Types of ITR Status: Understanding Your Income Tax Return Status

Submitted and Pending for e-Verification Meaning: ITR filed but not yet e-verified or manual verification not received. Action: E-verify your return or ensure the acknowledgment reaches the department. Successfully e-Verified Meaning: ITR submitted and verified, but processing is pending. Action: No action needed; wait for processing.

Processed Meaning: ITR processed successfully with no discrepancies. Action: No further action required. Defective Meaning: ITR has defects and a notice under section 139(9) has been issued. Action: Rectify the defect within 15 days to avoid invalidation.

Case Transferred to Assessing Officer Meaning: ITR transferred to the Assessing Officer for complex cases. Action: Wait for communication and provide necessary documents if asked. Steps to Check ITR Status Without Login Credentials Visit the e-Filing Portal: Go to the portal and click on "Income Tax Return Status." Enter Required Details: Provide the acknowledgment number and a valid mobile number, then click continue. Enter OTP: Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile. ITR Status: View the status after successful validation.

With Login Credentials Login: Use your credentials to log in to the e-Filing portal. View Filed Returns: Click e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns. View Details: See all filed returns, download documents, and view the return's life cycle and related actions.