Many taxpayers are beginning to worry as their income tax refunds for AY 2025–26 have not yet arrived. The deadline to file returns ended on September 16, 2025, and although most refunds have been processed, many people are still waiting for their money.
The Income Tax Department usually credits refunds within four to five weeks after the return is filed and e-verified. But delays can happen for a variety of reasons.
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Here’s a simple look at why refunds get stuck and how you can check what’s happening.
WHY REFUNDS ARE BEING DELAYED
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