Form guide · ITR-2

    ITR-2 — Filing Guide for Individuals & HUFs with Capital Gains

    ITR-2 is the ITR form for: individuals & hufs with capital gains. No upper limit. Due date: 31 July (individual) / 31 Oct (audit). Taxpex CAs prepare, review and file ITR-2 entirely on WhatsApp.

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    Key takeaways
    • Eligibility cap: No upper limit
    • Due date: 31 July (individual) / 31 Oct (audit)
    • Wrong form = 139(9) defective return notice
    • E-verification within 30 days is mandatory
    • Taxpex filing turnaround: 24–72 hours

    Who should file ITR-2

    • Individuals & HUFs with capital gains
    • Foreign asset / income holders (Schedule FA)
    • NRIs / RNORs
    • More than one house property
    • Directors of companies, unlisted-equity holders

    Who should NOT file ITR-2

    • Anyone with business/profession income (use ITR-3)
    • Simple salary + one house (use ITR-1)
    • Partnership firms / LLPs (use ITR-5)

    Documents required

    • Form 16
    • Broker capital-gains statement (STT-paid + non-STT)
    • AIS + 26AS
    • Foreign asset details (Schedule FA)
    • Home-loan interest certificate (both properties)
    • Bank statements (all accounts)

    Real-world filing examples

    • Gurugram salaried with US RSUs: ITR-2 with Schedule FA disclosure and DTAA relief.
    • Mumbai investor with ₹5L LTCG on listed equity: ITR-2 with Section 112A grandfathering.
    • Bengaluru NRI with rent + MF gains: ITR-2 with 195 TDS reconciliation.

    Common mistakes when filing ITR-2

    • Missing Schedule FA for US stocks / crypto — Black Money Act 120% penalty
    • Not using Section 112A grandfathering for pre-Jan 2018 shares
    • Skipping DTAA relief for foreign income
    • Wrong indexation on unlisted / debt MF LTCG
    • Not disclosing dividend under Schedule OS

    ITR-2 — quick reference

    ItemDetail
    Form nameITR-2
    Income limitNo upper limit
    Due date31 July (individual) / 31 Oct (audit)
    E-verificationAadhaar OTP / net-banking / DSC — within 30 days
    Belated filingBy 31 December of AY under Section 139(4)
    RevisionUnlimited until 31 December of AY under Section 139(5)

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    Last Updated
    15 September 2026

    Content refreshed against the latest CBIC / CBDT / MCA notifications and portal changes.

    Reviewed by Chartered Accountant
    CA Ravi Sharma

    Chartered Accountant · ICAI Member · 12+ years in Indian tax & compliance

    Update History
    1. 15 September 2026
      Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for ITR-2 — Filing Guide for Individuals & HUFs with Capital Gains. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
    2. 10 January 2026
      Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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      Structural rewrite for EEAT — added expert commentary, playbooks and process timeline.