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GST Calculator NZ

Use this NZ GST calculator to add 15% GST to a price, remove GST from an inclusive amount, and estimate net GST payable on a return.

How it works

Either adds 15% GST to a net figure or extracts GST from a GST-inclusive total. GST applies to most taxable supplies of goods and services. Registration is generally required when turnover exceeds $60,000 per year.

GST rate15%
Registration threshold$60,000 annual turnover

Use the calculator

Use the live tool above to enter your figures, compare outcomes, and sense-check the result before you rely on it for planning. This page is built for business owners, bookkeepers, contractors, and service providers working with GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive pricing.

  • Know whether quoted prices are GST-inclusive or exclusive.
  • A GST return compares output GST on sales against input GST on purchases.
  • Use the add/remove calculator for invoices and quotes.

Official IRD guidance

Check the official IRD guidance for the latest published rules, thresholds, timing, and definitions that apply to GST.

Open official guidance www.ird.govt.nz/gst

Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates only and does not replace official IRD calculations.

  • Uses the 15% GST rate.
  • No mixed-rate or exempt supplies are included.
  • Assumes the figure entered is entirely taxable.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove GST from a total price?

The GST tool extracts the GST portion from a GST-inclusive amount.

What does the GST return section show?

It compares output GST on sales with input GST on purchases to estimate net GST payable.

How do I use this GST tool?

Use the live tool above, enter the amounts that match your situation, and review the estimate together with the official guidance linked on this page.

Does this replace official IRD calculations?

No. This calculator or guide provides estimates and general information only, so you should still confirm the final position with official IRD guidance or professional advice where needed.

Where can I verify this with IRD?

Use the official guidance linked on this page to check the published rules, thresholds, filing expectations, and definitions that apply to GST.