The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly exploring ways to share personal taxpayer information with law-enforcement agencies, particularly the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Congressional critics say any such move, though taken in the name of national security, could violate rules established after the 1970's Nixon White House used IRS records to intimidate enemies. At the same time, the IRS is continuing to consider using private collection agencies to dun taxpayers. More in a Boston Globe report and at KTVU
Monday, September 29, 2003
The IRS Ponders Privacy Issues. Should We Worry?
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly exploring ways to share personal taxpayer information with law-enforcement agencies, particularly the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Congressional critics say any such move, though taken in the name of national security, could violate rules established after the 1970's Nixon White House used IRS records to intimidate enemies. At the same time, the IRS is continuing to consider using private collection agencies to dun taxpayers. More in a Boston Globe report and at KTVU
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly exploring ways to share personal taxpayer information with law-enforcement agencies, particularly the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Congressional critics say any such move, though taken in the name of national security, could violate rules established after the 1970's Nixon White House used IRS records to intimidate enemies. At the same time, the IRS is continuing to consider using private collection agencies to dun taxpayers. More in a Boston Globe report and at KTVU
