Income Tax Refund 2024: ITR Refund Delayed? Have You Missed Out On This Crucial Step?

The Income Tax Department has issued a crucial reminder to taxpayers regarding failed refunds. Taxpayers whose refunds have not been processed due to unvalidated or non-revalidated bank accounts must promptly validate or re-validate their bank accounts to avoid further delays.

Income tax department took to twitter and said "Kind Attention Taxpayers!If your refund has failed due to non-validation / re-validation of your bank account, please ensure your bank account is validated or re-validated, as applicable.  If you have not submitted “Refund Reissue Request” after validation/ re-validation of your bank account, Do remember to submit "Refund Reissue" request."

Kind Attention Taxpayers!
If your refund has failed due to non-validation / re-validation of your bank account, please ensure your bank account is validated or re-validated, as applicable. 

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— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) December 23, 2024

Steps to resolve refund failures

The department stressed that after validating or re-validating bank accounts, taxpayers need to submit a “Refund Reissue Request” on the income tax e-filing portal. Failure to complete this step may result in continued delays in receiving the refund.

Importance of valid bank accounts

Refund processing requires the linked bank account to be active and validated on the income tax portal. Taxpayers are advised to log in to their accounts on the e-filing website, navigate to the refund section, and follow the instructions for account validation or re-validation.

Appeal to taxpayers

The department’s notice highlights the importance of ensuring updated and accurate bank details to facilitate seamless refund disbursal. Taxpayers are urged to act quickly to resolve any issues.

For further assistance, taxpayers can contact the Income Tax Department helpline or visit the official e-filing portal.