If you have filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) and are waiting for the refund to be credited to your bank account, here is a quick and simple step-by-step guide on how to track it.
The e-filing portal of the Income Tax allows you to easily track your refund, with or without logging in. All you need are two prerequisites: a valid acknowledgement number, which you receive after filing your ITR, and access to your registered phone number to receive an OTP via SMS.
Table of Contents
How to check ITR refund status 2023 with login
- Firstly, use a computer device and open a browser application such as Google Chrome.
- Go to the e-Filing portal using this link: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
- Click on the Login button at top-right and Login using your User ID, Aadhaar or PAN number and password.
- If you encounter a pop-up message saying your PAN is inoperative, link your PAN with Aadhaar by referring to our earlier feature.
- Upon login, click e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns in the top menu bar.
- On the View Filed Returns webpage, you will be able to access all the returns filed by you. You will be able to download ITR-V Acknowledgement, complete ITR form in PDF, and also the intimation order for each filing by using the options.
- After clicking on the A.Y. 2023-23, you can view the details and check the status of your latest filing.
How to check ITR refund status 2023 without login
- Open a browser application on your computer device.
- Visit the official e-Filing portal through this link: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
- Click on Income Tax Return (ITR) Status in the sidebar of the homepage.
- On the Income Tax Return (ITR) Status page, enter the acknowledgement number of your filing and your phone number. Click Continue.
- You will then be asked to enter a 6-digit OTP that you will receive through an SMS.
- After entering the correct details, you will be able to check your Income Tax Return status.
FAQs
How much time does it take to get an Income Tax refund in India?
Income tax refund will take as less as 7 days if all goes well. However, the process can take up to 120 days too. An average turnaround time of 90 days is expected after the e-verification of your return.
Why is the Income Tax refund delayed?
Your Income Tax refund could be delayed due to multiple reasons. Make sure that you have completed the verification (online or offline) of your income tax return. You can submit your complaint on the e-filing portal, know the reason for the same and check the reason for this delay.
