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If you earn dividends from stocks or shares, you may need to pay tax on that income.
Dividends are distributed by companies as a way to share profits with their shareholders.
The rate of tax you pay on dividends and the tax-free allowance you are entitled to is different from that for other income - you can find out more in our guide to dividend tax.

Members can use GoSimpleTax to file to HMRC at a great price and avoid costly accountant fees.
Get startedYou can use our calculator to work out how much you'll need to pay in 2026-27, 2025-26 and 2024-25 and in previous tax years.