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IRS tax refund update: Who's getting their check this week?

The IRS will issue payments between May 5-11 for those who filed electronically and accurately

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is anticipated to make a fresh batch of payments this week to individuals who submitted their federal income tax returns in late April.(Unsplash/representative )

world news

Published on May 06, 2025 07:52 AM IST

ByChandreyi Chatterjee

New York inflation refund: Who is eligible, how much money will you receive

Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers recently announced the deal to issue the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks

New Yorkers to receive inflation refund checks?(Unsplash/representative )

world news

Published on May 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

April 15 IRS tax deadline looms: 5 major changes that could impact your refund

Ensure error-free returns to avoid delays and check refund status with the IRS.

The tax deadline of April 15 is rapidly approaching, and many Americans are rushing to submit their taxes.(Unsplash/representative )

world news

Published on Apr 09, 2025 02:44 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Didn't file a 2021 tax return? You may still qualify for $1400 IRS stimulus

This opportunity applies to those who missed the Recovery Rebate Credit or did not receive full payments due to filing errors.

Many Americans may still be eligible to receive a $1,400 stimulus payout as the April 15, 2025 tax deadline approaches. (Unsplash/representative )

world news

Published on Apr 09, 2025 02:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

IRS refund 2025: How long does it take to hit your bank account?

The IRS typically accepts returns within 24-48 hours, with most refunds processed within 21 days.

After you choose to electronically file your tax return, the IRS usually doesn't keep you waiting for a long time. Within 24 to 48 hours, you will often get a notification confirming the acceptance of your return.(Unsplash)

world news

Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:15 PM IST

ByChandreyi Chatterjee

Shahrukh Khan to get ₹9 crore refund from state for Mannat

Shahrukh Khan to receive ₹9 crore refund due to a calculation error in the ownership transfer of his sea-facing home, Mannat, by Mumbai authorities.

cities

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Mahua Moitra asks Swiggy to refund ₹1,220 for spoilt ice creams

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra last night tagged Swiggy in a social media post to flag delivery issues with the “expensive” ice creams she ordered.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra flagged delivery issues with Swiggy(ANI)

trending

Published on Jan 17, 2025 11:23 AM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Swiggy Instamart responds after customer exposes underweight deliveries

Swiggy Instamart has been accused of delivering vegetables significantly under the promised weight in a move that has left social media enraged.

A Swiggy Instamart customer has accused the service of delivering vegetables well under the promised weight.

trending

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:33 PM IST

BySanya Jain

Government tells Ola: Offer refund choices and invoices for every ride

The government has mandated Ola to allow customers to select their preferred refund method and to provide receipts for auto rides.

Ola is required by the CCPA to implement customer choice for refunds and provide receipts for auto rides after numerous complaints about unfair practices. The regulator emphasizes that current policies infringe on consumer rights.

business

Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:51 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Consumer court orders bank account of Yes Securities to be frozen

A Delhi court ordered the freezing of Yes Securities (India) Ltd’s bank accounts for failing to comply with its earlier judgment that directed the company to refund a consumer’s subscription money.

In its January judgment, the court found YSIL guilty of “deficiency in service and unfair trade practice” and ordered the company to refund the full subscription amount with interest and compensation. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 01, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi

NCH helps students, aspirants get ₹1 crore refund from coaching centres

The refunds were processed at a pre-litigation stage after students from across the country raised grievances against coaching centres. Read details below.

Among those who got a refund was a Bengaluru student who received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.5 lakh and a Gujarat student who was granted a refund of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.36 lakh after NCH intervention. (Representative image)

education

Published on Sep 22, 2024 06:28 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

ITR refund scam: Income Tax department warns taxpayers of fraud emails, messages

The Income Tax department said taxpayers must verify income tax refund status through the official sources only and double check emails and messages for fraud

The Income Tax Department (IT) has cautioned taxpayers in an advisory to be vary of online scams from fake calls and pop-up notifications which say that they can avail tax refunds. (Representative Image/Pexels)

business

Published on Aug 17, 2024 02:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

ITR 2024: Waiting for income tax refund? Tax refund rules to know about

Income tax refund becomes applicable when taxes paid exceed the tax liability, which includes TDS, TCS, as well as advance tax and self-assessment tax

Over 7.28 crore income tax returns filed for the financial year 2023-24. (Pexels)

business

Published on Aug 05, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Composer Ricky Kej blasts Air India for downgrading flight seat without refund

The Grammy winning composer, posted on X that this is the third time he has been downgraded from business class by Air India and was denied a refund as well

The 3 time Indian American Grammy winning composer, posted on X that this is the third time he has been downgraded from business class by Air India and was denied a refund as well

india news

Published on Aug 03, 2024 11:54 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

HC directs Punjab to refund octroi levied on army’s electricity bill

Octroi amounting to ₹4.57 lakh was levied by PSEB on sale of electricity to cantonment areas between 2000 and 2007

cities

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Chandigarh

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him

A Bengaluru resident reported a “terrible” experience with an Ola driver, prompting the company to suspend the driver and issue a refund.

