Financial
VAT Calculator
Calculate value-added tax and gross or net price.
Inputs
Adjust the assumptions to match your scenario. Results update instantly.
Results
Primary outputs and comparison insights are built from the current inputs.
VAT amount
$20.00
Tax amount added to the net price.
Gross price
$120.00
Total price including VAT.
Net from gross
$100.00
Net price extracted from the gross price.
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How this VAT Calculator works
The VAT Calculator helps you find the VAT amount, gross price, or extract the net price from a VAT-inclusive total. Enter net price and vat rate to estimate vat amount, gross price, and net from gross. The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision.
Quick guide
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Inputs
- Price before VAT is applied.
- Value-added tax rate percentage.
Outputs
- Tax amount added to the net price.
- Total price including VAT.
- Net price extracted from the gross price.
Assumptions
- Single flat VAT rate applied.
- No exemptions or reduced rates.
Tips
- Check the local VAT rate for your country before invoicing.
- Some goods have reduced or zero-rated VAT.
VAT Calculator formula guide
Use these vat calculator formulas to audit the output or explain it to someone else.
2 formulas
VAT Calculator examples
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Example
Standard EU invoice
Inputs
- Example input Net price: $250.00
- Example input VAT rate: 21%
Outputs
- Example result VAT amount: $52.50
- Example result Gross price: $302.50
- Example result Net from gross: $250.00
Most EU countries apply 19-25% standard VAT rates.
Price by VAT rate
| VAT rate | VAT amount | Gross price |
|---|---|---|
| 15% | $15.00 | $115.00 |
| 20% | $20.00 | $120.00 |
| 25% | $25.00 | $125.00 |
| 30% | $30.00 | $130.00 |
VAT rates vary by country and product category.
Gross price vs VAT rate
Focus point
15%
$115.00
Position
#1 of 4
Original order
Share of total
23.47%
Total: $490.00
VAT rates vary by country and product category.
References
- EU VAT Directive basics
- VAT calculation methodology
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FAQ
VAT Calculator FAQ
What does the VAT Calculator do?
The VAT Calculator helps you find the VAT amount, gross price, or extract the net price from a VAT-inclusive total. Enter net price and vat rate to estimate vat amount, gross price, and net from gross. The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision. It is part of our financial toolkit.
What inputs do I need?
Typical inputs include Price before VAT is applied., Value-added tax rate percentage..
How are the results calculated?
We follow the formulas and assumptions outlined in the "How this calculator works" section. You will see outputs like Tax amount added to the net price., Total price including VAT., Net price extracted from the gross price..
Can I share or download the results?
Use the Copy link or Print buttons to share your results. If a table or chart appears, you can download the data as CSV.
Is my data stored?
No. Calculations run in your browser and we do not store your inputs.
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