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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nITR Filing for AY 2025\u201326 Begins Late: Over 75 Lakh Returns Filed, 71.1 Lakh E-Verified So Far<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Approximately 71.1 lakh of these returns have been e-verified, as per the Income Tax Department\u2019s official website. The department previously displayed the number of processed ITRs on its website, but that data is no longer visible. The section below the e-verified return count now appears blank where processed ITR data used to be shown. Tax experts say that ITR processing and tax refunds are likely to be delayed this year. The department is issuing refunds only after a thorough review of assessment reports and previous years’ tax returns. The ITR filing started almost a month late this year, contributing to processing delays. Many people didn\u2019t take initial reports about refund delays seriously, but now that lakhs have filed and are waiting for refunds, concerns are growing. Tax Department Tightens Scrutiny: Old ITRs Under Review to Curb Fake Refund Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The tax department is reviewing old ITRs and assessment orders to ensure there has been no fraud in previous years. CA Suresh Surana states this is a new strategy by the department to stop fake refund claims. He adds that if a taxpayer\u2019s previous year scrutiny is pending or the assessment is not closed, then their new refund should be withheld. Tax experts believe this delay will negatively impact honest taxpayers who file regularly and have no pending issues. A senior tax consultant says there should be a clear and transparent system to inform taxpayers why their refunds are delayed and when they can expect processing. Currently, there is confusion due to the lack of communication from the department. Filing began late \u2014 at the end of May 2025. Over 75 lakh ITRs have been filed till now. Over 71.1 lakh returns have been e-verified. The number of processed returns has been removed from the official site. Refunds will be released only after a review of past tax records. Tax experts advise that taxpayers should not panic if they\u2019ve filed properly with correct details. CA Surana recommends regularly checking the ITR processing status. He also advises checking the status of any assessment notices received in previous years. The I-T department has extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025\u201326 to September 15, 2025. The original deadline was July 31, so taxpayers in the non-audit category now have 46 extra days to file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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