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After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted a taxpayer's grievance regarding delays in tax refunds, chartered accountants (CAs) are reporting that many of their clients are similarly affected. While the income tax department has improved its refund processing speed due to the government's
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FAQ :
Delays can be caused by data mismatches between the tax return and the Annual Information Statement (AIS) or Form-26AS, pending assessment proceedings, incorrect bank account details, adjustments against tax dues, or issues with linking PAN to Aadhaar.
The article mentions that the Income Tax Department has improved its refund processing speed due to government digital initiatives, but specific actions to address current delays are not detailed beyond general processing improvements.
If a taxpayer receives an invalid bank account message, they should revalidate their bank accounts and submit an online refund reissue request.
Providing clear guidance, timely updates, and a simple notification stating that the income tax return is in process with an indicative timeline would help ease taxpayer concerns.
Yes, chartered accountants are reporting that many of their clients are affected by these delays and are puzzled by the lack of communication from the department.
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