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I-T refunds jump 474 pc since 2013-14, issuance time improves in past 11 years

  • Income Tax refunds have surged by 474% over the last decade, increasing from Rs 83,008 crore in FY14 to Rs 4,76,743 crore in FY25, as reported by sources from the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts and the Central Board of Direct Taxes.
  • The average wait time for refunds has decreased by 81%, from 93 days in 2013 to just 17 days in 2024, as a result of tech-led reforms in tax administration, according to sources.
  • The number of income tax returns filed has increased by 133%, from 3.8 crore in 2013 to 8.89 crore for AY 2024-25, according to sources.
  • Refunds as a percentage of total direct taxes collected increased from 11.5% in FY14 to 17.6% in FY25, reflecting greater participation in the tax system, as noted by sources.
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