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The income tax department begins the verification of ITR only after you file it. This verification must occur within 30 days of ITR filing as per the new rule. This change applies to returns on or after 1st August 2022. For returns up to 31st July 2022, the e-verification period remains 120 days. The Income Tax Department has also simplified the e-verification process, eliminating the need to log in to your income tax portal.
The Income Tax Department offers online and offline methods to verify your Income Tax Return.
- The online method, also known as e-verification, includes three steps-
- E-verify ITR with Aadhar OTP
- E-verify ITR with DSC
- E-verify ITR with EVC
- The offline method involves sending a signed ITR V to the CPC office in Bengaluru.
Online
Process 1: E-Verifying with Aadhaar OTP
Step 1: Visit the e-filing site. Navigate to 'e-file' > 'Income Tax Returns' > 'e-verify return'.
Step 2: Choose 'I would like to e-verify using OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar'. This requires your mobile number to be connected with Aadhaar and your PAN-Aadhaar must be linked.
Step 3: Click "I agree" to confirm your Aadhaar Details and generate OTP.
Step 4: Submit the OTP number. You'll receive a verification success message.
You'll receive an acknowledgment which you can download and will also be sent to your email.
Process 2 : E-Verify Return with Digital Signature Certificate
DSC contains:
- Owner's name
- Owner's public key and expiration date
- Name of issuing authority
- Serial number
- Issuer's digital signature
Step 1: After filing the ITR, choose “Verify using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)”.
Step 2: On the next page, verify your identity by clicking on "Click here to download emsigner utility".
Step 3: Click on "I have downloaded and installed emsigner utility."
Step 4: On the next page, choose provider, certificate, enter provider password, and click “Sign.”
After successful sign-in, a transaction ID will be provided. It is crucial to save this for future reference. An email will also be sent containing the transaction ID.
Process 3: E-Verify Return with EVC
1 Net Banking.
Log into Net Banking
Access e-Filing portal
Select E-Verify link
Confirm e-Return verification
2 Bank ATMs
Swipe your ATM card
Select PIN for e-Filing
Receive EVC on your mobile
Log in to the e-Portal & choose E-Verify with ATM
Input your EVC on the portal
Verify your e-Return
3 Bank Account Number
Access e-Filing Portal
Ensure Bank Account Number is pre-validated
Click e-verify link, select e-Verify via Bank Account Details, Generate OTP
Receive EVC on Registered Mobile
Input EVC on e-Filing Portal
Verify e-Return
Ensure you have a pre-validated bank account and an enabled EVC. If you lack a valid EVC, generate it by clicking 'generate EVC' under the service tab.
Click the button and select PAN/TAN to generate EVC.
4 Demat Account Number
Visit e-Filing Portal
Validate your Demat Account, if not yet validated
After successful validation, click e-verify, select E-Verify using Demat Account Details, and generate OTP
Receive EVC on your registered mobile
Input your EVC on e-Filing Portal
Verify your e-Return successfully
Offline:-
Here's the process to
verify your income tax return offline:
Step 1: After submitting your tax return, select "complete your verification" and choose the "verify via ITR-V" option.
Step 2: Log in again at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
Step 3: Log in, click efile > income tax returns > view filed return to see your details.
Step 4: Click download
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- What is Income Tax Return?
An Income Tax Return is a document showing the total income a person earned in a financial year. If the income before deductions exceeds the basic exemption limit, filing an income tax return becomes mandatory. For more information, refer to our guide.
Q- What is Income Tax Return Filing?
It involves submitting income details and corresponding taxes to the tax department using the right ITR form.
Q - What is ITR e-verification?
E-verification is a crucial step in filing tax returns. It involves confirming the tax return submitted online. Without verification, the filed return is considered invalid by the income tax department.
ITR can be verified both online and offline. Online verification is known as e-verification while offline verification involves posting ITR V to CPC, Bengaluru.
Q- ITR Verification: When & Why?
