IT Dept to Release all Pending Income Tax Refunds up to Rs 5 Lakh Immediately; Around 14 Lakh Taxpayers to Benefit

01:21 PM Apr 08, 2020 | G Plus News

GUWAHATI: As per the latest information released by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India, at New Delhi on 8th April, 2020, in the context of the COVID-19 situation and with a view to provide immediate relief to the business entities and individuals, it has been decided to issue all the pending income-tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakh, immediately. 

This would benefit around 14 lakh taxpayers.

It has also been decided to issue all pending GST and Custom refunds which would provide benefit to around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME. Thus, the total refund granted will be approximately Rs. 18,000 crores.