Assessees using the e-filing mode have the option to file their return with or without using a digital signature or using the Electronic Verification Code (EVC). Here are 5 ways to e-verify your ITR
The due date of filing your Income Tax Return for Financial Year 2017-18 or Assessment Year 2018-19 is 31st July 2018. Income tax return can be filed using the paper mode or via the e-filing mode. Assessees using the e-filing mode have the option to file their return with or without using a digital signature or using the Electronic Verification Code (EVC). As individuals, when you file your income tax return without using a digital signature, then you are required to send the signed copy of ITR-V to Bangalore. ITR-V is an acknowledgement of return filed electronically.
However, as individuals, you can file your tax return using Electronic Verification Code to avoid verification of your return through a traditional route (sending ITR-V to Bangalore CPC).
Here are 5 different ways to e-verify Income Tax Return: 1) Using Net Banking # You have to log in to the Net Banking Account
# Then click on the “e-filling” link
# After doing this, you will be redirected to the e-filling portal. Once you are there, submit your IT returns or upload the XML.
# Your IT return is verified
Financial Express net banking E-verification using Net-banking 2) Using Bank Account # Log in to the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department
# Select “Profile Setting” and pre-validate your bank account ( it is available only for selected banks)
# Choose verification mode as “EVC” using a pre-validated bank account
# Submit your returns/ upload the XML
# You will receive the Electronic Verification Code on the registered mobile number
# Enter your EVC on the e-Filing portal
# Your ITR is verified
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3) Using Demat Account # Login to e-Filling Portal
# Select “profile setting” and pre-validate your DEMAT account
# Choose verification mode as “EVC” using a DEMAT account
# Submit your returns/ upload the XML
# EVC will be received on a registered mobile number
# Enter your EVC on e-Filing portal
# your ITR is verified
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4) Using Bank ATM # Swipe your ATM card in your own bank ATM
# Click on “PIN for e-filling” (available only for selected banks)
# EVC will be received on a registered mobile number
# Login to the e-Filling portal
# Choose verification mode as “ Already generated EVC through Bank ATM”
# Submit your returns/ upload the SML
# Enter EVC
# Your ITR is verified
5) Using Aadhaar One Time Password (OTP) # Login to the e-filing portal
# Submit your returns by selecting verification mode as “Aadhaar OTP”
# The OTP will be received by you on your registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar
# Enter the OTP received when you are asked for it
# Your ITR is verified
Financial Express There is a flexibility of using Aadhaar OTP as well If you do not want e-Verification, then verify your ITR by sending the hard copy of ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru.
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