Why income tax return not processed

An Income Tax Return (ITR) may remain unprocessed for several reasons, primarily if it has not been e-verified within 30 days of filing. Other common causes include:

• Discrepancies between the claimed TDS and the data reflected in Form 26AS or the Annual Information Statement (AIS).
• Bank account pre-validation issues or mismatched bank details.
• The return being flagged for enhanced scrutiny or manual verification due to high-value refunds or unusual transactions.
• Outstanding tax demands from previous years that require adjustment.
• Technical delays or system upgrades on the Income Tax portal.