Tax Consultant
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Posted on 07 July 2026
ITR-2 validation errors for AY 2026-27 - most common causes:
- SCHEDULE CG PERIOD SPLIT MISSING: Capital gains must be split into two separate rows: pre-July 23, 2024 (LTCG at 10%, Rs 1 lakh exemption) and post-July 23, 2024 (LTCG at 12.5%, Rs 1.25 lakh exemption). If all gains are lumped into one period, validation fails.
- BFLA SCHEDULE MISMATCH: Brought Forward Losses must be correctly applied in the BFLA schedule. Losses from the pre-July 23 period cannot offset gains from the post-July 23 period and vice versa. The utility checks this now.
- FOREIGN ASSET SCHEDULE: If you hold any foreign assets (NRE FD, stocks abroad, overseas property), Schedule FA must be completed. An incorrect tick or blank schedule with FA income declared elsewhere causes validation error.
- 80D PREMIUM LIMIT: Health insurance premium in 80D must not exceed actual premium paid. The utility cross-checks with AIS data.
To fix: Go to each schedule showing red validation error, review every highlighted field, correct, and re-validate. Do not proceed to submit until the utility shows green validation passed.
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