Dividend Tax Calculator 2025
Compare how much dividend tax you pay under current rules (2024-25) versus the new rates that apply from April 2026. See the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 changes on your dividend income.
Default: £500
This calculator is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. The calculations are based on the information you provide and assume your tax band stays the same. This tool only shows the effect of the dividend rate change and does not account for:
- Changes to income tax bands or personal allowances
- Pension relief or other tax reliefs
- Interaction with other types of income (employment, savings, property)
- Changes to the ordering rules for allowances and reliefs
- Any other tax interactions or complexities
For comprehensive tax planning and accurate calculations based on your full circumstances, please consult a qualified tax advisor or accountant.
For official information on these changes, see:
GOV.UK: Change to tax rates for property, savings and dividend income — technical note↗Understanding the Changes
The Autumn Budget 2025 announced changes to UK dividend tax rates that take effect from April 2026. The ordinary and upper dividend tax rates will increase by 2 percentage points, while the additional rate remains unchanged.
Current Rates (2024-25)
- Ordinary rate: 8.75%
- Upper rate: 33.75%
- Additional rate: 39.35%
New Rates (from April 2026)
- Ordinary rate: 10.75% (+2%)
- Upper rate: 35.75% (+2%)
- Additional rate: 39.35% (unchanged)
This calculator shows you the pure effect of the rate change, assuming your tax band stays the same. It applies the dividend allowance (default £500) and calculates tax under both systems so you can see the difference.
Important: This calculator is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. It does not account for changes to income tax bands, personal allowances, pension relief, or other tax interactions. For comprehensive tax planning, please consult a qualified tax advisor or accountant.
For official information on these changes, see: GOV.UK: Change to tax rates for property, savings and dividend income — technical note