ITR

Getting a refund as an NRI

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Refunds go to a validated Indian bank account, such as an NRO account. Non-residents can also give foreign account details in the return where allowed.

Provisions

Sec 244A, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 437, Income-tax Act 2025); Sec 139(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 263(1), Income-tax Act 2025)

Analysis

Validate an Indian account in your name before filing. If you have none, enter foreign account details in the ITR. Check name matching. Track refund status after processing.

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  1. Validate an Indian account.
  2. Or enter foreign account details.
  3. File the return.
  4. Track refund status.

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