ITR PDF Password: What is It and How to Use it to Open ITR V?

Most of us often get confused while opening password-protected PDF documents downloaded from government websites. Opening such PDF documents can become quite challenging as we have to remember the password. Similarly, while filing your ITR, there is always a question in mind on how to open an ITR V PDF document. 

Read on to know how to open an ITR PDF file and other related information promptly.

All About ITR PDF Password and its Format

Passwords play a significant role in preventing unethical or illegal access to information. Therefore, a password is the first line of defence that protects data from any malicious software. Important documents like PAN, Form 16, ITR, etc., are protected with a strong password to protect personal information. 

After filing your return, you can download the acknowledgement form (ITR V) as a PDF file. Consequently, it is important to note that this PDF document is password protected to ensure that only authorised users can access it. 

The PDF password format for ITR V is the combination of your PAN number in lowercase and the date of birth in the DDMMYYYY format. It is also important to note that you will require Adobe Reader 8.0 to open this password-protected PDF document. 

ITR PDF Password Example

If you are confused about how to insert the PDF password, let’s consider an example.

Suppose your PAN is BLOFS0000A and the date of birth of 19 January 1995; then the required password to open this file will be blofs0000a1901995. 

How To Open ITR Acknowledgement PDF File with Password?

The Income Tax Department sends you an encrypted ITR V PDF via email, which you can open by entering a password. You also have the option to download it from the official website of the Income Tax Department. Here’s how to open the PDF file with a password:

Step 1: Log in to the income tax e-filing website. 

Step 2: Click the ‘e-File’ tab, select ’Income Tax Returns’ and ’View Filed Returns’ option to see e-filed tax return.

Step 3: To download ITR V, click the ‘Download Form’ button of the relevant assessment year.

Step 4: The acknowledgement form will get downloaded. It is important to note that the document is a confidential one, and therefore it is password protected.

Step 5: To open this PDF, you need to enter the required default password without any spaces. It is the combination of your PAN number in lowercase and your date of birth in the DDMMYYYY format. The acknowledgement form will open before you.

ITR Acknowledgement Verification

The Income Tax Department sends you the ITR acknowledgement form through email after you e-file your income tax. Hence, you can view the form as a PDF document by inputting the right combination of passwords. However, to complete the income tax filing process, it is crucial to verify your ITR. This process can be done in both offline and online modes. 

In case of offline mode, you need to send a copy of your ITR-V acknowledgement with a signature to the concerned Income Tax Department. On the other hand, in the case of online mode, there are 5 different ways to e-verify successfully. This includes Aadhaar-based OTP, net banking, via bank account, visiting bank ATMs and lastly through your demat account.

Things To Remember While Sending ITR V or Acknowledgment Form

After downloading the ITR V, you can send it to the CPC of the Income Tax Department within 30 days to verify your ITR offline. However, before doing so, here are some of the points you need to take into consideration:

• Do not print any watermarks in the ITR acknowledgement form. Also, the form should only be printed in black ink.
• You need to utilise an A4 size sheet.
• It should be signed in blue ink.
• When you submit original and revised returns, you do not need to print them back to back. Print the ITR acknowledgement forms on two separate sheets of paper.
• Abstain from writing anything on the back of this form.
• Refrain from sending any additional documents, annexures, forms or cover letters.
• In case of excess TDS deduction or if you have paid any advance tax for the relevant financial year, the amount of funds that need to be refunded should be mentioned on the ITR V. 

Final Word

With the help of the information discussed above and by following the steps, you can open your ITR PDF seamlessly. Make sure to e-verify the ITR or send the acknowledgement form to the IT Department after ensuring it to be error-free.