- Trish Turner, head of the IRS crypto unit, is resigning from her role.
- Turner will join CryptoTaxGirl as tax director and partner with UK firm Asset Reality.
- Her departure follows the exit of several senior IRS officials amid ongoing agency challenges.
- The IRS staff has dropped from about 113,000 in the 1990s to 76,000, with more cuts possible.
- Turner’s exit comes as the IRS prepares for a surge in crypto tax filings and new tax rules.
Trish Turner, who led the crypto division at the IRS, is stepping down from her position, according to a statement released Friday. Turner said she is leaving to support taxpayers and businesses with understanding and complying with digital asset rules.
Turner will become tax director at CryptoTaxGirl, a company focused on tax services for digital assets. She will also work with the UK-based firm Asset Reality. In a statement, CryptoTaxGirl founder Laura Walter said Turner’s arrival will help clients receive top-level tax guidance and protection.
“Digital assets have shifted from a niche issue to a core focus for global regulators, and I am proud to have helped lay the foundation for oversight in this fast-changing space,” Turner said. “Now, I’m excited to be moving to the other side of the table to help taxpayers, businesses, and institutions understand their obligations and navigate those same rules with confidence.”
Turner’s resignation comes as the IRS faces ongoing staffing issues and budget cuts. The agency recently experienced the departure of two other crypto-focused officials, Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee. The article notes that U.S. President Donald Trump also dismissed IRS commissioner Billy Long, adding to the agency’s leadership turnover—six commissioners have left this year.
The IRS workforce has fallen dramatically, from around 113,000 employees in the 1990s to about 76,000. With more layoffs expected, the agency may struggle to manage American tax returns and monitor tax compliance for the 2026 season. The timing of these changes is notable as new crypto tax rules are expected to increase the number of taxpayer filings.
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