ITR filing, Aug. 14 -- With the last date to file income tax returns for AY 2025-26 approaching, several taxpayers may face delays or encounter issues while filing. Even though filing returns on time is crucial, the timely processing of refunds depends on several factors.

Here are the most common reasons your income tax refund might be delayed-

If your Aadhaar and PAN details do not match, your income tax refund may be delayed. Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is essential for filing income tax returns. Any error in linking both may cause refund delays.

An ITR refund will not be credited to your account if you provide incorrect bank account details in the form. Hence, make sure to double-check that you've entered the correct bank account ...