How much time does tax processing required ?

This discussion addresses the typical timeframe for Income Tax Return (ITR) processing, which is generally around 20-25 days on average. However, processing times can vary depending on discrepancies between ITR data and AIS reports, as well as the refund amount requested. While most ITRs filed early in July are being processed, if your return remains unprocessed after approximately 30 days, there's little an assessee can do beyond waiting, as the department's processing capacity and potential data mismatches are the primary factors influencing the delay.