ITR Refund: Many taxpayers’ ITR refunds are stuck because the system has classified their returns as high-value or red-flagged. The department is investigating incorrect deductions and recommending revised returns if necessary.
ITR Refund: Over the past few weeks, many people have been complaining on social media that their income tax refunds (ITR refunds) have not yet been credited to their bank accounts. Non-audited ITRs were filed by September 16th, and most people expected to receive their refunds within a few days. However, a large number of taxpayers are still waiting and are unsure about the delay.
Why is the delay occurring?
According to the tax department, the biggest reason for the delay is the additional scrutiny of ITRs that the system has categorized as “high-value” or “red-flagged.” These are cases where certain deductions or significant claims have been made, which the system has marked for re-examination.
According to CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal, several returns have been found in which taxpayers had mistakenly or unknowingly claimed incorrect deductions. The department is first verifying the data in such cases. He also stated that those who missed any documents or updates have been advised to file revised returns.
When will refunds arrive? CBDT provides timeline
CBDT says that refunds have been issued where everything is clear. However, cases under investigation may take some time. The good news is that valid refunds will be issued by December 2025.
Check ITR refund status:
If you are also waiting for a refund, first confirm that your bank account is pre-validated and that you have completed e-verification. After this, you can easily check the status:
Login to the Income Tax Portal
- Go to the e-File section
- Select Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns
- Go to your return details and check the refund’s status.
If everything is in order, your refund will be credited on time. The CBDT expects valid refunds to be credited by December 2025, so be patient and check your refund status frequently.
