What is the Australian GST rate?

Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate is 10%. It is a broad-based tax levied on most goods, services, and other items sold or consumed in Australia. The rate has been 10% since GST was introduced on 1 July 2000.

How is GST calculated when adding it to a net price?

Multiply the net (ex-GST) price by 1.1. For example, a $100 net price becomes $110 gross. The GST amount is $10, which is exactly 10% of the net price.

How do I extract GST from a GST-inclusive price?

Divide the gross (GST-inclusive) amount by 11. For example, $110 gross ÷ 11 = $10 GST, leaving a net price of $100. This is the standard ATO formula for finding the GST component.

Not everything in Australia has GST — which items are exempt?

Basic food, some health and medical services, some education courses, childcare, and exports are GST-free. Financial services and residential rent are input-taxed (no GST charged). Check the ATO website or consult a tax professional for a full list of GST-free and input-taxed supplies.

Do I need to register for GST?

You must register for GST if your business has a GST turnover of $75,000 or more (or $150,000 for non-profit organisations). Ride-share and taxi drivers must register regardless of turnover. Businesses below the threshold may register voluntarily.

Is this calculator suitable for BAS reporting?

This tool is designed for quick price calculations and gives mathematically correct GST amounts. For official BAS lodgment, always reconcile against your accounting system and consult the ATO guidelines or a registered BAS agent, as rounding rules and specific supply classifications can affect the exact figures.

Australia VAT Calculator

Name: Australia VAT Calculator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Add 10% GST to a net price or extract it from a GST-inclusive amount — instantly see the net, GST, and gross breakdown.

GST Calculator

Calculation Mode

Enter a net (ex-GST) amount to calculate the GST and gross total.

Amount (AUD $)

Item Description (optional)

Result

Enter an amount on the left to see the GST breakdown.

Line Items

No items added yet. Use "Add to Table" to build a running total.

Description	Net	GST	Gross
Total	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Summary

Add 10% GST to a net price or extract it from a GST-inclusive amount — instantly see the net, GST, and gross breakdown.

How it works

Choose the calculation mode: "Add GST" to calculate from a net price, or "Remove GST" to extract GST from an inclusive price.
Enter the dollar amount in the input field.
The net price, GST amount (10%), and gross total are calculated and displayed instantly.
Click "Add to Table" to log the line item for multi-item totaling.
The table accumulates line items and shows a running grand total with total GST.
Click "Clear Table" to reset all saved line items.

Use cases

Calculate how much GST to charge on a product or service invoice.
Find the pre-GST net price from a GST-inclusive receipt or quote.
Total multiple line items and see the combined GST for a tax invoice.
Verify GST amounts on supplier invoices before paying.
Determine the GST component for BAS (Business Activity Statement) reporting.
Convert between GST-exclusive and GST-inclusive prices for pricing decisions.
Check that a quoted price correctly includes 10% GST.
Calculate GST on imported goods purchased for business use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-25 · Reviewed by Nham Vu