ITR verification is important to complete the return filing process. If the ITR is not verified within the stipulated time then the filed return is treated as invalid.
In case a person fails to verify the return within the stipulated time, he/she may file a condonation request stating the reason for the delay with the Income Tax Department.
How to verify ITRs
ITR can be verified easily through OTP on a mobile registered with Aadhaar, netbanking, and also offline.
For e-verification through Aadhaar OTP,
log in to the e-filing account on the Income tax website
click on ‘e-Verify Return’ under the e-file tab.
select the mode of e-verification and complete the process.
For offline verification,
you need to print the ITR verification form and send it to the Centralised Processing Centre, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru (560500) through speed post.
