India crypto tax calendar
The dates that matter if you sold crypto: advance-tax instalments, ITR due dates and the last day to revise. Subscribe once and your calendar updates itself, with a reminder 3 days before each date.
ITR due: tax-audit cases (AY 2026-27)
Return due date for taxpayers whose accounts must be audited.
Advance tax: 3rd instalment (75%)
Pay at least 75% of estimated tax for tax year 2026-27, including tax on crypto gains already made.
Last date for a belated ITR (AY 2026-27)
Missed the original due date? A belated return with late fee is allowed until today.
Advance tax: final instalment (100%)
Pay 100% of estimated tax for tax year 2026-27. Gains from crypto sold before today count.
Last date for a revised ITR (AY 2026-27)
Revised returns now allowed until 31 March of the assessment year (fee applies after 31 December).
Advance tax: 1st instalment (15%)
First instalment for tax year 2027-28.
ITR due: ITR-1 and ITR-2 (tax year 2026-27)
Most crypto investors without business income file ITR-2 with Schedule VDA.
ITR due: ITR-3 and ITR-4, non-audit business (tax year 2026-27)
For those who treat crypto trading as business income and are not audited.
Advance tax: 2nd instalment (45%)
Second instalment for tax year 2027-28.
ITR due: tax-audit cases (tax year 2026-27)
Return due date for audited taxpayers.
The Income Tax Department sometimes extends due dates; we update this calendar when it does. Crypto gains are taxed at 30% plus cess: see how to report crypto in your ITR and the filing checklist. Education only, not tax advice.
Sources
- Income-tax Act, 2025, section 408: advance-tax instalments (15 Jun 15%, 15 Sep 45%, 15 Dec 75%, 15 Mar 100%)
- Income Tax Department FAQ Q2.15: advance-tax dates unchanged under the 2025 Act
- Income Tax Department: Return of Income (due dates)
- Business Today: ITR due-date and revised-return changes from AY 2026-27