VAT Calculator – Add or Remove VAT
Calculate VAT amount and price with or without VAT for any rate.
📊 Finance📐 Inc VAT = Net × (1 + rate) | Net = Inc / (1 + rate)
Amount ($)
VAT rate (%)
Please enter valid values.
Formula & Reference
| Variable | Formula | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VAT Calculator – Add or Remove VAT | Inc VAT = Net × (1 + rate) | Net = Inc / (1 + rate) | $ |
Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1
$100 + 20% VAT
$100 excluding VAT.
- VAT: $20 | Total: $120
✓ $120 incl. VAT
Example 2
Remove VAT from $120
$120 including 20% VAT.
- Net: $100 | VAT: $20
✓ $100 net
Example 3
UK 20% VAT on 500
500 excluding VAT.
- VAT: 100 | Total: 600
✓ 600 total
Real-World Applications
Business Owners
Add or remove VAT from any price.
Shoppers
Understand total price with VAT.
Accountants
Verify VAT on invoices.
International Buyers
Calculate VAT for any country.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Adding VAT twice
If price already includes VAT, do not add VAT again.
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Different rates by product
Many countries have reduced VAT for food, medicine, books.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VAT? ▾
Value Added Tax charged at each production stage. Used in EU, UK, Australia, Canada. The US uses sales tax instead.
Rates by country? ▾
UK: 20%. Germany/France: ~20%. Australia: 10%. Canada: 5% GST + provincial. India: 5-28%.
VAT vs sales tax? ▾
VAT: collected at each production stage. Sales tax: added only at final sale. Different collection mechanism, similar consumer burden.