Jordan sales tax calculator (16%)
Enter an amount in Jordanian dinars and choose add or remove to get the general sales tax at 16%. Useful for shops and accountants when pricing.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, calculation and sales tax rate.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Add: sales tax = amount × 16 ÷ 100 and total = amount × 1.16. Remove from an inclusive price: amount before sales tax = total ÷ 1.16 and sales tax = total × 16 ÷ 116.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 250 JOD, Calculation = Add sales tax to the amount, Sales tax rate = 16 %. Result: Total including sales tax: 290.00 JOD; Amount before sales tax: 250.00 JOD; Sales tax amount: 40.00 JOD.
Limits and caveats
- The default 16% is the general sales tax rate applied by the Income and Sales Tax Department.
- Some goods and services have reduced rates, exemptions or special tax, so edit the rate.
Questions about this tool
What is Jordan general sales tax?
A tax on sales of goods and services administered by the Income and Sales Tax Department, with a general rate of 16%.
Are there rates below 16%?
Yes. Some goods and services are taxed at reduced rates or exempt. Enter the right rate in the field.
How do I take 16% out of an inclusive price?
Divide the inclusive price by 1.16 to get the price before tax. The tax is the inclusive price × 16 ÷ 116.