Fact-check notes
Last fact-checked: 2026-05-27
Transition rule: AY 2026-27 covers FY 2025-26 and continues under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Income-tax Act 2025 Tax Year language applies for income earned from 1 April 2026 onward.
This Batch 12 page avoids treating future-dated payroll/form/rule changes as final filing advice. Verify the active form, notification, payroll circular or portal utility before implementation.
What this covers
ITR filing is not complete until it is verified electronically or through an accepted physical verification route. Check the portal deadline shown for the filed return.
- Aadhaar OTP is often the fastest method.
- Net banking, bank EVC, demat EVC and DSC can also work.
- Physical ITR-V should be used only when e-verification is not possible.
Who this is for
- Taxpayer with filed but unverified ITR.
- Refund not processing because return is unverified.
- Aadhaar OTP issue.
- CA supporting e-verification.
Documents and data to verify
- ITR acknowledgement.
- Portal login.
- Aadhaar-linked mobile or bank/demat validation.
- ITR-V if physical route is used.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing verification deadline.
- Posting ITR-V late.
- Wrong Aadhaar mobile number.
- Assuming upload equals verified filing.
How to proceed
- Confirm the applicable year, taxpayer type, form, state and portal status before acting.
- Reconcile portal data with payslips, books, invoices, Form 16/26AS/AIS, GST returns, EPFO records or contracts.
- Prepare a written computation, filing note, checklist or response with assumptions clearly stated.
- Download acknowledgements, challans, workings and evidence after filing or submission.
FAQs
Can WorkIndex help with this?
Yes. Post the facts and documents; relevant experts can quote for filing, advisory, reconciliation, registration, appeal support or ongoing compliance.
Is this page final legal advice?
No. Use it to prepare. A professional should verify the active law year, notification, portal utility and records before filing or taking a tax position.
What should I mention while posting?
Mention the year, state, form, deadline, amount involved, documents available, portal status and whether you need filing, correction, advisory or representation.