Question 1

Is it mandatory to verify ITR?

Accepted Answer

Uploading ITR alone does not complete the return filing process. Verification of return is important to complete the return filing process.

Question 2

Is it possible to verify my returns online if I filed them over 30 days ago and the 30 day time limit has elapsed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can still verify your returns online. However, you will need to submit a ‘condonation request’ for condonation of delay, providing a valid reason for the delay. The verification of your return will only be considered complete after the Income Tax Department approves the condonation request.

Question 3

Can someone else verify my return on my behalf, such as an Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee can e-Verify your return on your behalf. They can use any of the following methods:

Aadhaar OTP: An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with Aadhaar of the Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee.
Net Banking: An EVC generated through net banking will be sent to the mobile number and email ID registered with the e-filing portal of the Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee.
Bank Account / Demat Account EVC: An EVC generated through the pre-validated and EVC-enabled bank account or demat account will be sent to the mobile number and email ID registered with the e-filing portal of the Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee.

Question 4

How will I know that my e-Verification is complete?

Accepted Answer

If you are e-Verifying your own return, the following will indicate that your return has been verified:

A success message will be displayed, along with a Transaction ID.
An email will be sent to the email ID registered with the e-filing portal.

If an Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee is e-Verifying on your behalf, the following will indicate that your return has been verified:

A success message will be displayed, along with a Transaction ID.
After successful verification, an email confirmation will be sent to the primary email ID of both the Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee and your email ID.

Question 5

If my registered mobile number is not updated with Aadhaar, can I still e-verify my return using Aadhaar OTP?

Accepted Answer

No, you need to update your mobile number with Aadhaar to e-verify your return using Aadhaar OTP.

Question 6

If my demat account or bank account is inactive, can I still e-verify my return using it?

Accepted Answer

No, you need to have an active demat or bank account that is pre-validated and EVC-enabled on the e-filing portal to e-verify your return using your demat account or bank account.

Question 7

Will there be any penalty for delaying the e-Verification process?

Accepted Answer

If you fail to verify your return on time, it will be considered as if you have not filed your return, resulting in the consequences associated with not filing a return. However, you can request condonation of delay by providing an appropriate reason. Only after submitting such a request and having it approved by the Income Tax Authority, your return will be considered valid.

Question 8

How can I verify my return?

Accepted Answer

You can verify your return electronically. You can e-verify your return on ClearTax. See the steps given above. An online e-verification can be done using any of these methods:

OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar, or
Net Banking, or
EVC generated through your pre-validated demat account, or
EVC generated through your pre-validated bank account, or
EVC through ATM (offline method), or
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Aadhaar OTP or EVC generated through net banking, bank account, or Demat account.

If you cannot e-verify your return, you can download the return filing acknowledgement, i.e. ITR-V, print, sign, and send the same to the CPC- Bangalore to process your return.

Further, suppose you are filing a return manually (if you are not bound to file your return online). In that case, you may sign your return of income to verify it and submit the same in the office of your jurisdictional income.

Question 9

What is the ‘capacity’ column in the verification tab of the income tax return?

Accepted Answer

A return can be verified and signed by the individual himself or any person authorised under Section 140(a). Following are the cases where a person other than the individual can sign:

Where the individual is not in India– any person he authorises to sign on his behalf
If he is mentally incapacitated– his guardian or any other person competent to act on his behalf
For any other reason– if the individual is unable to sign, any person whom he authorises to sign on his behalf

Question 10

How can one generate an Aadhaar OTP to e-verify return?

Accepted Answer

After filing ITR, it can be e-verified using an Aadhaar OTP. To e-verify through Aadhaar, you must link your Aadhaar with your PAN and registered mobile number. After doing so, follow the below steps to e-verify:

Click on the ‘e-File’ menu and select ‘e-Verify Return’.
Click on the e-verify link and select Option 3 – 'I would like to e-verify using OTP on a mobile number registered with Aadhaar’.
You will get an OTP on your registered mobile number.
Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button

Question 11

I have e-filed my return. I have printed my ITR-V, signed it, and sent it to CPC. However, I have received a notice from CPC that they have not received ITR-V yet. Also, 30 days from when I filed my return has also lapsed. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

You may resend your ITR-V once again to CPC. You will not be treated as a taxpayer not having filed his return as long as you can show sufficient proof of having sent the ITR V to CPC for the first time.

Question 12

What if my ITR V is rejected?

Accepted Answer

If your ITR V receipt status shows as ITR-V Rejected, then in such case, click on the Acknowledgement Number & the reason for ITR V rejection will be shown.

ITR V can be rejected for various reasons, such as you may have sent a return for verification after 30 days, or ITR V was folded or stapled, etc. Make sure you correct the mistake & resend ITR V (other than cases where the 30-day limit has been exceeded).

Question 13

Is there an option to e-verify ITR even after 30 days?

Accepted Answer

The income tax department gives an option to file a Condonation of delay request after the original time period of 30 days. While submitting the request, you are required to

Select the Reason for such delay (Reason for delay can be selected from the pre-specified drop-down list.) Also, if your reason is not listed, select others and enter the details in the remarks.
Specify Remarks (if any)
Enter the OTP received on the Aadhar-linked mobile number.

Submitting a successful condonation request does not warrant that the Income Tax Return will accept the same, and your return will be e-verified. The requisite authorities would judge the validity and genuineness of the request before accepting your request.

Question 14

What are the different types of Net banking for E-verification?

Accepted Answer

SBI Net BankingHDFC Net BankingICICI Net BankingAxis Net BankingKotak Mahindra Net BankingYes Net Banking

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How to e-Verify Your Income Tax Return

Steps to E-verify your Tax Return

Method 1: E-Verify through Cleartax

E-verification on Income Tax Portal

Method 2: E-verification through Aadhaar OTP

Method 3: E-verification through Aadhaar OTP already Available

Method 4: E-verification through Existing EVC

Method 5: E-verification using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Method 6: E-verification through Net Banking

Method 7: E-verification through Bank Account

Method 8: E-verification through Demat Account

Method 9: E-verification through Bank ATM

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