ITR Refund: Many refund claims have been delayed due to lacking a Pan-Aadhaar link. The department is currently verifying these refund claims. When such delays occur, it is natural to wonder what should be done.
Let’s find out what steps can be taken in this situation. If you haven’t received your tax refund after filing your income tax return, you should check the refund status on the income tax department’s e-filing portal.
Additionally, ensure that your PAN card is linked with your Aadhaar number. The Income Tax Department has mentioned that lacking a PAN-Aadhaar link has led to many stuck refund claims. The department initiates a verification process for these refund claims in such cases.
Taxpayers can check their overall refund status by visiting the service section on the e-filing portals and clicking on ‘Now Your Refund.’
If the refund is delayed due to technical reasons, it will be clearly indicated. Refunds can be delayed for various reasons, such as failure to link PAN with Aadhaar or update bank account details.
If your Aadhaar is not linked with your PAN, you must complete the online linking process first.
Numerous complaints have been received regarding delayed refunds. While some refunds are processed promptly, many individuals have not received them even after a month or two of filing their income tax returns.
This issue has been widely discussed on social media. Experts suggest that the failure to link the PAN card with Aadhaar promptly is a major reason for these delays.
If the refund is not received on time, an Aadhaar can now be linked with a PAN after paying a delinquency fee.
The Income Tax Department has extended the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar multiple times. Now that the original deadline has passed, a fee of Rs 1,000 has been set for this procedure.
All PAN cards issued before July 1, 2017, must be linked with Aadhaar, while those issued after that date are exempt from this requirement.
How to Check Refund Status:
- Visit the Income Tax Department portal at www.incometax.gov.in.
- Enter your user ID (PAN number) and password, and log in.
- Click on ‘My Account’ and select ‘Refund/Demand Status.’
- Choose ‘Income Tax Returns’ and click on the receipt number. This will open a new page displaying all the information related to your ITR.
What to do if the refund is delayed:
- First, check your email for any communication from the Income Tax Department regarding the refund or any additional information or notices.
- If the ITR status indicates that the refund claim has been rejected, you can request that the refund be issued again.
- If the claim status is pending, you can contact the e-filing portal or your assessing officer to expedite the resolution.
- For assistance with your refund status, you can contact the Income Tax Department helpline at 1800-103-4455 or email them at ask@incometax.gov.in.
- If the delay persists, you can visit the local income tax office to inquire about the refund status. Ensure that you have all the necessary documents related to your case.