Editorial Standards

Who writes and reviews our content

Content is written and reviewed by the UKDividendTaxCalculator team. We don't present a named expert, and we are not regulated tax advisers. Every rate, allowance and threshold comes from official sources (GOV.UK, HMRC and legislation.gov.uk), each guide lists the sources it relies on, and automated tests check the worked examples and key figures on our pages before each release. Our methodology explains how the calculators work.

For corrections or factual feedback, use the contact page.

How we check dividend tax figures

Dividend tax goes wrong when dividends are treated as separate from the rest of your income, so our calculators work through the order HMRC uses.

• Dividends sit on top of your other income. Salary and other income use the personal allowance and the bands first; dividends are taxed in whatever band is left, at 10.75%, 35.75% or 39.35% for 2026/27.
• The £500 allowance still uses band space. Dividends covered by the allowance are taxed at 0% but count towards your basic-rate band, which can push later dividends into the higher rate. The calculator follows that rule.
• Dividends count for the £100,000 taper. Above £100,000 of adjusted net income the personal allowance is withdrawn, and dividends are part of that income.
• Scotland uses the UK dividend rates. Scottish rates apply to salary, not dividends, so dividend tax is the same across the UK.
• Every on-page calculator matches the main engine to the penny. An automated test runs both on more than 150 combinations of salary, dividends and other income before each release, and figures announced for future years are labelled until they are law.

Accuracy and sourcing

• Rates, thresholds and legislative references are checked against official HMRC and GOV.UK sources.
• Guides and calculators are reviewed and updated when tax-year assumptions change.
• We prioritise factual accuracy and plain British English over marketing language.
• We do not provide personal financial or legal advice.
• Every page should be useful without requiring JavaScript for core explanatory content.

How we research and write content

• Content is written in plain British English and reviewed for practical readability by a UK investor and director audience.
• Calculator assumptions and written guide explanations are reviewed together so tool logic and editorial content remain consistent.
• We prefer worked examples, rate comparisons and actionable guidance over generic definitions.
• We update titles, assumptions and internal links when tax-year rules change or when a page's stated purpose becomes inaccurate.
• Sources used are linked and listed on the sources page. Methodology details are on the methodology page.

Commercial relationships and editorial independence

Some pages on this site may include links to third-party tools or services — for example, investment platforms or ISA providers. Where those links are affiliate links, they are disclosed clearly on the relevant page. We may receive a commission if a reader purchases through an affiliate link, at no extra cost to them.

• Commercial relationships do not influence the factual content of our guides or calculator logic.
• Product descriptions are factual summaries based on publicly available information — they are not endorsements.
• We do not accept payment in exchange for editorial coverage or favourable placement.
• Readers should always check provider pricing, features and terms directly before making a decision.

Corrections and feedback

If you find a factual error in a guide, a calculation assumption that appears incorrect, or content that does not reflect the current tax year, please contact us via the contact page. We review all substantive correction requests and update pages where appropriate.

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026. Applies to 2026/27 content.