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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In any proceeding before the assessor under this Part the burden of proof shall be on the taxpayer except for the following issues, as to which the burden of proof shall be on the assessor:
1. Fraud. Whether the taxpayer has been guilty of fraud with attempt to evade tax.
2. Liability as transferee. Whether the petitioner is liable as the transferee of property of a taxpayer, but not to show that the taxpayer was liable for the tax.
3. Repealed. Laws 2001, c. 583, § 21.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 36. Taxation § 5265. Burden of proof in proceedings before the assessor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-36-taxation/me-rev-st-tit-36-sect-5265/
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