Detailed Instructions for Using a PAN Card to Check the Status of Your Income Tax Refund in 2024

July 31, 2024 is the deadline for submitting income tax returns (ITRs) for the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Waiting for your reimbursement comes next after submitting your ITR. However, how can you use your PAN card to check the status of your online income tax refund? We will walk you through the procedure in this blog article.

Method 1: Using the Income Tax E-Filing Portal to Check the Status of Your Refund

1. Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ to access the official income tax e-filing portal.
2. Enter your PAN, password, and captcha code to get into your account.
3. Go to "My Account" and choose "Refund/Demand Status."
4. To check the status of your refund, enter the assessment year.
5. Select "Proceed" to see the status of your refund.

Method 2: Using the NSDL TIN Website to Check the Status of Your Refund

1. Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refund-status-pan.html, the NSDL TIN website.
2. Type in the assessment year and your PAN.
3. Select "Proceed" to see the status of your refund.

Refund Status Descriptions

• Refund Processed: The Income Tax Department has completed processing your refund.
• Refund Issued: Your bank account will get your reimbursement shortly.
• Refund Adjusted: Your refund has been reduced by any unpaid taxes that may be owed.
• Status Unknown: We're still working on processing your reimbursement.

Extra Advice

• Keep the Acknowledgment Number handy: To find out the status of your reimbursement, you'll need this number.
• Verify the accuracy of the bank account details: Verify the bank account information you submitted when filing to avoid having to wait longer for your return.

You may quickly and conveniently use your PAN card to check the status of your income tax refund online by following these steps. The time it takes to process a refund could vary, so be patient and check in occasionally.