VAT / Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove VAT / sales tax. Switch between net ↔ gross, compare rates, copy the result.
Quick answer: Add or remove VAT / sales tax. Switch between net ↔ gross, compare rates, copy the result.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I calculate VAT on an amount?
- Enter the net amount, set the VAT rate (for example 21%), and pick "Add VAT". The tool computes the tax (net × rate/100) and the gross total (net + tax) instantly.
- How do I extract VAT from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price?
- Switch to "Remove VAT", enter the gross amount and the rate. The net is gross / (1 + rate/100), and the tax is gross − net. So €121 at 21% works back to €100 net and €21 tax.
- What's the difference between inclusive and exclusive VAT?
- Exclusive (net) is the price before tax — what a business sees on its books. Inclusive (gross) is the price the customer actually pays. "Add VAT" goes net → gross; "Remove VAT" goes gross → net.
- Can I compare multiple VAT rates?
- Yes. The preset chips (0%, 5%, 19%, 21%, etc.) let you swap rates with one click while the amount stays put, so you can see how the tax changes for each rate side-by-side.
- How do I round VAT correctly?
- Most tax authorities round each invoice line to two decimals before summing. Our tool keeps the math at full precision and only rounds the displayed amount, so two clicks won't drift.
- What if the VAT rate is 0%?
- The tax becomes zero and the gross equals the net — useful for verifying that a 0%-rated supply is calculated correctly.
- Does this work for US sales tax?
- Yes. Sales tax behaves like "add VAT" for the buyer: net + tax = gross. Pick the relevant local rate (e.g. 7.25% for California base) and it works the same way.
- Can I calculate VAT on shipping costs?
- Yes. Treat the shipping fee as the net amount, apply the relevant rate, and you'll see the VAT and gross. In most countries, shipping is taxed at the rate of the goods being shipped.
- What is the net amount after VAT?
- When you remove VAT from a gross amount, the result labelled "Net" is what's left once the tax portion is taken out — i.e. the price excluding VAT.
- Can I save or print the calculation?
- There's a "Copy result" button that copies a one-line summary (net, tax, gross) to your clipboard. Paste it into an invoice, email or note.