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.ITR Verification online is a very important step for completing the ITR filing process. It must be done within 30 days from the date of filing the ITR, or else the income tax department will deem your return invalid.
The income tax department has launched an “e-verify return” feature on its home page, enabling taxpayers to e-verify their income tax returns without logging into the e-filing portal. In this guide, we have explained the meaning of ITR verification, methods, and stepwise procedure to e-verify ITR in detail.
When you file ITR, the income tax department receives your tax return but does not start processing it (or checking). The processing starts only after the return has been verified. This process is called the verification of ITR.
The time limit for ITR verification online is 30 days from submitting the ITR as per the new rule. Previously this time limit was 120 days. This new rule is applicable for returns on or after 1st August 2022. For taxpayers who filed their income tax returns up to 31st July 2022, the time limit for e-verification of ITR remains the same-120 days.
The Income Tax Department has introduced a quick way to e-verify income tax returns. In this new process, you are not required to log in to your income tax portal. Previously, taxpayers needed to log in to the e-filing portal to e-verify their return which takes some time. To know more about it, read below:-
First visit the e-filing site https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
Step 1: Click e-Verify Return on the home page of the e-filing portal
Step 2: On the e-Verify Return page:
Step 3: Enter the 6-digit Mobile OTP received on the mobile number entered in Step-2 and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note the following:
| If you are e-Verifying the ITR after 30 days of filing | Refer Step-4 & 5 below (for submission of ‘Condonation of Delay’ request) |
| If you are e-Verifying the ITR within 30 days of filing | Refer Step-6 directly |
Step 4: If you are e-Verifying the ITR after 30 days of filing, click ‘Ok’.
Step 5: For submitting a condonation delay request, select the Reason of Delay from the dropdown and click Continue. The dropdown consists of the following options:
Step 6: Select the e-Verification mode to proceed further. The steps for different e-Verification modes are enlisted below. After completing the ITR verification online, a success message page displays ‘Successfully verified and the date of verification alongside. A Transaction ID and EVC (only where the preferred option selected for verification is through EVC) is also displayed. It is advisable to note the Transaction ID and EVC for future reference. A confirmation message shall also be sent on your e-mail ID and the mobile number registered on the e-Filing portal.
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Income Tax Department provides many ways for a taxpayer to verify their Income Tax Return. That can be broadly classified in two major categories i.e. online and offline.
Step 1: Log on to the e-filing website
Go to the ‘e-file’ tab on the dashboard >> select ‘Income Tax Returns’ >> then select ‘e-verify return’.
Step 2: ‘I would like to e-verify using OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar‘. Select this option for ITR verification online through Aadhaar OTP. The condition is that your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar and also your PAN-Aadhaar must be linked.
Step 3: Click on “ I agree to validate my Aadhaar Details, and generate Aadhar OTP (this OTP will be valid for 15 minutes only)
Step 4: The last step is to submit the OTP number. A successful message will be received” Return has been successfully verified
An acknowledgment will come that you can download it, also it will be sent to your mail address.
DSC consists of following:-
Step 1: Once you are done filing the ITR, select “I would like to verify using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)”.
Step 2: The next page will ask you to, verify your identity page by “Click here to download emsigner utility”.
Step 3: Next, click on “I have downloaded and installed emsigner utility.”
Step 4: On the next page, select provider, certificate, and provider password, and finally click on “Sign.”
A successful message will be displayed with the transaction ID. This transaction ID needs to be kept safe with you for future reference. The same will be provided via email too.
There are 4 ways to generate an EVC to e-verify income tax return, which are as follows:
It is very easy to verify ITR using net banking facility. To know the whole process further in detail, click here.
E-verification of ITR through net banking is a simple process.
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Follow these simple steps to e-verify using ATM or you can click here to see the detailed steps.
Follow these simple steps to e verify using ATM, or you can click here to see the detailed steps.
Follow the below steps to E-Verify using Demat Account Number. or you can click here to see the detailed steps.
Step 1: While filing your income tax return, you will see an option “complete your verification” once you have submitted your tax return. In this step, you will have to select the third option, i.e., verify via ITR-V.
Step 2: Log in to your account again at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
Step 3: After logging in, click on the efile tab >income tax returns >> view filed return and you will see a window with your details.
