Facing Delays in Getting Your Income Tax Refund? Here’s How You Can Quickly Check the Status

ITR Refund Update: Millions of taxpayers filed their Income Tax Returns (ITR) before the deadline of September 16, 2025, and are now eagerly waiting for their refunds. Usually, the refund amount gets credited within a week of filing the return. In some cases, it takes only 2–3 days. However, if your refund has not yet arrived, it is important to first confirm whether your ITR form has been accepted by the Income Tax Department and if the refund process has actually started. Often, minor mistakes while filing can cause delays in receiving the money.

Processing Begins After E-VerificationThe refund process begins only after the e-verification of your ITR. In most cases, the refund is credited to the taxpayer’s bank account within 2 to 4 weeks of successful filing. If the refund still does not show up in your account within this period, you may need to recheck your return for errors, respond to any notice from the Income Tax Department, or track your refund status on the e-filing portal. Sometimes, larger refund amounts also take longer to be processed.

Other Common Reasons for Refund Delays

• Your bank account is not pre-validated.

• The name on your bank account does not match the details on your PAN card.

• The IFSC code provided is invalid.

• The bank account mentioned in the ITR is closed.

• Your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar.

How to Check Your Refund Status

1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing website: www.incometax.gov.in.

2. Log in using your PAN and password. Make sure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar; if not, click on the “Link Now” option to complete the process.

3. From the top menu, select ‘Service’ and then click on ‘Know Your Refund Status’.

4. Go to the ‘e-File’ tab, choose ‘Income Tax Returns’, and then select ‘View Filed Returns’.

5. Your refund status will be displayed on the screen.