25 June 2025
In Schedule VDA, you must enter each sale transaction of every cryptocurrency separately. Use the “add another” option to report multiple transactions.
For each type of cryptocurrency sold, you will need the following details: Date of acquisition (when you bought the crypto) Date of transfer (when you sold the crypto) Head of income (capital gains or business income, depending on your trading frequency and intent) Cost of acquisition (purchase price in INR) Consideration received (sale price in INR).
If you held the cryptocurrency as an investment, report under capital gains. If you traded frequently as part of a business, report under business income.
The profit (Sale Price – Cost Price) is taxed at a flat 30% rate, plus applicable surcharge and cess. Losses from one VDA cannot be set off against gains from another VDA, nor can they be carried forward.