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2026 VAT / GST / Sales Tax Rates โ All 23 Countries
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Frequently Asked Questions
VAT (Value Added Tax) is collected at each stage of production. The final consumer pays the accumulated tax embedded in the price. Used in the UK, EU, and most of the world.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is functionally similar to VAT โ a broad consumption tax charged at each stage. Used in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and Singapore.
US Sales Tax is different โ it is only collected at the point of final sale to the consumer, not at intermediate stages. Each US state (and sometimes county or city) sets its own rate. There is no federal sales tax in the US.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is functionally similar to VAT โ a broad consumption tax charged at each stage. Used in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and Singapore.
US Sales Tax is different โ it is only collected at the point of final sale to the consumer, not at intermediate stages. Each US state (and sometimes county or city) sets its own rate. There is no federal sales tax in the US.
To remove VAT from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price, use the Remove Tax mode above.
Formula: Net price = Gross price รท (1 + VAT rate)
Example (UK 20% VAT): ยฃ120 gross รท 1.20 = ยฃ100 net ยท VAT = ยฃ20
A common mistake is to simply multiply by the rate: ยฃ120 ร 20% = ยฃ24. That's wrong โ it treats the full gross as the base. The correct method uses the divisor formula above.
Formula: Net price = Gross price รท (1 + VAT rate)
Example (UK 20% VAT): ยฃ120 gross รท 1.20 = ยฃ100 net ยท VAT = ยฃ20
A common mistake is to simply multiply by the rate: ยฃ120 ร 20% = ยฃ24. That's wrong โ it treats the full gross as the base. The correct method uses the divisor formula above.
Most countries apply reduced rates to essential goods and services to reduce the tax burden on lower-income households. Common examples:
UK: 5% on domestic energy and children's car seats; 0% on food, children's clothing, books, and medicine.
Germany: 7% on food, books, newspapers, and public transport.
France: 5.5% on food, 10% on restaurants and transport, 2.1% on some medicines.
India: 5% and 12% on various goods; 28% on luxury goods and sin taxes.
UK: 5% on domestic energy and children's car seats; 0% on food, children's clothing, books, and medicine.
Germany: 7% on food, books, newspapers, and public transport.
France: 5.5% on food, 10% on restaurants and transport, 2.1% on some medicines.
India: 5% and 12% on various goods; 28% on luxury goods and sin taxes.
Canada's federal GST is 5% โ but most provinces add a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) or have harmonized it into an HST (Harmonized Sales Tax):
Ontario: HST 13% ยท British Columbia: GST 5% + PST 7% = 12% ยท Quebec: GST 5% + QST 9.975% โ 14.975% ยท Nova Scotia: HST 15% ยท Alberta: GST 5% only (no provincial tax)
This calculator uses the federal GST rate of 5%. For province-specific rates, add the provincial rate to the federal base.
Ontario: HST 13% ยท British Columbia: GST 5% + PST 7% = 12% ยท Quebec: GST 5% + QST 9.975% โ 14.975% ยท Nova Scotia: HST 15% ยท Alberta: GST 5% only (no provincial tax)
This calculator uses the federal GST rate of 5%. For province-specific rates, add the provincial rate to the federal base.
No. Unlike VAT in Europe (which is always included in the shelf price by law), US sales tax is added at the register and is not included in displayed prices. This means a $100 item in a US store with 8% sales tax will cost you $108 at checkout. Use the Add Tax mode on this calculator to find the final price.
No. This tool is for informational and estimation purposes only. Tax rates can vary by product type, registration status, and local rules. Always verify with official government sources or a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.
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