New Delhi : The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman, Ravi Agrawal, has confirmed that the reason for the delay in processing many income tax refunds for the assessment year 2024-25 is the heightened scrutiny of certain claims flagged by the system. He stated that refunds involving “high-value” or otherwise “red-flagged” deductions are under extra verification, which is slowing the process.

Agrawal clarified that refunds for smaller or straightforward claims are still being processed and released. “Low-value refunds are being released,” he explained, adding that the department found several cases where incorrect deductions or inflated claims were being made. He expressed hope that the remaining valid refunds would be cleared by November or December.

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