E-Verifying Your Income Tax Return using Aadhaar Card?

An Electronic Verification Code (EVC) is a 10 digit alphanumeric code that is sent to the registered mobile number of the tax filer while filing his/her returns online. It helps verify the identity of the tax filers. Such tax filers include individuals as well as Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). The individuals are required to self-verify their returns while the Karta must verify the returns of the HUF. An EVC can be generated through the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department.

• Log in to your e-filing account on the Income Tax Department website.
• Choose "e-Verify Return" under the "My Account" tab.
• Select "I would like to verify using OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar."
• Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Click "Validate".

E-verification is the process of electronically confirming the authenticity of your filed income tax return. It replaces the need to send a physical copy of the ITR-V to the Centralized Processing Center (CPC) in Bangalore.

The new time-limit for e-verification or submission of ITR-V shall now be 30 days from the date of filing the return of income. However, where the return is filed on or before 31.07.2022 the earlier time limit of 120 days would continue to apply.

Your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar for OTP verification. You can link your mobile number with Aadhaar by visiting an Aadhaar enrollment center or through the UIDAI website.

If you do not e-verify your return within 90 days, your return will be considered invalid. You will need to file a fresh return.