Verify ITR immediately, otherwise you may get into trouble.

After filing the Income Tax Return (ITR), it is mandatory to verify it. If you have not yet verified your return, get this done as soon as possible. The Income Tax Department has issued a statement explaining the importance of ITR verification to the taxpayers. Unless the ITR is verified, it will not be considered valid.

How to do e-verification of ITR?

The Income Tax Department has made the e-verification process easy and secure for taxpayers. You can verify using the following options:

1. Aadhaar OTP:
   • Use the OTP received on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
2. Net Banking:
   • Perform e-verification by logging in with your net banking account.
3. Pre-Validated Bank Account:
   • Use a pre-validated bank account.
4. Pre-Validated Demat Account:
   • E-verification can also be done through demat account.

Things to keep in mind while doing e-verification

Keep the following things in mind while doing ITR verification:

• Aadhaar Linked Mobile Number: Make sure your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar to receive OTP.
• Linked Bank Account:
  • To generate EVC (Electronic Verification Code), your bank account should be linked to the e-filing portal.
• Demat Account:
  • The demat account should also be linked to the e-filing portal.
• Use of ATM:
  • You can verify ITR by generating EVC from ATM in offline mode.
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):
  • Verification can be done digitally using net banking or DSC.

Avoid delay in verification

As per income tax rules, it is mandatory to do verification within 30 days of filing ITR.

• If you exceed this deadline, the date of verification will be considered as the date of filing ITR.
• Under CBDT Notification No. 2/2024, delay in verification may result in you facing a penalty.

ITR Verification Method (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. log in:
   • incometax.gov.in Go to and log in to your account.
2. E-File Option:
   • Click on E-File option on the home page.
3. income tax return:
   • Go to Income Tax Return option.
4. E-Verify Returns:
   • Click on E-Verify Return and complete your verification process.

Why is ITR verification necessary?

• Validity of ITR: Unless ITR is verified, it is not recognized by the Income Tax Department.
• Tax Claim:
  • ITR verification is mandatory to claim tax refund.
• Legal consequences:
  • Taxpayers may have to face legal or financial consequences if there is a delay.