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New taxpayers often forget to verify their ITR after filing. The tax department allows e-verification via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, ATM, or DSC.
Income Tax Return Filing 2025
ITR Filing FY2024-25: New taxpayers usually make the mistake of believing that filing the ITR is the end of the process. They often forget the next and most important step in the ITR filing process – verifying the income tax return. Beware. Your ITR filing will be treated invalid unless you verify it within a time limit.
The tax department now allows taxpayers to do e-verification of ITR.
How To e-Verify Your ITR
You can e-Verify your Income Tax Return (ITR) through any of these methods:
1. Aadhaar OTP
Get an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and complete the process instantly.
2. Net Banking
Log in to your bank’s net banking portal, go to the income tax section, and select e-Verify.
3. EVC via Bank Account / Demat Account
Generate an Electronic Verification Code (EVC) from your pre-validated bank or demat account.
4. ATM-Based EVC (Offline)
Some banks allow generation of EVC through their ATMs. You can use this to e-Verify later.
5. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Used mostly by professionals and companies, this is a valid method if you’ve already registered your DSC on the portal.
What If You Miss the 30-Day Deadline?
If you haven’t verified your return within 30 days of filing (new rule from Aug 1, 2022), your return becomes invalid. You’ll need to:
- Submit a Condonation Request on the e-filing portal
- Provide a valid reason for the delay
- Wait for approval from the Income Tax Department
- Only then your ITR will be treated as filed and verified.
Can Someone Else Verify On Your Behalf?
Yes. An Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee can e-Verify on your behalf using:
- Aadhaar OTP (linked to their Aadhaar)
- Net banking
- Pre-validated bank or demat account
How Will You Know It’s Verified?
- Once your e-Verification is successful:
- A success message appears with a Transaction ID
- A confirmation email is sent to your registered email ID
- If verified by an authorized person, both you and they will receive the email.
5 Things You Must Know Before e-Verifying
New 30-Day Deadline: You now have only 30 days from the date of filing to verify your return (for ITRs filed after 1 Aug 2022).
No Aadhaar OTP Without Linked Mobile: Your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar to use this method.
Bank/Demat Account Must Be Active: Inactive or unvalidated accounts cannot be used to generate EVC.
Avoid Penalties by Verifying in Time: Failure to verify on time means your return is treated as not filed, and you may face penalties.
No Need to Post ITR-V if You e-Verify: Once e-Verified, you don’t need to send the signed physical copy to CPC Bangalore.
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
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