ITBIS Calculator: Dominican Republic 18% Sales Tax
Add or remove ITBIS, the Dominican Republic's 18% tax on goods and services, or the reduced 16% rate, and see the price with and without tax.
Many basic foods, medicines, education, health and financial services are exempt. Restaurants also add a 10% legal tip, which is not part of ITBIS.
What it does
ITBIS (impuesto sobre la transferencia de bienes industrializados y servicios) is the Dominican Republic's value added tax. The general rate is 18%, and a reduced 16% applies to some goods such as yogurt, butter, coffee, sugar and cocoa. To add it multiply by 1.18; to remove it divide the price with tax by 1.18.
How to use it
- Type the amount.
- Choose whether to add or remove ITBIS and the rate.
- Read the ITBIS and the prices with and without it.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much ITBIS is in RD$1,180?
RD$180: the price without tax is RD$1,000.
What has the 16% rate?
A short list of goods such as yogurt, butter, coffee, sugar, cocoa and chocolate.
Is the 10% tip part of ITBIS?
No. Restaurants charge 18% ITBIS and a separate 10% legal tip, 28% over the menu price.
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