Income Tax Refund Delayed: A growing number of taxpayers have taken to social media in recent days, flagging prolonged delays in receiving their income tax refunds. In several cases, refunds have not been credited even after five months of filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs). While such delays can be frustrating, they are not unusual this year, as the Income Tax Department has tightened scrutiny and intensified verification checks across filings. Income tax refunds are typically delayed when returns are not fully processed or when discrepancies are detected in the information submitted.
