ITR Status Check Online | How to Check ITR Status Online

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Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is only the first step. Once you’ve submitted your return, the next important step is to track your ITR status online. Checking your ITR status helps you know whether:

  • Your return is successfully processed by the Income Tax Department,
  • A refund is due, or
  • Any action is required from your side.

This guide explains all the methods to check ITR status online in 2025.

✅ Why Check ITR Status Online?

  • To confirm whether your ITR has been successfully processed.
  • To track refund status (if excess tax was paid).
  • To ensure there are no errors, mismatches, or notices.
  • To verify whether e-verification was successful.

🔑 Prerequisites to Check ITR Status

Before you begin, keep the following ready:

  • Your PAN number
  • Acknowledgement Number of filed ITR (optional, but useful)
  • Income Tax e-filing portal login credentials
  • Internet access

🖥️ Methods to Check ITR Status Online

1️⃣ Without Login – Quick PAN & Acknowledgement Method

  1. Visit 👉 Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
  2. Go to Quick Links section → Click on Income Tax Return (ITR) Status.
  3. Enter your PAN number + Acknowledgement Number + Captcha code.
  4. Click Submit.
  5. The system will show the status of your ITR.

2️⃣ With Login – Detailed ITR Status

  1. Visit Income Tax Portal.
  2. Click Login → Enter PAN/Aadhaar & Password (with OTP).
  3. Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns.
  4. Here, you can see:
    • ITR filing date
    • ITR acknowledgement number
    • Processing status (Pending, Processed, Defective, Refund issued, etc.)
    • Refund details (if applicable).

3️⃣ Through NSDL / TIN Portal (Refund Status Only)

  1. Visit 👉 TIN-NSDL Refund Status.
  2. Enter your PAN number + Assessment Year.
  3. The system shows your refund status (paid, pending, failed, or adjusted).

📌 Different ITR Status Messages & Meaning

  • Return Submitted and Pending for e-Verification → You must e-verify ITR (Aadhaar OTP, NetBanking, or send ITR-V to CPC).
  • Successfully e-Verified → ITR received but not yet processed.
  • Processed → ITR checked by CPC and refund/adjustment is confirmed.
  • Defective Return → Errors in filing; need to revise.
  • Refund Issued → Refund credited to your bank account.
  • Refund Failure → Bank details mismatch; update and revalidate.
  • Under Processing → ITR still under review.
  • Demand Determined → Additional tax payable.

📅 Timeline for ITR Processing & Refund

  • Generally, ITRs are processed within 2–6 weeks of filing (if verified).
  • Refunds are usually credited within 7–45 days after processing.

📝 Example

Mr. Amit filed ITR on 10th July 2025 and e-verified it the same day. By 25th July 2025, status showed “Processed with Refund”. The refund was credited to his linked bank account on 5th August 2025.

⚠️ Common Issues in ITR Status

  • Refund not credited due to wrong bank account details.
  • ITR not processed if not e-verified within 30 days.
  • Status shows “Defective Return” if income/deductions mismatch AIS/26AS.

✅ Key Takeaways

  • Always e-verify your ITR within 30 days of filing.
  • Regularly track status to avoid missing notices.
  • Refunds are directly credited to the pre-validated bank account.
  • Use both Income Tax Portal and NSDL Refund Portal for updates.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This article is for educational purposes only. Tax rules may change, and processing timelines can vary. Please check the official Income Tax e-filing portal for the most accurate and updated information, or consult a qualified tax advisor for personal guidance.