Content Creator Tax Hacks
advanced
low risk
2-4 weeks initial setup, ongoing documentation
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Updated 2025-11-19
Crypto Income Tax Optimization: Classify NFT Creation as Professional Income
NFT creators can avoid 30% flat crypto tax by classifying creation as professional income
Potential Savings
₹5,00,000-20,00,000 annually
Time Required
2-4 weeks initial setup, ongoing documentation
Complexity
advanced
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
NFT Artist
Digital Creator
Generative Artist
Music Producer
3D Artist
NFT Creator
Crypto Creator
What is This Hack?
NFT creators can save ₹5-20 lakh annually by classifying NFT creation and sales as professional income (taxed at slab rates with 50% deemed expenses under Section 44ADA) instead of crypto trading income (30% flat tax under Section 115BBH with no deductions)
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: ₹5,00,000-20,00,000 annually
- Implementation time: 2-4 weeks initial setup, ongoing documentation
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
nft creator
crypto tax
section 115bbh
section 44ada
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digital artist
creator taxation
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nft taxation
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