How VAT / Sales Tax Calculator works
VAT is calculated from the entered amount and VAT rate. The result is a mathematical estimate and does not determine whether a particular transaction is legally subject to VAT.
Add or remove Value Added Tax (VAT), GST, and sales tax across multiple currencies with custom tax rates.
Calculate value-added tax additions, exclusions, and net/gross price breakdowns
A fast multi-currency VAT and sales tax calculator. Add VAT to net prices or extract VAT from gross prices across European (EUR), British (GBP), American (USD), Indian (GST), and global currencies.
Select your local currency ($ USD, € EUR, £ GBP, ₹ INR, etc.).
Choose calculation mode: 'Add VAT' (Net to Gross) or 'Remove/Extract VAT' (Gross to Net).
Enter the base price amount.
Select a standard country tax preset (e.g. 20% UK, 21% EU, 18% GST) or enter a custom percentage.
View instant breakdowns for Net Price, Tax Amount, and Gross Price.
Dual mode: Add VAT (Net → Gross) and Remove VAT (Gross → Net)
Multi-currency support (€ EUR, £ GBP, $ USD, ₹ INR, C$ CAD, A$ AUD, Fr. CHF, ¥ JPY)
Preset national tax rate chips (UK, EU, Germany, France, Australia, India)
Real-time breakdown of net cost, tax paid, and final total
One-click calculation summary clipboard copying
Browser-based execution — zero financial data logged
VAT is calculated from the entered amount and VAT rate. The result is a mathematical estimate and does not determine whether a particular transaction is legally subject to VAT.
Tax calculations are mathematical estimates only. Applicable rates, exemptions, filing rules and transaction treatment vary by jurisdiction and circumstance; verify important tax decisions with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
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Answers about how the tool works, its limitations, and how your information is handled.
To add VAT: Multiply the net price by (1 + VAT Rate / 100). For example, at a 20% rate: $100 x 1.20 = $120 gross price.
To remove VAT: Divide the gross total by (1 + VAT Rate / 100). For example, at a 20% rate: $120 / 1.20 = $100 net price.
Yes! The math for GST (e.g., Australia 10%, India 18%, Canada 5%) is identical to VAT.
No. All tax calculations run locally in your browser memory.
No. The result is a mathematical estimate for planning or educational purposes. Actual financial or tax outcomes depend on the terms, rules and circumstances that apply to you.
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