ITR Refund: How many days after filing ITR does the refund come into the account? 5, 10 or 15, which is the correct answer?

The season of filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is going on, and it is a matter of relief for the taxpayers whose accounts are not to be audited, that this time the deadline for ITR filing has been fixed as 15 September 2025. Let us tell you that last year this date was 31 July. This time, taxpayers have started filing returns rapidly. According to the Income Tax Department, till July 1, more than 75.18 lakh ITRs have been filed, out of which more than 71 lakh have also been verified. Now the question arises, when will the income tax refund be received? Is it after 5 days, 10 days, or 15 days? Let's know the answer to this.

In how many days does the refund come?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently informed that the Income Tax Department is now issuing ITR refunds in an average of 10 days. This is the result of automation and system upgrades. However, tax experts believe that this time may vary in each case. Some people get a refund in 8 days, while for some it may take 15 days.

*Verification of ITR is necessary for the refund
Just filing ITR is not enough. Unless you e-verify it, your file will not be processed, and a refund will also not be issued. Ways to verify ITR:

Aadhaar OTP

Net banking

Demat account

E-verification code (EVC)

Online verification makes processing quick, while offline verification (sending by post) may cause a delay.

What are the reasons for the delay in the refund?

Not doing e-verification: The Refund will not be received without verifying the ITR.

PAN and Aadhaar not linked: ITR can be held if not linked.

Error in TDS details: If the TDS information given in ITR does not match with Form 26AS or AIS.

Wrong bank details: A Mistake in the bank account number or IFSC code can result in the refund getting stuck.

Not responding to departmental notice: If the department has sent an email or notice and you have not responded, the refund process can get stalled.

Want to get a refund on time? Make sure to check these things
PAN and Aadhaar should be linked
Fill in the correct bank account and IFSC code
Match TDS with Form 16 and Form 26AS
Do e-verification immediately after filing the ITR
Respond to any notice or email on time

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