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VAT & Sales Tax Calculator (UK · EU · US)

Add or remove tax at standard/reduced/zero rates. Prefer your own number? Just type it in—everything updates instantly.

VAT & Sales Tax Calculator

Choose UK/EU for VAT, or US for sales tax. You can always override the rate.
Enter the net amount (tax-exclusive). Switch action above to remove tax from a gross amount.
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Tap a preset (standard/reduced/zero) or enter your own rate. We’ll use your number if you type one.
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Tax—
Gross—
All calculations run in your browser.

How it works

Pick your region and (if applicable) a country/state. Choose Add Tax to go from net (before tax) to gross (after tax), or Remove Tax to extract tax from a gross price. Select a preset rate or type your own—your value always wins.

Formulas

  • Add Tax: Gross = Net × (1 + rate)
  • Remove Tax: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)
  • Tax amount is the difference between gross and net.

Notes

  • UK/EU: VAT presets include standard and reduced/zero tiers for convenience.
  • US: We show a state selector and an editable rate. Combined state + local rates vary—please override if you know the precise value.
  • Everything is calculated locally in your browser for privacy.

FAQ

Can I type my own percentage?

Yes. Click into the rate box and enter any value (e.g., 17.5). The result updates instantly.

What if my country/state has multiple reduced rates?

Use the badges to switch between typical tiers, or type your exact percentage if you know it.

Gross vs Net?

Net is the price before tax. Gross is the price including tax.

About VAT & Sales Tax

Value Added Tax (VAT) and sales tax are both forms of consumption tax charged on goods and services, but they work in slightly different ways. VAT is common in the UK and EU, and is collected at each stage of production or distribution, with businesses reclaiming the tax they paid on purchases. Sales tax, used in the US, is typically applied only once—at the point of final sale to the consumer.

VAT basics

  • Standard rate: Applies to most goods and services.
  • Reduced rate(s): Applied to essentials like food, medicine, or public transport (varies by country).
  • Zero rate: Certain goods/services are taxed at 0% but still count as taxable supplies.

Sales tax in the US

  • State-level tax: Each state sets its own rate, ranging from 0% to over 9%.
  • Local taxes: Cities and counties often add their own percentage on top of the state rate.
  • No sales tax: A few states, like Oregon and Delaware, do not levy sales tax.

Why this matters

Knowing whether a price is net (before tax) or gross (after tax) helps businesses and consumers compare costs accurately. This calculator lets you add or remove VAT/sales tax instantly, using presets for UK, EU, and US, or any custom percentage you choose.