Actual Reasons Behind ITR Refund Delay: Know When Will You Get Your Money?

| Last updated: 13 November 2025

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Many taxpayers are experiencing delays in receiving their Income Tax Return refunds. A significant backlog of over 1 crore pending ITRs is a primary cause, with many returns yet to be verified or processed. Additionally, the government is scrutinising claims made under the old tax regime, particularly those involving deductions and exemptions, due to past instances of fake claims. Taxpayers should check their ITR status and consider filing a revised return if errors or incorrect claims are found to avoid penalties.

Many taxpayer who filed their Income Tax Return are still not yet received the refund. Those who are waiting they ask only two important question: When will the ITR Processed? Why refund not issued? Main Reasons for Delay in ITR Processing Total Number of Pending ITRs Currently, more than 1 crore ITRs are still pending for processing on the IT portal. Most of the returns have not even been verified yet, while others are verified but still not processed. This backlog is a major cause f

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Mitali

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I write about Income Tax, GST, TDS, RBI updates, government schemes, and personal finance in India. My focus is on simplifying complex tax and compliance topics into easy-to-understand guides that help readers stay updated with the latest financial rules, investment options, and regulatory changes.

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