IRS Loses Top Crypto Enforcer After Only 90 Days On The Job

Trish Turner’s abrupt departure from the IRS digital assets unit has intensified scrutiny over the future of crypto tax enforcement in the US. Turner resigned just three months into her role, capping a two-decade tenure at the agency. Her exit follows a pattern of short-lived leadership in the unit, with predecessors Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee and Seth Wilks also departing after roughly a year.

Turner’s next MOVE underscores the private sector’s appetite for regulatory expertise. She joins Crypto Tax Girl as tax director, a transition confirmed by founder Laura Walter. The hire, first reported by Bloomberg Tax, highlights the growing demand for public-sector talent in crypto-focused firms.

The revolving door at the IRS coincides with mounting pressure from Congress. House committee leaders scheduled July 11 hearings to establish a formal tax framework for digital assets—a test of the agency’s ability to enforce policy amid staffing instability.