Tax calculation
Add or remove VAT from any amount in seconds.
Gross (Total)
$120
$100 + $20 VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied at each stage of production. Enter an amount, select a VAT rate (common rates: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% depending on jurisdiction), and choose your currency. Use "Add VAT" to calculate tax on a pre-tax amount, or "Remove VAT" to extract the tax from a total price.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied at each stage of production and distribution. Common rates range from 5% to 20% depending on jurisdiction and product category. A VAT calculator instantly computes the tax amount on a base price or reverses the process to extract VAT from a total, essential for pricing, invoicing, and compliance.
Enter your base price or final total and select the applicable VAT rate. The calculator multiplies the base by the VAT percentage to reveal the tax amount, then adds it to show the final price. If you have a total price, reverse the process: divide by (1 + VAT rate as decimal) to extract the pre-tax amount and tax owed.
VAT Amount = Base Price × (VAT Rate ÷ 100) | Gross Price = Base Price + VAT AmountBase Price is the cost before tax. VAT Rate is the applicable percentage (typically 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20%). VAT Amount is the tax liability. Gross Price is what the customer pays.
| Input | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base: $100, VAT: 20% | Tax: $20 | Gross: $120 | Standard rate in most EU countries for most goods and services |
| Base: €50, VAT: 10% | Tax: €5 | Gross: €55 | Reduced rate for books, medicines, and some food items in Europe |
| Total: £144 (includes 20% VAT), reverse calculate | Net: £120 | Tax: £24 | Useful for invoicing and audit when you know only the final amount |
VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged at each stage of production on the value added at that stage. Sales tax is typically charged only at the final retail point. VAT is common in Europe, while sales tax is standard in the US. Both are consumption taxes, but VAT is generally easier to administer.
Yes. Standard VAT rates range from 5% to 27% depending on the country. The EU typically uses 17–27%, while the UK uses 20%, Canada 5%, Australia 10%, and India uses GST (similar to VAT) at 5–28%. Always verify the rate for your specific jurisdiction and product category.
Yes. In B2B transactions, VAT is typically charged on the invoice, and the buyer can claim input VAT credit if they're VAT-registered. This calculator computes the total invoice amount including VAT, which you then report to tax authorities.
Select the reduced rate (often 5% or 10%) from the calculator. Common reduced-rate categories include books, medicines, basic food, and public transport. Check your local tax authority for your country's reduced-rate list.
Apply discounts first to get the net selling price, then calculate VAT on that amount. For example, if an item costs $100 with a 10% discount, VAT applies to $90, not $100.
If you're VAT-registered, you can claim input VAT (tax you pay on purchases) against output VAT (tax you collect on sales). This calculator helps verify your output VAT; keep supplier invoices to document input VAT claims.