UK Dividend Tax Calculator
Calculate your UK dividend tax for 2026/27 (10.75% / 35.75% / 39.35%) or earlier years (8.75% / 33.75% / 39.35%). Basic and higher rates rose 2pp on 6 April 2026 — enter your dividend and other income to see the new bands, your effective rate, and the full breakdown.
Employment, self-employment, or pension income
Dividend Tax
£1,021.25
Effective rate: 10.21%
Dividend Allowance
£500
Tax-free each year
Taxable Dividends
£9,500
After allowance
| Band | Rate | Dividends in Band | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic rate (10.75%) | 10.75% | £9,500 | £1,021.25 |
| Total | £9,500 | £1,021.25 | |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UK Dividend Allowance?
The Dividend Allowance is £500 for both the 2025/26 and 2024/25 tax years. This means the first £500 of dividend income you receive each year is tax-free, regardless of your other income or tax band.
What are the UK dividend tax rates?
From 6 April 2026 (2026/27 tax year): 10.75% (Basic), 35.75% (Higher), 39.35% (Additional). For 2025/26 and 2024/25: 8.75%, 33.75%, 39.35%. The basic and higher rates rose 2 percentage points in the Autumn Budget 2025; the additional rate was unchanged. Dividend rates remain below the equivalent income tax rates because dividends are paid from profits already subject to Corporation Tax.
How does other income affect dividend tax?
Dividends are treated as the "top slice" of your income. Your Personal Allowance and other income (such as employment or self-employment earnings) fill the tax bands first. Dividends are then taxed in whatever band they fall into after other income has been accounted for. This means if your salary fills the basic rate band, your dividends will be taxed at the higher rate.
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