How long will I have to wait for my income tax refund?
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I filed my ITR back in May, but the refund is still pending. Has anyone who filed around the same time received a refund, especially for amounts above ₹1 lakh? Typically, how long does the Income Tax Department take to process such refunds?
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Generally, a tax refund comes within 4 to 5 weeks after e-verifying, but some might receive it in just 10 days if everything is correct.
Delays can occur, especially for larger amounts or additional checks. Legally, the department has up to nine months to complete processing.
After two months, log into the e-filing portal to check your status and any notices that require a response.