Step 4: Click on the download button
Step 5: After downloading the ITR- V, get a printout and fill it completely followed by signing it with blue ink. Send the form to the Bangalore office to complete your verification ('CPC,Income Tax Department , Bangalore - 560500, Karnataka, India'). You can further understand the process here.
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Income Tax Return is the details of all the income earned by a person in a particular financial year. When the Gross Total Income before deductions under Chapter VI A exceeds the basic exemption limit (Rs.250000/ Rs.300000/ Rs.500000), and other conditions as specified by the act it becomes compulsory to file an income tax return. To learn about income tax returns in detail, refer to our guide.
Filing IT returns means submitting all income details and the taxes leviable to the income tax department in the applicable ITR form.
E-verification of ITR is an integral part of the tax return filing process. Once the return has been filed or successfully submitted online, it needs to be verified by the assessee. After this, the income tax department considers it for further processing. If a return is not verified it becomes invalid, as if no return was ever filed.
There are 2 ways to verify ITR, offline & online. When you verify a tax return using any online mode (by not posting ITR V to CPC, Bengaluru), it is called e-verification (or electronic verification) of income tax return (ITR) and when ITR V is posted to CPC Bengaluru it is called offline verification.
It is very important to verify income tax returns within 30 days of filing as the processing of returns is started only when ITR is verified. If you fail to verify the return, then it will not be considered as filed & you will lose out on income tax refund (if any), etc. Also, you will have to file a new return from the beginning.
Verification of ITR is done either online or offline. When ITR is verified online, that process is called e-verification of ITR and when ITR V is sent through the post, that process is called verification.
It is not mandatory for taxpayers to e-verify ITR. Both the options, whether offline or online e verification available without any restrictions.
EVC or electronic verification code is the alphanumeric number used to verify the income tax return online.
Once you successfully e verify the income tax return it is considered for further processing by the tax department.
When you e verify ITR using an Electronic Verification Code (EVC), this process is called EVC verification.
There are 4 ways to generate an EVC to e verify income tax return, which is as follows:
(*) Available for selected banks only.
So simply choose an option that suits you the best, follow the detailed steps as shown above & e verify ITR.
Yes, you can send ITR V to CPC, Bengaluru, using either Ordinary Post or Speed Post. The option to send via Courier is not allowed.
After filing Income Tax Return, it is mandatory for everyone to verify the return (either offline or online) within 30 days of filing. If the ITR V is not verified within 30 days, then your return will become invalid & you’ll have to file a fresh return from the beginning as if no return was filed. You shall also be liable to pay the late filing fee and other penalties if the deadline to file ITR passes before e-verification.
Income tax department gives an option to file a Condonation of delay request after the original time period of 30 days. While submitting the request, you are required to
Submitting a successful condonation request does not warrant that the Income Tax Return will accept the same, and your return will be e-verified. The requisite authorities would judge the validity and genuineness of the request before accepting your request.
You will be notified through text SMS from the department once it gets received.
Acknowledgement of ITR V depends upon the method opted for ITR verification online.
If your ITR V receipt status shows as ITR-V Rejected, then in such case, click on the Acknowledgement Number & the reason for ITR V rejection will be shown.
ITR V can be rejected for various reasons, like you may have sent a return for verification after 30 days or ITR V was folded or stapled etc. Make sure you correct the mistake & resend ITR V (other than cases where 30 days limit has been exceeded).
It is highly recommended that taxpayers to download & save the ITR V acknowledgment. Although it is available every time on the income tax filing website, it is suggested to keep it handy & therefore download it now.
E-Verification of ITR is the final step for filing ITR. After e-verification rest will be done by CPC Bangalore. They will process the return, and the ITR status will change.
Return can not be edited whether the same is verified or not after filing. The option to edit the return is to file a revised return.
There is no need to send the ITR V form after e-verification. E-verification of ITR means that your return has already been digitally verified.
It is advised to verify both the original and revised returns so that the income tax department will smoothly process the returns filed and no liability of interest and penalty would arise.
Intimation under section 143(1) is received when your return is processed. Firstly, you must log in to the income tax portal and check whether your return has been processed.
Return submitted and not verified means your return is filed but not verified till now either digitally or by sending a copy of signed ITR V to CPC Bengaluru.
Return uploaded means your return is filed but not verified yet. You must e-verify your return digitally or send it by ITR V to CPC Bengaluru.
A revised return is filed for rectifying the mistake in the original return. It is advised to verify both (original and revised) returns either digitally or by sending ITR V to CPC Bengaluru.
