Top IRS Crypto Experts Resign After Taking DOGE Offers
Two key crypto experts from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Rohit Mukherjee and Seth Wilks, have recently resigned after accepting offers from a new government department called $DOGE — Department of Government Efficiency.
What’s the $DOGE Department?
No, it’s not about DOGE memes. This new $DOGE department was created to streamline government processes and improve efficiency. Ironically, it’s now grabbing headlines for pulling top talent away from the IRS, especially those working on digital asset policies.
Who Left and Why It Matters
Rohit Mukherjee: Former Head of Tax at ConsenSys and Binance.US
Seth Wilks: Former VP at TaxBit, a crypto tax software company
Both joined the IRS in 2024 to lead efforts in shaping crypto tax regulations. Their exit could slow down IRS progress in digital asset enforcement and policymaking — just when clarity is most needed.
Why Crypto Users Should Care
The IRS was making strides in handling crypto taxation, and these resignations raised concerns about leadership gaps. Some in the crypto community worry that this could delay the fair and clear rules investors have been hoping for. Others see this as a sign that the U.S. government is still figuring out how to handle crypto at the top levels.
