AIS, 26AS and your crypto tax report don't match?
Your AIS, Form 26AS and exchange tax report show different crypto figures. Why it happens, which number goes where in your ITR, and how to fix real errors.
- Checked against the rules: May 2026
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- Tax year 2026–27
You download your Annual Information Statement, your Form 26AS and your exchange's tax report, and all three show slightly different numbers. It's one of the most common crypto filing questions in India. Here's what to do.
Why the figures differ
- Rounding and fees: exchanges may report a sale value before or after fees, rounded differently.
- Timing: a trade late on 31 March may fall into different periods in different reports.
- What's included: a tax report may include swaps, or trades on other platforms, that a TDS filing doesn't.
- Filing errors: an exchange may have filed a TDS return late, with a wrong PAN, or with missing transactions.
A typical case: AIS shows a gross VDA receipt of ₹86,236, Form 26AS shows ₹86,238, and the tax software shows a total sale value of ₹86,730. The small gaps are usually rounding and fees.
Which number goes where
| Where in the ITR | Use |
|---|---|
| Schedule VDA (sale value) | Your actual sale value, from your transaction history or tax report |
| Schedule VDA (cost) | Your actual cost of acquisition |
| TDS schedule (gross amount and TDS) | The amounts in Form 26AS, so the credit matches the deductor's filing |
Keep your exchange reports and transaction history as backup. If you're ever asked, they explain the difference.
When the difference is a real problem
- TDS is missing entirely for an exchange or quarter.
- The TDS amount is clearly wrong, not just a few rupees out.
- Transactions appear that you didn't make, or under the wrong PAN.
Contact the exchange's support with your PAN, the period and screenshots, and ask it to file a correction. You can also give feedback on individual AIS entries on the e-filing portal. If the deadline is close, file with the correct figures, keep evidence, and revise later if needed.
Why it matters
Mismatches between your return and the data in AIS are a common trigger for tax department emails and notices. See what to do if you get a crypto tax notice. Reconciling before you file avoids most of them.
Step by step
- Download your AIS and Form 26AS for the year.
- Download tax reports from every exchange.
- Compare the TDS per exchange. Fix big gaps with the exchange.
- Fill Schedule VDA from your transaction records. See the Schedule VDA guide.
- Claim TDS as shown in Form 26AS. See crypto TDS explained.
Frequently asked questions
Will a ₹500 difference get me a notice?
Small, explainable differences are common. Keep records that show why your figure is correct.
My AIS shows crypto I never traded. What now?
Give feedback on the entry in AIS, contact the exchange named, and consider whether someone else may have used your PAN. Keep records of everything.
Can I just use the AIS figures everywhere?
For TDS credit, matching Form 26AS is safest. For sale values, report what actually happened.
Why does my AIS show crypto I didn't sell?
AIS can show the gross value of sales or duplicate entries from exchanges. Check it against your exchange report and submit feedback on the portal if it's wrong.
Should I file using the AIS figures?
File using your correct records. If AIS is wrong, give feedback on the e-filing portal and keep proof.
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