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Understanding VAT & Sales Tax
📝 What is VAT?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on products and services. It's added at each stage of production where value is added.
🔄 Inclusive vs Exclusive
Exclusive: Tax is added to the price. Inclusive: Tax is already included in the displayed price.
🏢 Business Use
Businesses can typically reclaim VAT on business purchases. Use "Remove Tax" to find the original pre-tax amount.
🌍 Regional Rates
VAT rates vary by country. EU countries have standard rates between 17-27%. US sales tax varies by state (0-10%).
Common VAT Rates Worldwide
| Country | Standard Rate | Reduced Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 20% | 5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 19% | 7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | 20% | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 22% | 10% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21% | 9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 21% | 10% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (GST) | 10% | 0% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (GST) | 5% | 0% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan (Consumption) | 10% | 0% |
| 🇮🇳 India (GST) | 18% | 5% |