.vat-calculator-container {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 700px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 10px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
color: #333;
}
.vat-calculator-container h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 25px;
font-size: 1.8em;
}
.vat-calculator-container label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #555;
font-size: 0.95em;
}
.vat-calculator-container input[type="number"] {
width: calc(100% – 22px);
padding: 12px;
margin-bottom: 18px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 1em;
box-sizing: border-box;
transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.vat-calculator-container input[type="number"]:focus {
border-color: #007bff;
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);
}
.vat-calculator-container button {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 1.05em;
font-weight: bold;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
}
.vat-calculator-container button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.vat-calculator-container .result-section {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 18px;
border: 1px solid #d4edda;
background-color: #eaf7ee;
border-radius: 8px;
color: #155724;
font-size: 1.1em;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.vat-calculator-container .result-section p {
margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.vat-calculator-container .result-section p:last-child {
margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vat-calculator-container .error-message {
color: #dc3545;
margin-top: -10px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
font-size: 0.9em;
font-weight: bold;
}
.vat-calculator-container .calculator-section {
border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;
padding: 20px;
margin-bottom: 25px;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #ffffff;
}
.vat-calculator-container .calculator-section h3 {
text-align: center;
color: #34495e;
margin-top: 0;
margin-bottom: 20px;
font-size: 1.4em;
}
.vat-calculator-container .clear-button {
background-color: #6c757d;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.vat-calculator-container .clear-button:hover {
background-color: #5a6268;
}
function calculateVATFromBase() {
var baseAmountInput = document.getElementById('baseAmountInput').value;
var vatRateInput = document.getElementById('vatRateInput1').value;
var baseAmount = parseFloat(baseAmountInput);
var vatRate = parseFloat(vatRateInput);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('resultFromBase');
var vatAmountSpan = document.getElementById('vatAmountFromBaseResult');
var totalAmountSpan = document.getElementById('totalAmountFromResult');
resultDiv.style.display = 'none';
vatAmountSpan.innerHTML = ";
totalAmountSpan.innerHTML = ";
if (isNaN(baseAmount) || baseAmount < 0) {
alert('Please enter a valid positive number for the Base Amount.');
return;
}
if (isNaN(vatRate) || vatRate < 0) {
alert('Please enter a valid positive number for the VAT Rate.');
return;
}
var vatAmount = baseAmount * (vatRate / 100);
var totalAmount = baseAmount + vatAmount;
vatAmountSpan.innerHTML = vatAmount.toFixed(2);
totalAmountSpan.innerHTML = totalAmount.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
function calculateBaseFromTotal() {
var totalAmountInput = document.getElementById('totalAmountInput').value;
var vatRateInput = document.getElementById('vatRateInput2').value;
var totalAmount = parseFloat(totalAmountInput);
var vatRate = parseFloat(vatRateInput);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('resultFromTotal');
var baseAmountSpan = document.getElementById('baseAmountFromTotalResult');
var vatAmountSpan = document.getElementById('vatAmountFromTotalResult');
resultDiv.style.display = 'none';
baseAmountSpan.innerHTML = '';
vatAmountSpan.innerHTML = '';
if (isNaN(totalAmount) || totalAmount < 0) {
alert('Please enter a valid positive number for the Total Amount.');
return;
}
if (isNaN(vatRate) || vatRate < 0) {
alert('Please enter a valid positive number for the VAT Rate.');
return;
}
var baseAmount = totalAmount / (1 + (vatRate / 100));
var vatAmount = totalAmount – baseAmount;
baseAmountSpan.innerHTML = baseAmount.toFixed(2);
vatAmountSpan.innerHTML = vatAmount.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
function clearAllVATFields() {
document.getElementById('baseAmountInput').value = '';
document.getElementById('vatRateInput1').value = '20';
document.getElementById('totalAmountInput').value = '';
document.getElementById('vatRateInput2').value = '20';
document.getElementById('resultFromBase').style.display = 'none';
document.getElementById('vatAmountFromBaseResult').innerHTML = '';
document.getElementById('totalAmountFromResult').innerHTML = '';
document.getElementById('resultFromTotal').style.display = 'none';
document.getElementById('baseAmountFromTotalResult').innerHTML = '';
document.getElementById('vatAmountFromTotalResult').innerHTML = '';
}
VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT and Total from Base Amount
Calculated VAT Amount:
Total Amount (including VAT):
Calculate Base Amount and VAT from Total
Calculated Base Amount:
Calculated VAT Amount:
Understanding Value Added Tax (VAT)
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to the point of sale. The amount of VAT that the user pays is on the cost of the product, less any of the costs of materials used in the product that have already been taxed.
How VAT Works
VAT is levied by governments in many countries around the world, including most of Europe, Canada, Australia, and parts of Asia and Africa. It is typically included in the final price consumers pay for goods and services. Businesses act as tax collectors, adding VAT to their prices and then remitting it to the government, after deducting any VAT they have paid on their own purchases (input VAT).
The core principle is that VAT is ultimately borne by the end consumer. Each business in the supply chain charges VAT on its sales (output VAT) and can reclaim VAT on its purchases (input VAT). The difference is paid to or reclaimed from the tax authorities.
Common VAT Rates
VAT rates vary significantly by country and can also differ for various types of goods and services within a single country. For example:
- United Kingdom: Standard rate is 20%. Reduced rates (e.g., 5% for some energy-saving materials) and zero rates (e.g., for most food, books, children's clothing) also apply.
- Germany: Standard rate is 19%. A reduced rate of 7% applies to certain goods like food, books, and cultural services.
- France: Standard rate is 20%. Reduced rates of 10%, 5.5%, and 2.1% apply to specific categories.
- Canada: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a federal VAT of 5%. Some provinces also have Provincial Sales Tax (PST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), which combines GST and PST.
It's crucial for businesses to be aware of the applicable VAT rates in their operating regions to ensure correct pricing and compliance.
Using the VAT Calculator
Our VAT Calculator provides two convenient ways to handle VAT calculations:
- Calculate VAT and Total from Base Amount: If you know the price of an item before VAT (the base amount) and the VAT rate, this section will tell you exactly how much VAT will be added and what the final price will be.
- Example: An item costs 100.00 (excluding VAT) and the VAT rate is 20%.
VAT Amount = 100.00 * (20 / 100) = 20.00
Total Amount = 100.00 + 20.00 = 120.00
- Example: An item costs 100.00 (excluding VAT) and the VAT rate is 20%.
- Calculate Base Amount and VAT from Total: If you have a total price that already includes VAT and you know the VAT rate, this section will help you determine the original base amount and the VAT portion. This is particularly useful for businesses needing to separate VAT from sales for accounting purposes.
- Example: An item costs 120.00 (including VAT) and the VAT rate is 20%.
Base Amount = 120.00 / (1 + (20 / 100)) = 120.00 / 1.20 = 100.00
VAT Amount = 120.00 – 100.00 = 20.00
- Example: An item costs 120.00 (including VAT) and the VAT rate is 20%.
Simply input the required values into the respective fields and click the "Calculate" button to get instant results. The "Clear All Fields" button will reset the calculator for a new set of calculations.