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[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

ITR UPDATE (AY 2025-26):
New codes added under "Nature of Business/Profession. -

16021 - Social Media Influencers

21009 - Speculative Trading

21010 - Futures & Options Trading

21011 - Buying/Selling of Shares

#Pradeeppotter #Itr202526 #updates #incometaxindia

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

@HPIndia @HPSupport I’ve raised a complaint for my HP Smart Tank 580 (S/N: CN3AP6C0J9) – Case ID 5143813109 – but NO RESPONSE for a week!
✅Warranty valid till 20/06/2025,
🛠️ Printer not pulling paper
📩 Mail + proof sent 4 days ago
Please take action ASAP! #CustomerSupportFail

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

Filing your income tax return might seem like a tedious and time-consuming task, but it can have several benefits. Here are some reasons why you should file your tax returns on time: Avoid Penalties and Interest: By filing your tax return on time.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

#CBDT has decided to extend the due date of filing of ITRs, which are due for filing by 31st July 2025, to 15th September 2025.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

भारत-पाकिस्तान के बीच सीजफायर का फ़ैसला

दोनो देशों के बीच हुई बातचीत

अमरीकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प ने सब�� े पहले साझा की जानकारी

भारत-पाकिस्तान सीजफ़ायर में अमेरिका ने बतायी अपनी भूमिका

अब कोई युद्ध नही

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

✅ Top Low-Risk, Moderate Return Investment Options (2025)
1. Fixed Deposits (FDs)
💵 Returns: 6%–7.5% p.a. (varies by bank and tenure)

🔒 Risk: Very low

💡 Best For: Capital safety, predictable returns

2. Public Provident Fund (PPF)
💵 Returns: 7.1% p.a. (compounded annually, tax-free)

🔒 Risk: Government-backed = very safe

🕒 Lock-in: 15 years (with partial withdrawal after year 7)

🎁 Tax Benefit: EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) under Section 80C

3. RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds
💵 Returns: Currently ~8.05% (varies every 6 months)

🔒 Risk: Backed by Govt. of India

🕒 Lock-in: 7 years (non-tradable)

📈 Good For: Beating inflation with safety

4. National Savings Certificate (NSC)
💵 Returns: 7.7% p.a. (locked for 5 years)

🔒 Risk: Govt. backed

🎁 Tax Benefit: Section 80C

📌 Interest: Reinvested yearly, taxable at maturity

5. Debt Mutual Funds (Short-Term or Corporate Bond Funds)
💵 Returns: ~6%–8% p.a. (depending on fund type)

⚖️ Risk: Low to moderate (depending on fund composition)

🧾 Tax: Taxed as per new capital gains rules (post 2023, no LTCG indexation)

💡 Tip: Choose funds with high-quality (AAA-rated) bonds

6. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) (for age 60+)
💵 Returns: 8.2% p.a.

🎁 Tax Benefit: Section 80C

🕒 Lock-in: 5 years (extendable)

📆 Quarterly Payouts

7. Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS)
💵 Returns: 7.4% p.a.

🔒 Risk: Very low

💰 Monthly Payouts: Great for retirees or regular income seekers

📝 Tips for 2025 Investors:
Mix FDs, PPF, and debt funds to balance liquidity, returns, and tax efficiency.

If taxable income is high, PPF & SCSS offer great tax advantages.

Avoid locking all funds—keep some investments liquid or with shorter tenure.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

🧾💰 Why You Should File Your ITR (Even If You’re Not Taxable!) 💡

Filing your Income Tax Return isn’t just for the taxman—it’s for you! Here’s why:

✅ Claim tax refunds
✅ Proof of income for loans, visas & credit cards
✅ Carry forward losses for future tax benefits
✅ Avoid penalties & stay compliant
✅ Required for govt tenders & high-value investments
📌 Filing ITR = Smart adulting 💼
📅 Don’t wait for the deadline rush. File early, stay stress-free!
#ITR #IncomeTaxReturn #FinanceTips #SmartMoney #TaxSeason #AdultingWin #TaxReturnBenefits

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

Sweet & Simple:

My little sunshine, growing too fast! 4 years of pure joy.
#Rishabhpotter #son

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

(2/2) @nps_trust I get the message: "The PAN is already associated with another NPS account." In this case, the guardian has an NPS account for himself and wants to open one for his son. Is it not possible to open a minor NPS account in this situation? Please help resolve this.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

(1/2) @nps_trust I am facing issues while trying to register an NPS minor account on the NSDL NPS site. I keep getting the error: "Your PAN verification can't be done at the moment, try after some time."

