No ITR utilities released yet after almost 2 months from start of the assessment year 2025-26

Lots of misleading info even on CAClub postings, confused me.

Today confusion cleared by TaxConcept site .

No utilities  for filing returns for AY2025-26 released yet by the Income Tax Department.

Many (Including myself) downloaded the excel utilities from IT site without reading carefully.

Today, I noticed that the itr-2 utility downloaded is for AY2024-25 , released on 4th April 2025 !!!!!!

Great, isn't it.

Enjoy

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Quick Summary
As of early June 2025, the Income Tax Department has not yet released the necessary utilities for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Assessment Year 2025-26, despite the filing period having begun almost two months prior. Many taxpayers, including the original poster, have mistakenly downloaded older versions of the ITR utilities, such as the ITR-2 for AY 2024-25, leading to confusion and potential errors. It is crucial for taxpayers to verify information from official sources and carefully check the assessment year and release dates before downloading any forms or utilities to ensure they are using the correct, up-to-date versions.

It can be frustrating to encounter misleading information, especially when it comes to important tasks like filing tax returns.

Thankfully, you were able to clear up the confusion by visiting the TaxConcept site and noticing the error in the ITR-2 utility you downloaded.

Key Takeaways - *No Utilities for AY 2025-26*: The Income Tax Department has not yet released utilities for filing returns for AY 2025-26. -

*Incorrect Utility Downloaded*: The ITR-2 utility you downloaded was for AY 2024-25, released on April 4, 2025.

Importance of Verification - *Verify Information*: It's essential to verify information from official sources, such as the Income Tax Department's website, to ensure accuracy. -

*Read Carefully*: Always read the details carefully, including the assessment year and release date, when downloading utilities or forms. 

Moving Forward - *Wait for Official Release*: Wait for the official release of utilities for AY 2025-26 by the Income Tax Department. 

- *Stay Updated*: Stay updated with the latest information from official sources to avoid any confusion or errors. 

Glad you were able to clear up the confusion, and I hope this helps others who may be facing similar issues.

Press release of CBDT of 27th May time :- 17.47 says 15th Sept 2025. Their website dosent show. This is news item in India today web site. 

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