Remove VAT / Sales Tax Calculator
Separate a tax-inclusive total into its net price and tax component.
Example result
- Included tax
- 20
Assumes one included tax applied to the entire amount. Compound taxes and exempt lines require separate treatment.
How to calculate it
Assumes one included tax applied to the entire amount. Compound taxes and exempt lines require separate treatment.
Worked example
This is an illustrative scenario, not a market benchmark. Select “Reset to example” to reproduce it in the calculator.
- Price including tax
- 120 currency units
- Included tax rate
- 20 %
Price excluding tax: 100
Remove VAT / Sales Tax FAQ
Why not subtract 20% from a price including 20% tax?
The tax percentage applies to the net amount. A 120 total with 20% tax contains 20 tax, not 24.
What does this calculation leave out?
Assumes one included tax applied to the entire amount. Compound taxes and exempt lines require separate treatment.
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