Additionally, when attempting to register on CAMS and KFintech,

[CA Chirag Chauhan @CAChirag]

Top 100 Highlights of Budget 2024 by Nirmala Sitharaman

1. Budget 2024 proposes overhaul of Capital Gains Taxes - Short term gains 20% on all financial assets, On all other other assets it remains as it was, Long term - 12.5% on all assets, Exemption on profits 1.25 lakh a year
2. Standard Deduction Increased from 50,000 to 75,000.
3. Dedction of Family pension 15K to 25K
4. The New Slabs in the New Regime in #Budget2024, From 0-3 Lakh - Nil , 3-7 Lakh - 5% , 7-10 Lakh - 10% , 10-12 Lakh - 15% , 12-15 Lakh - 20% , If its more than 15 Lakh - 30%
5. Angel Tax Abolished for All Categories of Investors.
6. STT on F&O increased to 0.2 %
7. FM keeps capex at Rs 11.11 lakh crore or 3.4% of GDP
8. Capital Expenditure in the Budget, 2019 - ₹3.1 Lakh Crore, 2021 - ₹4.4 Lakh Crore, 2022 - ₹5.5 Lakh Crore, 2023 - ₹7.5 Lakh Crore, 2024 - ₹10 Lakh Crore, 2025 - ₹11.1 Lakh Crore
9. Fiscal deficit lowered to 4.9% of GDP, market borrowing unchanged at Rs 14.13 lakh crore
10. Fiscal deficit for FY25 further scaled down to 4.9 from 5.1% in interim Budget
11. Aim to reach a fiscal deficit of below 4.5% by FY26
12. BCD on mobile phones, chargers reduced to 15%.
13. Highest Capex Spending proposed to support the economy and job creation in
14. Govt allocates over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women, girls:
15. Limit of Mudra loans to extend to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh for those who have availed and paid previous https://t.co/NAkQURTqCy mechanism announced for facilitating continuation of bank credit to #MSMEs during their stress period
16. The Budget focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs and Middle class
17. The Detailed roadmap to pursue nine priorities for generating opportunities for India These are: Agri, Employment, Inclusive development, Mfg and Services, Urban Devp, Energy, Infra, Innovation, R&D, NexGen reforms
18. Turning attention to the full year and beyond, in this budget, we particularly focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. I am happy to announce the Prime Minister’s package of 5 schemes and initiatives to facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over a 5-year period with a central outlay of ₹ 2 lakh crore
19. ₹2 Lakh crore will be spent on youth and skill development over next 5 years
20. Digital coverage of farm land and farmers to help farmers get their dues.
21. PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna was extended for 5 years benefiting 80 crore people
22. Govt to provide incentive to 30 lakh youth entering job market by providing 1 month PF contribution. Govt to launch three employment-linked schemes
23. Govt to set up working women hostels to promote women participation in workforce
24. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in the Annual Union Budget 2023-24 on 01.02.2023 and launched by the Prime Minister on 17.09.2023. The Scheme aims to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools
25. FM allocated Rs. 1.48 lakh cr for education, employment and skilling. 5 schemes for 4.1 crore youth with an outlay of Rs. 2 lakh cr over a period of 5 years.
26. We will formulate plan Purvodaya for all round development of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh
27. Govt to provide e-vouchers directly to 1 lakh students every year with interest subvention of 3 per cent of loan amount
28. 1,000 ITIs to be upgraded in hub and spoke model,
29. Model skilling loan scheme will be revised to facilitate loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh
30. New centrally-sponsored scheme for skilling in collaboration with states, industry; 20 lakh youth to be skilled over 5 years
31. Govt will release new 109 high yielding, climate resilient seeds for 32 field and horticulture crops. ₹ 1.52 lakh crore allotted for agriculture & allied sectors
32. Govt to set up working women hostels to promote women participation in workforce
33. Govt to provide funds to private sector, domain experts & others for developing climate-resilient seeds
34. Employment and skilling: 3 schemes for Employment linked incentives based on EPFO enrolment. Scheme A : First timers - 1 month wage to all entering the workforce in all formal sectors/eligibility of salary of 1 lakh a month . Scheme B : Job creation in Manf; Additional Employment in Manf to be incentivised EPFO contribution
