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Reviewed for current filing season: 9 June 2026
Check My Income Tax Refund Status Online
You can check your income tax refund status online simply by providing your PAN along with the relevant assessment year.
Before you track: Refund processing depends on successful ITR verification, matching tax credits, a valid and pre-validated bank account, and Income Tax Department processing timelines. If your refund is adjusted against an outstanding demand or held because of AIS/Form 26AS mismatch, review the intimation carefully before submitting any response.
Refund after excess TDS
Use the income tax calculator to compare estimated tax with TDS, TCS and advance tax before tracking refund.
Refund stuck after filing
Check whether the ITR is e-verified, bank account is pre-validated and PAN-linked, and tax credits match AIS/Form 26AS.
Delay or failure
Use this page to understand next steps for refund delay, refund failure, refund reissue, bank validation, or tax-credit mismatch.
E-verify
Complete verification within the allowed timeline so CPC can process the return and refund.
Track refund
Enter PAN and assessment year to review refund status and any action required from your side.
Check Your Refund Status
Enter your PAN, assessment year, date of birth and email to review your refund status.
Status of Your Tax Refund
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Probable Status That a Taxpayer May Come Across
There are 11 tax refund statuses that an individual may encounter based on the progress of their filed Income Tax Return. Below are the probable statuses:
| Probable Status | Implied Meaning | Applicable Step for the Taxpayer |
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1.
No e-filing for this assessment year |
You have not filed your ITR or filed it manually. |
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2.
Not Determined |
The tax department has not yet ascertained the refundable amount. |
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3.
Refund Paid |
Your refund has been transferred. If not received, contact your bank or post office. |
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4.
No Demand No Refund |
The tax deducted is accurate, meaning no refund is due. Review your ITR. |
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5.
ITR Proceeds and refund determined, sent out to Refund Banker |
Your refund is processed—please wait for further details. |
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6.
Refund Unpaid |
The IT department failed to deliver your refund. Verify your account number and address in your ITR. |
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7.
Contact Jurisdictional Assessing Officer |
The department needs clarification on your return details. |
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8.
Demand Determined |
Your demand has been determined as the IT department’s calculation shows you owe additional tax. |
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9.
Rectification Proceeds, refund determined, sent out to refund banker |
Your rectified ITR request has been accepted and processed. |
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10.
Rectification proceeded on, demand determined |
Your rectified ITR is accepted but additional tax is due, payable within 30 days of notice. |
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11.
Rectification Proceeded on, No Demand No Refund |
Your rectification is accepted with neither demand nor refund. |
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Check IT Refund Status Now
Step 1: Go to the Refund Banker website:
Step 2: Fill in your PAN, assessment year, and captcha, then submit.
Step 3: Check the status of your Tax Refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to re-apply for a refund if my refund status displays “Refund Returned”?
Access the income tax website and log in to your user account. Then navigate to “refund re-issue request” under My Account and choose a mode for receiving the refund, entering your account number and address details.
How to change my Bank Account Number mentioned in my Income Tax Return details?
Account details can be modified only if your refund request has failed due to incorrect information. In this case, go to user account > refund re-issue request > select refund mode > enter bank account details > submit request.
Once submitted, the new details will be updated with the Income Tax Department.
How to raise a refund re-issue request in case of an address change?
If your refund request fails due to an incorrect address, go to user account > refund re-issue request > select refund mode > enter new address > submit request.
After submission, the updated details will be forwarded to the Income Tax Department.
How to change the Address / E-mail ID / Mobile Number in my Income Tax Return details?
Log in to the tax filing website, navigate to your user account, update your profile settings with your new contact details, and submit your request.
Once submitted, your updated details will be reflected in your profile and sent to CPC for ITR update.
What must I do to ensure I receive my Income Tax Refunds as quickly as possible?
- Register on the e-filing platform and pre-validate your bank account with your PAN.
- Ensure your ITR form is error-free and that your Form 16/TDS aligns with your Form 26AS.
- E-verify your online tax statement to receive an ITR-V acknowledgement.
- Confirm that your ITR is not under scrutiny and that no pending rectification notices exist.
How will my refunds be sent?
Refunds may be sent via:
a. RTGS or NECS: Transfers require a 10-digit bank account number with the correct IFSC or MICR codes and matching details.
b. Paper cheque: An account payee cheque can be dispatched to your registered address on demand.
What does the IT Refund Status page show?
After entering your PAN and assessment year, you will see a grid with the following details:
- Mode of Payment.
- Reference Number (for internal use by CPC).
- IT Refund Status.
- Date of Refund, if applicable.
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