This page contains information pertaining to the Private Debt Collection initiative.

The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 authorized the IRS to contract with private firms to collect some outstanding tax debts.

As the IRS moves forward with this project, it is taking steps to safeguard taxpayer rights and protect the privacy of taxpayer information.

• Questions and Answers — Information on privacy safeguards and taxpayer rights.

• IRS Outlines Taxpayer Protections in Private Debt Collection Program — IRS News Release IR-2006-131, Aug. 23, 2006

• Simple Steps Can Prevent Tax Scams as Private Debt Collection Begins — IRS News Release IR-2006-132, Aug. 23, 2006

• Announcement 2006-63 — IRS Guidance, Aug. 23, 2006

• IRS Selects Three Firms to Take Part in Delinquent Tax Collection Effort — IRS News Release IR-2006-42, March 9, 2006

• Safeguards Included in Private Debt Collection Initiative — IRS Fact Sheet FS-2006-18, March 2006