ITR Filed Today? You Have 30 Days to Verify It

Filing your ITR on 31 July is only half the job. You must also e-verify it within 30 days. Miss that window and your return is treated as invalid — meaning late filing penalties and interest apply.

Here's what happened: The Income Tax Department requires taxpayers to e-verify their ITR within 30 days of filing — without this step, the return is considered invalid.. If you file on 31 July (the deadline), your 30-day verification window runs until 30 August, giving you breathing room after submission.. An unverified return triggers the same consequences as a missed deadline — a belated return status, ₹5,000 late fee under Section 234F, and interest on tax due..

What you should do: Verify your ITR immediately after filing via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or DEMAT account on the Income Tax e-filing portal — it takes under 2 minutes.. Check your registered mobile number and email are active and linked to Aadhaar before you start filing, as OTP-based verification fails without this.. If you missed earlier deadlines, file a belated return before 31 December 2025 and verify it promptly to avoid your return being treated as non-est (legally non-existent)..

Aadhaar OTP is the fastest verification method — but if your Aadhaar mobile number is outdated, use net banking instead. Don't let a wrong phone number invalidate your entire ITR.

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