A friend received an old letter from the tax department regarding an income tax refund for AY 2008-09, requesting Form 16. They are unsure if they ever received the refund as it doesn't appear on the income tax portal. While the typical time limit for refunds is 2-3 months, contacting the Jurisdictional ITO with the letter is recommended for guidance.
25 September 2021
My friend has founded one old letter from income tax department dated 12/02/2009 in which it is written: "You have to produce Form 16 for assessment year 2008-09 as your income tax refund exceeds 25000 You are required to reply to undersigned within 3 days of receipt this letter."
Actually my friend wants to know whether he has applied for / received refund or not ?
On income tax portal return of assessment year 2008-09 is not showing. The return of A.Y. 2007-08 is showing.