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.
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.
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Crypto Tax Calculator India (VDA)
How Tax Calculation Works
Income tax is calculated on your total taxable income after deducting eligible exemptions and deductions from your gross income. The tax is applied progressively — you pay a lower rate on initial income slabs and higher rates only on income that exceeds each threshold. This means moving into a "higher tax bracket" does not mean your entire income is taxed at the higher rate. Understanding marginal vs effective tax rate is crucial: your marginal rate applies only to the last rupee earned, while your effective rate is the average across all slabs.
Tax-Saving Strategies
Under the old regime, maximize deductions: Section 80C allows up to Rs 1.5 lakh through PPF, ELSS, EPF, and life insurance. Section 80D covers health insurance premiums up to Rs 25,000 (Rs 50,000 for senior citizens). Section 80CCD(1B) offers an additional Rs 50,000 deduction for NPS contributions. Home loan interest up to Rs 2 lakh is deductible under Section 24. Under the new regime, the Rs 75,000 standard deduction and lower slab rates may save you more if your total deductions are below Rs 3.75 lakh. Calculate under both regimes before choosing.
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.
Which tax regime should I choose — old or new?
Choose the new regime if your total deductions are below Rs 3.75 lakh. Choose the old regime if you claim HRA, 80C (Rs 1.5L), 80D, home loan interest, and NPS totaling more than Rs 3.75 lakh. Salaried employees can switch every year.
Is income up to Rs 12 lakh really tax-free?
Under the new regime for FY 2025-26, income up to Rs 12 lakh is effectively tax-free due to Section 87A rebate. After Rs 75,000 standard deduction, taxable income is Rs 11.25 lakh which qualifies for full rebate. However, income even slightly above Rs 12 lakh loses this entire benefit.
How can I save more tax legally?
Under the old regime, maximize 80C (Rs 1.5L via PPF, ELSS, EPF), 80D (Rs 25K-50K for health insurance), 80CCD(1B) (Rs 50K for NPS), HRA exemption, and home loan interest (Rs 2L under Section 24).
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Last updated: March 2026