Guide to Check Income Tax Refund Status Online with Your PAN
If you have submitted your ITR and want to check how your tax refund is going online without much trouble. Here’s a straightforward way to do this using the income tax e-filing website and NSDL site.
What You Need to Check Your Refund Status
Before you start make sure you have these handy:
- Your ID and password for the income tax e-filing portal.
- Your PAN should be linked with Aadhaar.
- The acknowledgement number of your filed ITR.
Steps to Check Your Refund Status Online Using Your PAN
Visit Portal: Go to the income tax e-filing portal.
Login: Use your ID and password to log in.
Find Your Returns: Click on the ‘e-File’ tab. Then select ‘Income Tax Returns’ and ‘View Filed Returns’.
Check Status: Choose the AY to see your refund status.
Checking Your Refund Status on NSDL Website
You can also check your refund status on the NSDL website. Here’s how:
Enter Your Details: Provide your PAN and select the assessment year.
Captcha Code: Enter the ‘captcha code’ shown on the screen.
Proceed: Click ‘Proceed’ to view your refund status.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Tax Refund?
Once you verify your tax return online it usually takes about four to five weeks for a refund to be credited to your bank account. If you haven’t received a refund by then check your email for any messages from the income tax department. They might have contacted you about issues with your tax return. You can also check the refund status again on the e-filing website.
By following these steps you can easily keep track of income tax refund. Ensure everything is on track.
