HDFC Bank NetBanking Login – ITR E-Verification Online

An income tax return once filed, requires to be verified in order to be considered valid and to be processed by the income tax department.

Previously, the process of verification of the return entailed taking a print of the ITR V (return filing acknowledgement), signing it and sending the same to the Central Processing Centre (CPC) in Bangalore. 

Latest Update:
CBDT has issued a circular on 9th Sep 21 extending the timelines for certain direct tax compliances for AY 2021-22.
1. ITR Filing due date extension:
i) ITR filing by taxpayers not covered under audit is extended from 30th Sep 21 to 31st Dec 21
ii)  ITR filing for Tax audit cases is extended to 15th Feb 22 
iii) ITR filing for transfer Pricing is extended to 28th feb 22
iv) ITR filing of Belated or Revised Return for FY 20-21 is extended from 31st Dec 21 to 31st March 22

2. Furnishing Audit Report:
i) Due date to furnish the audit report is extended to 15th Jan 22
ii) Due date to furnish the audit report for transfer pricing cases is extended to 31st Jan 22

With the advancement of technology and to simplify the verification process, the government has notified new modes via which you may electronically file and verify your returns.

One of the easiest methods to e-verify your income tax return is by generating an Electronic Verification Code (EVC). EVC is a 10 digit alphanumeric code and is unique to a PAN.

One EVC code can validate only one return, so if you revise your return, you have to generate another EVC. If you verify your return via EVC, you are not required to send the physical ITR-V to CPC.

To e-verify using your HDFC account, follow the steps in the attached guide.  

1. For verification of return form using HDFC netbanking, login to your HDFC net banking account using your HDFC net banking login credentials.
2. There is a tab related to income tax filing on the home page. On selecting the e-verify option, the page will be redirected to the government e-filing portal.
3. Clicking on my account on the e-filing page will generate the EVC which will be sent to your registered email ID and registered mobile number.
4. Using the EVC you may e-verify your income tax return.

Prior to using this verification mode, you must ensure that your bank is authorised by the income tax department for providing such facilities. The steps for every bank vary from one another.

Frequently asked Question:

How can I verify my return electronically?

Your return can be verified by generating an Electronic Verification Code (EVC). EVC is a 10 digit alphanumeric code and is unique to a PAN.

What is the benefit of verifying return electronically?

If you verify your return via EVC, you are not required to send the physical ITR to CPC.

Are these steps same for every bank apart from HDFC?

The steps for every bank vary from one another.

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