How to track GST refund status?

Once a registered person submits a GST refund application, the concerned officer is obligated to process the application within 60 days of its receipt. Ensuring the timely processing of refunds is critical to maintaining business liquidity and compliance. To help you navigate this essential aspect of GST, we will delve into the comprehensive steps involved in tracking the status of your refund application.

How to track GST refund status?

To view the status of your refund application after logging into the GST Portal, perform the following steps:

1.Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed. Login to the GST Portal. Click the Services > Track Application Status option.

2.Track Application Status page is displayed. Select the Refund option from the Module drop-down list.

3.1. In case of Filing Year: You can track the status of your application by selecting the Filing Year of the refund application.

3.2. In case of ARN: On submission of the refund application on the GST Portal, you will be given an Application Reference Number (ARN). You can track the status of your application by tracking this ARN.

3.1 In case of Filing Year

3.1.1. Select the Filing Year from the drop-down list and click the SEARCH button.

3.1.2. A list of ARNs of refund applications filed in that year is displayed.

Note:

• You can click the ARN hyperlink to download the Refund ARN receipt in PDF format.
• You can click the Action/Status hyperlink to view the Refund ARN details.

3.2 In the case of ARN

3.2.1. Enter the ARN of the refund application and click the SEARCH button.

3.2.2. Detailed status of the Refund Application ARN is displayed.

Note:

• You can click the CLOSE button to go back to the Track Application Status page.
• Stages are color-coded according to the current status of the application. For Example: If the current status of the application is at Stage 3 then all stages till Stage 3 will be depicted in green color and further stages will be greyed out.
• Details of the present status of the application is shown below the case history in Red Texts as shown in the screenshot below.
• You can view additional details of the Tax Period and Tax Amount Claimed when you view the status of the refund application after logging into the GST Portal.

How to update my bank account for a refund?

4.In case, the status of the of refund application is that Bank Account validation has failed, you can update your Bank Account details. Click on UPDATE BANK ACCOUNT under the Action column. Taxpayer will also receive SMS and e-mail on their registered e-mail ID and Mobile number, in case, Bank Account validation has failed on the GST Portal.

5.The Update Bank Account page is displayed.

Note :

• You can either select a different Bank account from the drop-down list or add the new Bank account/ rectify the details for the existing bank account by filing the non-core amendment application of registration and then update the Bank account from here. Click here to learn more about filing the non-core amendment application of registration.
• The Bank account will be validated again and disbursement of the refund amount will be credited to the account selected here. The refund application form will be updated with the new Bank account along with the reference number.

6. To add the new Bank account number, select Account Number from the drop-down list.

7. The details of the selected Bank Account are auto-populated. Click PROCEED.

8. A Warning pop-up will appear. Click PROCEED to update the Bank Account details.

9. Select the check box appearing on the Declaration page. Select the Authorised Signatory from the drop-down list.

10. Click FILE WITH DSC or FILE WITH EVC to proceed.

11. Click PROCEED.

12. Enter the OTP sent by email and mobile number of the Authorized Signatory registered at the GST Portal and click the VERIFY button.

13. A success message is displayed that the Bank Account has been updated successfully for the refund application.

Note: Taxpayer will receive SMS and e-mail on their registered e-mail ID and Mobile number, in case, Bank Account validation is successfully verified on the GST Portal.

Conclusion :

Tracking the status of your GST refund application is crucial for maintaining business liquidity and compliance. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily monitor the progress of your refund application on the GST Portal, ensuring timely updates and actions. Additionally, updating your bank account details for refund disbursements is straightforward, helping you avoid any delays.