How do I remove VAT from a total price?

Divide the tax-inclusive price by 1 plus the rate. To remove 20% VAT from 120: 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100 net, so the VAT was 20.

Sales Tax & VAT Calculator

Q: How do I add sales tax to a price?

Multiply the price by the tax rate as a decimal and add it. For 8% tax on 100: 100 × 0.08 = 8 tax, so the total is 108. Or simply multiply by 1.08.

Q: What is the difference between VAT, GST and sales tax?

They are all consumption taxes. Sales tax (common in the US) is charged once at the final sale; VAT (EU, Gulf) and GST (India, others) are charged at each stage but ultimately paid by the consumer. The math for a shopper is the same.

Add tax to a price or strip it out of a tax-inclusive total — with one-tap presets for US sales tax, Gulf VAT, EU TVA/VAT and India GST, or any custom rate.

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Adding vs removing tax

To add tax, multiply the net price by (1 + rate). 8% on 100 → 100 × 1.08 = 108. To remove tax from a price that already includes it, divide by (1 + rate) — a common mistake is to subtract the percentage, which gives the wrong answer. To strip 20% VAT from 120: 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100 net, with 20 of VAT. The remove mode above does this correctly for you.

VAT, GST and sales tax — what's the difference?

They are all consumption taxes and, for a shopper, the arithmetic is identical. Sales tax (common in the United States) is added once at the final till and varies by state and city. VAT (the EU, the UK and the Gulf) and GST (India and others) are collected in stages along the supply chain but ultimately paid by the end customer. Whatever it's called where you are, this tool gives the right net, tax and total.

📖 Related: work out any discount first with the Discount Calculator, then add tax here. Brush up on the math in How to Calculate Percentages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add sales tax to a price?

Multiply by (1 + rate). 8% on 100 → 100 × 1.08 = 108.

How do I remove VAT from a total?

Divide the inclusive price by (1 + rate). Removing 20% from 120 → 120 ÷ 1.20 = 100 net.

What is the difference between VAT, GST and sales tax?

All are consumption taxes paid by the consumer; only the collection method differs. The shopper's math is the same.

Is US sales tax the same everywhere?

No — it varies by state and city, from 0% in a few states to over 10% in some cities. Use your local combined rate.