Reverse Sales Tax Calculator

Back out pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive total.

This tool runs in your browser. None of your data is saved or sold.

About This Calculator

When a receipt shows a total including tax and you want to know the pre-tax price, reverse sales tax calculation gives you the answer. This calculator is also useful for bookkeeping, expense reporting, or checking whether a price was correctly tax-inclusive.

Estimates only — not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Verify important results with a qualified professional before making decisions.

pre-tax = tax-inclusive total ÷ (1 + rate); tax amount = total − pre-tax

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