{"id":7873,"date":"2025-08-25T14:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/itr-refund-stuck-here-are-reasons-why-your-income-tax-refund-may-be-delayed-tax-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:06:59","slug":"itr-refund-stuck-here-are-reasons-why-your-income-tax-refund-may-be-delayed-tax-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/25\/itr-refund-stuck-here-are-reasons-why-your-income-tax-refund-may-be-delayed-tax-news\/","title":{"rendered":"ITR Refund Stuck? Here Are Reasons Why Your Income Tax Refund May Be Delayed | Tax News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9527031\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">August 25, 2025, 17:11 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9527031\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3563467454 asubttl-schema\">While the income tax department usually processes refunds within 20-45 days after e-verification, several factors can hold up the payment.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" alt=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" title=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3563467454 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Your return will not be processed until the ITR is e-verified.\" title=\"Your return will not be processed until the ITR is e-verified.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3563467454\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your return will not be processed until the ITR is e-verified.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><strong>ITR Refund 2025:<\/strong> Many taxpayers are experiencing delays in receiving their income tax refunds. While the income tax department usually processes refunds within 20-45 days after e-verification, several factors can hold up the payment. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the most common reasons:<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><strong>Reasons for Refund Delay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>E-verification pending:<\/strong> Your return will not be processed until the ITR is e-verified.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><strong>Physical verification delays:<\/strong> If you opted to send your ITR-V physically to the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) Bengaluru, late delivery can push back processing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>High processing load:<\/strong> Refunds may be delayed if the department faces a surge in return filings.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><strong>Discrepancies in ITR:<\/strong> Errors or inconsistencies flagged by the department could pause refunds until clarified.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Bank account issues:<\/strong> Incorrect or inactive bank accounts, or account restrictions, can stop crediting of refunds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><strong>Outstanding tax dues:<\/strong> Refunds may be adjusted against pending tax liabilities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>System glitches:<\/strong> Technical snags at the IT department or your bank can occasionally delay processing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><strong>Portal updates:<\/strong> System upgrades or changes to the e-filing portal may temporarily slow down processing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>Refund reissue requirement:<\/strong> If a refund was issued but not credited, you may need to raise a reissue request.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\"><strong>How to Check Refund Status?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/incometax.gov.in\" rel=\"nofollow\">incometax.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Log in with PAN (user ID), password, and captcha.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u2018View Returns\/Forms\u2019 \u2192 \u2018Income Tax Returns\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Select the relevant assessment year and submit.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the ITR acknowledgment number to see refund status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">Refund details are also available in Form 26AS under \u2018Tax Credit Statements\u2019. If bank details are incorrect, the portal may display: \u201cNo Records Found&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><strong>What To Do If Refund Is Delayed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Complete e-verification without delay.<\/li>\n<li>Re-check ITR for errors and respond to any notices.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure bank details are correct and updated.<\/li>\n<li>Track refund status regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Contact your Assessing Officer if delays persist.<\/li>\n<li>File a grievance through the e-filing portal if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\"><strong>Beware of Scams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">The income tax department has warned of a surge in ITR refund scams. Fraudsters are using fake calls, phishing emails, and pop-up alerts to steal sensitive information. Always verify communications only through official IT department channels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-08-at-16.46.30-2025-07-4288ce65f2e878c717819ce8b60fc7c8.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/mohammad-haris-21410.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Mohammad Haris<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to personal finance, markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris h&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to personal finance, markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris h&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3563467454 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/\">business<\/a> \u00bb  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/tax\/\">tax<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> ITR Refund Stuck? 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