E-Verify ITR (Electronic Verification of Income Tax Return) is the mandatory final step in the ITR filing process where you authenticate and confirm that the tax return filed online was indeed submitted by you. It is the digital  signing and validating your income tax return.

Understanding E-Verification
When you file your Income Tax Return online, the process is not complete until you e-verify it. Think of e-verification as your digital signature that confirms:

• You acknowledge the information provided in the ITR.
• The return was filed by you (the taxpayer).
• You authorize the Income Tax Department to process your return.

Without e-verification, your ITR remains incomplete and invalid – it’s as if you never filed the return at all.

Easy Return makes the entire e-verification process incredibly easy. You don’t need to remember complicated steps or navigate through multiple pages. Everything happens in just a few clicks!

Method 1: E-Verify Through Aadhaar OTP (Fastest & Easiest!)

This is the quickest way to verify your ITR – takes less than 2 minutes!
Step 1: Login to Easy Return
Step 2: Go to E-Verify Section

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  On your dashboard, look for “E-Verify ITR” option
• Enter your PAN 
• Select Year

 
Step 3: Select the Return to Verify

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  Click on “Verify Now” button next to it

 
Step 4: Enter OTP and Verify

• You’ll receive a 6-digit OTP on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number
• Enter this OTP in the box
• Click “Submit” or “Verify”

Done! You’ll see a success message: “Your ITR has been successfully e-verified!”
That’s it! Your ITR is now verified. You’ll also receive a confirmation email.
 
Method 3: E-Verify Using Bank Account Number
This method uses your bank account details for verification.

Step 1: Access E-Verify Section

• Login to Easy Return
• Go to “E-Verify ITR” section

Step 2: Select Bank Account Method

• Choose “Verify using Bank Account”
• This method uses EVC (Electronic Verification Code)

Step 3: Enter Bank Details

• Enter your bank account number
• Make sure this is the same account you mentioned in your ITR
• The account should be pre-validated on the tax portal

Step 4: Generate and Enter EVC

• Click “Generate EVC”
• You’ll receive a code on your registered mobile number
• Enter this EVC code

Step 5: Submit

• Click “Submit” to complete verification

Your ITR is now verified using a bank account!

Method 4: E-Verify Through Demat Account

If you have a Demat account (for shares/mutual funds), you can use it for verification.

Step 1: Login and Select Return

• Login to Easy Return
• Go to E-Verify ITR section
• Choose the return to verify

Step 2: Select Demat Option

• Click on “Verify using Demat Account”

Step 3: Choose Your Depository

• Select either NSDL or CDSL (whichever you use)
• Click “Proceed”

Step 4: Login to Demat Account

• You’ll be taken to your depository’s website
• Login with your credentials

Step 5: Confirm Verification

• Approve the verification request
• You’ll be redirected back to Easy Return

Verification complete!