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Sales Tax / VAT Calculator

Pick “add tax” to compute the tax-inclusive total from a net price, or “extract tax” to back the net amount out of a gross price. Common GST/VAT presets are one click away — handy for cross-border shopping, travel, or invoice reconciliation.

Mode

Enter the pre-tax (net) price and see how much tax to add and the gross total.

Common rates

Net price

Tax

Gross price

Breakdown

Net
Rate
Tax
Gross total

Hong Kong has no sales tax / VAT. Use this tool for cross-border shopping, invoice reconciliation, or expense reports.

Formula

Add tax: Gross = Net × (1 + r) Extract: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + r), Tax = Gross − Net

Frequently asked

Does Hong Kong have a sales tax or VAT?

No. Hong Kong has no general sales tax, GST or VAT. The displayed price is what you pay. The only exception is the 3% Hotel Accommodation Tax, reintroduced from 1 Jan 2024.

My receipt shows a tax-inclusive price — how do I back out the net amount?

Switch to “extract tax” mode and enter the gross total and rate. The formula is Net = Gross ÷ (1 + r). E.g. £300 incl. 20 % VAT → net £250, VAT £50.

How does US sales tax work?

The US has no federal VAT — state, county and city rates vary widely (0 %–10 %+). Online orders are taxed based on the seller’s state and added at checkout. Listed prices are typically pre-tax.

Does this formula apply to VAT refunds for tourists?

You can use this tool to compute how much VAT you originally paid, but the actual refund is reduced by processing fees (typically you get back 50–85 % of the VAT). The final figure is set by the refund operator or customs.

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