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You can check your income tax refund status using your PAN card via the e-Filing portal or the NSDL TIN website.
After login, the “Refund / Demand Status” section displays your assessment year, status, and mode of payment.
For older cases (before March 2023), refund tracking is still possible through the NSDL TIN portal using PAN and assessment year.
Checking the status of an income tax refund has become a significant concern for many taxpayers, particularly since an increasing number of people use the internet for filing their returns. The tracking of PAN-based refunds has simplified the entire process as it connects the refund updates directly to the unique identification of a taxpayer. This method helps ensure that information remains accurate, secure, and easily accessible.
As digital tax systems evolve, it becomes essential to track refunds without delays or confusion. The PAN-driven tracking provides a faster way to follow the updates through the use of official government portals, creating a more pleasant experience. This convenience has encouraged taxpayers to explore and utilize faster and more reliable sources to stay updated.
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To check the IT refund status using your PAN, first go to the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department. Log in with your PAN card number as user ID, and enter your password and captcha. Once logged in, navigate to My Account, then to Refund/Demand Status. According to NDTV, this section displays your assessment year, current refund status, and any reasons for failure.
If your refund due was determined on or before March 31, 2023, the Income Tax Department directs taxpayers to use the NSDL-TIN portal instead. On the NSDL site, enter your PAN and the assessment year, then submit to view your refund status.
Make sure that your bank account is pre-validated on the e-Filing portal, with the correct IFSC, account number, and PAN linked. The bank details must be accurate for refunds to be credited through SBI (the refund banker) or other methods.
Experts recommend waiting at least 8 to 10 days after filing to check the status. For returns filed late, the wait could extend to three weeks before they are reliably checked.
In case of issues (like status not being updated), taxpayers are always free to contact the CPC-IT (Central Processing Centre) helpline at 1800-103-0025 or 1800-419-0025. Additionally, you can reach the refund bank, SBI, through their helpline: 1800-425-9760.
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The option to track income tax refund through PAN brings clarity to a process that many taxpayers earlier found confusing. It creates a single point of reference that securely connects to official databases, providing users dependable updates without unnecessary steps. This approach reduces delays and helps taxpayers stay informed with minimal effort.
The combined use of the e-Filing portal and the NSDL system enables the quick verification of both recent and older refunds. This system offers a more streamlined and transparent method for tracking the refund process compared to older manual practices, with accurate bank validation, real-time status checks, and dedicated helplines.
1. How can I check my ITR refund status by PAN number?
Visit the e-filing website https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ . Click on the Login button and enter your PAN details and password. Upon successful login, the user will land on the Home Page. On the Taskbar of the Home page, click on e-file, Income Tax Returns, and then select View Filed Returns.
2. How do I check if I received a refund?
SARS MobiApp – on the Home Screen, tap “Refund Status”, and follow the prompts. SARS USSD: dial *134*7277# – Choose Option 3, enter ID/passport/Asylum Seeker number, hit “Send”.
3. How many days will an ITR refund take?
Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited to the taxpayer’s account. However, if the refund is not received during this duration, the taxpayer must check for intimation regarding discrepancies in ITR; check the email for any notification from the IT department regarding the refund.
4. How do I track my refund status online?
Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where's My Refund? tool. It's available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App.
5. Can I get my ITR refund of more than 50000?
Many are wondering if the Income Tax Department delays processing refunds if the refund amount is large, such as over Rs 50,000. According to income tax rules, there is no upper limit on refunds.