35. 100 branches of India Post Payments Bank to be set up in North East:
36. 2.66L Cr Rs. Provision made for rural development
37. Union Budget 2024-25 proposes revision of Model Skill Loan Scheme to help 25,000 students every year.
38. E-vouchers for loans upto Rs. 10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions to be given directly to 1 lakh students every year for annual interest subvention of 3% of loan amount.
39. Industrial node at Gaya on Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor to be developed
40. On the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, we will support development of an industrial node at Gaya. This corridor will catalyze industrial development of the eastern region
41. More than 100 branches of India Post Payment Bank to be set up in the North East region
42. Budget provides Rs 2.66 lakh crore for rural development
43. Voluntary Closure of LLPs - Much needed Lakhs will save late fees and fine
44. We will formulate a plan 'Poorvodaya' for all-round development of the Eastern region of the country, covering Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
45. MSME Buyers T/o Threshold reduced for mandatory onboarding to treds reduced from Rs. 500 Cr to Rs. 250Cr.
46. The IBC has dissolved more than 1000 companies, resulting in direct recovery of Rs 3.3 lakh cr
47. Appropriate changes to IBC will be initiated, additional tribunals will be established
48. Rental housing with dorm like accomodation for industrial workers will be facilitated in PPP mode
49. For facilitating term loans to MSMEs, a credit guarantee scheme will be introduced. The scheme will operate on the cooling of credit risks of such MSMEs. A self-financing guarantee fund will provide to each applicant cover of up to Rs 100 crore while loan amount may be larger,
50. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act- Our govt has made efforts to fulfil the commitments in Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Recognising the state's need for capital, we will facilitate special financial support through multilateral agencies. In the current FY, Rs 15,000 crore will be arranged with additional amounts in future years
51. Sidbi to open 24 new branches to serve MSMEs clusters, says FM
52. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan will be launched for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities. The scheme will adopt saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. This will cover 63,000 villages benefitting 5 crore tribal people.
53. Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose to 37% in 2022-2023 from 23.3% in 2017-2018
54. Women hold 55.6 per cent of PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts
55. With creation of 8.3 million SHGs, 89 million women covered under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM
56. Under PM Mudra Yojana, 68% loans sanctioned to women and 77.7% women beneficiaries under Stand Up India
57. Nuclear energy to be an important part of energy requirements
58. 1 crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming supported by certification and, branding.
59. 10,000 need-based bio-input resource centers will be established
60. Integrated technology platform to be set up for improving the outcomes under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
61. To achieve Aatmanirbharta in pulses & oil seeds, their production, storage, and, marketing
62. Debt recovery tribunals to be strengthened & additional tribunals to be established to speed up recovery
63. 14 large cities with a population above 30 lakh will have Transit Oriented Development plans
64. 1 cr urban poor and middle-class families to be covered under PM Awas Yojana Urban 2.0
65. 100 weekly ‘haats’ or street food hubs in select cities
66. Investment-ready “plug and play” industrial parks to be developed in or near 100 cities
67. 12 industrial parks sanctioned under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
68. More than 1.28 crore registrations and 14 lakh applications received under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
69. Pumped Storage Policy to be brought out for electricity storage and smooth integration of renewable energy in the overall energy mix
70. Joint venture between ntpclimited & BHEL_India to set up a full scale 800 MW commercial thermal plant using AUSC technology
71. Policy to support pump storage projects will be brought to provide round the clock energy, says finance minister.
