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FAQs about Income tax return processing

Common FAQs about income tax return filing and processing.

 

1. How long does it take for the return to be processed?

Ans: There is NO DUEDATE for the processing to be completed.


2. Do you have any update on processing?

Ans: CA will not get update on the returns. You can check the status of the return in the website.



3. How does the department pick a file for processing?

Ans: The file shall be picked by the system randomly and there is NO known logic regarding the same.



4. My friend/relative who has filed after me has received the refund but I did not. Why is that so?

Ans: System picks the file randomly and it does not know that both of you are related.


5. What is the tentative time for refund credit after receiving Intimation mail u/s.143(1)?

Ans: As per mail, the refund will be credited within 15 working days, provided the bank account is verified.



6. What is the tentative time for refund processing as per your experience over years?

Ans: I have seen various scenarios where the timelines were between 1 day - 18 months. 



7. What shall I do for faster processing of return?

Ans: There is no such procedure to expediate the processing. 


8.Can you do something for faster processing of return?

Kindly understand we do not have any liaison with the department. While dealing with the department, one needs to be calm and wait till the file is picked by system.


9. I have raised a grievance for processing/refund processing. When can I expect a positive response?

Ans: There is no guarantee that raising a grievance can immediately solve the issue of processing.



10. What shall I do after filing the return?

Ans: Make sure the return filed by you is verified using aadhar OTP or net banking or bank account.


11. I have checked my status in the website and the status is "Under Processing". What shall I do?

Ans: Kindly wait till the return is processed.



12. How shall I know that my return is processed ?

Ans: You will receive SMS/mail u/s 143(1) which informs you about the completion of assessment.




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