Verify your income tax returns within 30 days of filing. This initiates the processing of returns. Unverified returns are not considered filed, leading to potential loss of tax refund and the need to refile the return.
Q- Verification vs. e-verification of Income Tax Returns?
ITR verification can be online (e-verification) or offline (sending ITR V via post).
Q - Is e-verify mandatory?
No, e-verifying ITR is optional. You can choose offline or online verification.
Q- What is EVC?
EVC is an alphanumeric number for online income tax return verification.
Q- E-verification of ITR: What's Next?
After successful e-verification, the income tax return is processed by the tax department.
Q- What is EVC verification?
EVC verification is the process of e-verifying ITR using an Electronic Verification Code (EVC).
Q- How to obtain EVC code?
You can generate an EVC for income tax return verification in 4 ways:
- Net Banking
- Bank ATMs*
- Bank Account Number*
- Demat Account Number*
(*) Applies to certain banks only.
Select a suitable option above, follow the steps, and verify your ITR.
Q- Is Speed Post an option for sending ITR V?
Yes, sending ITR V to CPC, Bengaluru through Ordinary Post or Speed Post is acceptable. Courier services, however, are not permitted.
Q- What if I fail to e-verify my ITR V within 30 days?
If you don't verify your Income Tax Return within 30 days of filing, it becomes invalid. This means you'll need to file a new return and may face late filing fees and penalties if the ITR filing deadline has passed before verification.
Can you e-verify ITR after 30 days?
You can file a Condonation of delay request if you've missed the 30-day deadline.
- Select a reason for the delay from the list, or select 'others' and provide details.
- Add any remarks.
- Enter the OTP from your Aadhar-linked phone.
Note: A condonation request isn't a guarantee that your return will be e-verified. It will be reviewed for validity.
Q- Checking Receipt of ITR V by CPC?
Receipt notification is sent via SMS from the department.
Q - When is the ITR V acknowledgment from CPC received?
The receipt time for ITR V acknowledgment depends on the verification method.
- For online verification (Aadhaar OTP, EVC, etc.), the acknowledgment form will be available as described in the previous question.
- If ITR V is mailed, an acknowledgment (SMS) will be sent to your registered mobile number & email. You'll get two SMSs, one when your ITR V is received and another when it's processed.
Q- What if my ITR V is rejected?
Click on the Acknowledgement Number to see the reason for ITR V rejection if your receipt status shows ITR-V Rejected.
ITR V may be rejected due to reasons such as late submission or physical damage. Correct these issues and resend ITR V, unless in instances exceeding the 30-day limit.
Q- Do I need to download the ITR V acknowledgment after verifying my ITR?
Yes, it's advisable to download and save the ITR V acknowledgment. Even though it's always accessible on the tax filing site, it's beneficial to have it on hand immediately.
Q- Is there any step after ITR e-verification?
No, e-Verification is the last step. Post this, CPC Bangalore will handle the process and the ITR status will update.
Q - Is it necessary to post the ITR V form after e-verification?
No, once filed, a return cannot be edited, verified or not. To make changes, you must file a revised return.
Q- Do we need to send the ITR V form after e-verification?
No, e-verification indicates that your return is digitally verified.
Q - Is it necessary to e-verify both original and revised ITRs?
Yes, it's recommended to verify both to avoid any issues with the tax department and potential penalties.
Q - I haven't received the Intimation 143(1) two months after e-verifying my ITR. What's next?
Log in to the income tax portal to check your return and receive Intimation 143(1)
Q - Explain 'return submitted and not verified' status for an ITR?
This status signifies that your ITR is filed but is yet to be verified, digitally or by mailing a signed ITR V to CPC Bengaluru.
Q- What to do if ITR status is 'return uploaded' but not processed?
'Return uploaded' status indicates your return is filed but not verified. You need to e-verify your return or send it to CPC Bengaluru via ITR V.
Q- Can I refile my taxes before e-verifying my original returns?
File a revised return to correct the original. Both returns must be verified digitally or by sending ITR V to CPC Bengaluru.
