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Verifying your income tax return (ITR) is the final step in the filing process. If you do not verify your ITR within 30 days of filing it, the return will be considered invalid under income tax laws. There are six ways through which one can verify the income tax return:-
In this guide, we have covered how to e-verify ITR through Aadhaar OTP verification.
Here are the steps to e-verify your ITR through the Aadhaar OTP verification process -
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 ITR through Aadhaar return’.
Step 2: ‘I would like to e-verify using OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar OTP verification‘. Select this option for verification through Aadhaar OTP. The condition is that your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar, and also your PAN-Aadhaar must be linked.
Step 3: Click on “ I agree to validate my Aadhaar Details, and generate Aadhar OTP for ITR (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.
Once you’ve completed the ITR filing process on Tax2win, a pop-up will appear on your screen, reminding you to e-verify your return within 30 days. You can conveniently e-verify using a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to a mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, banking, or D-mat account. If you choose to e-verify your ITR later, you can do so through the dashboard.
E-verification is the process of electronically verifying your Income Tax Return using various methods, including Aadhaar OTP, to confirm its authenticity.
E-verifying your ITR ensures that your return is processed by the Income Tax Department. Without verification, your return remains incomplete and will not be processed.
Aadhaar OTP is a One-Time Password sent to your registered mobile number linked with your Aadhaar card. It is used for authenticating your identity.
Yes, e-verification using Aadhaar OTP is secure as it uses the One-Time Password sent to your registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar, ensuring the authentication of your identity.
