What are the VAT rates in Italy?
The standard rate is 22%. The reduced rates are 10% (e.g. catering, some building work), 5% and 4% (essential goods). The correct rate depends on the goods or service: when in doubt, check with your accountant.
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VAT breakdown calculator
From gross to net or from net to gross, with 4%, 5%, 10% and 22% rates. Free, no sign-up: type the amount and the result is instant.
Enter an amount to instantly see the net amount, VAT and total.
How VAT breakdown works
The breakdown is used when you know the gross price (VAT included) and want to work out the taxable amount. The formula is: net = gross / (1 + rate). At a 22% rate, a price of 122 € contains 100 € net and 22 € of VAT.
The reverse calculation (add VAT) starts from the net amount and adds the tax: useful for preparing quotes and price lists when prices are defined net of VAT.
Quick questions
Why is 22% of the gross not enough?
Because VAT is calculated on the net amount, not on the total. 22% of 122 € is 26.84 €, but the VAT contained in 122 € is 22 €: that is why you need the breakdown, dividing by 1.22.
Is the data I enter stored?
No. The calculation happens entirely in your browser: no amount is sent or recorded.
Do you issue invoices with these amounts?
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