GST & Tax Tools

GST Reverse Calculator

Extract the pre-tax base amount and GST component from an all-inclusive price.

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Extracted Breakdown

Base Amount (Pre-Tax)₹10,000.00
Total Tax-Inclusive Amount₹11,800.00
Extracted GST (18%)₹1,800.00
CGST Component (9%)₹900.00
SGST Component (9%)₹900.00

Tax Inclusive Price Calculator: Find Base Price and Tax from Any Inclusive Amount

Extract the original price and tax component from any tax-inclusive amount with this free tool.

What Is a Tax Inclusive Price?

A tax inclusive price is a quoted price that already contains the tax. When you pay 1180 rupees for a service that has an 18% tax built in, the actual service cost is 1000 rupees and the tax is 180 rupees. The total price is tax-inclusive.

This calculator works backwards from an inclusive price to tell you both figures.

How to Use the Tax Inclusive Price Calculator

Enter the total tax-inclusive price and the tax rate. The calculator divides the inclusive amount using the standard formula to show the base price before tax and the exact tax amount.

The formula is: base price equals inclusive price divided by (1 plus the tax rate as a decimal). For 18% tax: base = inclusive divided by 1.18.

When Is This Calculator Useful?

Use it when you receive a bill showing a total that includes tax but does not break down the base and tax separately. It is also useful for expense reporting, splitting costs between tax-deductible and non-deductible amounts, and auditing supplier invoices.

It works for any tax type: GST, VAT, sales tax, or custom rates.

Inclusive Pricing in Retail and Services

Retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and many service providers quote inclusive prices. When you record these expenses in your accounts, you need to separate the base cost from the tax.

For businesses claiming input tax credit, this separation is mandatory. You claim the tax portion separately, not the full inclusive price.

Tax Inclusive vs Tax Exclusive

Tax inclusive prices include the tax. Tax exclusive prices are base prices to which tax is then added. This calculator handles the inclusive case. Use the GST exclusive calculator on Tez Invoice to add tax to a base price.

Always confirm with a supplier whether their quoted prices are inclusive or exclusive of tax to avoid billing confusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tax Inclusive Price Calculator: Find Base Price and Tax from Any Inclusive Amount on Tez Invoice.

What is a tax inclusive price calculator?

It extracts the base price and tax amount from a total that already includes tax. Enter the inclusive total and the tax rate to get the breakdown.

What is the formula for tax inclusive prices?

Base price equals inclusive price divided by (1 plus the tax rate as a decimal). For 18%: base equals inclusive divided by 1.18.

Does this work for GST, VAT, and sales tax?

Yes. Enter any inclusive price and any tax rate. The formula works for all tax types.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. Free with no sign up.

Why do I need to separate base price from tax?

For accounting and input tax credit, you must record the base cost and the tax as separate figures, not the combined inclusive price.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. Fully responsive.

Is my data stored?

No. In-browser only.

What if I have a 5% inclusive tax?

Enter the inclusive price and select 5%. The calculator shows the base price and the 5% tax amount.

Is this the same as a reverse GST calculator?

Yes for GST specifically. This calculator works for any tax type.

Where can I create a proper GST invoice?

Use the free Invoice Generator on Tez Invoice.