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Dividend Tax Calculator – 2026

Calculate UK dividend tax for 2025/26. See how much tax you owe on dividends alongside your salary, including the £500 dividend allowance and basic, higher and additional rate bands. updated for 2026.

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Dividend tax is paid on income received as dividends from shares or company ownership. In the UK, if you receive dividends above the annual dividend allowance (£500 in 2025/26), you must pay tax on the excess. This applies to both investors holding shares and company directors who pay themselves through dividends.

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