How to Remove VAT Using Excel Formula (3 Simple Methods)

Method 1 – Use Divide Formula to Remove VAT in Excel

• Select a cell. I have selected cell (E5).
• Enter the following formula:

• Press Enter.
• Drag the “fill handle” down to fill all the cells.

• It will give the price after removing the VAT from the total price.

Method 2 – Calculate VAT and Remove from Total Price

Step 1:

• Select a cell (E5).
• Enter the following formula:

• Hit the Enter button and pull the “fill handle” down to fill.

• It will output the VAT price for each product.

Step 2:

• Choose a cell (F5) and apply the subtraction formula-

• Click Enter.
• Drag down the “fill handle” to get the output in all cells.

• You’ll get the price excluding VAT in a new column.

Read More: How to Calculate VAT from Gross Amount in Excel

Method 3 – Perform the ROUND Function to Remove VAT in Excel

Step 1:

• Select a cell (E5) and add the formula-

• Press Enter and pull down the “fill handle”.

• The VAT price will be excluded from the total price.

Step 2:

• Go to a different column a select a cell (F5) and enter the following formula:

• Press Enter and drag the “fill handle” to fill all the cells.

• It will remove VAT.

Things to Remember

• Don’t forget to use absolute reference ($) inside the formulas as VAT 15% is used for every cell in the dataset.

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