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The newly elected Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Union Budget later this month on July 23. India’s crypto industry is looking forward to this budget with high hopes expecting some tax reliefs along the way. Furthermore, the crypto industry is also looking for clear guidelines from the Indian government.
<h3 id="india-budget-will-govt-reduce-crypto-tax-burden">India Budget: Will Govt. Reduce Crypto Tax Burden?</h3>
For the upcoming union budget, the <a href="https://coingape.com/india-crypto-purchase-simplified-amid-alchemy-pay-bitget-partnership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto industry</a> has a few hopes such as the reduction in crypto taxes, allowing the off-setting of crypto losses against the gains in a given financial year, as well as treating capital gains in crypto at par with other asset classes. Lastly, the industry expects India to build a conducive environment for crypto firms, in order to compete with other global economies.
Back in 2022, the Indian government had imposed a hefty 30% tax flat on <a href="https://coingape.com/india-faces-uproar-for-crypto-tax-cut-ahead-of-budget-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto gains</a>. This was irrespective of one’s income tax slab. Additionally, the government imposes a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on every transfer of crypto assets.
Ashish Singhal, co-founder of cryptocurrency app CoinSwitch, stated that to make the most out of India’s Web3 opportunity, the Indian government must reconsider the cryptocurrency tax treatment in the upcoming budget. He <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/budget/budget-2024-crypto-firms-call-for-tax-reductions-regulatory-clarity-12762041.html" target="_blank">said</a>:
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 “The flat rate of 30 percent applicable on income from the transfer of VDAs needs to be re-examined to ensure parity with other tech-enabled sectors. Additionally, the threshold of Rs 10,000 or Rs 50,000 can also be looked at. Most crypto sellers (mainly individuals) are in the low-income bracket. Increasing the threshold will reduce the administrative burden on the tax department in processing refunds”.
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A key advantage of investing in traditional assets like stocks, gold, and bonds is the ability to offset losses in one asset against gains in another within the same year and to carry forward unadjusted losses for future adjustments. In contrast, losses from one crypto asset cannot be offset against gains from another, nor can they be carried forward. As a result, the industry is seeking a major revision to this rule.
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Furthermore, during the pre-budget consultations, the Bharat Web3 Association requested the government in order to reduce the TDS from 1 percent to 0.01 percent.
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 “The Indian VDA market has seen a sharp decline in business over the past two years since the 1 percent TDS and capital gains tax were implemented. The 1 percent TDS has significantly impacted our business. We expect the upcoming budget to address our grievances and reduce the TDS and capital gains taxes on VDA transactions to reasonable levels, allowing us a level playing field to function and prosper,” said Shivam Thakral, chief executive officer, BuyUcoin, a cryptocurrency exchange.
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<h3 id="learning-lessons-from-us-regulations">Learning Lessons from US Regulations</h3>
The US SEC’s approach to regulation through enforcement has faced a strong backlash from the crypto industry players in recent years. Such regulatory measures have forced several token innovators and crypto developers to set up their base outside the US.
One of the primary criticisms of US crypto regulation is the lack of clear, consistent guidelines. This uncertainty has placed startups and established companies in a challenging position, unsure of compliance requirements and wary of abrupt legal repercussions.
As India advances in shaping its <a href="https://coingape.com/india-sebi-recommends-regulators-oversee-crypto-trade-amid-rbi-tightened-grip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto regulatory framework</a>, it can draw lessons from the US to sidestep potential pitfalls and cultivate a more favorable environment for digital assets. India should aim for a balanced approach, akin to the Goldilocks zone, promoting innovation while safeguarding investors through regulations that are neither overly stringent nor lax.
Emphasizing the practical utility of blockchain technology beyond speculation can spur the creation of impactful solutions in sectors such as finance, supply chain management, and public administration.
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