The auto driver later admitted to the mistake and had been suspended by the company, the X user said.(X)

cities

Published on Aug 01, 2024 05:25 PM IST

ByYamini C S

192 IndiGo flights cancelled; refund, rebook option temporarily unavailable

IndiGo shared a list of 192 flights saying they were cancelled due to a “cascading effect of the worldwide travel system outage”

IndiGo shared a list flights cancelled due to the global outage.(AFP File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

MahaRERA orders builder to refund ₹66 lakh to flat buyer with interest

MahaRERA orders a Mumbai-based real estate developer to refund ₹66 lakh with interest to a homebuyer for project delay

MahaRERA orders real estate developer to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>66 lakh to flat buyer with interest

cities

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByRevu Suresh

Chandigarh: Builder to refund ₹23 lakh for delaying plot possession

By 2014, the brothers paid over ₹23 lakh against its basic sale price of ₹36 lakh, as the builder assured possession within three years; “Despite depositing 65% of the plot’s value, the developers failed to either allot the plot or execute the buyer’s agreement,” they alleged in the complaint

Deepak Sharma and brother Raman Sharma in December 2011 had booked a 200 square yards residential plot at “Palm Garden” in Mullanpur, Mohali. (iStock)

cities

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula man seeking refund of double payment loses ₹2.6 lakh to online fraud

In his complaint, Rajat Sharma of Sector 21, Panchkula, told the police that on August 13, 2023, he had purchased some grocery items for ₹2,024 in a Zirakpur-based store

A case under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust ), 419 (punishment for cheating by personation), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Indian Penal Code was registered in cyber crime police station Sector 12, Panchkula. (Shutterstock)

cities

Updated on May 29, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Delhi HC overturns order directing SpiceJet to refund over ₹270 cr to Maran

A bench of justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja allowed the appeals of the airline and its chairman and managing director Ajay Singh challenging a single judge bench’s order

A tribunal directed SpiceJet to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>270 crore in 2018. (X)

india news

Published on May 17, 2024 04:46 PM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

Mohali solar panel firm to refund ₹3.7 lakh for deficiency in services

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, directed the opposition parties to refund the amount to the complainant within 60 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order

The commission ordered: “It is observed that though the opposition parties are deficient in rendering service to the complainant yet there is contributory negligence on the part of the complainant that she did not allow free access to the rooftop to the opposition parties for installing the solar system in time.” (Getty image)

cities

Published on May 12, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Covid restrictions: Marriage hall told to refund to ₹1 lakh booking amount

Disposing of the complaint, the district consumer commission directed Vikas Mineral Foods Pvt Ltd, and Vikas Gupta, director of Casavillaz Banquet Palace/hall, Ramgarh-Mubarikpur Road, Kakrali, Mohali, to pay ₹10,000 on account of mental agony and harassment as well as ₹5,500 as litigation charges to the complainant Hans Raj Rohilla of Sector 26, Panchkula

Rohilla, in his complaint, filed on September 2021, said that in January 2021 he paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,00,000 as advance, for holding the marriage function of his daughter on April 24, 2021, in the Casavillaz Banquet Palace/hall, owned and managed by Vikas Mineral Foods Pvt Ltd, and Vikas Gupta, director ‘Casavillaz’, Ramgarh-Mubarikpur Road, Kakrali, Mohali. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on May 07, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Panchkula

Chandigarh: Charging ₹12 for carry bag proves costly for retail store, fined ₹1k

Stating that the seller is obliged to deliver the goods in complete state of delivery, the panel directed the Miniso India, Chandigarh, to refund the carry bag’s amount and also pay litigation charges and compensation for causing mental agony and harassment to the complainant

Chandigarh retail store penalised for levying charge on carry bag. (HT)

cities

Updated on Apr 09, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Amazon, retailer fined 45,000 for refund delay of laptop: Here's what happened

Criticising Amazon, the commission called the delay an "unfair trade practice" as it leaves customers without evidence of the item being collected.

As Amazon's written statement was submitted after the statutory period, the commission did not consider the same.(Reuters)

business

Published on Mar 27, 2024 03:26 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Leasehold to freehold conversion: Two Chandigarh residents awarded ₹16-lakh refund for excess charges

The court of ADC Rupesh Kumar Aggarwal directed the sub-registrar’s office to refund ₹10.21 lakh and ₹6.67 lakh, respectively, to complainants Kiran Satija and Kharduman Singh, residents of Chandigarh

Advocate Surinder Kumar Garg, representing the Satija couple, submitted that the sub-registrar asked them to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.21 lakh as stamp duty based on a clarification letter issued by the UT finance department on August 7, 2019, which was wrong, illegal and arbitrary. (Getty Images/Purestock)

cities

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

UGC asks universities to refund fees to students who migrated to other colleges

University Grants Commission directed the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to refund the fees of those students who migrated to other institutions

The notification was issued after UGC received complaints from aggrieved students seeking a refund of fees paid to the institutes after migrating to different institutions. (HT file)

education

Published on Mar 06, 2024 10:59 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Panchkula man who couldn’t travel due to Kerala floods awarded full refund

