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Add or remove VAT and GST from any amount at common rates like 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%.

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VAT rate (%)

$120.00

Gross amount (incl. VAT)

$100.00

Net amount

$20.00

VAT amount

20.00%

Effective VAT rate

Tax Basics

VAT calculator: add or remove tax from any amount

Value Added Tax, or VAT, and Goods and Services Tax, or GST, are consumption taxes applied to goods and services in many countries. A VAT calculator helps businesses and consumers add tax to a net amount, remove tax from a gross amount, and check the tax component quickly and accurately.

Adding and removing VAT

When adding VAT to a net price, multiply the net amount by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. A net price of 100 at 20% VAT gives a gross price of 120, with 20 representing the VAT component. This is the standard calculation used when prices are quoted exclusive of tax and a gross selling price needs to be shown.

Removing VAT from a gross price works in reverse. A receipt showing 120 inclusive of 20% VAT means the net amount was 120 divided by 1.2, which equals 100, and the VAT element is 20. This is why a VAT calculator, GST calculator, or tax removal calculator is useful for invoicing, bookkeeping, and price checking across different markets.

Gross = Net x (1 + rate / 100)

Multiply the net (pre-tax) amount by one plus the VAT rate expressed as a decimal to get the gross (tax-inclusive) price.

Net = Gross / (1 + rate / 100)

Divide the gross (tax-inclusive) amount by one plus the VAT rate to extract the net (pre-tax) price.

VAT amount = Gross - Net

The tax element is simply the difference between the gross and net prices.

VAT rates around the world

Standard VAT rates vary significantly between countries. EU member states must apply a minimum standard rate of 15%, though most apply rates between 19% and 27%. The UK standard rate is 20%. Australia and New Zealand apply a 15% GST. Canada applies a federal GST of 5% on top of provincial sales taxes. The United States does not have a federal VAT or GST; instead, sales taxes are applied at the state and local level.

Most VAT systems also include reduced or zero rates for selected essentials. In the UK, some food, children’s clothing, and certain medicines are zero-rated. Many EU countries use reduced rates on books, food, public transport, or hospitality. For an international audience, the main point is that this online calculator handles the maths, but the correct rate still depends on the country, product type, and local tax rules.

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