By Admin 
The last date for filing income tax returns is 16th September, but a large number of taxpayers are still waiting for their refund. Many people are checking their bank accounts daily, but the message of refund credit has not come. If this is happening to you too, then just waiting will not work. You have to understand the reason why your ITR refund has not come yet. In such a situation, let us tell you today that if your ITR refund has not yet come, then what mistake are you making.
Those whose refund has not been received may have their cases investigated.
Refunds are usually issued within a few weeks of return filing and verification. This time too, refunds have been received from many taxpayers, but the cases of those whose refunds have not yet been received may be under investigation. Regarding this, some time ago CBDT Chief Ravi Aggarwal had said that this time the system has red flagged the cases involving high value refunds and doubtful claims. Such returns are being scrutinized thoroughly, hence the refund process seems to be slow. Whereas refunds of small amounts are being issued without any delay. Ravi Aggarwal said that normal refunds will be cleared by December, however there should not be any mistake in your return.
Biggest mistakes of delaying ITR refund
- In fact, in most of the cases, the reason behind non-receipt of refund is not considered to be technical flaw but mistakes made during filing.
- Wrong bank details- If you made a mistake in the account number or IFSC code while filling the ITR, your ITR refund may get stuck.
- Difference in name- If there is a mismatch in the name in your PAN card and bank account, the refund may also be stopped.
- Bank account not being pre-validated- ITI refund comes only to that bank account which is pre-validated on the portal. Even if your account is not valid, your refund may get stuck.
- Not having PAN Aadhaar link- Even if your PAN card is not linked to Aadhaar, your ITR refund may be stopped.
- Wrong claim- If you have made a mistake in tax calculation or have claimed deductions that are not valid, the department may withhold your refund and investigate.
How to check where your refund is stuck?
- To check the status of ITR refund online, first go to the Income Tax website.
- Go to the website and log in with your ID and password.
- After this click on the e-file tab.
- Now go to the Income Tax Return section.
- Click on View File Return in this section.
- By clicking here you will know your refund status.
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