Why your income tax refund is delayed and how to check status
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Refund timeline after e-verification
Income tax refunds are usually credited within four to five weeks of filing and completing e-verification of your ITR.
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Faster refunds for simple returns
Refunds are processed quicker when returns are straightforward and details in AIS, TDS and Form 26AS match accurately.
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Common reasons for delay
Refunds may get delayed due to unvalidated bank accounts, name mismatches, wrong IFSC codes, closed accounts or non-linking of PAN with Aadhaar.
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Checking your refund status online
You can log in to the income tax e-filing portal with your PAN and password, go to 'View Filed Returns' under e-file, and see your refund status.
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Extra scrutiny for large refunds
Refunds above Rs 50,000 or those flagged for additional verification can take longer due to extra checks by the department.