ITR Filing, Dec. 10 -- The deadline for submitting income tax returns (ITR) ended months ago on 16 September. The tax authorities have already processed the majority of refunds; however, some are still pending.

If you are still waiting for your ITR refund, here's a detailed guide on when to expect it, common reasons for delay, and more.

After confirming your ITR submission, the income tax department usually starts processing the refund, which is generally credited within 4-5 weeks.

"Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited to the account of the taxpayer," according to the income tax department. However, problems such as verification issues, bank mismatches, or incorrect data can cause delays in the ITR refund process....