Crypto tax doesn’t legalize trading, says Indian tax department chief By Cointelegraph

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The head of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in India said the recent announcement of a 30% tax on crypto holdings doesn’t necessarily make the crypto trade legal in India.

The finance minister of India announced a 30% tax on crypto holdings during the budget session on Tuesday, triggering several headlines on the lines of “India legalizes crypto.” However, CBDT chief J.B. Mohapatra aimed to debunk these misconceptions.