In a recent update, the Income Tax Department has introduced a significant enhancement to its services by relocating the “Know Your Refund Status” feature for PAN users. The service can now be accessed conveniently through the “Services” tab post-login on the e-Filing portal. This move aims to streamline and improve the user experience for individuals tracking their income tax refund status.
Important Instructions for Refund Status:
1. Transition for Refund Determination Before March 31, 2023: Taxpayers whose refund due has been determined on or before March 31, 2023, are advised to visit the Protean (NSDL) website at Refund Status (nsdl.com) to check their refund status.
2. Transition for Refund Determination After March 31, 2023: For individuals whose refund due date has been determined after March 31, 2023, the enhanced functionality within the e-Filing portal can now be utilized to check refund status. The refund determination date can be conveniently verified at the e-Filing portal under “e-File — Income Tax Returns — View Filed Returns — Processed with refund due.”
3. Patience for Recently Determined Refunds: Taxpayers are reminded to exercise patience if their refund has been recently determined, as it may take a few days for the credited amount to reflect in their bank accounts.
4. Refund Helpline and Bank Contacts:
- The Refund Banker (SBI) Helpline Number is 18004259760, serving as a dedicated channel for refund-related queries.
- For issues specific to individual bank accounts, taxpayers are advised to directly contact their respective bank branches.
5. Bank Account Validation and Updation:
- To ensure the seamless receipt of refunds, it is crucial to have a validated bank account on the e-Filing portal.
- Taxpayers are encouraged to regularly update and validate bank account details, including IFSC, account number, etc., on the e-Filing portal under “www.incometax.gov.in -> Login -> Profile -> My Bank Account -> Revalidate/Add Bank Account (if applicable).”
Conclusion: The relocation of the “Know Your Refund Status” service to the post-login “Services” tab on the e-Filing portal is a positive step towards simplifying and centralizing the income tax refund tracking process for PAN users. By providing clear instructions for different refund determination periods and emphasizing the importance of validated bank accounts, the Income Tax Department aims to enhance user convenience and promote a more efficient tax-filing experience. Taxpayers are encouraged to leverage these improvements and stay informed about their refund status effortlessly.
Text of Advisory on Income Tax Portal
Know Your Refund Status service is now moved to Post-login for PAN users. Please access it through “Services” tab after login into e-Filing portal.
Please Note :
Hello
Our corporate income tax refund is not test received for FY 23-24
No status on portal
Is there any way to call or email to know what happened as amount is huge