GST/VAT Calculator
Calculate GST/VAT amounts - add or remove tax from prices instantly.
Calculate GST/VAT
About GST/VAT
GST (Goods and Services Tax) and VAT (Value Added Tax) are consumption taxes applied to the sale of goods and services. Different countries use different rates and terminology.
GST/VAT Formulas
Adding GST: Total = Base Amount × (1 + GST Rate / 100)
Removing GST: Base = Total / (1 + GST Rate / 100)
GST Amount = Total - Base Amount
Removing GST: Base = Total / (1 + GST Rate / 100)
GST Amount = Total - Base Amount
GST/VAT Rates by Country
- Australia: 10% GST
- New Zealand: 15% GST
- Canada: 5% GST (13-15% HST in some provinces)
- United Kingdom: 20% VAT
- EU Countries: Typically 17-27% VAT
- Singapore: 8% GST (increasing to 9% in 2024)
- India: 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28% GST (depending on goods)
When to Add vs Remove GST
- Add GST: When pricing products, calculating sale price
- Remove GST: When calculating base cost, filing tax returns
- Business Use: Understanding cost vs. revenue
- Accounting: Separating tax from income
GST-Free Items
- Basic food items (varies by country)
- Medical and health services
- Educational courses
- Exports (often zero-rated)
- Financial services (varies)