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The average time taken by the Income Tax Department to process and issue refunds in India has sharply declined from 93 days in 2013 to just 17 days in 2024, according to official data. This 81% reduction in turnaround time reflects the growing strength of India's digital tax administration ecosystem
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FAQ :
The average time taken to process and issue income tax refunds in India is now 17 days in 2024.
The average refund processing time has significantly reduced from 93 days in 2013 to 17 days in 2024, an 81% decrease.
Factors include faceless assessments, automated refund processing, real-time TDS reconciliation, pre-filled income tax returns, and online grievance redressal systems.
Yes, tax refunds have surged by 474%, from Rs 83,008 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 4,76,743 crore in 2024-25.
Yes, India's taxpayer base has more than doubled, with income tax returns rising from 3.8 crore in 2013 to 8.89 crore in 2024.
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