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Tax Reviewed Nov 2025

Income Tax refund delayed

You have successfully filed your Income Tax Return (ITR), but your refund has been stuck for months.
4 steps 3 documents ~4 min read

The law

Section 143(1) and Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Your remedy

Issuance of the refund along with 0.5% interest per month for the delay.

Steps to take

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Documents to gather

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Where to go

Income Tax e-Filing Portal or CPGRAMS.

Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.

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