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#TAX -#FREE BITCOIN? Trump’s Crypto Bombshell 🇺🇸💥 Donald Trump is seriously talking about killing capital gains tax on crypto payments. Spend BTC on coffee, flights, even cars — with zero IRS drama? That’s the vision. 🔥 👀 This isn’t just talk: Trump’s team is pushing a “One Big Beautiful Bill” 👔 Rumored crypto tax exemptions for everyday spending 💸 Could eliminate HODL guilt when using BTC 🧱 📜 But here’s the truth: NOT law yet — IRS still taxes every crypto spend 📉 Congress must pass the exemptions first 🧾 If it goes through? ➡️ Bitcoin = real currency ➡️ Crypto payments go mainstream ➡️ No more capital gains on sats 💬 Are you ready to spend BTC tax-free — or still stacking till 2140? #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #HODLvsSpend
#TAX -#FREE BITCOIN? Trump’s Crypto Bombshell 🇺🇸💥

Donald Trump is seriously talking about killing capital gains tax on crypto payments.
Spend BTC on coffee, flights, even cars — with zero IRS drama? That’s the vision. 🔥

👀 This isn’t just talk:

Trump’s team is pushing a “One Big Beautiful Bill” 👔

Rumored crypto tax exemptions for everyday spending 💸

Could eliminate HODL guilt when using BTC 🧱

📜 But here’s the truth:

NOT law yet — IRS still taxes every crypto spend 📉

Congress must pass the exemptions first 🧾

If it goes through?
➡️ Bitcoin = real currency
➡️ Crypto payments go mainstream
➡️ No more capital gains on sats

💬 Are you ready to spend BTC tax-free — or still stacking till 2140?

#Bitcoin #CryptoNews #HODLvsSpend
Trump Highlights Challenges in U.S.-Europe Trade RelationsAccording to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that while relations with Europe remain positive, the trade situation is challenging. Europe has imposed heavy taxes and has taken legal action against American companies. The continent has maintained a firm stance on trade issues. #tax #Europe #TRUMP

Trump Highlights Challenges in U.S.-Europe Trade Relations

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that while relations with Europe remain positive, the trade situation is challenging. Europe has imposed heavy taxes and has taken legal action against American companies. The continent has maintained a firm stance on trade issues.
#tax #Europe #TRUMP
U.S. Delays Default Risk: Treasury Extends Emergency Debt Limit Measures Until July 2025🔹 The U.S. Treasury extends accounting maneuvers to avoid default 🔹 Court rulings on Trump-era tariffs could accelerate the debt crisis 🔹 Washington signals possible end to the 'revenge tax' amid global tax talks The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will continue using emergency accounting measures to avoid breaching the debt ceiling, extending them through July 24, 2025. This gives lawmakers more time to reach a solution and avoid a potential national default. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to act without delay, warning that pending court rulings on Trump-era tariffs could push the U.S. closer to a financial breaking point, known as “X-date”—the moment when the government can no longer meet its financial obligations. Emergency Measures Buy Time but Not a Solution The Treasury confirmed that it is extending the period during which it can use “extraordinary accounting measures”—temporary tactics like suspending investments in federal programs or reallocating funds across government accounts—to stay under the statutory debt limit. Bessent sent a formal letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other key congressional leaders, calling on them to act before the upcoming August recess. While these temporary steps help avoid an immediate crisis, Bessent emphasized they do not fix the root problem: the need to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Failing to act, he warned, could damage investor confidence and hurt the U.S. credit rating, with serious repercussions not only for the national economy but for global markets as well. GOP Divisions Delay Action as Debt Threat Looms Pressure is mounting on Republican lawmakers, who have so far failed to finalize a major tax and spending package due to internal disagreements over funding priorities. If they don’t reach a deal soon, the Treasury could run out of options to keep paying bills without breaching the debt ceiling. The longer Congress delays, the higher the risk of market volatility, investor panic, and public distrust. Court Rulings on Tariffs Could Shake Government Revenues Adding to the uncertainty are ongoing legal challenges to Trump-era tariffs. These tariffs have generated $23 billion in revenue, which has helped bolster the Treasury’s cash reserves during this debt-restricted period. However, a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade declared that some of these tariffs exceed presidential authority and lack a legal basis. If the Treasury is forced to stop collecting or even refund certain tariffs, the government could lose a key revenue stream at a critical time. Such a development could move the X-date up by weeks, giving Congress significantly less time to act than current projections suggest. Treasury Suggests End to 'Revenge Tax' Amid OECD Tax Progress In a separate development, the Treasury is signaling that it may soon eliminate the controversial "revenge tax", as OECD-led global tax talks show real progress. Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender stated that an international agreement may render the U.S. Section 899 provision—aimed at countries with digital service taxes—unnecessary. Section 899, introduced under the Trump administration, is widely seen as a retaliatory measure. It would impose tax penalties on investors and firms in countries that the U.S. believes are discriminating against American tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon with digital taxes. Countries such as France, Canada, and the United Kingdom have enacted such digital taxes. If a global agreement is reached, the U.S. may drop these retaliatory threats, potentially easing transatlantic tensions. 🔻 Summary The U.S. Treasury is buying time—but market patience is limited. By extending emergency measures, it gives Congress breathing room, but pressure is mounting fast. If courts, tariffs, or political inaction converge, the U.S. could face a default crisis within weeks. Decisions made in the coming days could prove critical. #USPolitics , #TRUMP , #Tariffs , #TradeWars , #tax Stay one step ahead – follow our profile and stay informed about everything important in the world of cryptocurrencies! Notice: ,,The information and views presented in this article are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice in any situation. The content of these pages should not be regarded as financial, investment, or any other form of advice. We caution that investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky and may lead to financial losses.“

