Calculate UK dividend tax using the 2026/27 tax-free allowance and dividend tax rates.
Everyone gets a £500 tax-free dividend allowance (2024/25 onwards). Above that, dividends are taxed at 8.75% (basic rate), 33.75% (higher rate), or 39.35% (additional rate) depending on which income tax band your total income falls into.
Simplified estimate — does not account for Scottish rates or complex scenarios. Not tax advice.