How to e verify your IT returns

 

1.Via Aadhaar-based OTP

         To verify your ITR using the Aadhaar-based one-time password (OTP), your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar and registered as such in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database and your PAN must be linked with Aadhaar.

2.Generating EVC via Net-banking

        You can verify your ITR if you have availed the Net banking facility of your bank account. One must remember that only select banks allow you to e-verify your ITR. Click here to know the list of banks. Also, before logging in to your bank account, ensure that you are not already logged in on the e-filing website. Your PAN must be registered with the bank as well.

Generating EVC via bank account
To verify your ITR using your bank account, you must pre-validate it. Go to the profile settings in your e-filing account to pre-validate your bank account. Enter the required details such as your bank's name, account number, IFSC code, and mobile number. You are required to enter your mobile number that is there is in the bank's records.

The pre-validation will be successful only if your PAN and name matches with the bank account records. Once pre-validation of bank account is done, select 'Generate EVC' option under the 'My Account' tab. A code will be sent to you on your mobile number. Select 'e-verify' in 'My Account' tab and enter the code.

3.Generating EVC through your bank ATM
          The income tax department offers the facility to generate code through selected bank ATMs. This facility is available for selected banks only. Currently only customers of six banks are allowed to avail this facility. Click here to check if your bank is in the list before making a visit to the ATM.

To generate EVC, visit your bank's ATM and swipe your ATM card. Click on the 'Pin for Income Tax filing'. An EVC will be sent to your registered mobile number. This EVC is valid for 72 hours. Log-in to your e-filing account on the income tax website.

4.Sending signed ITR-V/

       Acknowledgement receipt
If you cannot verify your ITR using any of the electronic methods mentioned above, then you can send a signed copy of ITR-V (Acknowledgement receipt) to the department. If you wish to send ITR-V for verifying your tax return, remember the points below.

a) ITR-V is a one-page document which must be signed in blue ink. It must be sent either via ordinary post or speed post. You cannot courier ITR-V.
b) Address of CPC Bangalore for speed post: 'CPC, Post Box No - 1, Electronic City Post Office, Bangalore - 560100, Karnataka, India'.
c) You are not required to send any supporting document along with the ITR-V.
d) You will receive an intimation via SMS on your mobile phone and email ID once your ITR is received by the tax department. This intimation is only for receipt of ITR-V, the intimation for processing of tax return is separate.

5.Verifying tax-returns through demat account

        If you are a demat account holder, you can use your demat account to verify your ITR. This method is similar to the bank account based ITR validation. You must pre-validate your demat account to verify your tax return. Go to profile settings and enter the required details such as mobile number, email ID, and your depository name, i.e., NSDL or CDSL. You must enter mobile number and email ID which is linked to the demat account.

The pre-validation process is automatic and usually takes about 1-2 hours and if there is any error then it is communicated to you via email. You can use your demat account to generate EVC only after your details are validated by your depository. Go to 'Generate EVC' option and select 'Generate EVC through Demat Account number.' Enter the EVC received by you on your registered mobile number to successfully verify your ITR.

6.Generating EVC via Net-banking
         You can verify your ITR if you have availed the Net banking facility of your bank account. One must remember that only select banks allow you to e-verify your ITR. Click here to know the list of banks. Also, before logging in to your bank account, ensure that you are not already logged in on the e-filing website. Your PAN must be registered with the bank as well.
To verify your ITR using Net banking facility, login to your bank account on the bank's website. Select the e-verify option which is usually under the 'Tax' tab. You will be redirected to the e-filing website of the income tax department.

Click on the 'My Account' tab and select 'Generate EVC' option. A 10-digit alpha-numeric code will be sent to your email and mobile number. This code is valid for 72 hours. Now, go to the 'e-verify' option under the 'My Account' tab to verify your return. Select the option 'I have EVC already'.

Enter the OTP that you have received on your mobile number registered with the bank. Click on 'Submit' and your ITR will be verified.