The verification of ITR stands as an essential requirement following the submission of your Income Tax Return (ITR) because the process remains unfinished without it. Taxpayers now have only 30 days to verify their ITR since August 2022 whereas they previously had 120 days. The failure to verify your ITR will result in penalties and delayed refunds and potential legal consequences. The verification process of your ITR allows your return to be processed without any issues.
The Income Tax Department provides seven basic methods to verify your ITR. Aadhaar OTP stands as the most widely used method for instant verification because it sends an OTP to your Aadhaar-linked mobile device. The digital verification process allows users to generate an EVC through their bank account or Demat account or ATM or Net Banking services which provide quick and convenient options.
Higher-income taxpayers and companies must use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for verification because it provides additional security measures. The ITR-V form can be sent by post to CPC Bengaluru within 30 days for those who choose offline verification methods.
After verification you will get a confirmation message and an email containing the transaction ID. Every taxpayer needs to verify their ITR in a timely manner because this process prevents penalties and speeds up refund processing.
