note that ITR Status This can be checked both before and after logging in. If you check your ITR status after logging in, you can get more information like downloading returns/notifications. You can view all your previous ITR filings as well as your current filings.
What are the different types of ITR status?
According to the Income Tax Department website, these are different types of ITR status.
Submitted and pending for e-Verification/Verification: This is the situation when you have filed your ITR but have not e-verified it, or your duly signed ITR-V is not yet received in CPC.
Successfully e-Verified / Verified: This is the situation when you have submitted your return and duly e-verified/verified, but the return is not processed yet.
processed: This is the situation when your return is processed successfully.
defective: This is a situation where the department notices some defect in the return filed due to lack of certain essential information required under the law, or some discrepancies. In such case, you will receive a notice under section 139(9) asking you to rectify the defect within a specified time frame from the date of receipt of the notice. If you do not respond to the defective return status, your ITR will be treated as invalid, and will not be taken for processing.
Case transferred to Assessing Officer: This is the situation when the CPC has transferred your ITR to the AO having your jurisdiction. If your case is transferred to your AO, you will be contacted by the officer to provide the required details.
How to check income tax return status online
Income tax refund status can be tracked on the new income tax portal of the government by following the steps given below:
1. Visit www.incometax.gov.in and log in to your account by entering PAN/Aadhaar number as User ID and your Password.
2. After logging in, click on ‘e-File’ option. Under the ‘e-File’ option, select ‘Income Tax Return’ and then select ‘View Filed Returns’.
Step 3: Check the latest ITR filed.
Step 4: Select ‘View Details’ option.
Once selected, it will show the status of ITR filed. It will also show you the date of issuance of tax refund, amount refunded and the date of clearance for any refund for this AY.
Important FAQ
1.
Do I need to register my mobile number with the e-filing portal to view my ITR status without logging in?
No, you can use any valid mobile number to check your ITR status without logging in. However, if you are using this service without logging in then you need to enter a valid ITR acknowledgment number.
2.
I want to check ITR status of my spouse. can i do that?
You can check the ITR status of your spouse in the following ways:
Pre-login: On the e-filing homepage, click on View ITR Status. You will need his ITR acknowledgment number and a valid mobile number.
Post-login:
If you have filed your spouse’s ITR as an authorized representative / authorized signatory, both you and your spouse can check the ITR status.
If your spouse has filed his ITR, he will be able to view the status on his own e-filing account.
3.
Where can I get my acknowledgment number to enter while checking my ITR status?
You can check your acknowledgment number from the ITR-V received on your registered email after e-filing your return. Your ITR-V can also be downloaded from the e-filing portal post login: e-File > Income Tax Return > View Filed Returns > Download Receipt option.
You can view your acknowledgment number (after login) for the ITR filed using the View Filed Form service on the e-filing portal.