About the Commissioner

Amanda HillerActing Tax Commissioner and General Counsel

Amanda Hiller began serving as Acting Tax Commissioner on April 23, 2021. Amanda continues in her role as General Counsel, a position she has held since December 2012. 

As Acting Commissioner, Amanda directs the activities of about 4,000 employees whose mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of state services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of tax laws. Toward that end, the department promulgates tax regulations; publishes forms, instructions, and guidance; engages in taxpayer outreach and education; processes tax returns; resolves filing errors and taxpayer protests; conducts audits; engages in civil and criminal enforcement activities; litigates tax disputes; and manages the state treasury.

As General Counsel, Amanda is responsible for all legal policy and matters of law for the department. She oversees the Office of Counsel, which provides legal services for the department. These services include litigation; internal and external Tax Law advice; the preparation and review of legislation; and other administrative matters.

Over a 30-year career in public service, Amanda has held senior positions in the legislative, judicial and executive branches, as well as in the nonprofit sector.

She earned her law degree from Albany Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Oswego.