An ITR filed but not verified is treated as an invalid return by the department. It would mean that you have not filed the ITR for a particular assessment year. To complete the income tax returns (ITR) filing process, an individual is required to verify it. The return must be verified within 120 days of filing.

How can I verify my return?

Log-in to your e-filing account on the income tax website. Go to the ‘e-verify returns’ option. Select the ITR to verify it and select the option ‘Already generated EVC through bank ATM. ‘ Enter the EVC and your tax return will be verified.

What does it mean return submitted and verified?

If the status of your return shows ‘successfully verified’, it means that you have submitted and duly verified your return. But the ITR has not been processed yet. If the status of your return shows ‘processed’, it means that the return is successfully processed by the department without any discrepancies.

What is meant by return submitted and verified?

Once you’ve filed your income tax return (ITR) and have verified it, the Income Tax (I-T) Department starts processing your tax return. Normally after verification, the ‘status’ of your tax return would be ‘Successfully Verified’ or ‘Successfully e-Verified’.

Why do you need IRS verification of non filing letter?

An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter is a proof authenticated by the IRS that the applicant or the person whose name is in the IRS letter, did not file an income tax return in Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year written therein. Why do you need IRS verification letter of non-filing tax return?

What happens if I fail to verify my income tax return?

In case of failure of the assessee to verify the same within the stipulated time, the assessee may opt for filing a condonation delay request. There is no specific provision in the Income Tax Act providing for a limitation period for filing a condonation delay request.

What happens in case of non verification of ITR?

Surana says, “A non-verified return is treated as an invalid return in law and all the consequences of not filing a return are attracted. In case a condonation request of the assessee is granted, he would not be subject to any penal provisions. Section 234F is in the nature of fees for default or delay in filing ITR before the deadline.

How is verification of income tax return done?

The return must be verified within 120 days of filing. Verification can be done digitally (using Aadhaar, one-time password etc.) or by sending the physical copy of ITR-V to the Central Processing Centre, Bengaluru, of the income tax department.