Income Tax Refund Delayed? Track Status, Fix Errors & Get Your Money

• Taxpayers can track income tax refund status on the Income Tax e-filing portal and NSDL website.
• Common reasons for refund delays include incorrect or unvalidated bank details, failure to e-verify the return, or high processing volumes.
• If a refund fails due to bank issues, update and pre-validate bank details on the portal, then request a refund reissue.
• Delays can also occur due to scrutiny, documentation mismatches requiring a response to notices, or complex returns needing extra verification.
• Contact support if the refund is delayed over 6-8 weeks after processing, or if there's no movement after responding to a notice.

Why It Matters: Helps taxpayers understand and resolve income tax refund delays.