Pandemic of COVID-19 has forced all of us to live in a phase that was neither wished, nor imagined by anyone. Several lifesaving steps be, it nation-wide lockdown, shutting business operations, sealing of the national and international borders or working from home, are being taken by the authorities to keep its effect to a minimum.
And considering the impact that covid-19 could have on the humanity, organizations are indulging into social activities including the distribution drives of essential commodities to the needy including sanitizers and masks. The contribution made by the companies to combat the pandemic would count as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act.
To understand the implication of GST on above CSR expenditure, Please go through the attached document:- GST on CSR-A Dilemma
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