How Can I Check My ITR Filing Status Online?

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.

I filed my return from the UK earlier this month, and my experience was pretty straightforward. After e-verifying, my status showed "Successfully e-Verified" for about two weeks before it changed to "Return Processing." A few days later, it was updated to "Processed."

You can check the status by logging into the Income Tax e-filing portal, going to e-File > Income Tax Returns > View Filed Returns. That's where I tracked every update.

Since you're expecting a refund, you can also keep an eye on the refund section once the return has been processed. In my case, the refund was credited a few days after the processed status appeared, but timelines differ from person to person.