Formula for Deducting Vat?

To calculate VAT having the gross amount you should divide the gross amount by 1 + VAT percentage. (i.e if it is 20%, then you should divide by 1.20), then subtract the gross amount.

How do you subtract VAT from a price?

If you want to subtract VAT from the price, you need to divide the price by (100 + VAT rate) and then multiply by 100. Now you know the price excluding VAT - Net price.

How do you subtract 20% from a price?

To subtract any percentage from a number, simply multiply that number by the percentage you want to remain. In other words, multiply by 100 percent minus the percentage you want to subtract, in decimal form. To subtract 20 percent, multiply by 80 percent (0.8).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.