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.

Section 80D of the Income Tax Act offers deductions for health insurance premiums and medical expenses incurred on senior citizens.

One has to file an income tax return in case of a tax liability, but in some cases, it is mandatory to file one even when the income is below the basic exemptions limit