Facts & Data
The IRS Private Debt Collection Program was mandated by Congress to strengthen the IRS and bolster the U.S. Treasury by collecting a specific subset of uncollected tax underpayments.
This page provides easy access to the latest fact sheets and IRS reports about the IRS Private Debt Collection Program. The data and details included in the following downloadable PDFs have been pulled from validated government reports related to the program.
PDC Program By The Numbers
Updated overview of the latest data demonstrating the progress and success of the IRS Private Debt Collection Program
Comparison of IRS and PDC Program Collections
The PDC Program improves customer service and puts taxpayers in the drivers seat.
Learn About the IRS Special Compliance Personnel Program
The PDC Program provides ongoing resources to support the IRS Special Compliance Personnel Program. Learn more here.
IRS Private Debt Collection During COVID-19
What you need to know about the IRS Private Debt Collection Program during COVID-19
Taxpayer Feedback on the IRS PDC Program
Taxpayers participating in IRS Private Debt Collection Program are surveyed regularly and consistently give the program high marks and positive feedback.
Myths vs. Facts
Understand the facts and learn more about common misperceptions of the Private Debt Collection program.
How the PDC Program Works
A flow chart overview of how taxpayers experience the IRS Private Debt Collection Program.
Facts About Direct Debit Within IRS Private Debt Collection
The facts about how the new direct debit payment option works within the IRS Private Debt Collection Program.
PDC Program Boosts IRS Staffing
Learn how many new internal IRS collections staff can now be hired thanks to the resources provided by the PDC Program.
Underpayments Overview
A look at how the IRS Private Debt Collection Program helps address the tax gap.
About the Program
An overview of the how the IRS Private Debt Collection Program works to return money to the U.S. Treasury.