The consumer commission has directed Gurugram based Travel Triangle Private Limited, and Panchkula based MM Travel Company and Life Leisure Trip Company, to refund ₹26,700 to Naresh Garg, 54, of Sector 10, Panchkula, along with 9% interest and ₹5,500 as litigation charges

The commission held that the agencies were deficient while rendering services to the complainant, for which, they are liable, jointly and severally, to compensate the complainant. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Mar 04, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Chandigarh: Female army aspirant gets ₹60,000 relief from consumer court

The 25-year-old Mohali resident, Anchal Jain, filed a case against M/S Olive Greens Institute, Chandigarh, its director and two trainers; She had enrolled in the institute for a two-week course, which was to be taught by a retired army officer and as per the norms of the SSB

The army aspirant suffered multiple fractures in her right ankle because of lack of safety equipment, such as proper cushioning. She alleged that the training institute failed to provide any medical aid and she had to undergo corrective injury, all of which contributed to her mental suffering. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Punjab Housefed fined for not refunding payment for flat

Mohali man had paid the amount for a flat costing ₹14.9 lakh; Punjab Housefed later raised the final price to ₹24.46 lakh

Consumer commission directed Punjab Housefed to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9,00,500 with 9% per annum interest from the date of deposit till onwards. (HT)

cities

Updated on Feb 15, 2024 09:48 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

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Latest from refund

The IRS will issue payments between May 5-11 for those who filed electronically and accurately

Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers recently announced the deal to issue the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks

Ensure error-free returns to avoid delays and check refund status with the IRS.

This opportunity applies to those who missed the Recovery Rebate Credit or did not receive full payments due to filing errors.

The IRS typically accepts returns within 24-48 hours, with most refunds processed within 21 days.

Shahrukh Khan to receive ₹9 crore refund due to a calculation error in the ownership transfer of his sea-facing home, Mannat, by Mumbai authorities.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra last night tagged Swiggy in a social media post to flag delivery issues with the “expensive” ice creams she ordered.

Swiggy Instamart has been accused of delivering vegetables significantly under the promised weight in a move that has left social media enraged.

The government has mandated Ola to allow customers to select their preferred refund method and to provide receipts for auto rides.

A Delhi court ordered the freezing of Yes Securities (India) Ltd’s bank accounts for failing to comply with its earlier judgment that directed the company to refund a consumer’s subscription money.

The refunds were processed at a pre-litigation stage after students from across the country raised grievances against coaching centres. Read details below.

The Income Tax department said taxpayers must verify income tax refund status through the official sources only and double check emails and messages for fraud

Income tax refund becomes applicable when taxes paid exceed the tax liability, which includes TDS, TCS, as well as advance tax and self-assessment tax

The Grammy winning composer, posted on X that this is the third time he has been downgraded from business class by Air India and was denied a refund as well

Octroi amounting to ₹4.57 lakh was levied by PSEB on sale of electricity to cantonment areas between 2000 and 2007

A Bengaluru resident reported a “terrible” experience with an Ola driver, prompting the company to suspend the driver and issue a refund.

IndiGo shared a list of 192 flights saying they were cancelled due to a “cascading effect of the worldwide travel system outage”

MahaRERA orders a Mumbai-based real estate developer to refund ₹66 lakh with interest to a homebuyer for project delay

In his complaint, Rajat Sharma of Sector 21, Panchkula, told the police that on August 13, 2023, he had purchased some grocery items for ₹2,024 in a Zirakpur-based store

A bench of justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja allowed the appeals of the airline and its chairman and managing director Ajay Singh challenging a single judge bench’s order

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, directed the opposition parties to refund the amount to the complainant within 60 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order

Stating that the seller is obliged to deliver the goods in complete state of delivery, the panel directed the Miniso India, Chandigarh, to refund the carry bag’s amount and also pay litigation charges and compensation for causing mental agony and harassment to the complainant

Criticising Amazon, the commission called the delay an "unfair trade practice" as it leaves customers without evidence of the item being collected.

The court of ADC Rupesh Kumar Aggarwal directed the sub-registrar’s office to refund ₹10.21 lakh and ₹6.67 lakh, respectively, to complainants Kiran Satija and Kharduman Singh, residents of Chandigarh

University Grants Commission directed the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to refund the fees of those students who migrated to other institutions

The consumer commission has directed Gurugram based Travel Triangle Private Limited, and Panchkula based MM Travel Company and Life Leisure Trip Company, to refund ₹26,700 to Naresh Garg, 54, of Sector 10, Panchkula, along with 9% interest and ₹5,500 as litigation charges

The 25-year-old Mohali resident, Anchal Jain, filed a case against M/S Olive Greens Institute, Chandigarh, its director and two trainers; She had enrolled in the institute for a two-week course, which was to be taught by a retired army officer and as per the norms of the SSB

Mohali man had paid the amount for a flat costing ₹14.9 lakh; Punjab Housefed later raised the final price to ₹24.46 lakh

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