Income Tax Return: How many days after filing ITR does your tax refund come? How to check status

There are many people who file ITR as soon as possible so that they can get their refund on time. But if you have not received your refund yet, then you can check the ITR refun status. Know the method here.

Income Tax Return: There are many people who file Income Tax Return early so that their refund also comes soon. But do you have any idea how many days after filing your ITR the refund process takes place? Actually the refund processing starts when the taxpayers e-verify their returns after filing the ITR. After this, the refund comes within about 4-5 weeks. But if your refund has not come even after so much time, then there may be something wrong. It should be checked once. Know here what is the method to check ITR refund status and what is the reason for the refund getting stuck.

Check status like this

  • First of all go to the official website of Income Tax Department https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
  • Log in by entering user ID, password and captcha.
  • Now the income tax return form will be shown on the screen.
  • After this, click on the option from the drop-down list below the form and select ITR.
  • Now you have to enter the assessment year and submit it.
  • After this, to check the status of the refund, you have to click on the ITR Acknowledgment Number.
  • After this, the status of ITR refund will be shown on the screen.

This is the second method

  • First of all go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refundstatuslogin.html.
  • On scrolling down the page, you will be asked for two types of information, one is PAN number and the second is the year for which the refund is pending, enter these details.
  • Now you have to fill the captcha code.
  • After this click on Proceed. The status will be in front of you.

Information is also available through SMS

The Income Tax Department also gives you information about your refund status through email and SMS. If your refund has been processed, you can get information about it through SMS or email. Even if there is any problem or error regarding the refund, the department will give you this information.

These mistakes can be the reason for refund getting stuck

To get a refund, you not only have to file income tax return, but also have to get it e-verified. Unless you e-verify your ITR, your return will not be processed. After e-verification, it may take 4-5 weeks for the refund to come. So do not forget to do this work. Apart from e-verification, refund can also get stuck due to some mistakes like – Aadhaar not being linked to PAN, not responding to the email sent by the Income Tax Department, TDS not matching, your account number or IFSC code being wrong, etc.

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