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Feb 11, 2026
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Tax refunds delay: Nearly 24 lakh ITRs pending for processing for more than 90 days, govt explains why
Nearly 24 lakh income tax returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26 have remained pending for processing for over 90 days till 4th February 2026, the government told Parliament, triggering concerns among taxpayers — especially senior citizens — who have been waiting for their tax refunds for months.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Ministry clarified that these delays are largely linked to technology-driven risk analysis and compliance campaigns run by the Income Tax Department, and not due to any blanket action against honest taxpayers.
What was asked in Parliament
The issue was raised by Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash, who questioned the government on whether the Income Tax Department had sent large-scale messages in late December 2025 asking taxpayers to revise their returns within a short window of three to four days.
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