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VAT / Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate VAT or sales tax for any country. Auto-sets rate for India GST, UAE, UK, EU, and more.

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Results

Amount (excl. tax)₹10,000
Tax Amount₹1,800
Total (incl. tax)₹11,800
Tax Rate Used18%

What is VAT / Sales Tax?

The VAT/Sales Tax Calculator computes value-added tax or sales tax for any country. Select your country to auto-set the rate, or enter a custom rate.

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax added at each stage of production. GST (Goods & Services Tax) is India and some other countries' version of VAT. Sales Tax (US) is added only at the point of sale.

Formula

Adding Tax: Total = Amount × (1 + Rate/100)
Extracting Tax: Net = Total / (1 + Rate/100)
Tax Amount = Total − Net

Common rates:
India GST: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%
UAE: 5% | UK: 20% | EU: 17-27%
US: 0-10.25% (varies by state)
Singapore: 9% | Australia: 10%
Japan: 10% | Canada: 5% federal + provincial

How to use this VAT / Sales Tax Calculator?

1. Enter the amount. 2. Select your country (auto-sets tax rate). 3. Choose to add tax or extract tax from total. 4. See net amount, tax, and gross total.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between VAT and GST?
Functionally similar — both are consumption taxes. India, Australia, Singapore, Canada call it GST. UK, EU, UAE call it VAT. The mechanism is the same: tax at each stage of production with input credit.
What is the difference between VAT and sales tax?
VAT is collected at every stage (manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer) with input credits. Sales tax (US) is collected only once at the final point of sale. VAT is harder to evade.
Why does India have multiple GST rates?
India has 5 GST slabs: 0% (essentials), 5% (basic goods), 12% (standard), 18% (most services), 28% (luxury/demerit goods). Most items fall under 18%.

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