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TAX ITR Filing AY 2023-24 Latest Updates from Income Tax Department

Out of 6.81 crore filed ITRs, more than 6 crore ITRs have already verified

Kindly note that the time limit to verify ITR is 30 days from the date of filing the ITR

After 30 days, No option of Condonation of Delay so if verification is pending then kindly verify it within time limit.

you have not verified your return even after 120 / 30 days of filing.

Important Note:

Please note vide Notification No. 5/2022 dated 29.07.2022, w.e.f. 01/08/2022 the time-limit for e-verification or submission of ITR-V shall be 30 days from the date of filing the return of income.

However, where the return is filed on or before 31.07.2022 the earlier time limit of 120 days would continue to apply.


7. My registered mobile number is not updated with Aadhaar, can I still e-Verify my return using Aadhaar OTP?
No. You need to update your mobile number with Aadhaar to e-Verify your return using Aadhaar OTP.


8. My demat account / bank account is inactive, can I e-Verify my return with this account?
No. You need to have an active demat account / bank account which needs to be pre-validated and EVC-enabled on e-Filing portal to e-Verify your return using your demat account / bank account.


9. Will delay in e-Verification attract any penalty?
If you do not verify in time, your return is treated as not filed and it will attract all the consequences of not filing ITR under the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, you may request condonation of delay in verification by giving appropriate reason. Only after submission of such a request, you will be able to e-Verify your return. However, the return will be treated valid only once the condonation request has been approved by the competent Income Tax Authority.
received the ITR-V and 120 / 30 days have lapsed since the date of filing. What can I do?
You can e-Verify your ITR online after submitting a condonation request.


15. What is the difference between pre-login e-Verification and post-login e-Verification?
You can choose to e-Verify your filed ITR before or after logging in to e-Filing portal. The only difference is that while using the pre-login service, you will be required to provide the details of your filed ITR (PAN, Assessment Year and Acknowledgment Number) before e-Verifying the ITR. If you choose to use the post-login service, you will be able to choose the respective record of ITR filed rather than provide any such details before e-Verifying the ITR.


16. Can I e-Verify my ITR using Digital Signature Certificate?
Yes. DSC is one of the ways to e-Verify. However, you will be able to e-Verify using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) immediately after filing your ITR.