VAT Calculator
Calculate Value Added Tax instantly. Add VAT to a net price to find the gross total, or remove VAT from a gross price to see the net amount and tax breakdown. Supports any VAT rate for any country.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax applied to goods and services at each stage of the supply chain. Unlike U.S. sales tax, which is applied only at the final retail sale, VAT is charged at every step of production and distribution. Businesses can reclaim VAT paid on their inputs, so the tax ultimately falls on the end consumer.
VAT rates vary significantly by country. The UK charges 20%, Germany 19%, France 20%, Japan 10%, and Australia 10% (called GST). Many countries also have reduced rates for essentials like food, medicine, and children's clothing. The EU requires a minimum standard VAT rate of 15%.
To add VAT: multiply the net price by (1 + VAT rate). For a $100 item at 20% VAT, the gross price is $100 x 1.20 = $120. To remove VAT: divide the gross price by (1 + VAT rate). A $120 gross price at 20% VAT has a net price of $120 / 1.20 = $100, with $20 being the VAT portion.