Understanding these reasons can help taxpayers avoid stress and take corrective action in time.Personal finance expert Sanket Mishra, who is SEBI registered with ARN, advises taxpayers to complete e-verification as soon as possible, pre-validate their bank account, match details with AIS and Form 26AS, and ensure PAN-Aadhaar linkage. some taxpayers are still facing delays in receiving their refunds.Tax experts say most delays happen due to verification issues, incorrect details, or mismatches in tax records While the Income Tax Department has processed a large number of returns quickly this year. Many taxpayers across India are waiting for their income tax refunds after filing their Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2026-27.
Taxpayers should ensure that the income and tax details reported in their ITR match the information available in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), Form 26AS, and TDS certificates. Even small discrepancies can trigger additional checks and slow down refund processing.
