The Income Tax Department has officially launched the online filing facility and Excel utility for ITR-2 for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 on its official e-filing portal. This follows the earlier rollout of ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms on May 15, meaning eligible taxpayers can now begin filing their returns for income earned during the 2025-26 financial year.
Who Needs to File ITR-2?
ITR-2 is meant for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who:
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Have income from Capital Gains (e.g., profits from selling stocks, mutual funds, or property).
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Earn income from other common sources like salary, pension, or multiple house properties.
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Do not have any income or profits from a business or profession.
Crucial Deadlines to Remember
| Tax Form | Taxpayer Profile | Filing Deadline |
| ITR-1 & ITR-2 | Salaried individuals, capital gains earners, etc. | July 31, 2026 |
| ITR-4 | Small and medium taxpayers (Non-Audit cases) | August 31, 2026 |
