How To Claim Tax Refund If You Have Missed The July 31 ITR Deadline
The income tax department processes a tax refund claim after the taxpayer e-verifies the ITR. Depending on the case's complexity, this typically takes four to five weeks.
The income tax department processes a tax refund claim after the taxpayer e-verifies the ITR. Depending on the case's complexity, this typically takes four to five weeks.
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Taxpayers must file income tax returns (ITRs) and e-verify them to claim a tax refund. Those who missed the July 31 deadline can file it by December 31, 2024, the extended window, after paying a penalty of Rs 5,000. Note that one must also e-verify the return to complete the process. The Income Tax Department will only consider a refund when ITRs are e-verified.
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Not filing returns can lead to potential jail time and financial penalties. Additionally, if you file a belated return, you will be charged the late fee plus 1 per cent interest per month for the period delayed. If you miss the deadline, you will also lose the benefit of carrying forward losses, if any.
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Individuals who have filed their ITRs and are expecting a refund must ensure their returns are e-verified before the tax department can process them. E-verification can be done on the e-filing portal via net banking, Aadhaar OTP, or sending a signed ITR-V form. The tax department typically takes four to five weeks to process the refund, depending on the case.
To track your income tax refund status, follow these steps:
The refund status may indicate whether a refund has been issued, if it is partial, or if the department has adjusted the total refund.
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If you fail to file your ITR by July 31, you can still file the return by December 31 and claim a refund after paying a penalty and a late fee. According to the I-T Department, more than seven crore ITRs were filed by the July 31, 2024, deadline in the current return filing season.
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