How Do I Track My Income Tax Refund Status in India?
How Do I Track My Income Tax Refund Status in India?
Step-by-Step Guide for FY 2024–25 | AY 2025–26
Filed your ITR and waiting for the refund to hit your bank account? You’re not alone. One of the most common post-filing queries is:
“How do I check my income tax refund status?”
The Income Tax Department provides multiple ways to help you track your refund—online and in real-time.
Let’s walk through all the available methods.
✅ 1. Track Refund on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal
🔹 Step-by-Step Process:
1. Go to the official portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in
2. Log in with your PAN, password, and captcha
3. Navigate to: e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns
4. Select the relevant Assessment Year (e.g., AY 2025–26 for FY 2024–25)
5. Click on "View Details" or "Acknowledgement Number"
6. Scroll to the “Refund Status” section
You’ll see one of the following:
• ✅ Refund issued (with date and bank details)
• 🕒 Refund in process
• ❌ Refund failed or returned (due to bank account mismatch)
✅ 2. Check Refund on the TIN NSDL Portal
You can also track refund status through the NSDL (now Protean) refund portal:
🔗 Link: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refundstatuslogin.html
🔹 How to Use:
1. Enter your PAN number
2. Select Assessment Year
3. Enter the captcha and submit
4. Refund status will be displayed (processed, paid, returned, etc.)
💡 This portal shows the refund status once the refund has been sent to your bank by CPC Bengaluru.
🧠 Common Refund Status Messages & What They Mean
| Status Message | Meaning |
| Refund Processed | Refund credited to your bank |
| Refund Failed | Bank account mismatch or IFSC error |
| Refund Returned | Incorrect account number or closed bank account |
| Refund Under Process | Your ITR is still being processed at CPC |
| No Refund Due | You may not have claimed any or have no excess TDS |
🛡️ How to Avoid Refund Delays?
1. Pre-validate your bank account on the income tax portal
2. Ensure the account is linked with your PAN
3. File the correct ITR form and verify it within 30 days
4. Cross-check Form 26AS and AIS for accurate TDS reporting
💡 Did You Know?
If your refund is delayed beyond a certain period, you are eligible for interest under Section 244A, credited along with your refund (if the amount is> ₹100).
Final Words
Tracking your refund is easy and 100% online. Use either the Income Tax e-filing portal or the TIN NSDL portal to stay updated on your refund status.
