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VAT Reverse Calculator
Enter the gross price you want to convert from gross to net.
Currency is illustrative. VAT math is the same for any currency.
Select a preset or enter a custom VAT percentage.
UK rates
Italy rates
Result
Net amount (gross to net)
US$100.00
VAT amount
US$20.00
Related tools
- VAT Calculator Add VAT to a net amount or remove it from a gross price.
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How it works
Calculate VAT backwards from a gross price. Enter a VAT-inclusive amount and VAT rate to convert gross to net and isolate the VAT amount.
Practical examples
Reverse VAT from 120 at 20%
Use gross amount 120 and VAT rate 20% to get net amount 100 and VAT amount 20.
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Reverse VAT from 122 at 22%
Use gross amount 122 and VAT rate 22% to recover net amount 100 and VAT amount 22.
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Reverse VAT from 105 at 5%
Use gross amount 105 and VAT rate 5% to recover net amount 100 and VAT amount 5.
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FAQ
What is a VAT reverse calculation?
A VAT reverse calculation finds the net price and VAT amount when you start from a VAT-inclusive gross price. It is commonly used to calculate VAT backwards or convert gross to net.
How do you reverse-calculate VAT?
Divide the gross amount by 1 + (VAT rate / 100). For example, for a £120 gross price at 20% VAT: net = 120 ÷ 1.20 = £100, VAT = £20.
What is the difference between a VAT reverse calculator and a VAT removal calculator?
They perform the same arithmetic. The reverse calculator emphasises finding the original net price, while the removal calculator emphasises how much VAT is stripped out of a price. Both start from a gross amount.
Can I use this for any VAT rate?
Yes. Use the preset buttons for common UK (20%, 5%, 0%) and Italy (22%, 10%, 4%) rates, or type any custom VAT percentage directly into the field.
Is this the same as “extracting VAT”?
Yes. Extracting VAT, backing out VAT, removing VAT and reverse VAT all refer to the same operation: recovering the net amount from a VAT-inclusive price.
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