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How to track your IT refunds?

Posted on: 07/Sep/2018 6:07:50 PM
To all the assessees in Kerala, there is a respite in terms of filing their Income Tax Returns as the deadline is extended till 15th of September for the financial year 2018-19. If you`ve perhaps already filed the IT returns and awaiting refund, know that you can track your returns. Know how. Read on.

Tax refund 

TDS or Tax Deducted at Source had a separate set of rules followed by the Income Tax department. This variations is subject to the salary range, commission, rent, income level, whether you have a PAN or not, and many other factors. 

Be it whatever, you may claim the tax return if the excess income tax is being deducted. 

How to check the status?

It is possible to check the refund status at www.incometaxindia.gov.in or visit www.tin-nsdl.com. There is a separate option called Status of Tax Refund where you need to feed your PAN details and the AY pertaining to your refund claim. This will pop up details including reference number, status, refund date, payment mode.

The refund paid by State Bank of India are usually made either as electronic clearing system (ECS) or cheque/demand draft. If the payment is via ECS, opt for bank account number, MICR code and address details at the time of filing ITR. In case of demand draft or cheque payment, you will have to give your bank details and mailing address while filing ITR.

If you have not received the refund yet, but the website says that the amount is credited and refund paid, seek help from the SBI authorities or your bank. For this, you can get assistance from SBI via 

Cash Management Product, 

State Bank of India SBIFAST 31, 

Mahal Industrial Estate Off Mahakali Caves road, 

Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 093

Alternatively, you can reach the helpdesk at 1800-425-9760 or via mail at itro@sbi.co.in. There is also another option which is to reach Aaykar Sampark Kendra via phone call to 0124-2438000 or mail to refunds@incometaxindia.gov.in. The assessing officer may also be contacted.