How Can I Check My ITR Filing Status Online?

The status itself is important.

• Submitted and pending for e-Verification/Verification – the return has been filed but verification is still pending.
• Successfully e-Verified/Verified – the return has been verified but hasn't necessarily been processed yet.
• Processed – the return has been processed.
• Defective – the department has identified a defect or inconsistency and may issue a notice under Section 139(9).
• Case transferred to Assessing Officer – the return has been transferred to the jurisdictional AO for further action.

So, verified does not necessarily mean processed.

If you have an e-Filing account, I find the login method more useful because you can see additional information.

After logging in, go to:

e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns

You can see your filed returns there and download the ITR-V acknowledgement, complete ITR PDF, and, where available, the intimation order. The View Details option can also show the return's lifecycle and pending actions.

Yes, you can check your ITR status without logging in.

On the Income Tax e-Filing portal, select Income Tax Return (ITR) Status, then enter your acknowledgement number and a valid mobile number. You will receive a 6-digit OTP, after which the current status can be displayed. The Income Tax Department says the mobile number does not have to be the one registered with the e-Filing account for this pre-login service.

I think many people assume that "Successfully e-Verified" means the return has already been processed, but that's not how it worked in my case.

For me, the sequence was:

• Return Filed
• Successfully e-Verified
• Return Processing
• Return Processed
• Refund Issued

I filed from Australia, and the entire process took around three weeks. My refund arrived shortly after the processed status appeared.

Processing times can vary depending on the return and whether the department needs any additional review, so I wouldn't worry if your status stays the same for a while.

Mine took a little longer because the department requested additional verification for one of my TDS entries. I had filed from Canada and was expecting a refund from tax deducted on property rent.

The status remained unchanged for almost three weeks, so I initially thought something had gone wrong. Eventually, it moved to processing without me doing anything.

One suggestion is to make sure your bank account is pre-validated on the portal. I realized mine wasn't linked correctly, and I updated it while waiting. It didn't delay my return, but it gave me peace of mind knowing the refund could be credited without any issues.