I have filed my Income Tax Return for this year and I am due for a TDS refund. I want to know what is the fastest way to get my TDS refund in India and how I can make sure there are no delays in the process?
If you have filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) and are due for a TDS refund, the speed of getting your refund depends on how accurately and quickly you complete the filing and verification process.
1. E-Verify Your ITR Promptly:
Your refund process starts only after your ITR is successfully verified. If you e-verify using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or other instant methods, it ensures faster processing compared to sending a physical ITR-V.
2. Ensure Bank Account is Pre-validated:
Refunds are directly credited to your bank account through ECS. Make sure your bank account is linked with PAN and pre-validated on the income tax e-filing portal. If not, refunds may get delayed or fail.
3. File Accurately Without Errors:
Any mismatch between TDS details in Form 26AS/AIS and what you have reported in your ITR can delay the refund. Double-check these before submission.
4. Track Refund Status:
After processing, you can track your refund status on the TIN NSDL website or the income tax e-filing portal. Refunds usually get credited within a few weeks if everything is in order.
In short, the fastest way to get your TDS refund is to:
• File your ITR on time
• E-verify it instantly
• Pre-validate your bank account
• Ensure details match with Form 26AS/AIS
For official information and step-by-step guidance, you can visit the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal: