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Christopher Meislahn was appointed Taxpayer Rights Advocate in September 2022.
He oversees the Office of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate, which has about seven employees. The Office of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate helps taxpayers who have been unable to resolve tax problems through the department’s standard channels. The office also identifies opportunities to improve procedures and recommends legislative and regulatory reform to enhance tax administration and ensure compliance with the New York State Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights.
Career background: Chris formerly served as director of the Office of the Taxpayer Rights Advocate. He began his career with the Tax Department as an auditor, handling cases ranging from sales tax to the highway use tax. He then worked with regional offices on audit selection, case management, and legal updates for transaction taxes.
Education: Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Sage College of Albany.