GST & VAT Calculator
Add or remove GST/VAT from any amount, or compare both side by side
GST Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Total Price = Base Price + Tax Amount
Example: Base price £500, VAT 20% → Tax = £100 → Total = £600.
Tax Amount = Inclusive Price − Base Price
Example: VAT-inclusive price £600 at 20% → Base = £600 / 1.20 = £500 → VAT = £100.
About This Tax Calculator
What This Tool Does
This combined GST & VAT Calculator lets you add tax to a base price, remove tax from an inclusive price, compare all rates at once, and compare GST vs VAT side by side. It supports India GST slabs, UK/EU VAT rates, and custom rates for any country.
Common Use Cases
- Invoice pricing — add correct tax before billing
- Expense reports — extract net amount from receipts
- International business — compare tax burden by country
- E-commerce — display tax-inclusive prices
- Accounting — reconcile GST/VAT payable
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