EVC Verification – Income Tax Filing

Filing your income tax returns is firmly essential to escape from the punishment of laws. If you do not want to be behind the iron bars or penalty, make sure you file income tax returns on time. when you are done with filing ITR, the next step is to verify the tax returns you have filed before, and later the income tax department will process your application.

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1. E-verify the tax with Net-banking

If you wish to e-verify the tax returns then the following are steps to follow which are mentioned below- 1. Firstly, Go to the website of https://www.e-verify.gov/ and select “Through net banking” from the e-verify page, and press ‘Continue’. 2. Then Choose the bank you want to e-verify through and click continue 3. After this, a disclaimer will pop up on the screen, go through this disclaimer attentively and click on continue 4. Later you have to login into your net baking account with your password and user identity 5. Then a link will appear on the screen, click on the link and you will be taken to the page of the e-filing portal 6. After the successful completion of the login process, you will be referred to the e-filing dashboard 7. Now go to the section of ITR/Forms/Service, and continue to e-verify After completing the successful process, a message will be displayed on the screen with your transaction ID details. You will get a confirmation message after the successful completion of the process.

2. E-verify with Aadhar

1. Go to the e-verify page and select I would like to verify option using a one- time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number 2. Choose the option ‘I agree to validate my Aadhaar Details’ displayed on the page of Aadhaar OTP. and click ‘continue’ 3. In the next step, Click on the tab of “Generate Aadhaar OTP” and click continue 4. Then you will receive a 6-digit code to your registered mobile number. Enter the code in the given checkbox 5. Lastly, click on the “Continue” After completing the above steps, a message will be displayed on the screen with your transaction ID details. You will get a confirmation message after the successful completion of the process.

3. E-verify with the digital signature certificate

If you want to e-verify the tax returns with the digital signature certificate then you must follow the steps mentioned below-

  1. Go to the e-verify page and select there “I would like to e-verify using a digital signature certificate
  2. Next, You will be redirected to the next page where you have to choose “Click here to download emsigner utility”
  3. Once the download and installation process is completed, Select “I have downloaded and installed emsigner utility on the page and click on continue
  4. Later you need to choose the suitable provider and certificate before entering the password of the provider
  5. Lastly, click on “Sign”
After completing these above, a confirmation message will appear on the display with your transaction ID.

4. E-verify with the (EVC) electronic certification code

There are two ways of e-verifying the tax with the electronic verification code. One can be done with the use of a bank account and another is through the Demat account. Both are mentioned below with steps-

5. E-verify the tax with a bank account

Following are the steps to follow -

  1. Firstly, you have to go to the page of e-verify and choose “Through Bank Account” and click on the tab to continue
  2. You will be sent an EVC (electronic verification code) to your registered mobile number.
  3. Enter the EVC code and click on continue
  4. At last, just click on the e-verify and here you are done
After completing these above, a confirmation message will appear on the display with your transaction ID and electronic verification code.

6. E-verify with a Demat bank account

  1. To e-verify the tax by using a Demat bank account, you will need to go to the page of e-verify and select there “Through Demat account” and click on the continue button.
  2. You will be sent an EVC (electronic verification code) to your registered mobile number.
  3. Enter the EVC code and click on continue
  4. At last, just click on the e-verify and here you are done
  5. After completing these above-mentioned steps, a confirmation message will appear on the display with your transaction ID and electronic verification code.

7. e-verify using EVC (using bank ATM – offline method)

To e-verify by the electronic verification code in offline mode through a bank ATM, one must follow the following steps-

  1. Firstly, You have to visit an ATM of a specified bank account and swipe your ATM card at the machine
  2. Enter the generated PIN
  3. The next step is to choose “Generate electronic verification code for ITR filing”
  4. You will receive an EVC TO e-verify the tax by selecting the option “I have already an EVC of your choice of e-verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is It mandatory to e-verify the tax returns?

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Filing your income tax returns is firmly essential to escape from the punishment of laws. If you do not want to be behind the iron bars or penalty, make sure you file income tax returns on time.


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Can I get the generated EVC service from all banks?

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No. All the banks do not provide electronic verification code service. This service is offered by certain specified banks.


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How can I know if my ITR is filled or not?

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You can get the details about your ITR filing and verification status From the website with your PAN number, and appeared captcha code on account of having an e- verified.


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How can I e-verify the tax returns through net banking?

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Go to the website of https://www.e-verify.gov/ and select “Through net banking” from the e-verify page, and press ‘Continue’. Then Choose the bank and after this, a disclaimer will pop up on the screen, go through this disclaimer attentively and click on continue. Later login into your net banking account with your password and user ID. Then a link will appear on the screen, click on the link and you will be taken to the page of the e-filing portal. You will be referred to the e-filing dashboard. Now go to the section of ITR/Forms/Service, and continue to e-verify.


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Is it mandatory to file ITR?

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Yes. Filing Income Tax returns is mandatory for all registered taxpayers and any individual who is earning more than 2,50,000 to 5,00,000 lakh is mandated to pay the tax returns.


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What happens if you do not e-verify the tax return?

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In case of failing to file an income tax return on return, you might be levied penalties as per section 234f.


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Is it compulsory to E-Verify the tax return?

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Yes. It is essential to e-verify the tax returns. EVC stands for the electronic verification code which is made of ten alphanumeric codes. The electronic verification code is ten digits. Filed ITR must be verified within 120 days.


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CEO Krishna Gopal

Krishna Gopal Varshney co-founder & CEO of Myitronline.com. Myitronline is amongst the top emerging startups of Asia and authorized ERI by the Income Tax Department. A dedicated and tireless Expert Service Provider for the clients seeking tax filing assistance and all other essential requirements associated with Business/Professional establishment. Connect to us and let us give the Best Support to make you a Success. ”

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Co-founder & CEO