Trish Turner Resigns at IRS Joins Crypto Tax Firm Amid Regulatory Shifts

Trish Turner, who led the IRS's digital assets division for approximately three months in 2025, has resigned and is reportedly set to join Crypto Tax Girl as its tax director, according to Bloomberg Tax and a LinkedIn announcement. Her exit marks another in a series of short tenures for high-level officials overseeing the IRS’s crypto initiatives, raising questions about the long-term strategic direction of the agency’s digital asset enforcement efforts. Turner cited over two decades of IRS service in her LinkedIn post and indicated she will continue her work in the digital asset space from the private sector [1].

Turner’s reported move aligns with a growing trend of regulatory professionals transitioning to private-sector roles, particularly in firms that specialize in crypto tax compliance and advisory services. Crypto Tax Girl, a firm known for guiding investors through the complexities of cryptocurrency taxation, confirmed the appointment in a LinkedIn post. This shift reflects the increasing demand for experienced professionals who can bridge the gap between regulatory expectations and industry practices [1].

Her departure follows a period of heightened activity in US crypto tax policy. In July 2025, a joint congressional resolution overturned a DeFi reporting rule, and a congressional hearing was scheduled to address broader digital asset tax frameworks. Meanwhile, the Treasury Inspector General proposed reforms to IRS criminal investigations involving digital assets, further emphasizing the regulatory scrutiny currently facing the sector [1].

Industry stakeholders are advised to remain vigilant in their compliance strategies as regulatory expectations continue to evolve. Firms and individual taxpayers are encouraged to prepare for more rigorous enforcement and reporting requirements from the IRS. With Turner’s transition to the private sector, advisory services like Crypto Tax Girl are likely to play a more prominent role in guiding investors through the complexities of crypto tax obligations [1].

Turner’s short tenure at the IRS is part of a pattern that includes the earlier departures of Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee and Seth Wilks, both of whom served roughly one year in the role before moving to private-sector positions. This trend has led to speculation that the IRS may be struggling to maintain consistent leadership in its digital asset division, which could impact the agency’s ability to implement a cohesive long-term strategy [1].

As the IRS continues to refine its approach to digital asset taxation, the regulatory landscape remains in flux. Congressional hearings, Inspector General recommendations, and agency updates are expected to shape future enforcement priorities. In the interim, industry professionals are urged to monitor these developments closely and adjust their compliance strategies accordingly [1].

Source: [1] https://en.coinotag.com/trish-turner-may-join-crypto-tax-firm-after-brief-irs-digital-assets-tenure-could-signal-continued-bitcoin-tax-focus/