Income Tax Refund Status
Learn how to check your IT refund status securely via the official e-filing portal.
Important Security Notice
Income Tax refund status requires your PAN and password/OTP. For security reasons, never enter your IT portal credentials on third-party websites. Always use the official Government of India e-Filing portal or the TIN-NSDL website to check your refund status.
Method 1: Official e-Filing Portal (Recommended)
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Go to the Income Tax e-Filing website
Visit eportal.incometax.gov.in
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Log in to your account
Use your PAN / Aadhaar as the User ID and enter your password.
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Navigate to e-File
Go to e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns.
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Check the Status
Locate the Assessment Year you want to check. The current status (e.g., Processing, Refund Issued, Refund Failed) will be displayed.
Method 2: TIN-NSDL Portal (Without Login)
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Visit the TIN-NSDL Refund Tracking Page
Go to tin.tin.nsdl.com
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Enter Details
Provide your PAN, select the Assessment Year, and enter the captcha code.
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Click Check Status
The screen will display if your refund is issued, failed, or pending.
Common Refund Statuses Explained
- Processed / Refund Determinered: IT department has checked your return and approved a refund. It will be credited soon.
- Refund Issued: The refund has been sent to your selected bank account. Check your bank statement.
- Refund Failed: Your refund couldn't be processed, usually due to an incorrect bank account number, invalid IFSC, or a PAN-bank mismatch. You need to raise a Refund Reissue Request.
- Adjusted against outstanding demand: The refund amount was used to pay off pending tax dues from previous years.