ITR Refund Delayed? Common Reasons Why Your Tax Money Is Stuck!
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News18•12-01-2026, 15:54
ITR Refund Delayed? Common Reasons Why Your Tax Money Is Stuck!
- •Millions of taxpayers are still awaiting their ITR refunds, leading to widespread complaints.
- •Stricter processing rules by the Income Tax Department mean even minor errors can cause significant delays.
- •Refunds are withheld if discrepancies are found between declared income and government records (Form 26AS, AIS, TIS).
- •Failure to e-verify the ITR within the stipulated time can invalidate the return, requiring the entire process to be redone.
- •Incorrect bank details or unvalidated bank accounts on the Income Tax portal, and old tax arrears, are also common reasons for refund delays.
Why It Matters: Minor errors, e-verification failure, or discrepancies can significantly delay your ITR refund.
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