U.S. Delays Default Risk: Treasury Extends Emergency Debt Limit Measures Until July 2025

🔹 The U.S. Treasury extends accounting maneuvers to avoid default

🔹 Court rulings on Trump-era tariffs could accelerate the debt crisis

🔹 Washington signals possible end to the 'revenge tax' amid global tax talks

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will continue using emergency accounting measures to avoid breaching the debt ceiling, extending them through July 24, 2025. This gives lawmakers more time to reach a solution and avoid a potential national default.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to act without delay, warning that pending court rulings on Trump-era tariffs could push the U.S. closer to a financial breaking point, known as “X-date”—the moment when the government can no longer meet its financial obligations.

Emergency Measures Buy Time but Not a Solution
The Treasury confirmed that it is extending the period during which it can use “extraordinary accounting measures”—temporary tactics like suspending investments in federal programs or reallocating funds across government accounts—to stay under the statutory debt limit.
Bessent sent a formal letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other key congressional leaders, calling on them to act before the upcoming August recess. While these temporary steps help avoid an immediate crisis, Bessent emphasized they do not fix the root problem: the need to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
Failing to act, he warned, could damage investor confidence and hurt the U.S. credit rating, with serious repercussions not only for the national economy but for global markets as well.

GOP Divisions Delay Action as Debt Threat Looms
Pressure is mounting on Republican lawmakers, who have so far failed to finalize a major tax and spending package due to internal disagreements over funding priorities.
If they don’t reach a deal soon, the Treasury could run out of options to keep paying bills without breaching the debt ceiling. The longer Congress delays, the higher the risk of market volatility, investor panic, and public distrust.

Court Rulings on Tariffs Could Shake Government Revenues
Adding to the uncertainty are ongoing legal challenges to Trump-era tariffs. These tariffs have generated $23 billion in revenue, which has helped bolster the Treasury’s cash reserves during this debt-restricted period.
However, a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade declared that some of these tariffs exceed presidential authority and lack a legal basis. If the Treasury is forced to stop collecting or even refund certain tariffs, the government could lose a key revenue stream at a critical time.
Such a development could move the X-date up by weeks, giving Congress significantly less time to act than current projections suggest.

