How to Check Your ITR Status for AY 2025-26
After filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), it’s important to check its status to ensure the tax department has received it and to track any potential refunds.
Here’s a simple guide on how to check your ITR status online.
Method 1: Check ITR Status by Logging In
This is the most detailed way to check your status.
- Log in to the e-Filing Portal: Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and log in with your PAN and password.
- Navigate to Filed Returns: From your dashboard, click on e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns.
- Find Your Return: On the next page, you’ll see a list of all your submitted returns. Use the “Filter” option to select Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26.
- View Details: Click on View Details next to your return. This will show you its full life cycle and current status.
From this page, you can also download your ITR-V Acknowledgement and the full ITR form in PDF format.
Method 2: Check ITR Status Without Logging In
This method is quick and easy if you have your acknowledgement number.
- Go to the e-Filing Homepage: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
- Click on “ITR Status”: Look for the Income Tax Return (ITR) Status link under the “Quick Links” section.
- Enter Your Details: Provide your Acknowledgement Number and a mobile number.
- Get the Status: An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to your mobile. Enter it to view the status of your ITR.
Important ITR Statuses to Know
- Submitted: Your return has been filed. Remember to e-verify it within 30 days.
- Pending for e-Verification: The tax department is waiting for you to verify your return to start processing it.
- Successfully e-Verified: Your verification is complete, and the tax department can now process your return.
- Processed: Your return has been assessed. This status will also indicate if a refund is due or if there is any tax payable.
What if Your PAN is Inoperative?
If your PAN is inoperative because it’s not linked to your Aadhaar, your refund cannot be issued. A pop-up message on the portal will alert you. To fix this, simply click the “Link Now” button to connect your PAN and Aadhaar.
ITR Filing Deadline for FY 2024-25
The deadline to file your Income Tax Return for the financial year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) is September 15, 2025.