Income Tax Refund Delay 2025: Many taxpayers are awaiting their income tax refund this year amid a prolonged delay in payments. The non-audit ITRs for AY 2025-26 were filed by September 16, and the taxpayers expected the refunds as soon as possible. Though some refunds are awaited, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has given welcome news, saying that the payouts are likely to be released by December 2025.

CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal also said the tax department is undertaking an analysis of wrongful deductions claimed in certain cases, leading to a delay in issuance of refunds, and legitimate payouts are expected by December.

Why Are Some Refunds Getting Delayed This Year?

The CBDT chief said the income tax department was analysing some of the refund claims which were identified

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