Add VAT to a net amount
For an exclusive price, tax equals net × rate and gross equals net plus tax.
- Net is the starting amount
- VAT is added
- Gross is calculated
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Calculate VAT in seconds, or extract it from an inclusive total
Enter an amount and VAT rate, then choose whether the amount already includes tax. The calculator shows the net amount, VAT component and gross total without uploading your figures.
- Inclusive or exclusive VAT
- Live net, tax and gross breakdown
- Browser-only calculation
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Calculate the VAT breakdown
Leave the box clear to add VAT to a net amount, or check it to extract VAT from a tax-inclusive total.
Result
0.00- Base amount
- 0.00
- VAT
- 0.00
- Total
- 0.00
VAT rates, exemptions, place-of-supply rules and rounding requirements vary. Confirm the correct treatment for the transaction and jurisdiction.
How to use it well
Know which amount you started with before applying a percentage
Adding VAT to a net price and extracting VAT from a gross price use different formulas. The mode control and three-part breakdown keep that distinction visible.
Choose the direction
Say whether the entered amount includes tax.
Extract VAT from a gross amount
For an inclusive price, net equals gross ÷ (1 + rate) and VAT is the difference.
- Gross is the starting amount
- VAT is extracted
- Net is calculated
Use the right rate
The calculator accepts the rate; it does not choose one for you.
Confirm the applicable percentage
Rates can depend on the goods or services, customer, location, registration and transaction date.
- Product classification
- Place of supply
- Transaction date
Review rounding rules
A tax authority or accounting policy may require line-level, document-level or currency-specific rounding.
- Currency precision
- Line versus total
- Document policy
Carry the result into records
Keep the basis as well as the tax amount.
Record net, VAT and gross separately
A transparent document keeps the three values available for customer review and reporting.
- Net amount
- VAT component
- Gross total
Use Invoice Crowd for ongoing documents
The free calculator does not save tax settings or transactions. Invoice Crowd can retain them within your document workflow.
- Saved tax settings
- Reusable customers
- Document history
Questions
VAT Calculator, answered
How does the VAT calculator work?
Enter an amount and VAT rate. In exclusive mode the tax is added to the entered net amount. In inclusive mode the tax is extracted from the entered gross total.
How do I calculate tax from a VAT-inclusive price?
Check Amount includes tax. The tool divides the gross amount by one plus the entered rate to calculate the base, then displays the tax difference.
Does the calculator choose the correct rate?
No. You provide the rate. Confirm the applicable percentage, exemptions, place-of-supply rules and transaction date for your jurisdiction.
How are decimals rounded?
The display rounds to two decimal places. Tax authorities or accounting policies may require different currency, line-level or document-level rounding.
Does this provide tax advice?
No. It is a general arithmetic tool. A qualified adviser or tax authority can confirm the treatment for a specific transaction.
Are my figures sent to Invoice Crowd?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser and the entered figures are not submitted to Invoice Crowd.
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