Why not just
subtract 19%?
The tax is based on the net amount. At an example rate of 19%, €100 net becomes €119 gross. That is why you divide the gross amount by 1.19 to get the net amount.
€119.00÷ 1.19€100.00
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Net amount
€100.00
- Net
- €100.00
- Tax 19%
- €19.00
- Gross
- €119.00
Rounded to two decimal places. Net + Tax = Gross.
Calculating back from a tax amount gives a mathematical approximation, not conclusive evidence of the original invoice.
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The calculation, explained.
How your result is calculated.
Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Tax rate ÷ 100)
€119.00 ÷ 1.19 = €100.00A QUICK EXPLANATION
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Why not just
Add
tax.
Multiply the net amount by 1.19 at 19% or by 1.07 at 7%. The difference between gross and net is the tax amount. The entire gross price is not tax.
€100.00× 1.07€107.00
19%, 7%
or another rate?
Choose a rate from 0 to 100%, with up to two decimal places. The preset buttons are shortcuts for examples. They do not identify a country’s tax rules or choose the correct rate for you.
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€100 gross.
Two tax rates.
Illustrative rates, shown in EUR. The same arithmetic applies to every supported currency.
| Tax rate | Net | Tax | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19% | €84.03 | €15.97 | €100.00 |
| 7% | €93.46 | €6.54 | €100.00 |
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Is this a gross-to-net salary calculator?
No. NettoKlar calculates percentage-based tax for a single monetary amount. Income tax on wages, tax classes, health insurance and other social security contributions are not included. To calculate your take-home pay, you need a salary calculator.
What does this calculator calculate?
It applies a percentage-based tax to a net amount, removes it from a gross amount, or calculates back from a tax amount. Net + Tax = Gross. This can be useful for VAT or similar percentage calculations, provided that a single rate applies to the full net amount.
Does the calculator choose the correct rate for my country?
No. Enter the percentage that applies to your calculation. The initial 19% and the 7%, 19% and 20% preset buttons are examples only, not recommendations or country-specific rules. Verify the rate and the tax treatment with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser.
Does 0% automatically mean “tax-exempt”?
No. Selecting 0% simply calculates an amount without adding tax. Whether a transaction is exempt or subject to a special rule depends on the applicable law. The calculator does not assess that.
Why might the result differ from an invoice?
NettoKlar calculates a single amount at a single tax rate. When you enter a gross amount, the net amount is rounded to cents first; the tax is the remainder of the gross amount. Invoices with multiple line items, mixed rates or a different rounding method may differ. Reversing a calculation can produce a different result because of cent rounding.
Can I use any tax rate?
Yes. Choose any rate from 0 to 100% with up to two decimal places, for example 20%, 8.1% or 0%. The initial 19% and the preset buttons are examples only. You are responsible for selecting the rate and checking the rules that apply to your case.
Does choosing a currency convert my amount?
No. EUR, USD, GBP and CHF are currency labels for the calculation. Changing the selection leaves the numeric amount unchanged; no exchange rate is applied. All results use two decimal places. Country-specific rounding or cash-payment rules are not applied. The static examples on this page are shown in EUR.
A calculation aid, not tax advice or a guarantee of the tax treatment of your particular case. Check the tax rate, circumstances and invoice. Country-specific rules, mixed rates, compound taxes, margin schemes and tax deductions are not assessed. Calculation and limitations in detail →