Survey: Over 50% of Individuals Receive IT Refunds in a Month



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A recent survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has found that more than half of individuals and 45% of businesses in India are now receiving their income tax refunds within a month. This speedier process, largely thanks to automation, has led to increased trust and satisfaction among taxpayers. While the refund system is performing well, the survey also highlighted that businesses could benefit from improvements in the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system.

Indian Taxpayers and Businesses Celebrate Expedited Refunds, Reveal CII Survey In a recent survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), more than half of the surveyed individuals and 45% of businesses reported receiving income tax refunds within a month, showcasing a significan
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FAQ :

Over 50% of surveyed individuals reported receiving their income tax refunds within a month.

45% of surveyed businesses reported receiving their income tax refunds within a month.

The implementation of automated systems has significantly reduced the waiting period for refunds.

Over 88% of respondents noted that the refund process has become noticeably quicker over the past five years, with many feeling the wait time has shortened further in the last year.

The survey indicated room for improvement, with approximately 26% of businesses admitting to paying 10-20% above their liability in TDS.

A substantial 62% of respondents found the refund process to be 'very convenient'.




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