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For the FY 2024-25, IT Department is sending system-generated SMS alerts to numerous taxpayers notifying them that processing of their return has been put on hold. This message has been send to those taxpayers who claimed high-value refunds or 100% refunds. What does "ITR processing on hold" mean
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Your ITR processing may be on hold if the refund claim appears unusual compared to the data available with the Income Tax Department, especially if you've claimed high-value or 100% refunds.
It means the processing of your Income Tax Return is paused. It's not a formal notice or scrutiny but an alert prompting you to review your claims before a refund is issued.
Common reasons include claiming more TDS than shown in Form 26AS, not reporting all income from sources like AIS, claiming large deductions or exemptions that don't match reporting, or employer filing revised TDS returns late.
Don't panic. Log in to the Income Tax portal, verify your Form 16, AIS, 26AS, and TIS. If you find errors, file a revised ITR before 31 December 2025. If everything is correct, wait for the refund, which usually releases post-verification.
You should review your claims and file a revised ITR before 31 December 2025 to avoid the need for an updated return (ITR-U) after 1 January 2026, which incurs additional tax and interest.
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