Dividend Tax Calculator
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Calculate how much tax you'll pay on UK dividend income, including the £500 dividend allowance, basic / higher / additional rates, and interaction with other income.
Estimates only – not tax advice. For planning purposes only; does not replace professional advice or official HMRC calculations. Full disclaimer
Income Details
Salary, self-employment, property, savings income
Dividend Income
All dividend income for the tax year
About Full Mode
Full mode calculates dividend tax taking into account your other income (salary, self-employment, property, etc).
How band allocation works:
- Personal allowance is applied to non-dividend income first
- Non-dividend income fills the tax bands from basic upwards
- Dividends then occupy the remaining band space
- Dividend allowance (£500) makes the first £500 tax-free
The marginal rate shows what rate applies to any additional dividends you receive beyond your current income.
Note: If your total income exceeds £100,000, your personal allowance is gradually reduced (£1 for every £2 over the threshold), reaching zero at £125,140.
Tax Calculation
Allowances Applied
Tax by Band
No taxable dividends after allowances
£0
Net Dividend (After Tax)
£0
What-If Scenario
Drag the slider to see how your tax changes with different dividend amounts
Current
£0.00
£0.00 tax
What-If
£0.00
£0.00 tax
Important Information
This tool uses current UK dividend allowance and tax rates. Dividend tax rates are UK-wide and apply equally to taxpayers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
Note for Scottish taxpayers: While dividend tax rates are the same across the UK, Scottish income tax bands differ. This calculator uses rest-of-UK bands for determining band position, which may have minor differences in edge cases.
Dividend tax is complex and depends on your total income, available allowances, and personal circumstances. Always consult a qualified tax adviser for personalised advice.