HAYNSWORTH, Chief Judge:
The government appeals the verdict below because it is not satisfied with the amount the jury awarded on its counterclaim against the taxpayer. It argues that the trial court erroneously placed the burden of proof regarding the counterclaim on the government and erred in telling the jury not to consider certain factors in determining the amount of taxes due. We find no prejudicial error in the trial court's instructions.
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