72. Finance minister Sitharaman announced scheme for rooftop solar panels that would enable 1 crore households to have electricity free of cost upto 300 units per month.
73. substantial sum of Rs. 2.66 lakh crore has been earmarked for the development of rural areas, which includes the enhancement of rural infrastructure.
74. PM Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 that would fulfill housing requirements of 1 crore poor and middle-class families.
75. Power projects, including setting up a new 2400 MW power plant at Pirpainti in Bihar, will be taken up at a cost of Rs 21,400 crore:
76. Govt will launch Phase IV of PM Gram Sadak Yojana in 25 rural habitations, which have become eligible due to population increase
77. Govt to maintain strong fiscal support for infra projects for next 5 year
78. Govt to facilitate investment grade energy audit of micro and small industries in 60 clusters
79. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana generated remarkable response with 1.8 crore people registering under it:
80. FM proposes central assistance of Rs 2.2 lakh crore for urban housing over next five years.
81. Proposes Rs 1.5 lakh cr long-term interest-free loans to support states towards infra development.
82. Vishnupad Temple Corridor & Mahabodhi Temple Corridor to be transformed into world class pilgrim & tourist destinations
83. Nalanda to be developed as a tourist Centre; Nalanda University to be revived to its glorious stature
84. Next gen reform proposal: NPS Vatsalya in which parents can contribute for child. Coverts to regular NPS account when child becomes major.
85. Government to aid flood-affected states like Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim with Flood Management and Development Support, including Financial Backing for Flood Control Projects
86. Reforms in land administration, urban planning, usage and building bylaws in both rural and urban areas
87. All lands in rural areas to be assigned Unique Land Parcel Identification Number
88. Land registry to be established in rural areas
89. The govt. is committed to the all-around, all-pervasive, and all-inclusive development of people, particularly farmers, women, youth, and the poor.
90. For achieving social justice comprehensively, the saturation approach of covering all eligible people through various programs including those for education and health will empower them by improving their capabilities.
91. Anusandhan National Research Fund to be set up for basic research and prototype development
92. Financing pool of ₹ 1 lakh crore to spur private sector-driven research and innovation at commercial scale
93. The government has proposed to set up a venture capital fund of ₹1000 crore for the space economy
94. Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists’ to provide financial assistance to veteran artists aged 60 years and above having annual income not exceeding Rs. 72,000/-
95. Internships for students of various technical disciplines within MSMEs
96. Government will strive to further simplify, rationalise GST tax structure
97. Technology Centres impart short term industrial training/internship as part of AICTE course curriculum to the youth. The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ni-MSME) under the Ministry is providing internships for students of several educational institutions like IIIT Design Management, Andhra Pradesh, Institute of Public Enterprises, Hyderabad, Hissar Agricultural University Haryana, Rajeev Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Tamil Nadu etc
98. Rules for FDI and overseas investment will be simplified, including nudging privatisation, using Indian rupee for overseas investment:
99. Government will develop taxonomy for climate finance
100. Govt will revamp Shram Suvidha Portal to enhance compliance for industry and trade
101. customs duties on 25 critical minerals, and lowers BCD for two of them. Many changes in Basic Custom Duty
102. Technology to speed up digitalization of economy, Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to improve Ease of Doing Business, States to be incentivized to implement Business Reforms Action Plans and digitalization
103. NPS for Minors NPS-Vatsalya, a plan for contribution by parents and guardians for minors, to be launched Plan can be seamlessly converted into a normal NPS account on minor becoming an adult
104. Net tax receipts estimated at Rs 25.83 lakh crore in FY25
105. propose to reduce customs duties on gold and silver to 6% and 6.5% on platinum

