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A Value Added Tax (VAT) calculator is a tool used to calculate the amount of Value Added Tax that is included in the price of a product or service. VAT is a type of consumption tax that is levied at each stage of the production and distribution chain. The VAT calculation involves multiplying the cost of the goods or services by the applicable VAT rate.
The formula for calculating VAT is:
VAT Amount
Cost × VAT Rate 100 VAT Amount= 100 Cost×VAT Rate
The total cost including VAT is then given by:
Total Cost
Cost + VAT Amount Total Cost=Cost+VAT Amount
VAT rates can vary by country and sometimes by the type of goods or services. Some countries have a single VAT rate, while others may have multiple rates for different categories of goods and services.
A VAT calculator can simplify this process by allowing users to input the cost and the applicable VAT rate, and then it computes the VAT amount and the total cost including VAT. Many businesses and individuals use VAT calculators to quickly determine the VAT component of a transaction or to check invoices for accuracy.