ITR‑2 Online Filing Now Live with Pre‑Filled Data for AY 2025‑26
Income Tax Department launches online ITR‑2 filing (AY 2025‑26) with pre-filled data. Ideal for individuals/HUFs with capital gains, crypto, foreign assets, multiple properties. Deadline extended to Sept 15, 2025
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Starting July 18, 2025, taxpayers can file ITR‑2 through the Income Tax Department’s e‑filing portal with valuable pre-filled data.
This simplifies the return process for individuals and HUFs with non-business income—such as salary, pension, capital gains (including crypto), income from multiple properties, dividends, and foreign assets.
Auto‑populated data: Salaries, TDS/TCS details, capital gains, dividends, interest, and more are pre-filled via Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, and PAN-based sources
User-friendly interface: Taxpayers can file directly online without juggling Excel/JSON uploads.
Who needs ITR‑2? Individuals/HUFs without business income who earn through financial instruments, real estate, foreign assets, unlisted shares, or as company directors.
Extended deadline: The due date for ITR filings for FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26) is now September 15, 2025, reflecting a delay due to late utility rollout
ITR‑3 still pending: ITR‑3 isn’t yet available online—taxpayers must still use Excel‑to‑JSON uploads.
What You’ll Need:
Registered e‑filing account and active PAN–Aadhaar linkage
Form 16/16A, bank interest statements, capital gains details, asset documentation
Form 26AS, AIS, Proofs for housing properties, crypto & foreign income
Investment and deduction proofs under Sections 80C–80G
The shift to an online interface with auto-populated data significantly eases compliance, reduces errors, and diminishes dependence on chartered accountants or tax-filing software.
