Dividend Tax Calculator UK
Calculate how much dividend tax you'll pay in the UK for 2026/27. Enter your dividends and other income to see your £500 dividend allowance, taxable dividends and the tax due at the 8.75%, 33.75% and 39.35% dividend rates.
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What this means
Dividends are taxed on top of your other income. The first £500 of dividends each year is tax-free under the dividend allowance, and any personal allowance not used by your other income can also be set against them. Dividends above that are taxed at 8.75% within the basic-rate band, 33.75% in the higher-rate band and 39.35% in the additional-rate band — the same rates across the whole UK, including Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
After the £500 dividend allowance, dividends are taxed at 8.75% for basic-rate taxpayers, 33.75% for higher-rate taxpayers and 39.35% for additional-rate taxpayers. These rates apply UK-wide, including Scotland.
The dividend allowance is £500 for 2026/27. On top of this, any part of your £12,570 personal allowance not used by other income can also cover dividends tax-free.
Holding shares and funds inside a Stocks & Shares ISA means dividends are completely tax-free and don't use your £500 allowance. You can invest up to £20,000 a year across ISAs.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for guidance only. It is not financial, legal or tax advice. Always check official sources or speak to a qualified professional before making decisions.
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