Crypto Tax Calculator India — Calculate Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains
Calculate tax on cryptocurrency profits in India. Understand the flat 30% tax on VDA gains 1% TDS and how to report crypto income in your ITR.
Cryptocurrency taxation in India is straightforward but harsh. All gains from Virtual Digital Assets including Bitcoin Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are taxed at a flat 30% rate with no deductions allowed except the cost of acquisition. Additionally a 1% TDS is deducted on all crypto transactions above Rs 10000. Losses from crypto cannot be set off against any other income or carried forward.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Tax Rate on Crypto Gains | 30% flat (no slab benefit) |
| TDS on Transactions | 1% above Rs 10000 |
| Loss Set-Off | Not allowed against any income |
| Surcharge and Cess | Applicable above Rs 50 lakh gains |
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How much tax on Rs 1 lakh crypto profit?
On Rs 1 lakh profit from cryptocurrency you pay a flat 30% tax = Rs 30000 plus 4% health and education cess = Rs 1200. Total tax is Rs 31200. This rate applies regardless of your income slab. Even if your total income including crypto is below Rs 5 lakh you still pay 30% on the crypto gains with no rebate under Section 87A.
Can I deduct expenses from crypto gains?
No. Under Section 115BBH the only deduction allowed from crypto gains is the cost of acquisition (purchase price). You cannot deduct internet costs exchange fees gas fees mining costs or any other expenses. You also cannot set off crypto losses against crypto gains from other tokens or any other income source. Each transaction is taxed independently.
How to report crypto in ITR?
Report crypto gains under Schedule VDA in your Income Tax Return. For each transaction report the date sale price cost of acquisition and resulting gain. TDS of 1% deducted by exchanges appears in Form 26AS. Use ITR-2 or ITR-3 depending on whether you have business income. Maintain records of all transactions as exchanges may share data with the Income Tax Department.
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Last updated: 24 March 2026