Treasury Suggests End to 'Revenge Tax' Amid OECD Tax Progress
In a separate development, the Treasury is signaling that it may soon eliminate the controversial "revenge tax", as OECD-led global tax talks show real progress. Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender stated that an international agreement may render the U.S. Section 899 provision—aimed at countries with digital service taxes—unnecessary.
Section 899, introduced under the Trump administration, is widely seen as a retaliatory measure. It would impose tax penalties on investors and firms in countries that the U.S. believes are discriminating against American tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon with digital taxes.
Countries such as France, Canada, and the United Kingdom have enacted such digital taxes. If a global agreement is reached, the U.S. may drop these retaliatory threats, potentially easing transatlantic tensions.

🔻 Summary
The U.S. Treasury is buying time—but market patience is limited. By extending emergency measures, it gives Congress breathing room, but pressure is mounting fast. If courts, tariffs, or political inaction converge, the U.S. could face a default crisis within weeks. Decisions made in the coming days could prove critical.

#USPolitics , #TRUMP , #Tariffs , #TradeWars , #tax

Stay one step ahead – follow our profile and stay informed about everything important in the world of cryptocurrencies!
Notice:
,,The information and views presented in this article are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice in any situation. The content of these pages should not be regarded as financial, investment, or any other form of advice. We caution that investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky and may lead to financial losses.“
#tax To report undisclosed crypto income in your Income Tax Return (ITR), follow these steps: Reporting Crypto Income Crypto Gains: Report under Schedule VDA in the ITR. Gains from cryptocurrency are taxed at a flat 30% rate, regardless of whether it's considered capital gains or business income. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS): Crypto transactions are subject to 1% TDS on sale consideration if transactions exceed ₹50,000 in a financial year. Tax Implications Capital Gains: Taxed at 30% if held as an investment. Business Income: Taxed at 30% if traded frequently. Income from Other Sources: Applies to gifts or airdrops, taxed at regular slab rates. Filing Requirements Crypto Bookkeeping: Use crypto bookkeeping software to manage and consolidate transactions from different exchanges and wallets. Form 26QE or 26Q: File for TDS deductions, depending on your status as an individual or non-individual. Disclosure: Ensure accurate disclosure of crypto income and gains in your ITR to avoid notices from tax authorities ¹.
#tax To report undisclosed crypto income in your Income Tax Return (ITR), follow these steps:

Reporting Crypto Income

Crypto Gains: Report under Schedule VDA in the ITR. Gains from cryptocurrency are taxed at a flat 30% rate, regardless of whether it's considered capital gains or business income.

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS): Crypto transactions are subject to 1% TDS on sale consideration if transactions exceed ₹50,000 in a financial year.

Tax Implications

Capital Gains: Taxed at 30% if held as an investment.

Business Income: Taxed at 30% if traded frequently.

Income from Other Sources: Applies to gifts or airdrops, taxed at regular slab rates.

Filing Requirements

Crypto Bookkeeping: Use crypto bookkeeping software to manage and consolidate transactions from different exchanges and wallets.

Form 26QE or 26Q: File for TDS deductions, depending on your status as an individual or non-individual.

