UK Dividend Tax Calculator
Estimate how much tax you’ll pay on your salary and dividends for the 2025/26 tax year.
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| Breakdown | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Income Tax (on Salary) | 0.00 |
| Dividend Tax | 0.00 |
| Total Tax | 0.00 |
Dividend Tax Rates 2025–26
| Tax Band | Income Range | Dividend Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Allowance | £0 – £1,000 | 0% |
| Basic Rate | £12,571 – £50,270 | 8.75% |
| Higher Rate | £50,271 – £125,140 | 33.75% |
| Additional Rate | Over £125,140 | 39.35% |
Dividend income is taxed separately from salary and savings income.
How Dividend Tax Works
Dividend tax applies to income you receive from shares in UK companies, including dividends paid from your own limited company. Dividend income has its own tax rates and is calculated after your personal allowance and salary income are considered.
- Dividend Allowance: The first £1,000 of dividend income is tax-free.
- Basic Rate: 8.75% on dividends in the basic tax band.
- Higher Rate: 33.75% on dividends in the higher tax band.
- Additional Rate: 39.35% on income above £125,140.
This calculator applies all bands automatically based on your salary + dividend income.
Dividend Tax Examples
- £1,000 tax-free allowance
- Taxable: £4,000
- Tax: £350
- Taxable: £24,000
- Mostly basic rate
- Tax: ~£2,100
- Taxable: £59,000
- Mix of higher + additional rate
- Tax: ~£17,000
Frequently Asked Questions
This UK Dividend Tax Calculator uses HMRC’s official 2025–26 dividend tax bands and allowance to provide accurate estimates of your total dividend tax bill.