When will ITR refund? From reasons to status checks and failures, reliable information, 13 questions answered in one click

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 8, 2025

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If you ITR If you are waiting for a refund and are confused about its status or worried about the delay, this news is for you. In this news, we are going to share 13 important information related to Income Tax Department (ITR FAQ) which will clear any of your doubts. These FAQs explain everything from reasons for ITR refund delay to when ITR is due and how to check its status. So let’s understand everything one by one.

1. What is Income Tax Refund?

When you pay excess tax (TDS, TCS, Advance Tax or Self-Assessment Tax), the Income Tax Department refunds the excess amount after actual calculation. This is called Income Tax Refund.

2. When are refunds processed?

The refund is processed only when the taxpayer e-verifies their return. Refunds are usually credited to your account within 4-5 weeks. In case of delay, please check your email and ITR for any errors.

3. Why was the refund delayed this year? (Reasons for delay in ITR refund)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Ravi Agarwal said the biggest reason for the delay this year was wrong deductions or incorrect refund claims in some cases. The department is thoroughly investigating such cases. Some people were claiming wrong deductions, so analysis is required. Hence the delay in repayment.

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4. When will ITR refund? (When will ITR refund)

CBDT Chairman Ravi Aggarwal says most of the pending repayments will accrue by December 2025.

5. Are small (low value) refunds being issued?

Ravi Aggarwal says, “Low value refunds are being issued. There were some wrong refunds or wrong deductions claimed, which are being corrected. Rest of the refunds are expected to be issued this month or by December.”

6. What are the reasons for delay in repayment?

Investigation of high-value claims
Red flagged deductions detected by the system as suspicious
Claims of incorrect or excessive deductions, which are under special investigation
Many taxpayers have been asked to file revised returns

CBDT Chairman Ravi Aggarwal says that we have also advised taxpayers to file revised returns.

7. Requirement to Check Refund Status (ITR Refund Status)

A valid user ID and password
PAN-Aadhaar link is required
An ITR containing the refund claim must be filed

8. How to check refund status on e-filing portal? (How to Check ITR Refund Status Online)

E-Filing Portal visit the
Login by entering user id and password
Go to e-file
Click on Income Tax Return
Go to View Filed Return
Select assessment year here
Now you can view refund status and ITR life cycle in View Details.

9. What is “Refund Is Issued”?

This means your refund has been issued successfully.

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10. What is “return partially adjusted”?

This means that a portion of your refund has been adjusted against the outstanding tax demand.

11. What is “adjusted full refund”?

The entire refund is adjusted according to your outstanding tax demand.

12. What is “Return Failed”?

This means your refund has not been credited to your bank account. It is important to remember that refund will fail if your PAN card is inactive.

13. What are other reasons for refund failure?

The bank account is not pre-verified
Bank account name does not match with PAN
Incorrect or invalid IFSC code

ITR By understanding all the points given in Bank Account Closed, you can easily track your ITR refund status and resolve the delay related issues.