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VAT & Sales Tax Calculator

Add tax to a net price or remove it from a total.

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Rates are shown for convenience and can change. Always confirm the current rate with your tax authority. US sales tax varies by state and city, so enter the rate manually.

About this vat & sales tax calculator

VAT, GST and HST are taxes added to the price of goods and services. To add tax, multiply the net price by one plus the rate. To remove tax from a total, divide by one plus the rate rather than subtracting the percentage, because the tax was calculated on the smaller net amount. Pick a preset region or type any rate. US sales tax varies by state and city, so enter your local rate manually. Rates change, so confirm with your tax authority.

How to use it

  1. Choose Add tax or Remove tax.
  2. Enter the amount and select a region or custom rate.
  3. Read the net, tax and total.

Frequently asked questions

Why not just subtract 20% from a price that includes 20% VAT?

Because 20% of the gross is more than the real tax. Divide the gross by 1.20 instead.

What is the difference between VAT and US sales tax?

VAT is charged at each stage of the supply chain with credits, while US sales tax is charged once at the final sale.