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VAT Calculator

Add or remove VAT and see the net, tax and gross amounts.

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Mode

Understanding your result

Use “Add” for tax-exclusive prices and “Remove” for tax-inclusive prices.

Formula and method

Add: VAT = Amount × Rate ÷ 100; Gross = Amount + VAT. Remove: Net = Amount ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100); VAT = Amount − Net.

Worked example

Adding 20% VAT to 1,000 gives 200 tax and a 1,200 total. Removing 20% from 1,200 returns the 1,000 net.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the amount.
  2. Set the VAT rate.
  3. Choose Add VAT or Remove VAT.
  4. Press Calculate.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying the wrong rate for the product category or country.

About the VAT Calculator

Add Value Added Tax to a net price, or work out the VAT already included in a gross price.

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Frequently asked questions

Is VAT the same as GST?

They are similar consumption taxes with different names and rules by region. The maths is the same.