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Tax experts warn against last-minute filing as the income tax portal glitches are common in the last hours of filing.
ITR Filing 2025.
The income tax return filing for the assessment year 2025-26 is going on, with less than 10 days left for the September 15 deadline. So far, over 4.66 crore ITRs have been filed by taxpayers. Out of these, a total of 3.23 crore returns have been processed. Tax experts warn against last-minute filing as the income tax portal glitches are common in the last hours of filing. If you are filing ITR on your own, here’s how to ensure that the return has been filed correctly:
1. Check ITR Acknowledgement (ITR-V)
Once you submit your return, the income tax department generates an acknowledgement form called ITR-V. This is proof that your return has been successfully filed. To verify:
- Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal
- Go to ‘e-File’ → ‘Income Tax Returns’ → ‘View Filed Returns’.
- Download your ITR-V and check the details such as PAN, assessment year, filing date and return status.
2. Verify Return Submission Status
The filing status should show ‘Successfully e-Verified’ or ‘ITR Filed and Pending Verification’. If it is pending, you must e-verify using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, Demat account, or by sending a signed ITR-V to CPC Bengaluru within 30 days. Without verification, your ITR will be considered invalid.
3. Ensure Correct Bank Details
Refunds are directly credited to your bank account. Check if you have provided:
- Correct account number and IFSC code.
- Pre-validated and e-verified bank account in the portal.
- Track Refund Status
- If you have claimed a refund, track it through the NSDL refund portal or the income tax website. Delays could indicate issues in your filing, such as wrong bank details or mismatch in TDS.
Key Things To Look At To Ensure You Have Filed Correct ITR
Cross-Check With Form 26AS and AIS
Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) show the tax deducted at source (TDS), advance tax, and other income details reported to the Income Tax Department. Compare the information in your ITR with these forms to ensure accuracy. Any mismatch may result in a demand notice or delay in refunds.
Review Deductions and Exemptions
Make sure you have claimed deductions under sections like 80C, 80D, or exemptions such as HRA correctly. Double-check your investment proofs and calculations.
Look for Intimation Under Section 143(1)
After processing, the IT department sends an intimation under Section 143(1) on your registered email. It compares the income and tax details filed by you with their records. If there is a mismatch, the intimation will show a demand or refund adjustment. If all is correct, it will confirm that your return has been processed as filed.
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to personal finance, markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris h…Read More
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to personal finance, markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris h… Read More
September 06, 2025, 10:58 IST
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