Many people are waiting for their income tax refund now that the September 16, 2025, ITR filing deadline has passed.
A large number of taxpayers who owe a large sum of money are concerned about the possibility of refund delays.
Large Refunds Take Longer
Millions of taxpayers are anxiously anticipating their refunds as the September 16 deadline for submitting Income Tax Returns (ITRs) has passed. Many people are curious as to whether the Income Tax Department takes longer to process refunds when the sum is substantial, such as more than Rs 50,000.
There is no cap on refunds under income tax regulations. You will get the same credit whether your return is Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, or even more. According to experts, reimbursements with higher sums, however, would need more examination by the department, which might cause a little processing delay.
Advantages for those who submit their income taxes early
Taxpayers who submitted their ITR weeks in advance of the due date discovered that their e-verification was finished in a matter of hours, and in many instances, the ITR was processed and refunds were sent out on the same day.
However, the situation was somewhat different for individuals who submitted their forms on September 15th or 16th, which was the final day or the day before. Due to the overcrowded e-filing system at the time, processing was sluggish and e-verification took 24 to 48 hours.
How much time does it take to get your money back?
According to the Income Tax Department, reimbursements are usually issued to your bank account two to five weeks after your ITR has been e-verified. You could get a refund sooner if your return is straightforward, including just salary income and standard deductions. However, the government does extra examination, which might lengthen the filing period, if your return contains capital gains, business income, or several deductions.
Why do ITR reimbursements take so long?
Errors in PAN, Aadhaar, or bank information; a bank account that has not been pre-validated; an inaccurate IFSC code or closed account; a discrepancy in TDS data; or a return that has been reported for investigation are some of the reasons why refunds may be delayed.
How can I find out the status of my refund?
You may quickly check the status of your refund by visiting http://www.incometax.gov.in. The refund status for the applicable assessment year will appear on the screen when you click View Filed Returns under the e-File tab.