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VAT and Sales Tax Calculator

Take 20% VAT out of 120 and you get 100 net and 20 tax. Enter an amount, say whether it includes tax, choose the rate and read the net amount, the tax and the gross total.

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Common rates

Net

100.00

Tax

20.00

Gross

120.00

How to use

  1. Enter the amount and choose whether it includes tax.
  2. Enter the tax rate or pick a common one.
  3. Read the net amount, the tax and the gross amount.

Options explained

Removing tax
Net = gross ÷ (1 + rate); tax = net × rate. Multiplying the gross price by the rate overstates the tax.
Rates
Standard VAT is 20% in the UK, 19% in Germany and 21% in the Netherlands and Spain; US sales tax differs by state and city.

Examples

Amount Type Rate Net Tax Gross
120.00 Including tax 20% 100.00 20.00 120.00
100.00 Before tax 8.875% 100.00 8.88 108.88
1,130.00 Including tax 13% 1,000.00 130.00 1,130.00

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't the VAT in 120 just 20% of 120?

VAT is charged on the net price. 20% of 120 is 24, but the tax actually included is 120 ÷ 1.2 × 0.2 = 20.

Does this work for US sales tax?

Yes. Enter your combined state and local rate — for example 8.875% in New York City — and choose "Before tax".

Can I use it for GST?

Yes, GST in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or India works the same way as VAT.

Privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.

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