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ITR-2: For Individuals with Capital Gains

Complete guide to ITR-2 form. Eligibility, documents required, and filing process for individuals with capital gains.

GetYourCA Team
2 February 2026·Updated 2 February 20261 min read12.5K views

What is ITR-2?#

ITR-2 is for individuals and HUFs who have income from capital gains or income from foreign assets.

Eligibility#

Use ITR-2 if you have:

  • Capital gains (short-term or long-term)
  • Foreign assets/income
  • More than one house property
  • Income from business profession (optional)
  • Agricultural income > Rs 5,000

Who Cannot Use ITR-2?#

  • Residential status: Non-resident (use ITR-3)
  • Business income (use ITR-3)
  • Partner in firm (use ITR-3)

Documents Required#

  • All ITR-1 documents
  • Capital gains statements
  • Property sale/purchase documents
  • Foreign asset details
  • Investment proofs

Sections in ITR-2#

  1. Personal Information
  2. Income from Salary
  3. Income from House Property
  4. Income from Capital Gains
  5. Income from Other Sources
  6. Deductions
  7. Tax Computation
  8. Tax Paid
  9. Schedule AL (Assets)

How to File#

  1. Login to tax portal
  2. Select ITR-2
  3. Fill all schedules
  4. Calculate tax
  5. Pay balance tax
  6. E-verify

Due Dates#

Same as ITR-1: July 31 for individuals

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