IRS Digital Assets Chief Trish Turner Resigns Amid Crypto Tax Shifts

Trish Turner has resigned as head of the IRS's digital assets division after a brief three-month tenure, citing her two-decade career at the agency and a desire to build bridges between industry and regulators from a new vantage point. She will join Crypto Tax Girl as tax director, a move reflecting a broader trend of regulatory experts transitioning to private-sector roles specializing in crypto tax compliance amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. Her departure follows the earlier exits of other IRS crypto leaders, Sulolit "Raj" Mukherjee and Seth Wilks, highlighting ongoing instability within the agency's digital asset leadership during a critical period. This shake-up comes as the IRS faces heightened congressional attention on digital asset taxation, new reporting requirements set to begin in 2026, and a surge in enforcement actions, all occurring alongside budget cuts and staffing reductions. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of advisory services like Crypto Tax Girl to help taxpayers navigate evolving compliance challenges. Meanwhile, legislative efforts continue to modernize crypto tax rules, further underscoring the sector's shifting regulatory landscape.