The Central Processing Unit (CPC) is in charge of ITR processing

The ITR processing starts after the ITR is filed and verified by the taxpayer. The taxpayer should verify their return within 120 days of filing it and if not verified within time then ITR is considered invalid. Here are different ways of verifying ITR-

• Sending signed ITR-V physically to the CPC, Bangalore
• Through Aadhaar OTP
• Through EVC generated from a pre-validated bank account
• Through EVC generated from a pre-validated Demat account
• Through EVC through ATM (offline method)
• Through Net Banking
• Through Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

ITR processing under section 143(1)

Once the ITR has been verified, the department processes the income tax return and sends the intimation under Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This intimation will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number. A text message is sent on mobile number which is :

ITR for AY 2021-22 and PAN abcxxxxx1r has been processed at CPC. Intimation u/s 143(1) has been sent to your registered email ID. If not received check-in SPAM folder.

CPC processes each e-filed return, and an intimation u/s 143 (1) is generated. The department compares the information submitted in the taxpayer's return to the records held by the CPC and issues an intimation under section 143 (1). The intimation also includes a thorough tax computation, as calculated by both the taxpayers and the income tax department.

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How to know the status of ITR processing?

Here are the steps to follow to know the status of ITR processing -

• Log in to the income tax portal using PAN and password to check the status of their ITR processing
• Hover your cursor over the ‘e-file’ tab and click on ‘View filed returns’ under ‘Income Tax Returns’

  

• Post that, the following screen will appear where taxpayers can see the status of their ITR processing along with the date of processing.

  

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Different kinds of status under ITR processing

There are 3 possible scenarios under ITR processing that the taxpayers should know to decode their intimation under section 143(1).

No demand, no refund In this case, the department accepts the taxpayer's information filed in the ITR and the ITR processing status changes to "No demand, no refund." It signifies that the assessee does not owe or receive any amount to/from the departments.

Demand determined The department issues a demand intimation if there is a mismatch in the taxes paid or the credit claimed. Under section 143 (1), the demand must be paid within the time period specified in the intimation.

Refund determined The refund is issued to the taxpayers if the return filed by the taxpayer is found to be accurate and includes a refund claim. The credit of refund process typically takes 20-45 days from the date of e-verification of the income tax return. However, if the acknowledgement (ITR V) is physically sent to the CPC, it may take longer.

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