When will income tax refund come

An income tax refund is generally credited within 4 to 5 weeks after your Income Tax Return (ITR) is successfully e-verified. The exact timeline depends on the processing speed of the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) and the accuracy of your filing.

• Ensure you e-verify your return within 30 days of filing to avoid delays.
• Your bank account must be pre-validated and linked with your PAN on the e-filing portal.
• Once the return is marked as processed, the refund is typically issued within 15 to 30 days.