VAT amount split
Split tax out of a VAT-inclusive amount, or add it to an exclusive one, to four decimal places.
Result
- Net
- 1000.00
- Tax
- 150.00
- Total
- 1150.00
The method
- Inclusive amount ÷ (1 + rate) = net; the difference is the tax.
- Exclusive amount × rate = tax; the sum is the total.
- The rate is an input rather than a constant, because a supply may be exempt or zero-rated.
Rate provenance
Standard VAT rate — 15%
When persons subject to VAT sell a good or provide a service, they must charge tax at a rate of 15% (assuming that the standard rate applies to those supplies), which is added to the final selling price.
The standard rate applies where the supply is standard-rated. Exempt and zero-rated supplies are treated differently, and the source itself qualifies the figure with "assuming that the standard rate applies".
Built forA tax accountant reviewing treatment before preparing a return
When you need it
A tax figure or document needs checking before it enters the return bridge. Split tax out of a VAT-inclusive amount, or add it to an exclusive one, to four decimal places.
The decision it supports
Use the result to identify the exception that needs evidence or review before filing. The tool shows its method beside the result so you can review it.
What you receive
VAT amount split result
A shareable interactive result with findings, calculation method and an Excel workpaper carrying the same figures.
An example you can inspect
A ready-to-run example
The tool opens with: Amount = 1150.00, Rate = 15, Amount basis = inclusive. Change any value to see its effect immediately.
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