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How do you add or remove VAT from a price?
Add or remove VAT / sales tax at any rate from any amount.
Quick answer
Adding VAT: gross = net × (1 + rate ÷ 100). €100 net at 22%: 100 × 1.22 = €122 (€22 tax). Removing VAT: net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100). €122 at 22%: 122 ÷ 1.22 = €100 net.
Total with tax
20.00
- Tax (20%)
- $20.00
- Net amount
- 00.00
How it works
Italy uses 22% standard, 10% and 5% reduced, 4% minimum. Always know whether a displayed price is net or gross before comparing.
Frequently asked questions
Italian VAT rate on food?+
Basic groceries often 4% or 10%; restaurant meals 10%. Most goods default to 22%.
Why not subtract 22% to remove VAT?+
22% was added to net, not taken from gross. Subtracting 22% of €122 gives €95.16 — wrong. Divide by 1.22.
VAT for freelancers in Italy?+
Most services are 22%. Forfettario operators generally do not charge VAT. Confirm with your commercialista.
How does reverse charge work?+
In EU B2B cross-border services, the buyer accounts for VAT. Invoice shows 0% with a reverse-charge note.
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