Declaration of Bitcoin Holdings

A post from another thread, which I think merits a separate discussion.

Quote from: laserwolf on September 08, 2015, 06:54:02 AM

On a related note, do you have to declare your bitcoin holdings in Schedule FA (Foreign Assets Declaration)?
According to a recent FAQ from IT dept, e-wallets need to be declared.

http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/communications/circular/circular15_2015.pdf
please refer to pages 11-12

Q: A person maintains an e-wallet / virtual card account online on a website hosted in a foreign country, which was initially funded by income chargeable to tax in India on which tax has not been paid. Can a declaration be made in respect of e-wallet / virtual card?

A: The e-wallet/ virtual card account is similar to a bank account where inward and outward cash movement takes place from the account. Therefore, the valuation and declaration of an e-wallet account may be made as in the case of a bank account.