02/06/2026
Dividend tax rates are increasing in April 2026 – What it means for you
From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates increased for basic and higher-rate taxpayers. While the dividend allowance remains at £500 per tax year, the tax charged above this threshold rose.
https://www.tpgh.co.uk/news/what-the-dividend-tax-rate-increase-means-for-you
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From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates will increase for basic and higher-rate taxpayers. While the dividend allowance remains at £500 per tax year, the tax charged above this threshold will rise.