The Indian government has established a clear framework for the taxation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) under the Finance Act 2022. This comprehensive guide covers the flat 30% tax on VDA gains, the 1% TDS on transactions, strict rules regarding loss set-off and carry forward, and other taxable scenarios like mining, staking, and gifts. It also provides a step-by-step approach to filing crypto taxes in India, emphasizing the importance of detailed record-keeping and professional assistance to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

For Indian cryptocurrency investors, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's (ITAT) recent decision is a huge relief. Gains from bitcoin transactions completed before to FY 2022–2023 are exempt from the recently implemented 30% tax under Section 115BBH of the Income Tax Act, the ITAT clarified. Rather, depending on the nature and purpose of the transaction, these earnings will be taxed as either capital gains or business income under the current laws. This historic ruling guarantees that tax regulations cannot be enforced retroactively, eliminates uncertainty, and gives investors clarity. The decision emphasizes the significance of accurate record-keeping and helps taxpayers who still owe money on assessments from prior years.