E verify the return ITR filling process Assessment year 2025

To e-verify your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (i.e., for income earned in Financial Year 2024-25), you need to follow these steps after filing your return on the Income Tax e-Filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in):

✅ Steps to E-Verify ITR (AY 2025-26):
Step 1: Log in to the Income Tax Portal
Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in

Click on "Login" using your PAN, password, and captcha.

Step 2: Go to 'e-Verify Return'
After login, on the dashboard, click "e-File" → "Income Tax Returns" → "e-Verify Return"

Alternatively, go to "Pending Actions" > "e-Verify Return"

Step 3: Select the Return
If you’ve already filed the return, you'll see the ITR listed there.

Click “e-Verify” next to the appropriate ITR (AY 2025-26).

Step 4: Choose e-Verification Method
You can verify your ITR using any of the following methods:

Aadhaar OTP (Mobile number linked to Aadhaar)

Net Banking (Login to e-filing through your bank)

Bank Account EVC (Pre-validated account)

Demat Account EVC

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) (Mostly used by professionals/companies)

⚠️ Important: Aadhaar-linked mobile number must be active for Aadhaar OTP.

Step 5: Submit Verification
Once your verification method is authenticated, you'll receive a success message.

An Acknowledgment (ITR-V) will be generated.

You can download the Acknowledgment PDF for your records.

???? Deadline for E-Verification:
You must e-verify your ITR within 30 days of filing to complete the filing process. If not verified, the return is considered invalid.