IRS Crypto Chief Trish Turner Departs Amid Surge in Digital Asset Tax Filings
Trish Turner, head of the IRS digital assets unit, is leaving for the private sector as the agency prepares for a surge in crypto-related tax filings. Her departure comes amid staffing cuts and follows the exit of two other top crypto officials. Turner helped implement new IRS rules, including the 1099-DA form, which will increase disclosure requirements for millions of crypto investors. She will join CryptoTaxGirl as tax director and work with UK firm Asset Reality, guiding clients on crypto tax compliance. Her exit leaves uncertainty over leadership as the IRS navigates a rapidly evolving digital assets landscape.