It is Value Added Tax.
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a form of consumption tax that is applied to goods and services at each stage of the production and distribution process. The standard VAT rate refers to the regular, default percentage applied to most taxable goods and services in a given country. Key Features of Standard VAT: Consumption-Based Uniformity International Variation Standard VAT is the main rate of value-added tax applied to most transactions.
You have standard rate VAT which is 20%, this covers mostly everything. You then have reduced rate VAT which is at 5%, this is normally for domestic fuel. Then there is zero rate VAT which is 0% and is for most food, childrens clothing etc.
Currently, the VAT rate in South Africa, is set at 14%.
In 2004, the standard VAT (Value Added Tax) rate varied by country. For example, in the UK, the standard VAT rate was 17.5%. In the European Union, VAT rates ranged from around 15% to 25%, depending on the member state. Each country set its own rates, so it's essential to specify which country you are referring to for a precise answer.
Varies with country-some have no luxury tax on imports
In 1972, the standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Kingdom was set at 10%. This was the initial introduction of VAT, which replaced the previous Purchase Tax. VAT rates and regulations have evolved since then, with subsequent adjustments made over the years.
It depends on what it is being charged on. The main VAT rate is 17.5% but the new Con-Dem Government is increasing it to 20% in January 2011.
In 1979, the standard VAT rate in the United Kingdom was set at 15%. This rate was introduced in 1973 when the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC). The VAT rate was later increased to 17.5% in 1991.
In April 1973, the standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Kingdom was set at 10%. This was the initial introduction of VAT, which replaced the Purchase Tax system. VAT was introduced as part of the UK's obligations upon joining the European Economic Community (EEC).
Deferred output tax is recorded by the seller for the sale of things on credit, and the standard output tax is recorded for the sale of things that were paid for with cash.
The value added tax (VAT) in Israel is currently at 18%. This the standard rate and is used on most goods or services, imported or not.
As from yesterday (Monday), the standard rate of VAT in the UK is 15% for 13 months (until the end of 2009). The 'normal' standard rate of VAT in the UK is 17.5%, but it has been reduced by 2.5% in an attempt to boost the economy. There are two additional VAT rates: 'Reduced' rate VAT 5% is for items such as gas and electricity Zero rate VAT is for 'essential' items - most food, baby clothing etc. so it was but as of 1st January 2011 the vat rose to 20% from last years 17.5%