VAT & Sales Tax Calculator – Add or Remove Tax

Add or remove VAT / sales tax from any amount. Calculate gross price, net price and exact tax amount easily.

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How to calculate VAT or Sales Tax

To add VAT to an amount, multiply the net price by (1 + tax rate / 100). To remove VAT from a gross price, divide the total price by (1 + tax rate / 100). The difference between gross and net is the exact tax amount collected.

Standard VAT rates across major regions

United Kingdom (UK): Standard rate 20%
European Union: Averages 17%–27% (e.g. Germany 19%, France 20%, Spain 21%)
United States: State and local sales taxes vary by city (0%–9.5%)
Australia: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 10%

Frequently asked questions

How do I extract VAT from a gross total?

Divide the total price by (1 + rate / 100). For example, at 20% VAT, divide £120 by 1.20 to get the net amount of £100.

What is the difference between VAT and sales tax?

VAT is assessed on the value added at each stage of the supply chain, whereas sales tax is typically collected only at the final point of sale to the consumer.

VAT & Sales Tax Calculator – Add or Remove Tax

How to calculate VAT or Sales Tax

Standard VAT rates across major regions

Frequently asked questions

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