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Home > Income Tax > Help Center > Verify your Tax return (ITR) Online Last Updated: Dec 06th 2024

How to e-verify your Income Tax Return (ITR) ?

CPC no longer requires a signed ITR-V form to process ITRs. Online IT Return e-Verification made Faster, Easier, and Secure.

Save time by e-verifying your income tax return using 9 methods: Netbanking, ATM card, Aadhaar OTP, Bank Account, Demat Account etc. Detailed instructions on using these methods to get your refund sooner are explained.

   Starting from Aug 01st 2022: e-Verification or ITR-V post should be done within 30 days from the date of eFiling. For eFilings done earlier the time limit is 120 days.

​Let's dive in to the 9 methods through which you may verify your Income Tax Return (ITR)

  1. Aadhaar OTP with EZTax —  Recommended
  2. Aadhaar OTP after Login —  Recommended
  3. Aadhaar OTP without Login
  4. Netbanking
  5. Bank ATM
  6. Bank Account Number
  7. Demat Account Number
  8. Last resort : Send ITR-V to CPC Bangalore
  9. Digital Signature Certificate
How to eVerify your ITR for faster Refund?

Now, let's get into detailed steps for each option. Note: some of the options may need an ITD site login. If you do not have registered with ITD, you may do so using Income Tax Account Creation & Login Guide @ ITD Gov Site.

1. e-Verify through Aadhaar OTP with EZTax — Recommended

e-Verify thru Aadhaar OTP using EZTax.in
Once your ITR is e-filed with EZTax > Go to Dashboard > Click on the Service for which you want to e-Verify
Click on "eVerify Now" and select the OTP source as Aadhaar and click on "GET OTP"
Enter OTP received on Mobile number registered with Aadhaar and click on "e-Verify"
Your return will be successfully e-verified

2. e-Verify through Aadhaar OTP (after Login) — Recommended

e-Verify thru Aadhaar OTP Help from EZTax.in
Login to Govt IT Filing Portal
Go to e-File menu > Income Tax Returns > e-Verify Return
Click on "e-Verify" button
Select "I would like to verify using OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar" and Click "Continue" button.
Select the checkbox to validate aadhaar details and click on "Generate Aadhaar OTP"
Enter the OTP received on registered mobile number and click on "Validate"
Your return will be successfully e-verified

3. e-Verify through Aadhaar OTP without Login   New & Easy

e-Verify thru Aadhaar OTP Help from EZTax.in
Go to e-Filing Portal to eVerify
Enter the following details
  • PAN of the taxpayer
  • Select Assessment year
  • Enter Acknowledgement Number. (Refer email from support@eztax.in with a subject "EZTax.in | eFiled Successfully" to get this number.)
  • Mobile Number
Enter Mobile OTP received on mobile number given above
Select any of the below options for e-Verification
  • Aadhaar OTP
  • EVC through bank account
  • EVC through demat account
  • Digital signature
Enter the OTP/EVC received on mobile number registered with aadhaar/bank/demat account
Your return will be successfully e-verified
Note: This option can be used only for e-Verification of Income tax returns filed for AY 2019-20 onwards and returns where Digital Signature is mandatory (ex: private limited companies)
This option may not work if you are e-verifying immediately after the e-filing. 1 Hour to 1 day delay in certain cases. Thanks to Leo Bastin for reporting to correct.

4. e-Verify through Netbanking

e-Verify thru NETBanking Help from EZTax.in
Login to your Online Net-banking account
Visit Tax Center or similar option on your net-banking portal. Example: For ICICI Personal Banking, Select "Payments & Transfer" Menu and click on "Tax Center" and click on "e-File / e-Verify your Tax Returns".
It will redirect you to Income tax Portal. Go to e-File > Income Tax Returns > e-Verify Return
Click on "e-Verify" button
Select Generate electronic verification code (EVC) through Net Banking
The return will e-verified thru Net banking
Note: Choose the netbanking option if your aadhaar is not linked your mobile phone or any other option is not working.

