Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is just the first step in fulfilling your tax responsibilities. The second—equally crucial—step is verifying your ITR. Failing to verify your return within the deadline can render your filing invalid, leading to penalties and even legal complications.ITR verification failure
If you’ve recently received a notification or checked the portal and seen the status as “ITR Not Verified” or “ITR verification failure”, don’t panic. In this blog by Unlock Digi Services, we’ll explain what it means, why it happens, and most importantly, how to resolve it quickly.
What Does ITR Verification Failure Mean?
Once your ITR is submitted on the Income Tax Department’s website, it must be verified within 30 days (earlier 120 days) to be processed. Verification acts as a digital signature, confirming that the return has been filed by you or on your behalf. ITR verification failure
Failure to verify means the Income Tax Department will not consider your return as filed, even though you submitted it. This can lead to:
- Non-processing of refunds
- Late filing penalties
- Legal notices
- Loss of compliance status
Common Reasons for ITR Verification Failure
Understanding why verification failed helps in resolving it quickly. Here are some frequent causes:
1. Missed Deadline
If you did not verify your return within the 30-day window, it’s marked as “Not Verified.”
2. Invalid E-Verification Attempt
If your Aadhaar OTP expired or was entered incorrectly, or if net banking was interrupted, the e-verification may have failed.
3. Technical Glitches
Sometimes, backend issues with the IT portal or bank/Aadhaar servers cause verification failures.
4. Incorrect ITR-V Submission
If you opted for offline verification and posted your ITR-V late or to the wrong address, it may not be considered. ITR verification failure
How to Check if Your ITR Is Verified
You can check your ITR status easily:
- Visit the Income Tax E-filing Portal
- Log in using your PAN and password
- Click on “e-File” → “Income Tax Returns” → “View Filed Returns”
- Check the status: If it shows “Pending Verification” or “Verification Failed”, you need to act.
Step-by-Step Solutions to Resolve ITR Verification Failure
Option 1: E-Verify Online Again
The fastest way to verify your ITR is to e-verify online. Here’s how:
Using Aadhaar OTP
- Link your Aadhaar and PAN
- Choose ‘Verify via Aadhaar OTP’
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number
Using Net Banking
- Log in to your bank account through the e-filing portal
- Select ‘e-verify’ from the menu
- Confirm verification
Using Demat Account or Bank Account Number
Make sure your bank/demat account is pre-validated on the portal.
Option 2: Offline Verification via ITR-V Form
If online options fail or you prefer paper mode:
- Download the ITR-V acknowledgment form
- Sign it in blue ink
- Post it to:
CPC, Income Tax Department, Post Bag No.1, Electronic City Post Office, Bengaluru – 560100, Karnataka - Send via ordinary post or speed post only (courier is not accepted)
Make sure it reaches within 30 days from the date of filing.
What If the Deadline Has Passed?
If the 30-day verification window is over:
- Submit a condonation request on the portal under the “Services” section
- State the reason for delay (technical, medical, genuine oversight)
- Wait for approval from the Income Tax Department to allow delayed verification
How Unlock Digi Services Can Help You
At Unlock Digi Services, we help both individuals and businesses with:
- Filing and verifying ITR correctly
- Fixing verification failures
- Submitting condonation requests
- Tracking ITR status
- End-to-end compliance support
Final Thoughts
ITR verification failure doesn’t mean your return is rejected permanently—but it must be fixed quickly to avoid consequences. Whether it’s e-verification or offline ITR-V submission, correcting it is easier than you think when you have the right guidance.
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