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ITR Processing Time: What to Expect

Average ITR processing time, factors affecting delay, and how to check status online.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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ITR Processing Time: What to Expect

Average Processing Time#

  • ITR-1/ITR-4: 20-30 days
  • ITR-2/ITR-3: 30-60 days
  • With audit: 60-90 days

Factors Affecting Time#

  • Type of return
  • Verification status
  • Claim complexity
  • Refund amount
  • Additional verification

How to Check Status#

  1. Visit incometax.gov.in
  2. Login to e-filing
  3. Go to "My Account" > "e-Verified"
  4. Check status

Common Status Types#

  • "Under Processing"
  • "Completed" - Refund credited
  • "Successful" - No refund
  • "Failed" - Bank issue

After Processing#

  • Intimation under 143(1)
  • Refund if due
  • Demand notice if tax due

Conclusion#

Most returns processed within 3 months.

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