IRS Appoints Veteran Crypto Expert to Lead Digital Assets Office

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has appointed Trish Turner as the new head of its Digital Assets Office, marking a significant leadership change following key departures in cryptocurrency tax policy. Turner brings decades of experience at the IRS and will focus on establishing stability in cryptocurrency tax policies. While her appointment could influence future regulatory action, it is currently unclear how quickly this will impact major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). The changes come after Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee stepped down, both having played key roles in developing IRS’s framework for crypto taxation. Turner’s role follows their departures, which highlight the IRS’s commitment to a consistent approach to cryptocurrency tax regulations. 20 years of experience at the IRS provides her with a solid foundation, and her appointment comes as no surprise given her previous work within the Digital Assets Office. The impact on market valuations or regulatory actions remains limited, with few immediate changes observed.