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How to E-verify Income Tax Return
There are different ways to do this given below:
1. Via Aadhaar- OTP based
To verify your ITR via aadhaar, your mobile number should be linked to the aadhaar card and your PAN should also be linked with the Aadhaar.
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Steps to be followed:
- Login on Income Tax portal.
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- Click on ‘View Returns/ Forms’
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- Select ‘Income Tax Returns’ and ‘Submit’
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- Click on “Click here to view your returns pending for e-verification”
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- Click on ‘e-verify’
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- Select the option “I would like to generate Aadhaar OTP to e-verify my return”
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- An SMS with 6-digit OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
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- Enter the OPT received and click on “Submit”
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2. Generating EVC via Net Banking
You can e-verify your ITR with the help of net banking. But only few banks provide that facility.
Your PAN must be linked with the bank account.
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Steps:
- Login to your bank account
- Select the e-verify option under the ‘Tax’ tab. You will be directed to e-filing website.
- Click on ‘Generate EVC’ option on ‘My account’ tab.
- A digit alpha-numeric digit will be sent to your email or mobile number
- Now go to ‘e-verify’ option under ‘My account’ tab
- Click on the option ‘I have EVC already’
- Enter the OTP you received on your mobile number & click on ‘Submit’.
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List of banks that provide this facility:
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3. Generating EVC via Bank Account
In order to e-verify your ITR through this process, first you have to pre-validate your bank account.
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How to pre-validate your bank account
- Go to the “Profile settings” in your e-filing account to pre-validate your account.
- Enter the required details such as:
- Bank’s name
- Account number
- IFSC Code
- Mobile number (linked with the bank account)
- The pre-validation will be successful, if all the information matches with the bank account records.
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Now, e-verify your ITR by following these steps:
- Select “Generate EVC” option under the “My Account” tab.
- An OTP will be sent on your registered mobile number
- Select “E-verify” under “My Account” tab.
- Enter the OTP & click on “Submit”
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List of banks provide this facility:
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4. Verifying ITR through Demat Account
It is same as that of bank account. First you have pre-validate your demat account.
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How to pre-validate Demat account:
- Go to “Profile settings” in your e-filing account.
- Enter the required details:
- Mobile number (linked to demat account)
- Email ID (linked to demat account)
- Depository name (NSDL or CSDL)
Usually it takes 1-2 hours to pre-validate your demat account.
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Once your account is pre-validate, e-verify your ITR following the given procedure:
- Select “Generate EVC” option under the “My Account” tab.
- Select “Generate EVC through Demat Account Number”
- An OTP will be sent on your registered mobile number
- Select “E-verify” under “My Account” tab.
- Enter the OTP & click on “Submit”
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