If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

What is considered a filed tax return?

A tax return is documentation filed with a tax authority that reports income, expenses, and other relevant financial information. On tax returns, taxpayers calculate their tax liability, schedule tax payments, or request refunds for the over-payment of taxes. In most places, tax returns must be filed annually.

Where can I file my income tax return online?

Taxpayer can file ITR 1 and ITR 4 online. Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal, Login to e-Filing portal by entering user ID (PAN), Password, Captcha code and click ‘Login’. Click on the ‘e-File’ menu and click ‘Income Tax Return’ link.

How to re-file your federal income tax return?

Steps to re-file your tax form: 1 Log in to myTax Portal. 2 Select ‘Individuals’ > ‘File Income Tax Return’. 3 Follow the instructions shown on the screen to re-file.

How to view e-filed income tax returns / forms?

Logon to ‘e-Filing’ Portal ​ Go to the ‘My Account’ menu and Click ‘View e-Filed Returns / Forms’ hyperlink. Select the applicable option from the dropdown and click ‘Submit’ to view the details of the e-Filed Return/Forms. Go to ​ ​​​​

Where do I file my past due tax return?

Filing Past Due Tax Returns. File all tax returns that are due, regardless of whether or not you can pay in full. File your past due return the same way and to the same location where you would file an on-time return. If you have received a notice, make sure to send your past due return to the location indicated on the notice you received.