🎯 Official Excel Utilities from Income Tax Department

– The Income-tax Department released the latest Excel-based utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 (version 1.8) on January 4, 2025, facilitating offline filing for AY 2025‑26.

– Initial I-T portal updates were delayed—taxpayers couldn’t file online until utilities became active around July 11, 2025, after a 102-day wait.

– As of late March and April, ITR-2 utility version 1.11 was issued (March 25, 2025) supporting schema v2 for FY 2024‑25 returns.

🚀 Winman CA-ERP Support for ITR-2/3

– Winman CA-ERP suite has integrated e-return filing support for ITR-2 and ITR-3 for AY 2025-26.

– The update includes new business/profession codes, Form 10B/10BB support, and schema conformity.

– XML generation and portal upload are functional as per schema v2.

🧩 What This Means for CA Firms & Tax Filers

• Offline/Excel Filing: Supported and stable for AY 2025-26.

• E-Return & XML Generation: Supported in latest Winman version.

• Schema & Code Updates: Includes codes like ‘Social Media Influencer’ and ‘Speculative Trading’.

• Portal Upload & JSON/XML Compatibility: Integrated schema ensures smooth upload if latest versions are used.

✅ Final Verdict

Yes, as of today:

– The official Excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 are live.

– Winman CA-ERP is fully ready, with schema updates and e-return modules.

– Users may proceed with offline and online filing via Winman.

✍️ Suggested Workflow in Winman

1. Download latest Winman CA-ERP version.

2. Open ITR-2 or ITR-3 form within Winman.

3. Enter or import data (e.g., TB, B/S, 26AS).

4. Validate using built-in tools.

5. Generate XML or Excel return.

6. Upload via I-T portal.

7. E-verify using available options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I file ITR-2 and ITR-3 through Winman today?

A: Yes — fully supported. Use the latest utilities and updated Winman modules.

Q: Which Winman version includes ITR-2/3 support?

A: July 2025 version includes complete ITR-2 and ITR-3 support.

Q: Are new business codes covered?

A: Yes — updated as per AY 2025-26 schema.

Q: How do I download the updates?

A: Use Express or Full setup from the Winman downloads page.

Q: What if I encounter JSON/XML errors during upload?

A: Ensure latest Excel and Winman versions. Contact support if issue persists.

Q: Can I file online directly without Winman?

A: Yes — using official Excel utilities or third-party platforms like ClearTax.

🧭 Conclusion

– Excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 are available.

– Winman has integrated all updates for AY 2025-26.

– CAs and taxpayers can confidently use Winman for e-filing.