This year, taxpayers are facing more delays in getting income tax refunds than last year.
New Delhi. Income Tax Refund Delays: Taxpayers are facing a lot of delays in getting their income tax refunds. Many people are expressing their disappointment on social media platforms. This year, taxpayers are facing more delays in getting income tax refunds than last year. Returns often appear as "in processing" with no clear timeline for when a refund will arrive.
Why is the refund process slow?
Tax analysts say mismatch between income reported in AIS, Form 26AS and returns is the major reason for delay in refunds. This problem is especially seen in those people whose income is from multiple sources. Like earnings from stock market or income from abroad. Such returns often undergo manual verification instead of automatic, making processing slow.
What is the impact of CPC Bengaluru's strict screening?
This year the Centralized Processing Center (CPC) has implemented stricter testing procedures. Due to which refunds involving large amounts and returns with unusual entries are being scrutinized more thoroughly. Also, the large quantity of returns filed around the last date has also caused delays in normal cases.
How do incorrect bank details play a role in blocking refunds?
A common reason for delay in refund is incorrect, inactive or mismatched bank details with PAN. Many times the department processes the refund, but the refund is not credited due to name mismatch in the account or account being inactive. People often come to know about this after seeing complaints on X (Twitter).
What is the Income Tax Department doing on this?
The social media team of the department is continuously responding to the complaints of the users and directing them towards the grievance system of the e-filing portal.
How should taxpayers check their refund status?
Taxpayers are advised to check the refund status by visiting the “View Filed Returns” section on the e-filing portal and ensure that the bank details are completely updated.
What steps to take if there is a mismatch in AIS?
If an incorrect entry or mismatch is visible in the AIS, the taxpayer should submit feedback on the AIS. Revised return should be filed if necessary.
Can CPC correct small mistakes itself?
According to tax experts, due to procedural changes this year, CPC has been empowered to correct some minor technical mistakes itself. This may speed up the normal pending cases. However, delays may continue in cases involving large refunds or complex income.
What should taxpayers do to get refund quickly?
Match AIS data to taxpayer returns as per expert
Respond timely to any information coming from the department
Ensure that bank details match with PAN
If refund is not received for a long time, lodge online complaint on the portal and request escalation if necessary
Will the situation improve in the future?
Experts believe the delay is not due to prevention but due to better data matching and strict verification. The refund process is expected to improve as the pendency of cases reduces and the new processes become stable.
1. What is ITR Refund?
When you have deposited more tax than you were supposed to pay in the year, the government refunds that extra amount. This is called income tax refund.
2. How much time does it take to get ITR Refund?
Usually it takes 7–45 days after returns are processed, but this year delays are being seen in many cases.
3. Why is my refund showing “In Processing”?
Some common reasons behind this include mismatch in AIS, Form 26AS and ITR.
4. What to do if there is a mismatch in AIS or Form 26AS?
Submit Feedback on AIS. File Revised Return if necessary.
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