How do I check my ITR refund status?
Check your ITR refund status by logging in to the income-tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) under 'View Filed Returns', or on the NSDL/Protean refund-status page using your PAN and assessment year. The status shows whether the refund is processed, paid, partially adjusted, or failed (usually due to an unvalidated bank account).
1Where to check
On the e-filing portal: Services → Know Your Refund Status, or e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns. On Protean (NSDL): the refund-status page with PAN and AY.
2Common statuses
'Refund issued' means it's on the way; 'Refund failed' usually means your bank account isn't pre-validated or PAN-linked; 'Adjusted against demand' means it was set off under Section 245 against an old dues.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my refund status say 'failed'?
Most often the bank account isn't pre-validated or your PAN isn't linked to it. Pre-validate the account on the portal and raise a refund-reissue request.
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General information for AY 2026-27, not professional advice. Laws change with each Finance Act, notification or amendment and depend on your specific facts — verify the current position with a licensed CA or advocate before acting.