Crypto tax in India 2026

Crypto Tax Filing 2026: Schedule VDA Reporting, ITR 2 or ITR 3 Mandatory for All Virtual Digital Asset Trades Crypto income faces strict tax rules in India. The system remains the same in 2026. Anyone earning from crypto must follow clear rules under the Income Tax Act. The government introduced crypto taxation in 2022. It classified cryptocurrencies as Virtual Digital Assets under Section 2(47A). Popular coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum come under this category. NFTs also fall in the same group. Flat 30% Tax on Crypto Profits Crypto is not taxed like shares or property. Section 115BBH created a special…