Disclosure: Ensure accurate disclosure of crypto income and gains in your ITR to avoid notices from tax authorities ¹.
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🇮🇳 India’s 2025 Crypto Tax Regime: Now with Stricter Rules⚖️🔍 India continues its tough stance on crypto, maintaining high taxes while adding new compliance rules and harsh penalties. Here's a breakdown of the latest updates as of FY 2025–26: • 💸 30 % tax on profits from all virtual digital assets (VDAs), including NFTs, equating crypto gains to income from gambling — with no loss offsets or holding period benefits • ➕ 4% health & education cess plus applicable surcharges • ✂️ 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on crypto transfers above ₹10,000/year as advance tax (not a replacement for final tax) • 📄 Mandatory declaration of crypto gains in Schedule VDA using ITR-2 (capital gains only) or ITR-3 (business income) • ⚠️ From Feb 1, 2025: 70% penalty tax on undisclosed crypto assets, no deductions allowed • 📦 Crypto gifts over ₹50,000, airdrops, forks, mining/staking income are taxable; wallet-to-wallet transfers under same owner are exempt 📉 Market Impact & 🚨 Enforcement • Trading volumes dropped by up to 90% as investors move offshore • Crypto Centralized Exchanges fined heavily for GST (Goods and Services Tax) evasion • Income Tax Dept actively issuing notices and conducting raids, including on P2P traders • Example: Trader fined ₹78,000 for ₹1,500 profit due to missing KYC compliance 🧠 Tips for Crypto Users in India • 🧾 Track every crypto transaction — including buys, sells, transfers, and receipts • 🛠️ Use tax tools like ClearTax, Koinly, or exchange-provided reports to ensure accuracy • 📄 File the correct ITR form (ITR-2 or ITR-3) and complete Schedule VDA properly • 🎁 Report even small airdrops, gifts, or forks to reduce audit risk • ⏰ Don’t delay — penalties for non-compliance are steep and enforcement is increasing • ⚖️ Consult a qualified tax professional or crypto-savvy tax lawyer to stay fully compliant and handle complex cases confidently ✅ Bottom line: India’s crypto tax framework is fully in force—with high taxes, mandatory reporting, and strong enforcement. Retail adoption has declined, compliance burdens are increasing, and enforcement actions are well underway. Individuals and exchanges should act swiftly to ensure full compliance or face steep penalties. #tax #IndiaCrypto $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT)

🇮🇳 India’s 2025 Crypto Tax Regime: Now with Stricter Rules⚖️

🔍 India continues its tough stance on crypto, maintaining high taxes while adding new compliance rules and harsh penalties. Here's a breakdown of the latest updates as of FY 2025–26:
• 💸 30 % tax on profits from all virtual digital assets (VDAs), including NFTs, equating crypto gains to income from gambling — with no loss offsets or holding period benefits
• ➕ 4% health & education cess plus applicable surcharges
• ✂️ 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on crypto transfers above ₹10,000/year as advance tax (not a replacement for final tax)
• 📄 Mandatory declaration of crypto gains in Schedule VDA using ITR-2 (capital gains only) or ITR-3 (business income)
• ⚠️ From Feb 1, 2025: 70% penalty tax on undisclosed crypto assets, no deductions allowed
• 📦 Crypto gifts over ₹50,000, airdrops, forks, mining/staking income are taxable; wallet-to-wallet transfers under same owner are exempt

📉 Market Impact & 🚨 Enforcement
• Trading volumes dropped by up to 90% as investors move offshore
• Crypto Centralized Exchanges fined heavily for GST (Goods and Services Tax) evasion
• Income Tax Dept actively issuing notices and conducting raids, including on P2P traders
• Example: Trader fined ₹78,000 for ₹1,500 profit due to missing KYC compliance

