New Delhi: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for individuals who do not require an audit was September 16. While many taxpayers have already received their refunds, several are still waiting and wondering why the amount hasn't been credited yet. If you're one of them, don't worry as there are simple ways to track your refund status and understand what might be causing the delay. Let's take a look at how you can check it and when you can expect your refund to arrive.

- Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal using your PAN and password.

- Go to the section that shows your filed ITRs to check whether your return has been processed.

- If a refund is due, go to the "Know Your Refund Status" option under the Services tab.

- Select the relevant Assessment Year to see if the refund has been released.

Your refund may be adjusted against any previous unpaid tax.

Resolving this quickly helps your refund process smoothly.

Bank Account Not Validated:

Refunds are only issued to validated, PAN-linked bank accounts.

Refund Not Released Due to Bank Issues:

If your refund is stuck even after processing, raise a Refund Reissue Request.

Complex Cases May Take Longer:

If the delay continues, consult a tax expert to resolve any pending issues quickly.