How to check income tax refund for AY 2023-24?

How to check income tax return and also income tax refund for AY 2023-24, processed or not? How to check status?

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1. Go to the Income Tax e-filing website: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal

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2. Click on the "Know Your Refund Status" link under the "Quick Links" section.

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3. Enter your PAN number, assessment year (2023-24), and mobile number.

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4. Click on "Continue"

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4. Enter the OTP that you received on your mobile number and click on "Continue"

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4. You will be able to see the status of your income tax return and refund.

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If your refund status is "Pending for Processing", it may take some time for the return to be processed.

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In this case, the Bank Account is invalid. This is a case, where the account for refund was with Oriental Bank of Commerce and when the Banks merged, the IFSC code changed, hence this status. I had to ask for a refund with a new account.

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Here are some additional tips for checking your income tax return and refund status: 1) Make sure that you have entered your PAN number and assessment year correctly. 2) Check your mobile number carefully before entering it. 3) If you have not received the OTP, try refreshing the page or try again later. 4) If you are still having trouble, you can contact the Income Tax Department helpline.