2. E-filing: A Quick and Easy Way to File your Tax Return

There is no fixed time period for a tax return process. It could be anything between 20 days to 2 years. However according to tax experts this scenario will change and tax refund will become a quick procedure with the recent reforms in the system. The CBDT circular has made it compulsory to file the income tax (ITR) over the internet for all those who earn 10 lakhs or more annually.

"To get the tax refund without any hassle, it is advisable to file online tax return. The taxpayer should also file Form 30 with the tax officer within two years from the close of the financial year," says Sonu Iyer, tax partner and national leader, human capital mobility services, Ernst & Young as quoted by ET Bureau.

"When an individual files his/her tax return offline, one has to track the status of the refund by contacting the help desk of SBI at 080-26599760 or contacting the Aaykar Sampark Kendra at 0124 2438000. Alternatively, an individual can follow up, preferably in person, with the assessing officer of the jurisdiction where the return was filed," says Vineet Agarwal as quoted by ET Bureau.