IRS mulling use of private firms to collect back taxes

Wednesday, October 16, 2002

WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service is considering the use of private collection agencies to help it track down billions of dollars in delinquent taxes, raising concern Tuesday from key lawmakers about privacy and taxpayer protection.

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