Australian GST Rate: 10% (A New Tax System Act 1999)

GST Calculator Australia

Add GST, remove GST, or calculate the GST component of any amount.

Enter an amount and choose what you want to calculate. Australian GST is generally 10% on taxable sales and services.

Calculation Objective
Statutory standard 10%
AUD $

Enter the pre-tax wholesale or supply cost to calculate customer invoice price with 10% GST.

Quick Amount Presets:
Range Adjustment$1,000.00 AUD
Real-time transparent calculation
GST Calculation Summary
Live Output
GST-Inclusive Total
$1,100.00AUD
Amount Before GST (Ex-GST)$1,000.00 AUD
GST Amount (10%)$100.00 AUD
Customer Invoice Total$1,100.00 AUD
Effective GST Portion9.09% of total

$100.00 GST has been added to the $1,000.00 ex-GST amount, giving a total customer price of $1,100.00.

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Quick Australian GST Examples

Standard commercial lookup reference table for common Australian business transactions.

Ex-GST Amount10% GST AmountTotal (Incl. GST)Rule / Shortcut
$50.00$5.00$55.00Multiply by 1.10
$100.00$10.00$110.00Multiply by 1.10
$250.00$25.00$275.00Multiply by 1.10
$500.00$50.00$550.00Multiply by 1.10
$1,000.00$100.00$1,100.00Multiply by 1.10
$2,500.00$250.00$2,750.00Multiply by 1.10
$5,000.00$500.00$5,500.00Multiply by 1.10
$10,000.00$1,000.00$11,000.00Multiply by 1.10
Rule 1

To add 10% GST: Multiply an ex-GST amount by 1.10 (or multiply by 0.10 to find GST alone).

Rule 2

To remove GST: Divide a GST-inclusive amount by 1.10.

The /11 Shortcut

Divide any GST-inclusive figure by 11 to instantly isolate the exact GST component ($1,100 / 11 = $100).

How the Calculation Works

Statutory Australian Taxation Office (ATO) arithmetic formulas for Goods and Services Tax.

1. Add GST Total
Amount (ex-GST) × 1.10

Calculates the full invoice price owed by the client, including 10% statutory GST.

2. GST Amount (from Ex-GST)
Amount (ex-GST) × 0.10

Determines only the isolated GST dollar figure to remit on your BAS statement.

3. Remove GST (Find Ex-GST)
GST-Inclusive ÷ 1.10

Unpacks a total gross receipt to find your net business revenue before tax was added.

4. GST Component Shortcut
GST-Inclusive ÷ 11

The statutory formula: e.g. $1,100 ÷ 11 = $100 GST component.

Important Statutory Clarification & Non-Advisory Notice

This calculator performs GST arithmetic only. It does not determine whether a specific sale is taxable, GST-free (such as certain basic foodstuffs, medical services, or exports) or input-taxed (such as financial supplies or residential rent), nor does it evaluate whether your enterprise meets the statutory $75,000 annual turnover threshold for mandatory GST registration. For official rulings, classification schedules, and registration requirements, consult the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidance at ato.gov.au or a registered BAS agent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Australian GST guidance and accounting considerations.

1. What is the GST rate in Australia?

The standard Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is 10%. It was introduced on 1 July 2000 under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and applies to most goods, services, and other items sold or consumed in Australia.

2. How do I add GST to a price?

To add GST to a pre-tax amount, multiply the ex-GST figure by 1.10. For example, if an item costs $100 ex-GST: $100 × 1.10 = $110 GST-inclusive customer price. Alternatively, calculate 10% by multiplying by 0.10 and adding that $10 to your base price.

3. How do I remove GST from a total?

To remove GST from a total invoice or retail price, divide the GST-inclusive figure by 1.10. For example, if a receipt total is $550: $550 ÷ 1.10 = $500 ex-GST.

4. How do I calculate the GST component of a GST-inclusive price?

Use the statutory Rule of 11: divide the GST-inclusive total by 11. For example, in a total charge of $1,100: $1,100 ÷ 11 = $100 GST component (representing exactly 9.09% of the overall gross figure).

5. Should GST be included when calculating profit margin?

No. GST collected is a statutory remittance owed to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), not commercial revenue belonging to your enterprise. Margin and markup calculations must strictly always be performed on ex-GST figures to avoid severely overstating operational profitability.

6. What is the difference between GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive?

GST-exclusive (Ex-GST) represents the net commercial revenue retained by the seller for the good or service. GST-inclusive (Inc-GST) is the final total figure payable by the customer at the checkout or invoice settlement, which bundles the 10% statutory tax collected on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.