{"id":90201,"date":"2026-08-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/learn\/?p=90201"},"modified":"2026-08-24T21:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:16:08","slug":"how-to-everify-incometax-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/how-to-everify-incometax-return\/","title":{"rendered":"How to E-Verify Your Income Tax Return: Every Method Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

After having successfully filed your income tax return, the next step is to verify<\/strong> it. The Income Tax Department starts processing your return, once it is verified. Refunds, if any, are processed for returns that have been submitted and verified.
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TAXAJ recommends e-verifying your tax returns by using your Internet Banking Option. It is the easiest and the fastest way to verify your tax return.<\/p>\n

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Step-by-step guide to E-verification:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Login to income tax portal<\/a> with your credentials.


<\/strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Go to E-file<\/strong>, then Income tax returns<\/strong> and click on E-verify<\/strong> Return.<\/p>\n


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<\/strong>1. E-verify using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)<\/strong>
<\/strong>Step 1: <\/strong>On the e-Verify<\/strong> page, select I would like to e-Verify using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n



<\/strong>Step 2: <\/strong>On the Verify Your Identity<\/strong> page, select Click here to download emsigner utility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>Step 3<\/strong>: After the download and installation of emsigner utility is complete, select I have downloaded and installed emsigner utility <\/strong>on the Verify Your Identity<\/strong> page and click Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u200bStep 4<\/strong>: On the Data Sign<\/strong> page, select your Provider, Certificate<\/strong> and enter the Provider Password<\/strong>. Click Sign<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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A success message page is displayed along with a Transaction ID. <\/b>Please keep a note of the Transaction ID for future reference. You will also receive a confirmation message on your email ID and mobile number registered on the e-Filing portal.<\/p>\n

2. E-verify after generating Aadhar OTP<\/strong>
<\/strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On the e-Verify page<\/strong>, select I would like to verify using OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar<\/strong> and click Continue<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> On the Aadhaar OTP<\/strong> page, select the I agree to validate my Aadhaar Details<\/strong> checkbox and click Generate Aadhaar OTP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile number registered with Aadhaar and click Validate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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