UK Dividend Tax Calculator 2026/27
Estimate how much dividend tax may be due based on your annual dividend income and any other taxable income already received in the same tax year.
Rates reviewed 14 August 2026. Methodology
Published and source-checked by Mehmood Rajoka, founder and publisher. Review our editorial policy.
Example result
Estimated dividend tax
£9,178.75
Dividends after this tax
£30,821.25
This does not include any income tax due on your other income.
Dividend Income
£40,000.00
Other Income
£30,000.00
Effective Tax Rate
22.95%
on dividend income
Dividend Tax BreakdownView details
- Personal Allowance Available After Other Income
- £0.00
- Personal Allowance Used on Dividends
- £0.00
- Dividend Allowance Used
- £500.00
- Basic Rate (10.75%)
- 10.75%£19,770.00Tax £2,125.28
- Higher Rate (35.75%)
- 35.75%£19,730.00Tax £7,053.47
- Total Dividend Tax
- £9,178.75
- Net Dividends After Tax
- £30,821.25
Dividend Tax Breakdown
| Band | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance Available After Other Income | £0.00 | ||
| Personal Allowance Used on Dividends | £0.00 | ||
| Dividend Allowance Used | £500.00 | ||
| Basic Rate (10.75%) | 10.75% | £19,770.00 | £2,125.28 |
| Higher Rate (35.75%) | 35.75% | £19,730.00 | £7,053.47 |
| Total Dividend Tax | £9,178.75 | ||
| Net Dividends After Tax | £30,821.25 |
Your Dividends in Plain English
With £30,000.00 of other taxable income, your personal allowance and basic rate band are partially used before dividends are considered. Of your £40,000.00 in dividends, £0.00 is covered by unused Personal Allowance and £500.00 by the dividend allowance. The remaining £39,500.00 is taxed progressively, giving an estimated dividend tax of £9,178.75 and leaving you with £30,821.25 after tax.
Official sources
Rates and thresholds are checked against the following primary sources. Review dates are shown on the relevant guide or methodology page.
Last reviewed: 14 August 2026
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