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TaxSightHMRC 2026/27 RATES

Dividend Tax Calculator

Calculate tax on dividends for the 2025/26 tax year. Includes the £500 dividend allowance and rates for basic, higher and additional rate taxpayers.

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This determines which dividend tax band applies.

Dividend tax to pay
£2,764
Effective dividend rate
13.82%

Dividend tax breakdown

Total dividend income£20,000
Dividend allowance (tax-free)-£500
Taxable dividends£19,500
Basic Rate (8.75%)-£1,336
Higher Rate (33.75%)-£1,428
Total dividend tax£2,764

Dividend tax rates 2025/26

Basic rate
8.75%
Higher rate
33.75%
Additional rate
39.35%

Dividend allowance: £500 per year. Your other income determines which band your dividends fall into.

Net dividend income

Gross dividends£20,000
Tax-£2,764
You keep£17,236