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3 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 17 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Helvering v. Taylor.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Helvering v. Taylor Anchor
scotus · 1935
green “unquestionably the burden of proof is on the taxpayer to show that the commissioner's determination is invalid.” 8
2 United States v. Janis
scotus · 1976
green “in a refund suit the taxpayer bears the burden of proving the amount he is entitled to recover.” 5
3 Helvering v. Taylor
scotus · 1935
green “unquestionably the burden of proof is on the taxpayer” 4

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