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The deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) has already passed, yet many taxpayers are still waiting for their refunds. This raises an important question: if there is a delay in receiving the refund, does the government pay interest on it? The answer is yes, but it depends on when you filed your return and why the delay occurred.

If you filed your ITR for the financial year 2024–25 within the deadline, that is, by September 16, the government is required to pay interest on your refund starting from April 1. This interest continues to accumulate until the day the refund amount is credited to your bank account.

In simple terms, if the Income Tax Department delays the processing of your return, you are entitled to receive interest on the refund. However, the rule

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