🧠 Tips for Crypto Users in India
• 🧾 Track every crypto transaction — including buys, sells, transfers, and receipts
• 🛠️ Use tax tools like ClearTax, Koinly, or exchange-provided reports to ensure accuracy
• 📄 File the correct ITR form (ITR-2 or ITR-3) and complete Schedule VDA properly
• 🎁 Report even small airdrops, gifts, or forks to reduce audit risk
• ⏰ Don’t delay — penalties for non-compliance are steep and enforcement is increasing
• ⚖️ Consult a qualified tax professional or crypto-savvy tax lawyer to stay fully compliant and handle complex cases confidently
✅ Bottom line:
India’s crypto tax framework is fully in force—with high taxes, mandatory reporting, and strong enforcement. Retail adoption has declined, compliance burdens are increasing, and enforcement actions are well underway. Individuals and exchanges should act swiftly to ensure full compliance or face steep penalties.
#tax #IndiaCrypto
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🚨 Here’s How You Can Save Taxes In Crypto with Pi42 ⚖️ Save on crypto taxes legally in India with Pi42. Learn how INR-margined futures trading avoids 1%TDS and 30% Crypto tax rules. 🌐 While it is true that blockchain has uncorked the bottle with the genie of financial stability inside, it is also true that some countries remain archaic when it comes to crypto taxes. 🇮🇳 Take India, for instance, the government has a love-hate relationship with all things crypto. While it embraces the technology, it denounces crypto ownership. 🌐 And since no one can stop people’s desire for freedom, authorities have started to come up with ways to deter people from picking it up: high cryptocurrency taxes. 📊 However, it does not have to be that way. INR-margined crypto futures offer one way to save taxes since they are different from standard Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). 📢 This focus on INR-margined crypto futures is how Pi42 helps people save on taxes, and this article is undisputed proof of it. #Crypto #Tax #Pi42 #India https://coingape.com/sponsored/heres-how-you-can-save-taxes-in-crypto-with-pi42/
🚨 Here’s How You Can Save Taxes In Crypto with Pi42
⚖️ Save on crypto taxes legally in India with Pi42. Learn how INR-margined futures trading avoids 1%TDS and 30% Crypto tax rules.
🌐 While it is true that blockchain has uncorked the bottle with the genie of financial stability inside, it is also true that some countries remain archaic when it comes to crypto taxes.
🇮🇳 Take India, for instance, the government has a love-hate relationship with all things crypto. While it embraces the technology, it denounces crypto ownership.
🌐 And since no one can stop people’s desire for freedom, authorities have started to come up with ways to deter people from picking it up: high cryptocurrency taxes.
📊 However, it does not have to be that way. INR-margined crypto futures offer one way to save taxes since they are different from standard Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs).
📢 This focus on INR-margined crypto futures is how Pi42 helps people save on taxes, and this article is undisputed proof of it.
#Crypto #Tax #Pi42 #India
https://coingape.com/sponsored/heres-how-you-can-save-taxes-in-crypto-with-pi42/
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When did Binance launch the account statement feature? Is it preparing for something upcoming in Vietnam? Tax 🇻🇳 #tax #Binance
When did Binance launch the account statement feature?
Is it preparing for something upcoming in Vietnam?
Tax 🇻🇳
#tax #Binance
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$SOL - The Rapid Riser at $151.01 ! Trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEXes) within the Solana (SOL) blockchain has surged, exceeding $2 billion for four consecutive days, reaching a record-breaking $2.85 billion on March 5, marking a remarkable 153% increase over the past week. $XRP getting back in game at $ 0.6903 as well which is a 10.22% increase from the previous mark. These surges will keep on going, but to keep a track on your returns and calculate your taxes on your gains is definitely something to keep an eye on for sure in the tax season. To Calculate your taxes today, check our website. https://kryptos.io/ Let us know about your views below. #CryptocurrencyAnalysis #tax #HOTTRENDS #ripple #SolanaSurges
$SOL - The Rapid Riser at $151.01 !
Trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEXes) within the Solana (SOL) blockchain has surged, exceeding $2 billion for four consecutive days, reaching a record-breaking $2.85 billion on March 5, marking a remarkable 153% increase over the past week.

$XRP getting back in game at $ 0.6903 as well which is a 10.22% increase from the previous mark.

These surges will keep on going, but to keep a track on your returns and calculate your taxes on your gains is definitely something to keep an eye on for sure in the tax season.

To Calculate your taxes today, check our website.
https://kryptos.io/

Let us know about your views below.

#CryptocurrencyAnalysis #tax #HOTTRENDS
#ripple #SolanaSurges
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"Interesting Find in the Binance App: MY TAX" While exploring the Binance app, I came across an intriguing button called "MY TAX". Clicking on it led me to an FAQ section about tax regulations in Italy. According to a new law, Italian residents are required to pay a stamp duty of 0.2% on the cryptocurrency they hold, even if they don’t generate any income from it. The good news in this. Binance provides assistance with tax compliance and bureaucracy. For now, this tax applies only to Italy. What do you think—will similar laws be implemented across Europe or even globally? Share your thoughts and let us know about the tax regulations in your country. Also, would you be interested in a post detailing crypto tax laws across different countries, starting with Europe? #Tax #AltcoinBoom #DollarRally110
"Interesting Find in the Binance App: MY TAX"

While exploring the Binance app, I came across an intriguing button called "MY TAX". Clicking on it led me to an FAQ section about tax regulations in Italy.

