If you filed your income tax return ( ITR ) months ago and find yourself checking your bank account every day for a tax refund , you're definitely not the only one. Even though the September 16, 2025 deadline has come and gone, being long past, a lot of taxpayers are still left wondering when their tax refund will show up.

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While the frustration is real, here's something that might help: if your tax refund is delayed through no fault of your own, the government may owe you not just your refund, but interest on top of it.

How much interest does the IT department pay on delayed refund?

“Under Section 244A, the department pays simple interest at 0.5% per month (6% per annum) on delaye

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