ITR Filing 2025: How To Check Your ITR Refund Status Online

ITR Filing: With technology being upgraded at an exponentially faster pace, the government is now able to process tax refunds swiftly. Some taxpayers have even reported getting their money back in a matter of a few hours of filing taxes. This has been a huge improvement from the past delays, given that the new e-filing portal comes with stricter checks to prevent fake claims.

However, some taxpayers may have been experiencing delays in receiving their income tax refunds for the fiscal year 2025-26. For those facing delays in their income tax refund, here is a step-by-step guide on how you can check your ITR refund status:

This ITR refund amount is usually transferred within 4 to 5 weeks of the submission of e-verification. To claim the refund, it is important to pre-validate your bank account with a unique identifier like a PAN card to ensure secure financial transactions, such as receiving an income tax refund.

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How To Check ITR Refund Status Through Income Tax Portal

Step 1: Visit the income tax portal at incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal, and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click on "e-File," then find the "Income Tax Returns" option and click on it. Finally, select "View Filed Returns."

Step 3: Here, you can view the current and previous status of your tax returns.

Step 4: Click on "View Details," and you will be able to see the status of your income tax refund.

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How To Check ITR Refund Status Through NSDL Portal

If you want to access your refund status through the NSDL portal, here are the steps listed below:

Step 1: Visit the NSDL Portal at tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refund-status-pan.html

Step 2: Enter your PAN information, pick the assessment year from the drop-down menu for which you are requesting a tax refund, and enter the captcha code.

Step 3: Select "Proceed" from the "Taxpayer Refund (PAN)" menu. Once this is confirmed, you will be taken to a page called "Refund Status," where you can find all the information related to your refund query.

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The last date to file an ITR for the fiscal year 2024-25, for non-audit cases, has been extended from July 31 to September 15, 2025. Remember, missing the ITR deadline for FY 2024-25 can lead to penalties of up to Rs 5,000, interest on any unpaid tax, the inability to carry forward certain losses.