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ITR2 Filing Template Bundle with Embedded Calculation Engine

A pre-built, fillable Excel/Google Sheets template that mirrors the ITR2 form structure, auto-calculates taxable income, TDS reconciliation, and advance tax liability in the correct sequence, then generates a step-by-step filing checklist and payment instruction sheet specific to each filer's situation. Users input their income, deductions, and TDS data once; the template handles all calculations and outputs a PDF filing guide.

TEMPLATE

19 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Eliminates calculation errors and filing-sequence confusion by automating the math and enforcing a logical workflow. Cheaper than a tax consultant (₹500–1,500 one-time vs. ₹5,000–10,000 per filing), faster than navigating the portal manually, and reusable for multiple years with minimal tweaks. Reduces audit risk through built-in validation rules.

Target Audience

Tech-comfortable salaried professionals and freelancers (age 25–45, urban, ₹10–75 lakh income) who prefer DIY filing but need a structured, error-proof framework; secondary audience: small accounting firms and CA offices looking for a client-facing tool.

Key Features

  • Pre-formatted ITR2 schedule templates (salary, house property, capital gains, other income, deductions)
  • Auto-calculation of taxable income, net tax, TDS reconciliation, and advance tax liability
  • Embedded logic to flag common errors (TDS mismatch, missing schedules, negative income)
  • And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Google Sheets or Excel (template creation) Google Apps Script or VBA (calculation engine & automation) Gumroad or Etsy (distribution & payment) Carrd or Webflow (landing page)
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Original Problem

Indian salaried professionals and freelancers struggle to correctly file ITR2 income tax returns due to complex filing procedures and unclear payment sequencing

Indian taxpayers filing ITR2 (Income Tax Return Form 2) face confusion about the correct order of steps for filing and paying taxes, leading to potential compliance errors, penalties, and wasted time navigating government portals. Current solutions lack clear, step-by-step guidance tailored to ITR2 filers, forcing users to piece together information from scattered sources or hire expensive tax consultants.

Score: 52.5%

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