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VAT Calculator - Inclusive & Exclusive Tax Engine

Free VAT, GST, and Sales Tax calculator. Convert between Net and Gross prices instantly. Supports custom rates.

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Value Added Tax (VAT) Engine
Institutional-grade tax calculator supporting inclusive/exclusive VAT modes. Accurate financial breakdowns for business and accounting.

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Configure your tax parameters on the left to generate an institutional-grade breakdown.

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Economic History

VAT was first implemented in France in 1954 by Maurice Lauré, joint director of the French tax authority. It was designed to replace the cascading turnover tax, which penalized vertical integration. Today, it is the most common consumption tax worldwide, used in over 160 countries.

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Global Tax Rates

UK: Standard rate is 20%. Reduced rates are 5% and 0%.
EU: Minimum standard rate is 15%, but most countries are 19-27%.
Japan: Standard Consumption Tax is 10%.
South Korea: Standard VAT is 10%.

Fiscal FAQ

Q. How do I calculate VAT from a total price?

Divide the total price by (1 + Tax Rate). For example, with 20% VAT, divide by 1.2 to get the Net prices.

Q. Is VAT the same as Sales Tax?

No. Sales tax is only collected at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT is collected at every stage of the supply chain.

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