[Vatsala Singh @_vatsalasingh]

सूर्य नमस्‍कार रोजाना सिर्फ 10 मिनट करने से मिलेंगे अद्भुत चमत्कारी फायदे...

सूर्य नमस्कार, योगासनों में सबसे श्रेष्ठ क्रिया है। यह
अकेला अभ्यास ही साधक को सम्पूर्ण योग व्यायाम का लाभ पहुंचाने में सहायक है। इसके अभ्यास स�� साधक का शरीर निरोग और स्वस्थ होकर तेजस्वी हो जाता है। सूर्य नमस्कार, स्त्री, पुरुष, बच्चे, युवा तथा वृद्धों सभी के लिए उपयोगी है..

◾इसके कुछ लाभ इसप्रकार हैं ◾

🔹खुले वातावरण में सूर्य नमस्कार करने से शरीर को भरपूर मात्रा में विटामिन डी मिलता है जिससे हड्डियों में ताकत आती है।
🔹 वजन घटाने में यह बहुत उपयोगी है इसके नियमित अभ्याससे डाइटिंग से भी ज्यादा फायदा पहुंचता है।
🔹नियमित रूप से इसके 12 आसनों को करने से शरीर में खून का प्रवाह सही ढंग से होता है और ब्लड प्रेशर की आशंका घटती है। क्रोध और तनाव पर काबू पाने में यह बहुत मददगार है।
🔹मानसिक शांति मिलती है और व्यक्ति सारा दिन
तरोताजा रहता है।
🔹इससे रीढ़ की हड्डी मजबूत होती है।शरीर लचीला होता है।
🔹त्वचा के लिए यह बहुत लाभदायक योगासन है

◾सूर्य नमस्कार की विधि◾

सूर्य नमस्कार क��� दौरान 12 आसन किए जाते हैं। इन्हें करने की प्रक्रिया इस प्रकार है..

(1) दोनों हाथों को जोड़कर सीधे खड़े हों।
(2) श्वास भरते हुए दोनों हाथों को कानों से सटाएं और हुए ऊपर की ओर तानकर भुजाओं और गर्दन को पीछे की ओर झुकाएं।
(3) अब श्वास धीरे-धीरे बाहर निकालते हुए आगे की ओर झुकें। हाथ गर्दन के साथ, कानों से सटे हुए नीचे जाक�� पैरों के दाएं-बाएं पृथ्वी का स्पर्श करें। घुटने सीधे रहें।
(4) श्वास को भरते हुए बाएं पैर को पीछे की ओर ले जाएं।
गर्दन को अब पीछे की ओर झुकाएं। इस स्थिति में कुछ समय रुकें।
(5) अब श्वास को धीरे-धीरे छोड़ते हुए दाएं पैर को भी
पीछे ले जाएं जिससे दोनों पैरों की एड़ियां मिली हुई
हों। पीछे की ओर शरीर को खिंचाव दें।
(6) अब श्वास भरते हुए दंडवत लेट जाएं।
(7) अब सीने से ऊपर के भाग को ऊपर की ओर उठाएं जिससे शरीर में खिंचाव हो।
(8) फिर पीठ के हिस्से को ऊपर उठाएं। सिर धुका हुआ हो और शरीर का आकार पर्वत के समान हो।
(9) अब पुनः चौथी प्रक्रिया को दोहराएं यानी बाएं
पैर को पीछे ले जाएं।
(10) अब तीसरी स्थिति को दोहराएं यानी श्वास
धीरे-धीरे बाहर निकालते हुए आगे की ओर झुकें। हाथ गर्दन के साथ, कानों से सटे हुए नीचे जाकर पैरों के दाएं-बाएं पृथ्वी का स्पर्श करें।
(11) श्वास भरते हुए दोनों हाथों को कानों से सटाएं और हुए ऊपर ��ी ओर तानकर भुजाओं और गर्दन को पीछे की ओर झुकाएं
(12) अब फिर से पहली स्थिति में आ जाएं।

जय सनातन धर्म, जय श्रीराम, जय गोविंदा

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

@OPChoudhary_Ind @OPChoudhary_Ind bhaiya mere Pita ji Sarangarh ke Tilaidadar gaon me sachiv ke pad par karyarat h aur unka NPS ke tahat deduction ho rha h kya we OPS me ja sakte h please samay nikal ke reply jarur kare mere pita OPS me jana chahte h. Reply ka intezaar rahega.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

@OPChoudhary_Ind bhaiya mere Pita ji Sarangarh ke Tilaidadar gaon me sachiv ke pad par karyarat h aur unka NPS ke tahat deduction ho rha h kya we OPS me ja sakte h please samay nikal ke reply jarur kare mere pita OPS me jana chahte h

[PMO India @PMOIndia]

Now onwards, every year, 23rd August will be celebrated as the National Space Day.

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

By filing your tax return on time, you can stay on top of your finances, avoid penalties and fines, and avail of various tax benefits. So, file your tax return today and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with financial responsibility! #IncomeTax #TaxBenefits #Pradeeppotter

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

Filing your income tax return can have several benefits. 👇
Here are some reasons why you should file your tax returns on time. 🧵

[Pradeep Potter @PradeepPotter]

Filing your tax return also makes you eligible to claim various tax deductions and benefits, such as deductions for medical expenses, donations, and home loans.