Robert Smith, Director Of External Affairs, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

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Robert Smith is Director of External Affairs of the Tax Department’s External Office. In his position he communicates and collaborates with tax professionals, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups about their tax obligations, available credits and deductions, tax policy and programs, and online resources. He also provides guidance on resolving tax issues.

With over eight years of corporate training experience in the financial industry, his career in the public sector includes work for the Office of Taxpayer Rights Advocate, the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Communications Office for the Tax Department. Robert earned a degree in Business Management.