Track Your Income Tax Refund Status Filled in FY 2017-18 via E-Filing Portal and NSDL Website
If you are looking to track the status of your income tax refund that was filed during the 2017-18 financial year, you have a couple of options available to you. These include using the Income Tax e-filing portal and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) website. Let's break down the steps for each method to help you effortlessly monitor the progress of your refund.
Using the Income Tax e-filing Portal to Track Your Refund
Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal by clicking on the provided link.
Log into your account by entering your user ID, password, and the captcha, then click on “Login.”
Click on “View Returns / Forms.”
Enter “Income Tax Returns” against “Select an option” and the relevant Assessment Year (AY) and click on “Submit.”
Click on the acknowledgment number.
The income tax refund status will appear as a highlighted section below. Note that if you filed in September 2017 and have been receiving “Your Return in Progress” messages since the 1st week of January 2018, it is important to understand the implications of this status.
Using the NSDL Portal to Track Your Refund
Click here to be directed to the NSDL website for checking the refund status.
A screen will appear where you can enter your PAN, AY, and the image appearing on the screen, then click on “Submit.” Upon submission, the refund status will be displayed.
Understanding the “Your Return in Progress” Status
One of our friends mentioned that he had filed in September 2017 and has been receiving “Your Return in Progress” messages since the 1st week of January 2018. This status could mean several things, but it often indicates that the refund request is still under processing. It is crucial to note that the term and its implications within the Income Tax Department, specifically in Bangalore, may differ from other interpretations in the dictionary.
Despite the wait, there are reliable ways to track your refund. You can easily check the income tax refund status for any financial year, including 2016-2017, using the appropriate Department's website, e-Filing Home Page of the Income Tax Department of the Government of India, or through the TIN portal.
Alternative Platforms to Check Your Refund Status
e-Filing Home Page of the Income Tax Department, Government of India:
Visit the website and use the status of tax refunds option. Enter your PAN in capital letters. Select the respective assessment year (FY 2016-17, which is AY 2017-18). You will be able to see your refund status.TIN (Tax Information Network of India) Portal:
Go to the TIN website and use the status of tax refunds option. Enter your PAN in capital letters. Select the respective assessment year (FY 2016-17, which is AY 2017-18). You will be able to see your refund status.For additional guidance and a comprehensive procedure, please watch this video.