Generally, it takes 4 to 5 weeks for a tax refund to be credited to your bank account after the tax return is e-verified, according to the Income Tax Department.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

E-Verification is Key:

The Income Tax Department won't start processing refunds until the taxpayer has e-verified their return.

Timeframe:

Once the return is e-verified, the refund processing typically takes 4 to 5 weeks.

Bank Account:

The refund will be credited to your pre-validated bank account.

"ITR Processed" Message:

Once the Income Tax Department sends you an "ITR processed" message, it usually takes 2 to 3 days to receive the refund.

Refund Timeline for Amazon:

If you are getting a refund from Amazon, the time it takes to process the refund depends on the payment method used.

Amazon Pay Balance: Up to 4 hours.

Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI Linked Bank Account: Up to 5 working days.