Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) should file Form ITR-2 if they earn income from:
Salary or pension
Rental income from one or multiple properties
Capital gains from asset sales, interest, or penalties
Other sources like lottery winnings or legal gambling
Foreign assets or income
Agricultural income exceeding ₹5,000 annually
Form ITR-2 Schedules
Form ITR-2 includes various schedules divided into two sections:
Part B-TI: Computation of total taxable income
Part B-TTI: Calculation of total tax liability
TRP Details: Required if the return is filed by a Tax Return Preparer
List of Schedules in ITR-2
Schedule IF – Details of unlisted companies
Schedule S – Salary income information
Schedule 80G – Donations eligible for deductions
Schedule BFLA – Set-off of past year losses
Schedule CYLA – Set-off of current year’s losses
Schedule CFL – Carry forward of losses to future years
Schedule VIA – Deductions under Chapter VIA
Schedule HP – Income from house property
Schedule CG – Capital gains information
Schedule OS – Income from other sources
Schedule SPI – Income of spouse/minor child included in the taxpayer’s income
Schedule SI – Income taxable at special rates
Schedule EI – Exempt income details
Schedule PTI – Pass-through income from business trusts/investment funds
Schedule AL – Assets and liabilities (for total income above ₹50 lakh)
Schedule FSI – Foreign income information
Schedule TR – Taxes paid outside India
Schedule FA – Foreign assets and income
Schedule 5A – Income distribution under Portuguese Civil Code
Form ITR-2 Download Process
Visit the Income Tax portal and log in to your user account.
Go to the ‘Downloads’ section and click on ‘Offline Utilities’.
Select ‘Income Tax Return Preparation Utilities’.
Choose the appropriate Assessment Year from the list.
Pick the ‘Excel Utility’ option under Form ITR-2.
The ZIP file containing Form ITR-2 will start downloading automatically.
Extract the ZIP file and fill in the required details in the form.
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How to File Form ITR-2 Offline
Form ITR-2 can be collected from the nearest Income Tax office or downloaded directly from the official Income Tax Department website.
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Recent Update
Important changes introduced in ITR-2 for AY 2022–23:
Schedule FA (Foreign Assets): The term ‘accounting period’ is now ‘calendar year ending 31 Dec 2021’, requiring details of foreign assets held between 1 Jan 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for clearer reporting.
Schedule CG (Capital Gains):
FMV declaration and gains under slump sale agreements.
Separate year-wise details on improvements, purchase costs, and indexed costs for land/buildings.
Schedule OS (Other Sources):
Taxable interest on the provident fund must be reported.
Deemed dividend income (Sec 2(22)(e)) to be shown separately.
Residence Status: Taxpayers must choose applicable options as per Income Tax Act sections.
New ‘Schedule Tax Deferred on ESOP’: For reporting deferred taxes on ESOPs from recognised start-ups, specifying the tax amount and payment year.
FAQs on Form ITR-2
If you earn income only from salary, one house property, and other sources (like interest) and your total income is below ₹50 lakh, you can file ITR-1. However, if you have capital gains, more than one house property, or foreign assets, you must file ITR-2.
No, you can’t file ITR for the past three years together. You can file for the current year and in some cases, file a belated or revised return for the previous year, but older returns beyond this period cannot be filed.
Yes, salaried individuals can file ITR-2 if they have additional income like capital gains, more than one house property, or foreign income/assets apart from their salary.
Generally, salaried individuals can file ITR-1. But if they also have capital gains, multiple house properties, or foreign income/assets, then ITR-2 is applicable.
If you don’t file your ITR, you may face penalties, interest on tax due, and potential notices from the Income Tax Department. In serious cases, prosecution or legal action could also occur.