How to E-Verify Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

How to E-Verify Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

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Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is only half the job done. To complete the process, you must e-verify your return within 30 days of submission. Without verification, your ITR is not valid—which can lead to penalties or even a notice from the Income Tax Department.

In this blog, we’ll show you how to e-verify your ITR online for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) using various methods provided by the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

✅ Why is E-Verification Important?

  • Mandatory step after filing the ITR

     

  • Validates the authenticity of your return

     

  • Avoids penalties or ITR rejection

     

  • Quick and paperless process

     

🕒 Deadline to E-Verify ITR for AY 2025-26

You must e-verify your return within 30 days of filing it online.
 For example, if you filed your ITR on July 10, 2025, you must e-verify it by August 9, 2025.

🔍 6 Methods to E-Verify Your ITR Online

1. Aadhaar OTP

  • Link your Aadhaar with your PAN.

     

  • Go to e-Filing portal > ‘e-Verify Return’

     

  • Choose “Aadhaar OTP”

     

  • Enter OTP sent to your registered mobile

     

📌 Most popular and fastest method

2. Net Banking

  • Login to your bank’s net banking

     

  • Select the Income Tax e-Filing option

     

  • It redirects you to the portal

     

  • Choose the return and click “e-verify”

     

✅ Works with banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, etc.

3. Bank Account EVC

  • Pre-validate your bank account on the portal

     

  • Request Electronic Verification Code (EVC)

     

  • Enter EVC sent to your registered mobile/email

     

4. Demat Account EVC

  • Similar to bank account method

     

  • Must pre-validate your Demat account

     

  • Use EVC for verification

     

💡 Useful for stock market investors

5. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

  • Recommended for company or audit cases

     

  • Register your DSC on the portal

     

  • Attach and e-verify via emSigner

     

📎 Not for regular salaried taxpayers

6. Offline Option – Send Signed ITR-V

  • Download and print ITR-V

     

  • Sign it and post to:
     CPC, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru – 560500

     

🚨 Must reach CPC within 30 days of filing

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✍️ Step-by-Step Guide: How to E-Verify ITR via Aadhaar OTP

  1. Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in

     

  2. Login using your PAN and password

     

  3. Click on “e-File” > “Income Tax Returns” > “e-Verify Return”

     

  4. Select the ITR you want to verify

     

  5. Choose “Verify using OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar”

     

  6. Enter the 6-digit OTP

     

  7. Done! You will get a confirmation message.

     

❗ What Happens if You Don’t E-Verify?

  • Your return is not processed

     

  • You may face penalties or legal notices

     

  • Tax refund (if any) will be delayed or denied

     

🤔 FAQs on ITR E-Verification

  1. Can I e-verify after 30 days?
     A. No. Your ITR will be considered invalid unless condonation is granted by the department.
  2. Can I verify someone else’s return using my Aadhaar OTP?
     A. No, the Aadhaar OTP must belong to the taxpayer.
  3. Do I need to e-verify if I have sent ITR-V physically?
     A. No, either e-verification OR physical submission is needed—not both.

🎯 Final Thoughts

E-verification is the final step in completing your ITR filing process for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). It’s quick, digital, and can be done in just 2 minutes using Aadhaar OTP or Net Banking. Don’t delay—verify within 30 days to ensure your return is processed smoothly.

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