By Mary Dalrymple, Associated Press
The nation’s chief tax collector said Wednesday that using private agencies to collect debts under a new program will cost more than hiring additional agents to do the job.
But IRS Commissioner Mark Everson also said it’s a necessary part of Washington’s budget battles.
Everson told Rep. Steven Rothman, D-N.J., he agreed with an assessment that using private agencies will cost the government more.
“I admit it. I freely admit it,” Everson said.
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