Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Income Tax Return Processing Underway with Refunds Issued
The Income Tax Department is now processing income tax returns, which means people who are owed money back (refunds) will get them soon.
You can check the status of your return and refund online.
The deadline to file your taxes has been extended this year.
If you file your taxes correctly, you should receive your refund within a few weeks.
If you haven't filed yet, it's important to do it soon.
Income Tax Department has started processing income tax returns for the current assessment year.
Around 25 lakh income tax returns have been filed, with about 23 lakh verified.
Taxpayers can check ITR and refund status through the Income Tax Department portal and NSDL website.
The last date for filing ITR for non-audited taxpayers is July 31, 2025, with an extension to September 15, 2025, given this year.
Refunds usually take 7 to 21 days if the return is accurate and without inquiry.
- Who
- Taxpayers and the Income Tax Department.
- What
- The processing of Income Tax Returns and refunds.
- When
- Returns are currently being processed for the current assessment year.
- Where
- Income Tax Department Portal.
- Why
- To process tax returns and issue refunds to eligible taxpayers.
- ITR Filing Deadline (Non-Audited)
- July 31, 2025
- Extended ITR Filing Deadline
- September 15, 2025
- Returns Filed
- Approximately 25 lakh
- Returns Verified
- Approximately 23 lakh
- Expected Refund Processing Time
- 7 to 21 days
Sources
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