How to Use the Online VAT Calculator

An Online VAT Calculator is a digital tool that allows you to quickly add or remove Value Added Tax (VAT) from a given amount based on your selected rate.

This calculator is especially useful for freelancers, business owners, accountants, and anyone dealing with price adjustments due to VAT.

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Features of This VAT Calculator:

• Input any amount
• Set any VAT rate (default is 20% for UK)
• Choose to either:
  • Add VAT (calculate gross price)
  • Remove VAT (get net price from gross)

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How to Use the Online VAT Calculator (Step-by-Step)

1. Enter the Amount

Type the amount of money you want to calculate VAT for.
Example: 100

2. Set the VAT Rate

Enter your applicable VAT rate:

• UK Standard = 20%
• EU varies (you can edit it)

3. Choose Calculation Type

Select from the dropdown:

• Add VAT – calculates total including VAT.
• Remove VAT – strips VAT from a gross amount to show net and tax.

4. Click “Calculate”

The calculator will display:

• Original Amount
• VAT Amount
• Total, including or excluding VAT, depending on your selection.

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Example:

• Amount: 100
• VAT Rate: 20%
• Add VAT → VAT = 20, Total = 120
• Remove VAT → VAT = 16.67, Total = 83.33

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Benefits of This VAT Calculator:

• 100% browser-based (no server or API needed)
• Mobile-friendly
• Customizable for different VAT regions
• Embed easily into WordPress

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FAQ: Online VAT Calculator

Q1: What is VAT?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax levied on the sale of goods and services. It is added to the product price and paid by the consumer.

Q2: How do I calculate VAT manually?

• To add VAT: Amount × (1 + VAT%)
• To remove VAT: Amount / (1 + VAT%)

Q3: What’s the default VAT rate in the UK?
The standard VAT rate is 20%. Some goods are at 5% or 0%.

Q4: Can I use this for non-UK VAT?
Yes! Just change the VAT rate field (e.g., 7% for Germany, 10% for Australia).