VAT & Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate net and gross prices by applying the appropriate value-added tax (VAT) or sales tax rates.

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Quick answer

To add tax to a price, multiply the net price by (1 + tax rate/100). To remove tax from a total (gross) price, divide the total by (1 + tax rate/100). For example, at a 20% VAT rate, $100 net becomes $120 gross, and $120 gross is $100 net.

Instantly find the tax amount or remove tax from a price.

Formula

Gross = Net * (1 + r). Tax = Gross - Net. Net (from Gross) = Gross / (1 + r). r = Rate/100.

How It Works

  1. Choose whether you want to add tax to a price or extract it from a total.
  2. Enter the amount you are starting with.
  3. Set the tax rate for your region using the slider.
  4. Review the detailed breakdown of the net price and tax amount.

Formula:

Add: Gross = Net * (1 + Rate), Remove: Net = Gross / (1 + Rate)

Examples

Add 20% VAT to $100.

Result: $120.00 total. $20.00 tax.

Remove 15% GST from $230.

Result: $200.00 net. $30.00 tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Difference Between VAT and Sales Tax?

VAT is collected at every stage of production, while Sales Tax is only collected at the final point of sale to the consumer.

How to calculate VAT backwards?

Divide the total amount by 1 plus the VAT rate. For 20% VAT: Total / 1.20.

What is "GST"?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is another name for VAT used in countries like Australia, Canada, and India.

Key facts

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain. Sales tax is typically a one-time tax charged at the point of purchase by the end consumer. Common global VAT rates: UK (20%), Germany (19%), Turkey (20%), China (13%). Tax-exempt items often include basic groceries, medical supplies, and educational materials.

Trend & Behavior Analysis

The tax amount (Y-axis) increases linearly with the Net Price (X-axis). Because the tax is a fixed percentage, the higher the price, the larger the absolute tax burden, affecting lower-income consumers disproportionately (regressive tax nature).

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