Track your ITR Refund; a step-by-step guide from the Income Tax Department
The Income Tax Department has released a detailed guide on how to check your ITR refund status. This step-by-step process includes logging into the e-filing portal, navigating to your filed returns, and viewing the refund status. Ensure you're updated on your refund with this easy-to-follow guide.
With the ITR filing deadline behind us, many people are now anticipating their refunds. While some have already received theirs, many are still waiting. According to the Income Tax Department's website, it typically takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited after ITR e-verification. If you have any confusion, you can check the status yourself on the Income Tax Department's website. The department has outlined the step-by-step process for checking the status.
First of all go to the e-filing portal
To check the status of your refund, visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Login with ID and Password
You need to log in to the portal using your ID (PAN) and password. Additionally, you'll need to enter a captcha code.
Navigate to Your Returns
Next, go to the e-File tab and click on "View Filed Returns" under Income Tax Returns.
Check Refund Status
Click on "View Details" to check the status of your refund and view the ITR lifecycle.
If the Refund Has Been Issued
If your refund has been issued, you will see an image similar to the one above.
Refund Partially Adjusted
If your refund has been partially adjusted, you will see an image similar to this.
Full Refund Adjusted
If your full refund has been adjusted, you will see an image like this.
If the Refund Fails
If your refund has failed, you will see an image like this.