Head of IRS Cryptocurrency Operations Steps Down
Trish Turner's departure from the IRS follows significant changes in U.S. crypto tax policy, with her joining Crypto Tax Girl as Tax Director amidst regulatory developments.
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Fact Check
Multiple independent news sources (Cointelegraph, ainvest.com, TheStreet) and a social media post directly and consistently state that Trish Turner, the head of the IRS's crypto/digital assets division, has resigned. One source confirms her recent appointment to the role, providing context for her departure. The evidence is strongly corroborated and there are no contradictions.
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Summary
Trish Turner, head of the IRS digital assets division, announced her resignation after three months in the role. She will join Crypto Tax Girl as Tax Director. Her departure comes as the IRS faces increasing pressure to modernize its digital asset tax strategy, with new regulations on crypto broker reporting starting in 2026. Turner’s move to the private sector highlights the shift of senior government figures into the crypto industry.
Terms & Concepts
- IRS Cryptocurrency Division: A section of the Internal Revenue Service responsible for oversight, compliance, and enforcement related to virtual currency transactions and tax obligations.
- Form 1099-DA: A forthcoming IRS tax form, effective January 2026, that will require cryptocurrency brokers to report total proceeds and cost basis for transactions.