India · FY 2025-26 · 100% Free
Free Crypto Tax Calculator India
Estimate the 30% tax and 1% TDS on any crypto sale in seconds, with no sign-up and no card. Enter what you paid and what you sold for, and we apply Section 115BBH instantly.
Under Section 115BBH, only the cost of acquisition is deductible. Brokerage, gas fees, and other expenses cannot be claimed.
Estimated Tax Summary
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This estimate covers a single trade taxed at the flat 30% VDA rate. It does not account for your full transaction history, FIFO cost basis across exchanges, surcharge, or slab-rate income. For a filing-ready figure, generate a complete report.
The estimate is a start. The report is what you file.
This calculator answers one question fast. A full report does the work you actually submit to the ITD.
This calculator
A quick single-trade estimate
- Flat 30% tax plus 4% cess on a single gain
- 1% TDS credit on the sale value
- A quick estimate for one trade
Full CryptoKar report
Everything you need to file
- Every transaction across all your exchanges and wallets
- FIFO cost basis tracked chronologically, the method Indian law mandates
- Schedule VDA output formatted for ITR-2 and ITR-3 filing
- 1% TDS reconciliation pulled from your transaction tags
- Derivatives and futures P&L tracked separately as business income
India Crypto Tax
How Crypto Is Taxed in India
In effect since FY 2022-23 under the Finance Act 2022, and unchanged for FY 2025-26.
Tax on VDA profits
30% flat + 4% cess
Governing section
Section 115BBH, Income Tax Act
TDS on transfers
1% under Section 194S
TDS threshold
₹10,000/yr (₹50,000 for specified persons)
Loss set-off
Not allowed against any income, including other VDAs
Where to report
Schedule VDA in ITR-2 or ITR-3
Deductions allowed
Cost of acquisition only
Filing deadline
31 Jul 2026 (non-audit) · 31 Oct 2026 (audit)
| Transaction type | Tax treatment | Rate | TDS | Loss set-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling crypto for INR | VDA transfer | 30% + 4% cess | Yes, 1% | Not allowed |
| Crypto-to-crypto swap | VDA transfer | 30% + 4% cess | Buyer's duty | Not allowed |
| NFT sale | VDA transfer | 30% + 4% cess | Yes, 1% | Not allowed |
| Staking / mining rewards | Income from other sources | Slab rate | No | N/A |
| Crypto received as salary | Salary income | Slab rate | Employer TDS | N/A |
| Crypto gift (over ₹50,000) | Income from other sources | Slab rate | No | N/A |
Worked example
How the calculation works, step by step
You bought Bitcoin for ₹1,00,000 and sold it for ₹1,50,000. Your exchange deducted ₹1,500 as TDS. Here is exactly what you owe at filing.
This covers a single trade. Your real liability depends on your full transaction history, total income across all heads, and any applicable surcharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about calculating crypto tax in India.
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