5. e-Verify through Bank ATM

e-Verify thru Bank ATM Help from EZTax.in
Swipe your ATM card in Bank ATM
Click on PIN for e-Filing
EVC received on registered mobile number
Login to e-Filing portal & select option to e-Verify return using Bank ATM
Enter your EVC on e-Filing portal
e-Return will be successfully verified

6. e-Verify via Bank Account Number

e-Verify thru Bank Account Number Help from EZTax.in
Go to Govt IT e-Filing portal
Go to "My Profile" and click on "My Bank Account"
Click on Add Bank Account and enter the below details
  • Bank Account Number
  • Account Type (Savings/Current/Cash Credit/OD Account/NRO)
  • Account Holder Type (Primary/Joint)
  • IFSC Code
  • Enter Mobile Number and email Id linked with Bank account and click on validate.
Once Bank Account details are validated, Go to e file > Income tax returns > e-Verify return
Select Generate electronic verification code (EVC) through Bank Account and click on continue.
Enter the EVC received on registered mobile number and your return will be successfully e-verified

7. e-Verify through Demat Account Number

e-Verify thru Demat Account Number Help from EZTax.in
Go to Govt IT e-Filing portal
Go to "My Profile" and click on "My Demat Account"
Click on "Add Demat Account" and enter the following details
Select Depository Type as NSDL/CDSL
  • If Depository type is NSDL: Enter Depository Participant (DP) ID and Client ID
  • If Depository type is CDSL: Enter Demat Account number
  • Enter Mobile Number and email Id linked with Demat account and click on validate.
Once Demat Account details are validated, Go to e file > Income tax returns > e-Verify return
Select Generate electronic verification code (EVC) through Demat Account and click on continue
Enter the EVC received on registered mobile number and your return will be successfully e-verified

8. Send ITR-V to CPC Bangalore

You can verify your return via the traditional manner of sending the ITR-V form to the CPC-Bangladesh Office via speed post only if none of the above choices worked for you because you are an NRI, are not in India, or are not receiving OTPs, etc.

Print ITR-V form (after login to Govt. ITD Portal > going to eFiled Returns > Download the ITR receipt).
Send the signed ITR-V form (preferably in Blue Ink) by Speed Post.
CPC Bangalore Address
Centralised Processing Centre,
Income Tax Department,
Bengaluru - 560500,
Karnataka


9. Digital Signature Certificate

Sometimes, taxpayers who do not require aadhaar (foreigners living in India, NRIs, etc.) may require a choice that does not fall within the categories mentioned above, or NRIs, the elderly, or those traveling might not have access to an aadhaar-linked mobile phone to receive the OTP.

If you are filing "Updated ITR" using EZTax portal or government tools, you may be required to perform an immediate e-verification; therefore, you cannot send ITR-V to the CPC Office.

In such a scenario, DSC e-verification could therefore be a beneficial option.

Login to Govt IT Filing Portal
Go to "My Profile" and click on "Register DSC" and select the certificate and click on sign. DSC will be registered.
Go to e-File > Income tax returns > e-Verify return
Click on "e-Verify" button
Select "Digital Signature Certificate" and Click "Continue" button. Select signature and submit.
Note: The taxpayer is required to download emBridge (emsigner utility) as a prerequisite to sign with DSC. emBridge should be installed and make sure it is running on your PC / Laptop / Mac.

Important Steps after ITR eFiling ?

There are many misconceptions on what to do after e-Filing your Income Tax Returns among 1st time ITR e-Filers in India. It is important to note that e-Filing your IT Return is just not enough.

Do you know?

  1. A taxpayer is required to e-verify the return in order for it to be processed further. A refund cannot be processed without it.
  2. If Income Tax Return is verified within 30 days of filing income tax return, the date of filing will be considered as the date of furnishing income tax return.
  3. If Income Tax Return is verified after 30 days, the date of e-Verification will be considered as date of filing Income Tax Return. It is also considered as a belated return and corresponding penalties and interest will be levied. You cannot carry forward the losses also

Although e-verification is a crucial step, there are six (6) additional steps you should take after e-filing your return to ensure full compliance and optimize your taxes for savings.

Read more on 6 important steps after eFiling your IT Return

Important Steps After ITR eFiling

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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview and general guidance, not exhaustive for brevity. Please refer Income Tax Act, GST Act, Companies Act and other tax compliance acts, Rules, and Notifications for details.