Crypto Taxation

Crypto Capital Gains Tax Calculator

India's crypto tax laws are brutal. Calculate your exact 30% tax liability and 1% TDS on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) before withdrawing.

Trade Details (Per Transaction)

Usually 0.1% to 0.5% per trade.

Tax Liability

Tax Payable (31.2%)

₹1,56,000.00

Includes 4% Health & Education Cess.

Gross Profit/Loss₹5,00,000.00
1% TDS (Deducted by Exchange)-₹30,000.00
Actual Net Gain/Loss₹3,33,000.00

The Brutal Rules of Indian Crypto Tax

  • Flat 30% Tax: Any profit made from transferring Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) is taxed at a flat rate of 30%, regardless of your income tax slab. With the 4% cess, the effective rate is 31.2%.
  • The "No Set-Off" Rule (The most dangerous law): Unlike stock markets, you CANNOT set off losses in one crypto against profits in another. If you make a ₹1 Lakh profit on Bitcoin, and a ₹1 Lakh loss on Ethereum, your net profit is zero. But the government will still tax you ₹31,200 on the Bitcoin profit!
  • 1% TDS on Sell: To track trades, the government mandates exchanges to deduct 1% TDS on the entire SELL value (not just profit). This TDS can be claimed back when you file your Income Tax Return, provided your total tax liability is lower.
  • No Deductions: You cannot deduct infrastructure costs (mining rigs, electricity) or even exchange trading fees from your profit calculations. The only deduction allowed is the cost of acquisition (Buy Price).