As the March 31 financial year-end approaches, crypto investors should take a structured approach to tax compliance, with clear rules now in place for reporting Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) transactions.

Under India’s current framework, income from cryptocurrencies—including trading gains, staking rewards, mining income, and airdrops—is taxed at a flat 30%, along with a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on transactions.

While the rules are defined, industry participants say execution remains key.

How to calculate taxable crypto income

According to CEO, Mudrex, the first step is to calculate total taxable income across all crypto activities. This includes profits from buying and selling digital assets as well as income earned…