INCOME TAX6 Sept 2026
ITR: Have you filed income-tax returns but not received refund yet? Here's how to check status online | Mint
A record 7.8 crore income-tax returns were filed for FY26/AY27 by 31 August. The tax department starts processing only after you e-verify your return, and refunds usually take four to five weeks. If you haven't received yours, check ITR status online. Common delays: wrong bank details, unlinked PAN/Aadhaar, or adjustment against old demands.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A record 7.8 crore income-tax returns were filed for FY26/AY27 by 31 August.
- Refunds are typically credited four to five weeks after you e-verify your return.
- Delays often happen due to wrong or inactive bank details, unlinked PAN/Aadhaar, or adjustment against old tax demands.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If it has been more than five weeks since you e-verified your return and you haven't received the refund or any intimation, log in to the e-filing portal to check your ITR status. Also confirm your bank account is active and pre-validated, and your PAN and Aadhaar are linked.
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