determination  is correct. this means that you have the burden of proof when up against the irs.
evidence_4: oct 13, 2013 ... (photo credit: wikipedia) anyone who is hiding income or assets from the taxman  should consider how long they need to be looking over their shoulder. even if  you aren't actively hiding anything and did your best with your taxes, you might  be worried. after all, taxes are horribly complex. the line [...]
evidence_5: we've also included other forms or publications that have important information  about what you must send us and about what you need to know about your ...  your package includes a form 886-h-eic that lists all the different documents  you can send to prove you may claim the eic with one or more qualifying  children. you ...