ITR Filing 2025: Have You Filed Your Return? Complete E-Verification within 30 Days to Avoid Invalidation

Have you filed your IT return for FY25? If yes, taxpayers are reminded that filing the return is only part of the process. Completing e-verification within 30 days is mandatory to validate your ITR.

Why E-Verification is Crucial After ITR Filing

Submitting your income tax return online is only considered valid if followed by verification within 30 days. Failing to e-verify results in the return being treated as invalid, meaning it's as if you never filed at all. The e-verification process confirms the authenticity of your submission and initiates processing by the tax department.

Methods to Complete E-Verification

The Income Tax Department offers multiple digital modes for simple and quick e-verification. The most common and efficient include Aadhaar-OTP, net banking access, and generating an Electronic Verification Code (EVC) through pre-validated bank or demat accounts. Aadhaar-OTP works if your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar. 

Net banking allows direct access to the e-filing portal. EVC codes, ATMs, and digital signature certificates are also acceptable for completing this step.

Physical Verification Option

For those unable to e-verify, a signed physical copy of the ITR-V (acknowledgement form) can be posted to the Central Processing Centre in Bengaluru. However, this method may involve postal delays and no real-time tracking, unlike online verification, which is instantaneous.

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What if You Miss the 30-Day Deadline?

If the 30-day verification period lapses, the return becomes invalid. You must then file a ‘condonation of delay’ request on the income tax portal, explaining your reason for missing the deadline. Only upon approval by the department will the return be treated as valid.

Conclusion

E-verification is a crucial step after filing your income tax return. It is simple, fast, and ensures that the return is processed without legal complications. With the due date drawing near, timely verification is essential to avoid unnecessary rejections.

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