VAT Calculator
VAT, or value added tax, is charged on many goods and services in the UK and some other countries. Use this to add VAT to a net price, or to find the VAT inside a total that already includes it. Type in the rate, since some items use a reduced or zero rate.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
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How it works
To add VAT, multiply the net price by the rate and add the result. To take VAT out of a total, divide the total by one plus the rate, then subtract that from the total.
The standard UK rate is 20%. Reduced and zero rates apply to some goods, so type in the rate that matches what you are selling.
Worked example
With $100.00 and VAT at 20%, you get $100.00 before VAT, $20.00 of VAT, and a total of $120.00.
Questions
Is VAT charged on VAT?
No. VAT is worked out on the price before VAT, so the tax is not taxed again.
How do I know which rate applies?
Check the guidance your tax authority publishes for your type of goods or services.
Can I use this for a VAT return?
This shows the math for one amount at a time. A VAT return needs your own records, and an accountant can check them.
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