{"id":1432,"date":"2026-10-17T06:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T06:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1432"},"modified":"2026-10-17T06:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T06:55:41","slug":"income-tax-refund-delay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/income-tax-refund-delay\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Refund Delay: Reasons, Status & What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waiting for an income tax refund<\/strong> can be frustrating, especially when you expected the money after filing your ITR. In many cases, the refund is not missing. It may still be under processing, held due to an issue with your return, or have failed because of a bank account problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Income Tax Department states that refund processing starts after your return is e-verified. A refund usually takes around 4 to 5 weeks<\/strong> to reach your bank account. If you have been waiting longer, check your refund status and look for any message or notice from the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains the common reasons for an income tax refund delay, how to check your refund status and what you can do if the refund has failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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