According to a new law, Italian residents are required to pay a stamp duty of 0.2% on the cryptocurrency they hold, even if they don’t generate any income from it.

The good news in this. Binance provides assistance with tax compliance and bureaucracy. For now, this tax applies only to Italy.

What do you think—will similar laws be implemented across Europe or even globally? Share your thoughts and let us know about the tax regulations in your country.

Also, would you be interested in a post detailing crypto tax laws across different countries, starting with Europe?
#Tax #AltcoinBoom #DollarRally110
BREAKING: The US Senate just voted 70–28 to overturn a Biden-era #crypto #tax rule! 📊 🌐 This repeal removes strict transaction reporting requirements for DeFi platforms—a major win for decentralization! 🔍 Next stop: Trump’s desk for signature. Will he seal the deal?
BREAKING: The US Senate just voted 70–28 to overturn a Biden-era #crypto #tax rule! 📊

🌐 This repeal removes strict transaction reporting requirements for DeFi platforms—a major win for decentralization!

🔍 Next stop: Trump’s desk for signature. Will he seal the deal?
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JUST IN: Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Heart wanted by Interpol on charges of #tax evasion and assault. #HIVE #STEEM
JUST IN: Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Heart wanted by Interpol on charges of #tax evasion and assault.

#HIVE #STEEM
📊 Crypto Tax & TDS 2025: What Every Investor Needs to Know! 🚨 📺 Watch this Video to Find Out #Crypto #Tax #Markets
📊 Crypto Tax & TDS 2025: What Every Investor Needs to Know! 🚨

📺 Watch this Video to Find Out

#Crypto #Tax #Markets
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Is the State evil?Here's the reasoning in summary, read this at least once. The Federal Revenue, the State, the system, whatever you want to consider, are people that form a legal entity, basically. There is no group coexistence without rules, rights and obligations, therefore, there is no life without the State, our most modern form of social organization. Taxes are demonized by people, and there is a reason for this, it is indisputable, after all we pay high taxes (they are not the highest in the world, but they are high) and we do not get an adequate return, and this is another problem.

Is the State evil?

Here's the reasoning in summary, read this at least once.
The Federal Revenue, the State, the system, whatever you want to consider, are people that form a legal entity, basically.
There is no group coexistence without rules, rights and obligations, therefore, there is no life without the State, our most modern form of social organization.
Taxes are demonized by people, and there is a reason for this, it is indisputable, after all we pay high taxes (they are not the highest in the world, but they are high) and we do not get an adequate return, and this is another problem.
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Why did the market recover after the news that Mr. Trump postponed tariffs with Mexico?The President of Mexico announced that President Trump agreed to postpone tariffs for one month after discussions between the two sides. In return, Mexico will: Deployment of 10,000 National Guard soldiers to assist in border protection. Cooperate with the U.S. on security and business initiatives. Mexico chose to cooperate instead of confront the Trump administration. The market reacted positively and recovered after this information.

Why did the market recover after the news that Mr. Trump postponed tariffs with Mexico?

The President of Mexico announced that President Trump agreed to postpone tariffs for one month after discussions between the two sides. In return, Mexico will:
Deployment of 10,000 National Guard soldiers to assist in border protection.
Cooperate with the U.S. on security and business initiatives.

Mexico chose to cooperate instead of confront the Trump administration. The market reacted positively and recovered after this information.
🚨 NEW: India will impose tax penalties of up to 70% on undisclosed crypto gains as part of new regulations under Section 158B of the Income Tax Act. #BreakingCryptoNews #india #tax
🚨 NEW: India will impose tax penalties of up to 70% on undisclosed crypto gains as part of new regulations under Section 158B of the Income Tax Act.
#BreakingCryptoNews #india #tax
Breaking : No income tax payable till Rs.12 Lakh. #tax
Breaking : No income tax payable till Rs.12 Lakh.

#tax
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