Important Keyword: e-Filing Portal, Generate EVC, Income Tax.
Table of Contents
How to Generate EVC on the e-Filing Portal?
The service to generate the Electronic Verification Code (EVC) is exclusively available to individuals registered on the e-Filing portal. This article outlines the process of generating an EVC on the portal, which enables users to perform the following functions:
- e-Verify various items such as statutory forms, Income Tax Returns, refund reissue requests, and responses against any notices.
- Log in to the e-Filing portal.
- Reset the password.
Prerequisites
To utilize this service, users must meet the following criteria:
- Registered as an Individual Taxpayer on the e-Filing portal with a valid user ID and password.
- Have a validated and EVC enabled bank account linked to the e-Filing portal (for Bank Account option).
- Have a validated and EVC enabled demat account linked to the e-Filing portal (for Demat Account option).
- Have PAN linked with the bank account (for Net banking option).
- Possess a valid debit card (for Bank ATM option).
- Ensure that the respective bank account is linked with PAN and registered on the e-Filing portal (for Bank ATM option).
How to Generate EVC?
- Login to the e-filing portal
Visit the e-filing portal and login using the user ID and password. - Generating EVC
Click on Services > Generate EVC from the dashboard. - Procedure to Generate the electronic verification code
On Generate EVC page, select PAN / TAN and click Continue. - Methods to generate the electronic verification code
Here are the following methods:
Net Banking
Bank Account
Demat Account and Bank ATM - Net Banking
Upon selecting this option, you will be asked to login via net banking. Select the appropriate bank. - Generate EVC via Net Banking
Sign in to your bank account using net banking and click on the link to log in to the e-Filing portal. On your Dashboard, click Services > Generate EVC - EVC Generated Successfully
You will receive the generated EVC on your mobile number and e-mail ID registered on the e-Filing portal and success message will be displayed. - Generating EVC via Bank Account
On the Generate EVC page, select Through Bank Account and click Continue. A success message will be displayed, and you will receive the EVC on your mobile number and email ID verified by the bank. - Generating EVC via Demat Account
Select the option to generate EVC via Demat account and click on continue and repeat the above mentioned process. Hence, you will receive a success message with your EVC on your mobile number and email ID verified by NSDL / CDSL.
Another method to generate an Electronic Verification Code (EVC) is through offline mode by visiting your nearest ATM. Follow these steps:
- Insert your ATM card and enter your PIN.
- Select the option “Generate EVC for Income Tax Filing.”
- You will receive the EVC on your mobile number and email ID registered with the e-filing portal.
Read More: Authenticate Notice Issued by ITD
Web Stories: Authenticate Notice Issued by ITD
Official Income Tax Return filing website: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/