How to delete draft income tax return

To delete a draft or unverified income tax return (ITR) in India, you can use the Discard Return option on the official e-filing portal. This feature allows you to remove a filed but unverified return to file a fresh one. Follow these steps:

• Login to the Income Tax portal at www.incometax.gov.in.
• Navigate to e-File \> Income Tax Returns \> e-Verify ITR.
• Locate the unverified return and click on the Discard button.
• Confirm the action to permanently delete the draft and file a fresh ITR.