ITR-2 is for individuals and HUFs with income from capital gains, multiple house properties, foreign income/assets, or ESOP benefits — but without any business or professional income. It is significantly more complex than ITR-1, requiring careful computation of short-term and long-term capital gains.
Critical: Capital gains from property, shares, or mutual funds must be reported in ITR-2 — not ITR-1. Filing the wrong form is treated as a defective return under Section 139(9). The department sends a notice giving 15 days to rectify — missing that window means the return is void and penalties apply.
Correct rates for each asset type
Equity gains are taxed at 10% (LTCG above ₹1 lakh) or 15% (STCG). Property and other assets are taxed at 20% with indexation (LTCG) or as per slab (STCG). We compute each accurately.
Section 54, 54F, 54EC savings
Property sale capital gains can be exempt if reinvested in another residential property (Section 54) or in specified bonds (Section 54EC). We evaluate and claim all eligible exemptions.
Self-occupied vs. deemed let-out
Individuals with 2+ properties must treat additional properties as deemed let-out — paying notional rent tax. We compute this accurately and ensure self-occupied property claims are correct.
Schedule FSI and Schedule FA
Resident individuals with foreign income, foreign bank accounts, or foreign assets must report them in Schedule FSI and Schedule FA. We handle DTAA relief claims on double-taxed foreign income.
ITR-2 covers individuals and HUFs who cannot use ITR-1 due to having capital gains or foreign income.
Any individual who has sold shares, mutual funds, property, gold, or any other capital asset during the year must file ITR-2 (if no business income).
If you own two or more house properties, you cannot use ITR-1. Report all house properties — self-occupied, let-out, and deemed let-out — in ITR-2.
Resident individuals with foreign bank accounts, investments, or income from foreign sources must report them in ITR-2's Schedule FA and Schedule FSI.
Individuals with total income exceeding ₹50 lakhs must use ITR-2 even if income is only from salary and one house property.
ITR-2 complexity demands professional handling to avoid both under-reporting and over-payment.
Wrong classification of a gain as short-term vs. long-term changes the tax rate significantly. Our experts classify each transaction correctly based on holding period rules.
Save lakhs in capital gains tax by reinvesting property sale proceeds within prescribed timelines. We plan and execute these reinvestments correctly.
ESOPs are taxed as perquisite at exercise and as capital gain at sale. We compute both tax events correctly and identify holding period requirements for LTCG treatment.
The Income Tax Department cross-references capital gains with stock broker reports and property registry data. Unreported gains trigger 148 notices with interest and penalty.
NRIs filing ITR-2 must declare foreign income and DTAA relief correctly. We handle Schedule FSI, DTAA articles, and foreign tax credit claims with expertise.
Capital losses can be carried forward for 8 years to offset future gains — but only if the return is filed on time. We ensure timely filing to preserve this benefit.
Our process is thorough — ensuring every transaction is correctly reported and every exemption is claimed.
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Get Expert HelpCollect capital gains statements from brokers (Zerodha, Groww, etc.), property sale agreements, and mutual fund account statements for the year.
Cross-check the Annual Information Statement for property sale data, dividend income, and any high-value transactions reported by third parties.
Calculate STCG and LTCG for each asset class — equity, debt, property, and other assets — applying correct rates, indexation, and grandfathering provisions.
Assess eligibility for Section 54, 54B, 54EC, 54F exemptions. Ensure reinvestment was done within the prescribed timeline and amounts.
Prepare all schedules — BFLA (brought forward losses), CG (capital gains), HP (house property), SI (special income), FSI (foreign source income) — and share the draft for your review.
Submit the ITR-2 online and complete e-verification via Aadhaar OTP or DSC within 30 days.
Capital gains and property transactions require specific supporting documents.
Detailed statement from your stock broker or mutual fund house showing each transaction, purchase price, sale price, and gain/loss.
Sale deed and purchase deed with dates and amounts for capital gains computation on property.
To verify property sale data, TDS on property sale (if applicable), and any undisclosed income.
For property sales, the purchase price in indexed terms (using CII) is the cost of acquisition for LTCG computation. Retain the original purchase agreement, improvement bills, and registration receipts for this calculation.
Capital gains tax computations often require follow-up with the Income Tax Department.
Complete e-verification within 30 days using Aadhaar OTP or DSC. Unverified returns are invalid — even if submitted.
If capital gains arise mid-year, advance tax must be paid to avoid interest under Section 234C. We estimate and schedule payments for any unexpected capital gains events.
Keep all capital gains documents — broker statements, property deeds, reinvestment proofs — for at least 7 years. The IT Department can scrutinize returns up to 7 years later.
File capital gains in the wrong form and it's treated as a defective return under Section 139(9) — with only 15 days to fix it. We classify every gain correctly and file the right form the first time.
Every capital asset classified and taxed at the right rate, from equities to property.
Reinvestment and bond exemptions claimed accurately to reduce your capital gains tax.
Foreign income, assets and NRI-specific schedules handled by specialists who know the disclosure rules.
Returns filed to withstand CPC's automated capital gains matching checks.
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