VAT
noun [ U ]
TAX uk/ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ usabbreviation for Value Added Tax: a tax that is paid at each stage in the production of goods or services, and by the final customer. Businesses in the production process take away the cost of inputs (= labour, materials, etc.) from the cost of outputs (= products and services sold) to calculate the amount that they must pay:
You can pay as little as £600 plus VAT for a powerful PC.
including/excluding VAT The price is £19.99, including VAT.
Those with a turnover of £51,000 or more have to register for VAT.
Banking services are exempt from VAT.