How to e verify ITR
In this article we will discuss how to e verify ITR , you may use EVC code (Electronic Verification Code) , Aadhaar or DCS (Digital Signature certificate) to e verify income tax return . The Income Tax Department starts processing your return only when it is verified. Refunds, if any, are processed for income tax returns which have been submitted and verified. If you could not e verify your ITR then you need not worry , you can sign ITR V (Acknowledgment ) and send to bang lore.
The process of verifying an item electronically using Electronic Verification Code (EVC) or Aadhaar OTP or Digital Signature Certificate. Verification is mandatory to accept the items for further processing.
EVC is a 10 digit unique alphanumeric code to confirm the identity of the person.
Usage of e-Verification
The e-Verification can be used for the following items in eFiling portal of Income Tax India.
- Income Tax Returns and Other Forms
- e-Proceeding
- Refund Re-Issue
Options to e verify ITR
The listed items can be verified using
- Electronic Verification Code or
- Aadhaar OTP (One Time password) or
- DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)
A. e verify ITR using Electronic Verification Code Options
You have further three options to e verify your ITR
Login to eFiling through NetBanking
- Option of Login to eFiling portal is also available through net banking platform of various banks in India. Taxpayer having accounts with those banks (with their PAN attached with the bank account and the PAN is registered in eFiling portal) can login to eFiling portal through their Net banking (Please verify the link to eFiling option in net banking platform with the respective banks). After login to eFiling portal through net banking, Taxpayer can submit any of the listed items and it will be automatically e-Verified, (EVC will be generated and attached to the item automatically).
Pre-validated Bank Account
- Taxpayer can generate an EVC using Pre-validated bank account details and the EVC can be used for e-Verifcation. Taxpayer must have linked their bank account with eFiling account. Option to link the same is available under Profile Settings ⇒ Prevalidate Bank Account after login to eFiling portal. Currently this option is available for specific banks – list of banks are
Andhra Bank Bank of Baroda Canara Bank Central Bank of India HDFC Bank ICICI Bank IDBI Bank Karur Vysya Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank Oriental Bank of Commerce Punjab National Bank SARASWAT Bank State Bank of India Syndicate Bank Union Bank of India United Bank of India
- Taxpayer can generate an EVC using Pre-validated bank account details and the EVC can be used for e-Verifcation. Taxpayer must have linked their bank account with eFiling account. Option to link the same is available under Profile Settings ⇒ Prevalidate Bank Account after login to eFiling portal. Currently this option is available for specific banks – list of banks are
Pre-validated Demat Account Details
Taxpayer can generate an EVC using Pre-validated DEMAT account details and the EVC can be used for e-Verifcation. Taxpayer must have linked their DEMAT account with eFiling account. Option to link the same is available under Profile Settings ⇒ Prevalidate DEMAT Account after login to eFiling portal.
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) provided the option to pre-validate the Demat account
B. e verify ITR using Aadhaar OTP
To generate an EVC through Aadhaar is done in two stages.
- Firstly, the taxpayer has to link PAN with Aadhaar through the e-filing portal. To know How to Link Aadhaar with PAN- Click Here.
The taxpayer’s PAN credentials such as Name, Date of Birth and Gender will be matched with the Aadhaar credentials. On matching, the PAN will be linked to Aadhaar.
- Firstly, the taxpayer has to link PAN with Aadhaar through the e-filing portal. To know How to Link Aadhaar with PAN- Click Here.
- Secondly, taxpayer has to opt for Aadhaar EVC. A One Time Password (OTP) will be generated by the Aadhaar authorities and sent to the Aadhaar registered mobile of the taxpayer. Using this OTP, the taxpayer would be able to verify the uploaded return.
Perform the following steps to generate EVC through Aadhaar OTP:
| Step 1 | Logon to ‘e-Filing’ Portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Go to the ‘My Account’ menu located at upper-left side of the page ⇒ Click ‘e-Verify Return’ |
| Step 3 | Click ‘e-Verfiy’ link ⇒ Select option ‘I would like to generate Aadhaar OTP to e-Verify my return’ |
| Step 4 | Enter the 6 digits OTP received on the mobile Number |
C. e verify ITR using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic format of physical or paper certificate like a driving License, passport and so on. Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual or organisation for a certain purpose on online / computer. DSC can be presented electronically to prove taxpayer’s identity, to access information or services on the internet or to sign certain documents manually.
Perform the following steps to register the DSC to generate a signature file in e-Filing:
| Step 1 | Logon to ‘e-Filing’ Portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Go to the ‘Profile Setting’ menu located at the upper-right side of the page ⇒ Click ‘Register Digital Signature Certificate’ ⇒ Click ‘Click here to download the DSC Utility’ |
| Step 3 | Extract the downloaded DSC Utility ⇒ Open the Executable Jar File (DSC Utility) ⇒ Read the instructions carefully. |
| Step 4 | In the DSC Management Utility, go to ‘Register/Reset Password using DSC’ tab ⇒ Enter ‘Enter e-Filing User ID*’, ‘Enter PAN of the DSC*’ ⇒ Select the type of ‘Digital Signature Certificate’ (DSC) |
| Step 5 | DSC using .pfx file:
DSC using USB token:
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However, if you do not want to e-verify, you will have to send the physical ITR-V. of AY 2018-19 to banglore
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