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ITR Refund FY24-25 delayed? Here’s how to check income tax refund status using your PAN Card

ITR FY24-25 Refund Status via PAN Card: ITR Refund processing begins only after a person's ITR has been successfully e-verified and the PAN card is linked with Aadhaar.

ITR Refund FY24-25 delayed? Here’s how to check your income tax refund status using your PAN card on the income tax portal and NSDL refund tracking page.

ITR FY24-25 Refund Status via PAN Card: Several taxpayers are still awaiting their income tax refunds following an extended delay in payments.

On Monday, the Income Tax Department announced that it was evaluating certain refund claims identified as “high-value” or “red-flagged” by the system, primarily due to requests for specific deductions.

The “legitimate payouts are expected to be released by December 2025,” as stated by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

To claim the refund, it’s crucial to pre-validate your bank account, file the returns, and e-verify.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how one can check their ITR refund status via PAN Card:

Step 1: Visit the official e-filing portal at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.

Step 2: Log in using your PAN, password, and captcha.

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Step 3: Go to e-File, Income Tax Returns, and View Filed Returns.

Step 4: After you have selected the appropriate Assessment Year (AY), click ‘View Details’, where the refund status, amount, payment method, and date of credit (if paid) will be shown.

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5 common reasons for the delay in the ITR Refund:

Whether you’re under the new or old tax system, issues like incorrect bank information, failing to check your return, or claiming ineligible deductions can slow down the process and cause your refund to be delayed. Below are some common errors to avoid if you want to receive your refund without hassle.

1. Incorrect or inactive bank account information.

2. Filing under the incorrect ITR form

3. Mismatch between TDS/TCS and Form 26 AS/Form 16.

4. Failing to e-verify your return.

5. Claiming excessive or incorrect deductions.