New reporting obligations for crypto-assets under the Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026. These changes, introduced via the Finance Act 2022, aim to capture details of virtual digital asset (VDA) transactions. A new section, 285BAA, will require reporting entities to furnish specific transaction information. The definition of VDA has also been expanded to include any crypto-asset using distributed ledger technology.
Obligation to furnish information in respect of crypto-asset
Vide Finance Act 2022, taxation of virtual digital assets (VDA) has been introduced in theIncome-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), under section 115BBH of the Act in which the transfer of VDA is tobe taxed at the rate of 30% with no deduction in r
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FAQ :
The new reporting norms for crypto-assets will be effective from April 1, 2026.
Section 285BAA introduces an obligation for prescribed reporting entities to furnish information regarding crypto-asset transactions.
The definition of VDA now includes any crypto-asset that is a digital representation of value, relying on cryptographically secured distributed ledger or similar technology to validate and secure transactions.
If a statement is found to be defective, the reporting entity will be notified and given 30 days (or an extended period) to rectify the defect. Failure to do so will result in the statement being treated as inaccurate.
The transfer of VDAs is taxed at a rate of 30%, with no deductions allowed except for the cost of acquisition.