In India, tax refunds are processed by the Income Tax Department after a taxpayer has filed their income tax return and claimed a refund of excess tax paid. The process for getting a tax refund in India is as follows: Filing of income tax return: The taxpayer needs to file their income tax return for the relevant assessment year by the due date. Processing of return: After the return is filed, it is processed by the Income Tax Department. The department verifies the details provided by the taxpayer with the tax deducted at source (TDS) and the tax paid by the taxpayer. If any excess tax is found to have been paid, a refund is initiated. Intimation: After processing the return, the Income Tax Department issues an intimation to the taxpayer, which shows the tax payable or refundable. Refund processing: If the intimation shows that a refund is due, the Income Tax Department processes the refund and issues it to the taxpayer. Receipt of refund: The refund is credited to the taxpayer's bank account through electronic transfer, and a refund intimation is sent to the taxpayer. The time taken for processing of refunds varies depending on various factors, such as the accuracy of the tax return filed, the quantum of refund claimed, and the number of pending refund claims with the Income Tax Department. Generally, refunds are processed within a few weeks to a few months of filing the tax return.