Tax calculator guide
Tax/VAT Calculator
Build accurate totals with tax included or added on top. Capture discounts and charges so every total is easy to explain.
Intro & Guide
The Tax/VAT calculator helps you turn a subtotal into a complete total with clear tax lines and discounts. Start with your base amount, then use the guide to confirm how tax is applied. Pair it with the Invoice Generator, Multi-Currency Converter, Email Sender Tool, or the QR Code Generatorwhen you need to share totals and payment details. The full help guide walks through each calculation step.
Add discounts or fees and decide if tax is included or added on top. The breakdown instantly reflects changes so you can verify totals before sharing with a client or accounting team. Learn how discounts affect totals in the discounts guide and use the tax mode tips to keep calculations consistent.
When needed, copy the breakdown and paste it into a quote, invoice, or client email. The summary stays readable and aligned with the calculator values.
Features & Use Cases
Use the calculator to validate invoices, build estimates, or sanity check sales tax totals before sending a proposal. The tool supports tax inclusive pricing for regions that display VAT in the final price, and tax exclusive pricing for regions that add tax at checkout.
Add extra charges like shipping, service fees, or handling costs and decide whether they are taxable based on your local rules. The totals update immediately so you can share a transparent breakdown with clients.
For teams, the calculator provides a clear record of how each number was derived, which reduces confusion when approvals or revisions are required.
Tax Scenarios & Workflow
Choose tax inclusive mode when the price already includes VAT. Choose tax exclusive mode when tax is added on top of the subtotal. The calculator keeps both scenarios clear and shows the exact tax line.
Apply discounts before tax, then add any extra charges. If a charge is not taxable, toggle it off so the taxable amount reflects your policy.
Tax inclusive
Best when VAT is already part of the price.
Tax exclusive
Best when tax is added at checkout.
Taxable charges
Control whether fees are included in tax.
Privacy & Security
Tax calculations run entirely in your browser, so amounts stay on your device. No tax data is stored or transmitted unless you copy it. Review the privacy details for a full explanation.
If you need to clear the form, use the reset action and no data remains stored.
Local only
Totals are calculated in your browser.
No storage
Inputs are not saved to a database.
Share on demand
Copy totals only when you choose to.
Educational Article
Clear tax totals build trust. Always show the tax rate and the amount it adds to a subtotal so clients understand what they are paying. If you apply discounts, note whether they reduce the taxable amount or the final total.
In many regions, VAT is included in displayed prices. Use inclusive mode when the customer expects the total to remain the same and the tax portion is carved out inside that total.
Extra charges can change tax calculations. Decide whether fees like shipping or service are taxable, then keep that policy consistent across invoices.
FAQs
Can I calculate VAT included in price?
Yes. Toggle tax inclusive mode to calculate the VAT portion inside the total.
How are discounts applied?
Discounts reduce the subtotal before tax is calculated, keeping totals predictable.
Can I exclude charges from tax?
Yes. Toggle off taxable charges to exclude fees from the taxable amount.
Does the calculator store my totals?
No. Calculations stay in your browser and are not saved to a server.
Can I copy the breakdown for clients?
Yes. Use the Copy breakdown action to paste totals into emails or invoices.
Is this compliant with local tax law?
The calculator is a planning tool. Confirm local rules with your tax advisor when needed.