The IRS is outsourcing some tax collection responsibilities to some private firms. This policy
brings up many issues: serious privacy and taxpayers’ rights questions,
and it would cost more than simply hiring agents.
The flip side (at least to some) is it might be a more effective way to
collect taxes.
Apparently, the House already has passed an
amendment that would deny funds for this program. The Senate
hasn’t taken action on it. It may not seem that interesting, but
I think this IRS policy brings up a lot of serious and competing
concerns.
