Why income tax returns are not processed

Income tax returns in India may not be processed primarily if they are not verified within the mandatory 30-day window. Without e-verification or a physical ITR-V submission, the return is treated as invalid. Other common reasons include:

• Mismatches between your claims and data in Form 26AS or AIS.
• Incorrect personal details such as PAN, Aadhaar, or bank account numbers.
• Selection of the wrong ITR form for your specific income sources.
• Failure to pre-validate your bank account for refund processing.
• Technical validation errors during the filing process.