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Tax notices are on the rise. Learn how to respond properly, understand why you received one, and protect yourself from future notices.

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Types of Crypto Tax Notices in India

Understanding different types of notices can help you respond appropriately and avoid penalties

Section 142(1) Notice

Section 142(1) Notice

Medium Priority

Income Tax Department requires information about your crypto transactions

Section 148 Notice

Section 148 Notice

High Priority

Reassessment notice for income that may have escaped assessment

Show Cause Notice

Show Cause Notice

High Priority

Demand notice to explain or justify why a particular action should not be taken

GST Notice

GST Notice

Medium Priority

Goods and Services Tax notice for crypto trading activities

Why Did You Get This Notice?

Here's What the ITD Might Have Flagged!

  • Mismatch in Form 26AS or AIS vs. ITR
    Mismatch in Form 26AS or AIS vs. ITR
  • Undisclosed high-value transactions
    Undisclosed high-value transactions
  • Incorrect or incomplete return filing
    Incorrect or incomplete return filing
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  • Missed ITR filing
    Missed ITR filing
  • Underreported salary or business income
    Underreported salary or business income
  • Unreported crypto trades or capital gains
    Unreported crypto trades or capital gains
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While most notices are requests for clarification, ignoring them can lead to demand notices, penalties, or reassessments.

What to Do If You've Received a Notice?

Here's what you need to do to avoid penalties or escalations

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Step 1

First of all, “Don’t panic.” Read the notice carefully.

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Step 2

Compare ITR with AIS/Form 26AS

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Step 3

Collect Bank & Crypto Statements – Schedule VDA, salary proofs, and other records

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Step 4

Use KoinX to generate a compliant crypto tax report.

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Step 5

Get help from a tax expert to prepare an accurate response.

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Step 6

File a proper response with supporting documents before the deadline.

Critical Deadlines

Critical Deadlines

7 Days
Section 142(1) Response
21 Days
Section 148 Response
30 Days
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You Haven't Received a Notice Yet? You Can Still Get One.

💡 Take these actions now to avoid tax notices later.

File your ITR before the deadline

File your ITR before the deadline

Report all crypto activity under Schedule VDA

Report all crypto activity under Schedule VDA

Declare all income sources

Declare all income sources

Maintain clean Crypto records

Maintain clean Crypto records

Use KoinX to stay compliant

Use KoinX to stay compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You must declare and report your gains/losses depending on the resident country. Investors might have to pay tax, regardless of overall profit or loss. In most countries, Taxes are realized at the time of the transaction and not on the overall portfolio position at the end of a financial year.
Import your transactions on KoinX. KoinX automatically fetches the market prices at the time of trades, matches transfers between your wallets, calculates your crypto gains/losses, and generates compliant crypto tax reports!
Cryptocurrencies are taxed when you sell or trade your crypto holdings. The tax is calculated on the difference between the selling and purchase prices. This is known as Capital Gains Tax and must be paid in most countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, India, and Germany.
The rules for this practice differ globally. In some countries, you can offset crypto losses against other gains, which can help reduce your tax liability. However, a few countries do not allow investors to offset crypto losses.
Transferring crypto assets between your wallets doesn't trigger a taxable event. However, it is advised that you maintain records of these transactions for reporting purposes.
In most countries, crypto-to-crypto transactions are considered taxable events. which means that you are liable to report and pay taxes on these transactions. However, regulations may differ as per location.
You can reduce your overall crypto tax liability through strategies like tax loss harvesting, holding onto assets for longer to qualify for lower tax rates, and utilizing tax-advantaged accounts when available.
Capital gains tax is the tax you pay on the profit you make from selling or trading cryptocurrencies. If you hold a crypto asset for more than a year, the gain is considered a long-term capital gain, generally taxed at a lower rate than short-term gains.
It's essential to maintain accurate records of all your cryptocurrency transactions, including dates, amounts, transaction type, volume, and counterparties. Crypto tax software like KoinX can help streamline this process and minimize tax burdens.
A few deductions and exemptions may apply, such as gas fees, mining expenses, or business-related crypto expenses. It may differ as per local tax laws. Hence, it is advisable to consult with a tax professional.
No, cryptocurrency regulations are not consistent. They vary significantly from one country to another, making it crucial to understand the specific rules in your jurisdiction.
You can calculate your cryptocurrency gains or losses by deducting sales from the purchase price of your cryptocurrency assets. In a few countries, you can adjust the transaction fee against the sales price for a gain calculation. Tools like KoinX can help simplify this process.