Once you have filed your Income Tax Return (ITR), it is equally important to verify whether it has been successfully accepted by the income tax department. You might wonder, "how to check if an ITR is filed". Fret not, because the Indian government makes tracking your ITR status quite straightforward. This comprehensive guide will detail the steps required to check if an ITR is filed.
What are the different types of ITR statuses?
Once you file your Income Tax Return (ITR), its status reflects where your return stands in the processing journey. Below are the various types of ITR statuses you may come across:
Submitted and Awaiting Verification: Your ITR has been submitted but either not yet e-verified or the signed ITR-V hasn’t reached the Central Processing Centre (CPC).
Successfully Verified: You have submitted and successfully e-verified or verified your return. It is now queued for processing.
Processed: Your return has been completely reviewed and processed by the Income Tax Department.
Marked Defective: Your return is found to have missing or incorrect information. You will receive a notice under Section 139(9) asking you to correct the issue within a set timeframe. If you do not act, your ITR will be considered invalid.
Transferred to Assessing Officer: Your return has been passed on from the CPC to your local Income Tax Officer for further review. The officer may contact you for clarification or supporting documents.
Each status indicates what actions you may need to take or whether any follow-up is required.
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How to track your ITR filing status?
The ITR Status service is available for both pre-login and post-login users on the income tax e-Filing portal. It can be accessed by:
Any taxpayer who has filed an ITR linked to their PAN
Authorised Signatories, ERIs, and Representative Assessees for ITRs filed in those roles
This feature lets you:
View and download your ITR-V Acknowledgement, JSON file (if submitted via offline utility), complete ITR in PDF format, and intimation order
Check if your return is still pending for e-verification or further action
You can keep track of the progress and ensure everything is in order.
How to check your ITR status (Pre-login)?
Follow these steps if you want to check your ITR status without logging into the portal:
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing homepage.
Step 2: Click on ‘Income Tax Return (ITR) Status’.
Step 3: Enter your acknowledgement number and a valid mobile number. Click ‘Continue’.
Step 4: You’ll receive a 6-digit OTP on your mobile. Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.
Important notes:
OTP is valid for 15 minutes.
You have 3 attempts to enter it correctly.
The timer on screen shows how long before it expires.
Click ‘Resend OTP’ if you didn’t receive it.
Once verified, you’ll see your ITR status.
Make sure your PAN is active; refunds can’t be processed if it’s inoperative. Link PAN with Aadhaar and pay the fee under section 234H if needed.
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