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Income tax refund and processing delays: How to check your ITR status before the 2024-25 deadline

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By Upstox News Desk

3 min read | Updated on September 02, 2025, 08:37 IST

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Whether you have already received your refund or are waiting for one, understanding how to track your refund and check your ITR status is important.

Income tax refund and processing delays

Refund can be claimed even if you file your ITR late but this applies only for belated filing. | Image: Shutterstock

As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for FY 2024-25 ( AY 2025-26) approaches, many taxpayers are concerned about the status of their refunds and potential delays in processing.

With the e-filing process underway, questions surrounding refund timelines, ITR status checks, and the impact of any delays are running in the mind of many taxpayers.

Whether you have already received your refund or are waiting for one, understanding how to track your refund and check your ITR status is important.

How do I track my refund status?

Step 1: Go to the income tax e-Filing portal homepage.

Step 2: Click Income Tax Return (ITR) Status.

Step 3: On the Income Tax Return (ITR) Status page, enter your acknowledgement number and a valid mobile number and click Continue.

Step 4: Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile number entered in Step 3 and click Submit.

Taxpayers can view status of refund through NSDL portal also. This can be viewed 10 days after their refund has been sent by the Assessing Officer to the Refund Banker. Status of 'paid' refund, being paid other than through 'Refund Banker', can also be viewed at www.tin-nsdl.com by entering the 'PAN' and 'Assessment Year'.

What are the reasons for return processing delays?

Return processing can be delayed for various reasons, including incorrect filing or in cases where the income tax department needs more time to assess various entries, including deduction claims, in the ITR form.
For how long should I wait for my refund to be credited?

Typically, the Income Tax Department credits the refund within 4 to 5 weeks.

What is the fastest time to get your tax refund?

If your bank account is pre-validated and all your details match correctly, you could receive the refund in 7 to 20 working days. There were some users on X who received the refund on the same day in just few hours.

Can a refund be claimed if a return is filed after the due date?

Yes, refund can be claimed even if you file your ITR late but this applies only for belated filing. Hence, a taxpayer can avail a refund only if the ITR is filed before 31st December of the relevant assessment year.

What is ITR filing deadline?

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) informed in a notification issued in May this year announced that the due date to file ITR for Financial Year 2024-25 has been extended to September 15, 2025, from July 31, 2025, due to the “extensive changes introduced in the notified ITRs and considering the time required for system readiness and rollout of ITR utilities for AY25-26".
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