Know possible reasons for delay in income tax refund

If you have not received refund so far, check your verification status, as it is crucial to complete the verification process to receive refunds

- MONIKA YADAV

Receiving an income tax refund is a welcome relief for many individuals. However, delays in getting that much-needed refund can be frustrating. So, let us explore the reasons behind these delays and shed light on the steps taxpayers can take to expedite the process.

Delayed verification of ITR

One of the primary reasons for delayed income tax refunds is when the filed return is not verified. After filing the return, it is crucial to complete the verification process. The Tax Department only initiates the processing of returns once they have been verified. If you have filed your return but neglected to verify it, the refund issuance process will not commence.

"The filing process is complete only after the verification is done. The Tax Department does not take up the returns for processing if they are not verified. Now if you have filed the return but not verified the return, the return checking and refund issue process has not started," CA Chetan Daga, Founder of AdvantEdge Consulting said.

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