ITR Filing Latest Update: To complete the process of Income Tax Return, after filing ITR, you need to E-Verify. If the ITR is not verified within the stipulated time frame, then it is considered invalid.
There are only a few days left in the filing of Income Tax Return for the financial year 2021-22 and in the meantime the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has given a big relief. CBDT has extended the deadline for verification of e-filed ITRs for the financial year 2020-21. Explain that every earning person is required to file Income Tax Return (ITR).
E-verification can be done till February 28
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for verification of ITR to February 28, 2022. Let us tell you that to complete the process of Income Tax Return, after filing ITR, you need to do E-Verify. If the ITR is not verified within the stipulated time frame, then it is considered invalid.
You can do ITR e-verify in these ways
- Through Aadhaar OTP
- By logging into e-filing account through Net Banking
- EVC through Bank Account Number
- EVC through Demat Account Number
- EVC through Bank ATM
- By sending signed copy of ITR-V through post to CPC, Bengaluru
How to E-Verify ITR through Aadhaar
- Step 1: Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in to access your e-filing account .
- Step 2: Select e-Verify Return option under Quick Links.
- Step 3: In this, select Verify using OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar. Then click on e-Verify screen.
- Step 4: Select ‘Agree to verify Aadhaar details’ as checked on the Aadhaar OTP screen. Then click on Generate Aadhaar OTP.
- Step 5: After entering the 6-digit OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number, click on Validate.
- Step 6:Remember that this OTP is valid for 15 minutes only. You will be given three chances to enter the correct OTP. You will also see an OTP expiry countdown timer on the screen, which will notify you when the OTP is received. Whereas when you click on Resend OTP, a new OTP will be generated and you will get it.
- Step 7: Now a page with the success message and transaction ID will appear. Keep the transaction ID safe for further use. A confirmation message will also be sent on the e-mail and mobile number that you have given on the filing portal.
31st December is the last date to file ITR
Let us tell you that the last date for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2020-21 is December 31. Earlier, the last appreciation for filing ITR has been increased twice. For the first time it was extended from July 31 to September 30 and then from September 30 to December 31. All income tax payers have to file ITR before the 31st December deadline.
