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Refund processing halted for select taxpayers after automated risk checks
Income tax refunds for several taxpayers have been temporarily held after automated checks flagged discrepancies, prompting revised return filings and sparking confusion over deadlines.
Several taxpayers have reported receiving emails and SMS alerts from the stating that their income tax refunds have been put on hold due to discrepancies identified during risk management checks. According to the messages shared online, refund processing was paused because of mismatches in refund claims, with affected individuals asked to file revised returns. Many taxpayers expressed concern over the short compliance window and said they were not informed in advance.