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The Income Tax department is taking proactive steps to address the issue of approximately 3.5 million tax refund cases currently pending. These initiatives include campaigns to guide taxpayers and an email-based demand management system that has already resolved over 140,000 cases. Delays in tax refunds primarily result from misinformation concerning bank accounts and Permanent Account Numbers (PAN). Experts suggest that the tax department could further enhance this process through regular bank
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FAQ :
Approximately 3.5 million taxpayers are currently affected by pending tax refunds.
The primary reasons for tax refund delays are misinformation concerning bank accounts and Permanent Account Numbers (PAN).
The department is using an email-based demand management system and a call centre in Mysuru to communicate with and assist affected taxpayers.
The call centre in Mysuru successfully resolved over 140,000 refund cases in the fiscal year 2023.
Experts suggest regular bank account validation reminders, linking PAN to bank accounts for faster validation, and considering alternative refund methods for non-resident taxpayers.
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