Form ITR-V: How to Download Your ITR-V from the Department Website

Form ITR-V stands for 'Income Tax Return-Verification' Form. It is a single-page document that is received when an ITR is filed online without a digital signature. Taxpayers can download a copy of ITR-V from the income tax e-filing website.

FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) Update

Form ITR-V for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) has been notified by the CBDT. 

What is ITR-V?

ITR-V is a document generated when you have e-verified your ITR. It serves as a proof that you have e-verified your ITR. t contains high-level information extracted from your ITR like taxable income, taxes paid, TDS deducted, refund eligible, etc. Previously, ITR-V form needs to be signed by the taxpayer and sent to the Centralized Processing Center - Bangalore. However, that requirement does not exist now, since returns are e-verified electronically.

ITR-V Acknowledgement Format

The following image shows the format of ITR-V acknowledgement.

ITR V FORMAT

How to Download ITR-V Acknowledgement?

  1. Go to the Income Tax India website and log in.
  2. Select the ‘e-File’>’Income Tax Returns’>’View Filed Returns’ option to see e-filed tax returns.
  3. To download ITR-V click on the ‘Download Receipt’ button of the relevant assessment year.

How to Download ITR Form?

  1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and log in to your account.
  2. Navigate to e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns to view the income tax returns you have filed.
  3. Locate the relevant assessment year and click ‘Download Form’ to download the corresponding ITR form.

How to Download your Previous Years' ITR?

  1. Login to the e-filing portal using your credentials.
  2. Click on 'e-file' tab > Go to ‘Income Tax Returns’> Click on ‘View Filed Returns’
  3. You can find the income tax returns filed for all the assessment years along with their processing status. You can select the year and click on ‘Download Form’ to download the ITR. In the downloaded form, we can find the processing status of the ITR and know if there is an outstanding demand or refund.

Conclusion

Form ITR-V is an essential document that serves as proof that your Income Tax Return (ITR) has been successfully filed for the financial year. It is generated after submitting your ITR electronically and needs to be verified by either e-verification or submitting a physical copy to the Income Tax Department. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily download and access your ITR-V Acknowledgement PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

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