Tax Commission
Tax Commission Information
- Tax-Related Sites
- Taxpayer Advocate
- Statute of Limitations for Not Filing a Return
- Our Mission, Vision, Values, & Goals
- Privacy Policy Statement
- Returned Mail Policy
- Employment Opportunities
- Tax and Revenue Employment Opportunities
- Requesting Copies of Tax Records
- Tax Commission Disclosure of Information Policy
- Public Records Requests -GRAMA
Tax Commission Structure & Management
The Utah State Tax Commission is charged with collecting revenue for the state of Utah and local governments and administering tax and assigned motor vehicle laws. The main Tax Commission offices are located in Salt Lake City, with additional offices located around the state. See the Office of the Commission for more information about the Tax Commission and tax commissioners.
Administration
Executive Director
Deanna L. Herring
Deanna and the executive leadership team oversee all of the agency’s administrative functions, including all programs involving Utah’s tax and motor vehicle laws and systems, revenue receipt and distribution, and the agency’s budget. Deanna is always looking to improve customer service with the continued reassessment of Tax Commission processes to help ease the burden and to make compliance with tax and motor vehicle laws easier. Deanna was confirmed as the Executive Director by the Utah State Senate in January 2025, after being nominated by the commissioners, with the support of Governor Spencer J. Cox. Deanna has a Juris Doctorate degree, has been an active member of the Utah State Bar since 2000, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Deputy Executive Director
Jason Gardner
Jason Gardner, Deputy Executive Director - Jason acts as a liaison to the Utah State Legislature, where he reviews proposed tax policy and ensures that all legislation is implemented with strict adherence to the law. Jason brings legal experience and knowledge to the Commission. Before his current appointment, he practiced tax law as an attorney, representing business entities and trusts. This experience in private practice gives him a personal understanding of the complexities taxpayers face when navigating state and federal regulations. Jason is driven by a commitment to transparency and public service. His primary goal in his current position is to demystify the tax code, ensuring that Utahns, from small business owners to individual taxpayers, understand their obligations and have the clarity needed to remain in compliance.
Deputy Executive Director
Mike Lee
As Deputy Executive Director, Mike oversees the Tax Commission’s customer experience and GRIT initiatives, while providing strategic leadership for the agency’s system and security teams. With over 20 years of service at the agency, Mike brings an exhaustive understanding of tax and motor vehicle administration, fueled by a passion for finding innovative solutions and improving process efficiency. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2011, Mike holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, combining deep institutional knowledge with the technical and fiscal expertise necessary to secure and streamline Utah’s administrative systems.