ITR E-Verification Rules: Failure to do e-verify within 30 days will result in trouble; understand the filing rules.

After filing your ITR, all taxpayers are required to e-verify it within 30 days. If this process is not completed within the stipulated time, the Income Tax Department may consider your return invalid. Let’s understand the rules.

The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing process is ongoing. If you haven’t filed your ITR yet, it’s crucial to do so before July 31st, as it’s the deadline. Furthermore, if you’ve already filed your ITR, you must e-verify it within 30 days of filing. Failure to complete this process within the stipulated timeframe may result in the Income Tax Department declaring your return invalid. This could impact refunds and other tax-related matters. Let’s understand why ITR e-verification is necessary.

ITR Filing Deadline

First, let’s remind you that the deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2025-26 is July 31st, 2026. Taxpayers can file their ITR by visiting the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal using their PAN and password. First-time return filers will need to register with their PAN, Aadhaar, and other relevant information. The website may experience heavy traffic or technical issues at the last minute. Therefore, be sure to file your ITR on time.

E-verification is mandatory after filing your ITR.

Merely filing your ITR is not enough. It is also mandatory to e-verify your return within 30 days of filing. Failure to do so may result in the Income Tax Department deeming your return incomplete or invalid. In such a situation, your tax refund may be delayed and your return processing may be delayed. You can check the e-verification status of your ITR by visiting the ITR-V section of the e-filing portal.

How to e-verify your ITR?

Log in to the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal.
Click on the e-Verify Return option.
Enter your PAN, Assessment Year, and Acknowledgement Number.
After logging in, go to My Account and select e-Verify Return.
The screen will now display the pending returns.
Click e-Verify next to the relevant ITR.

You can then perform e-verification using any of the following methods:

Use an existing Electronic Verification Code (EVC)
Verify by generating a new EVC
Complete verification using Aadhaar OTP

Once the process is complete, you will receive an acknowledgment on your screen, and the information will also be sent to your registered email address.

In addition to the e-filing portal, taxpayers can also verify their ITR through other means, including:

Net Banking
Aadhaar OTP
EVC via Bank Account or Demat Account
EVC generated from ATMs of select banks

Can someone else verify your ITR?

Yes, if you have authorized an Authorized Signatory or Representative Assessee, they can also perform e-verification on your behalf. All other valid methods can be used, such as:

Aadhaar OTP
Net Banking EVC
EVC from Bank or Demat Account

Upon successful e-verification, a confirmation message with the Transaction ID will appear on the screen. Additionally, the Income Tax Department will send a confirmation email to the email ID registered on your e-filing portal. If the verification is done by an authorized representative, the confirmation email will be sent to both the representative’s and the taxpayer’s registered email addresses.

What happens if you don’t e-verify your ITR within the 30-day period?

If you don’t e-verify your ITR within the stipulated timeframe, the Income Tax Department may consider your return as unfiled. This means you may face the same problems as a non-filer, such as refund delays, other tax-related issues, and action as per applicable rules.

However, if e-verification is not completed on time for some reason, you can apply for Condonation of Delay. This requires providing the reason for the delay. Only if the Income Tax Department accepts your request, the e-verification will be considered valid and your ITR will be considered valid.

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