ITR Refund Status Guide
How to check your income tax refund status step by step.
1
Visit incometax.gov.in
Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing portal.
2
Login with PAN / Aadhaar OTP
Use your PAN as User ID and authenticate with password or Aadhaar OTP.
3
Navigate to filed returns
Go to "e-File" → "Income Tax Returns" → "View Filed Returns".
4
Check status column
Look for: "Refund Issued" / "Processed" / "Under Processing" / "Defective".
Expected Timeline
Refunds are typically processed within 4-5 weeks after e-verification. If you filed and verified promptly, expect the refund within 30-45 days.
Common Reasons for Delay
Bank account not pre-validated on the IT portal
Mismatch between name on PAN and bank account
ITR not e-verified (30-day verification window missed)
Defective return notice issued (needs correction and re-filing)
Tax demand raised after processing (refund adjusted against demand)
High volume processing delays at CPC Bangalore
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