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Tax Expert - Answered on Jan 12, 2024

Mihir Ashok Tanna, who works with a well-known chartered accountancy firm in Mumbai, has more than 15 years of experience in direct taxation.
He handles various kinds of matters related to direct tax such as PAN/ TAN application; compliance including ITR, TDS return filing; issuance/ filing of statutory forms like Form 15CB, Form 61A, etc; application u/s 10(46); application for condonation of delay; application for lower/ nil TDS certificate; transfer pricing and study report; advisory/ opinion on direct tax matters; handling various income-tax notices; compounding application on show cause for TDS default; verification of books for TDS/ TCS/ equalisation levy compliance; application for pending income-tax demand and refund; charitable trust taxation and compliance; income-tax scrutiny and CIT(A) for all types of taxpayers including individuals, firms, LLPs, corporates, trusts, non-resident individuals and companies.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 10, 2024Hindi
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I am planning to buy crypto tokens in FY 2023-24. As per the tax law, I have to pay 1% TDS which will be debited by the crypto exchange. when I sell my crypto tokens in any of the subsequent financial years, I will have to pay 30% tax on the profit (plus surcharge). I wanted to know how will this 1 % surcharge be adjusted when I sell my cryptos in coming years? Or will I have to pay 1% this financial year and additional 30% taxes (plus surcharge) when I sell my cryptos. Kindly clarify the matter.

Ans: 1% TDS is on transfer of virtual digital asset and credit will be given to seller, not to buyer. Thus, question of adjustment doesn't arise. Tax of 30% is applicable on transfer of virtual digital asset.

TDS will be applicable on both buyer and seller at 1% in Crypto-to-Crypto transactions only.
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Hi Sir, I am planning to buy crypto tokens in FY 2023-24. As per the tax law, I have to pay 1% TDS which will be debited by the crypto exchange. when I sell my crypto tokens in any of the subsequent financial years, I will have to pay 30% tax on the profit (plus surcharge). I wanted to know how will this 1 % surcharge be adjusted when I sell my cryptos in coming years? Or will I have to pay 1% this financial year and additional 30% taxes (plus surcharge) when I sell my cryptos. Kindly clarify the matter. I look forward to your response.
Ans: Your inquiry reflects a responsible approach to understanding the tax implications of investing in cryptocurrencies. The 1% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) levied by the crypto exchange is an advance tax payment, akin to a prepayment of your tax liability on the profit from cryptocurrency transactions.

When you sell your crypto tokens in subsequent financial years, the 1% TDS already deducted will be adjusted against your final tax liability. Therefore, you won't have to pay the 1% TDS again when you sell your cryptos.

However, it's important to note that the profit from cryptocurrency transactions will be subject to a 30% tax (plus surcharge) when you sell them in the future. This tax will be calculated on the gains made from your crypto investments, after deducting any allowable expenses or losses.

To ensure compliance with tax regulations and maximize your tax efficiency, consider consulting with a tax advisor or a Certified Financial Planner. They can provide personalized guidance based on your financial circumstances and help you navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency taxation.

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Hi Sir, I am planning to buy crypto tokens in FY 2023-24. As per the tax law, I have to pay 1% TDS which will be debited by the crypto exchange. when I sell my crypto tokens in any of the subsequent financial years, I will have to pay 30% tax on the profit (plus surcharge). I wanted to know how will this 1 % surcharge be adjusted when I sell my cryptos in coming years? Or will I have to pay 1% this financial year and additional 30% taxes (plus surcharge) when I sell my cryptos. Kindly clarify the matter. Thanks in advance.
Ans: You're right about the crypto tax regulations in India for FY 2023-24. Here's a breakdown of how the 1% TDS and 30% capital gains tax work:

1% TDS on Crypto Purchase:

This 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applies when you buy crypto tokens exceeding a certain limit (?50,000 per year or ?10,000 in specific cases) through a crypto exchange in India.
It's deducted by the exchange itself and deposited with the government.
30% Tax on Capital Gains:

This tax applies when you sell your crypto tokens for a profit (selling price > buying price).
You'll need to pay 30% tax (plus applicable surcharge and cess) on the capital gains earned.
Important Note: Unlike stocks, there's no distinction between short-term and long-term capital gains for crypto. So, the entire profit is taxed at 30%.
How the 1% TDS is Adjusted:

The 1% TDS you pay doesn't directly get deducted from your capital gains tax.
It acts as a pre-payment towards your overall tax liability.
When you file your income tax return, you can claim credit for the 1% TDS deducted at the time of purchase. This will reduce your total tax payable.
Here's an example:

You buy Rs.1 lakh worth of crypto tokens and the exchange deducts 1% TDS (Rs.1,000).
Later, you sell these tokens for Rs.1.2 lakh, making a capital gain of Rs.20,000.
You'll need to pay 30% tax (plus surcharge and cess) on Rs.20,000 (capital gains).
However, you can claim credit for the Rs.1,000 TDS already deducted.
This will reduce your final tax liability.
Word of Caution on Crypto Investment:

It's important to be aware of the high volatility associated with cryptocurrency investments. The value of your tokens can fluctuate significantly, leading to potential losses.
Unlike stocks, the Indian government doesn't regulate cryptocurrencies. This means your investment isn't protected by any regulatory bodies.
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While crypto can be a high-risk, high-reward investment opportunity, it's wise to carefully consider your risk tolerance and conduct thorough research before investing. There are established and regulated investment options available that might better suit your financial goals.

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Hi, i am 52years old, wanted to retire early, following are my investments, MF - INR 65L, Equity - INR 22L, 3 houses, one is self-occupied, other 2 houses valued at INR 90 L and INR 32L respectively, i have home loan outstanding of INR 12L, FD of INR 36L , PF INR 32L, monthly expenses requirement is INR 1 L, kindly help me to plan my early retirement. Thank you in advance for your reply on my question.
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As there are many things to consider for an early retirement, one of the first is to start thinking about it in a more realistic manner. An early retirement is not necessarily stop working life, but think of it as a more comfortable schedule that provides you opportunities to relax and pursue your passion and interests and live life on your own terms. You may or may not undertake an activity which can be monetized, meaning which provides you some sort of income - not necessarily to cover your living expenses in whole/part. So do give it some thought of how you intend to keep yourself occupied once you retire from your "current schedule". Will you generate any source of income or will you incur/require more expense.

At current age of 52, an early retirement even if we consider at 55 years of age, it a still a long life ahead. I will make a lot of assumptions in my response as these are not known from your query - such as life expectancy of another 30 years, average return of 8% on all investments for future etc. Are the 2 real estate properties earning any kind of rent that can be considered as income.
There are too many variables that go into the calculations for retirement which are specific to each individual and their circle of life.

Generic solution - You have a currently accumulated investments valued at INR 2.65 Cr (all investments less loan).

Current monthly expenses is INR 1 Lac, over which inflation needs to be applied each year (depends on lifestyle and composition of items of expenses).

So if your cumulative investments appreciate at average 8% annually, and your monthly expense increases at 6% annual inflation, your current accumulated investments are just about enough to manage expenses for next 30yrs (excluding tax implications - refer below).

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