Trish Turner, a longtime IRS official, has been named head of the agency’s cryptocurrency division, succeeding two private-sector leaders who were instrumental in shaping its digital asset oversight.
Trish Turner, a veteran official at the IRS, has assumed leadership of the agency’s crypto division following the departure of two key figures from the private sector who were instrumental in developing the unit’s digital asset enforcement and regulatory strategies. According to Bloomberg Tax, which cited a source with knowledge of the matter.
Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee and Seth Wilks stepped down from their positions at the IRS’s Office of Digital Assets after serving for just over a year. Mukherjee, who held the role of executive director of compliance and implementation, confirmed his resignation, while Wilks, who was responsible for digital asset strategy and development, shared news of his departure via LinkedIn.
In recent years, the IRS has ramped up its efforts to monitor and regulate cryptocurrencies, stepping up audits and launching more criminal investigations related to digital asset holdings. The agency also rolled out new rules for crypto brokers measures that have drawn criticism from industry players who argue the regulations are overly expansive.
Trish Turner, a more than 20-year veteran of the IRS, was recently appointed to lead the Digital Assets office, where she had previously served as a senior adviser. Her leadership begins amid speculation that a second Trump administration may pursue more crypto-friendly policies.
Amidst these developments, over 23,000 IRS employees reportedly expressed interest in leaving the agency after being offered another round of deferred resignation under the Trump administration, according to the report.
