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ITR-2, ITR-3 Form Release Date Update: The Income Tax Department has so far released only the offline and online utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 to facilitate income tax return (ITR) filing. However, utilities for other forms, such as ITR-2 and ITR-3, are still pending.

Although the filing deadline has been extended to 15 September 2025, taxpayers remain anxious for the release of the remaining ITR form utilities.

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Taxpayers have voiced their frustration on social media over the delay. One user on platform ‘X’ urged that the utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 be released without further delay. Meanwhile, chartered accountants have also questioned why the Income Tax Department has remained silent on the timeline for releasing the Excel utilities.

About ITR-1 And ITR-4 

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified ITR-1 and ITR-4 via an official notification issued on April 29, 2025.

ITR-1: This form is meant for individuals who are residents in India (but not ordinarily resident), with a total income of up to ₹50 lakh. It applies to those earning income from salary, one house property, other sources, long-term capital gains up to ₹1.25 lakh under Section 112A, and agricultural income up to ₹5,000.

ITR-4: This form is applicable to individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and firms (excluding LLPs) with a total income of up to ₹50 lakh, who declare income from business or profession under sections 44AD, 44ADA, or 44AE. It also permits reporting of long-term capital gains up to ₹1.25 lakh under Section 112A.

Steps To File ITR For Year 2025-26

If you want to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2024–25, follow these easy steps:

1. Login to the Income Tax Portal

Visithttps://www.incometax.gov.in and log in using your PAN as the user ID.

2. Navigate to the ITR Filing Section

Go to the ‘e-File’ tab > ‘Income Tax Returns’ > ‘File Income Tax Return’.

3. Select the Assessment Year

Choose ‘Assessment Year 2025-26’ if you're filing for the financial year 2024-25.

4. Choose Your Filing Category


Individual

Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Others

 

5. Choose the Appropriate ITR Form

 

Pick the ITR form based on your income type:

For example, if you have capital gains but no business income, use ITR-2.

6. Specify the Reason for Filing

Income exceeds the basic exemption limit

Required under law (e.g., due to specific criteria)

Other reasons

7. Review and Submit Your Return

Pre-filled details (PAN, Aadhaar, name, bank details, etc.) will be shown.

Verify and correct, if needed.

Enter details of income, deductions, and exemptions.

If you owe tax, pay it before submitting the return.

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8. E-Verify Your Return

Mandatory within 30 days of filing.

If not verified, your return will be treated as not filed.

Verification options:

Aadhaar OTP

EVC (Electronic Verification Code)

Net Banking

Sending a signed ITR-V by post to CPC, Bengaluru