Last updated: March 16th, 2020 4:56 PM

EVC Generation Using Demat Account

Every taxpayer whose taxable income is above the basic exemption limit mentioned by the Income Tax Act should mandatorily to file an income tax return each financial year. Filing of income tax returns must be concluded with verification of return. Income tax return filing can be verified by mailing the ITR-V acknowledgement to the CPC in Bangalore or through the EVC mode. In this article, we briefly discuss the process of income tax return e-verification through EVC generation, by using a Demat account.

What is EVC?

Electronic Verification Code, the abbreviation for which is EVC, is a ten-digit alphanumeric code generated by the Income Tax Department to e-verify the income-tax returns of an assessee. Other than through Demat account, EVC can also be obtained through the following means:

• E-mail ID and mobile number
• Aadhar Card
• Net-banking
• ATM
• Bank account details

Generating EVC Using Demat Account

The following paragraphs outline the procedure for EVC generation through Demat account. EVC can be generated using the details of Demat account in the following manner: Step 1:- Official website Visit the official e-filing website of the Income Tax Department (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home). Step 2:- Login You will find three options at the top right corner of the page. Select