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title: "Dividend Calculator — Tax on Dividends by Country (US, UK, AU, CA)"
description: "Calculate dividend income and tax owed in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Covers qualified dividends, UK £500 allowance, AU franking credits, and CA gross-up. Free, no ads."
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# Dividend Calculator

Calculate dividend income and tax owed in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Covers qualified dividends, UK £500 allowance, AU franking credits, and CA gross-up. Free, no ads.

## Quick answer

When you invest in foreign stocks, many countries withhold tax on dividends before they reach you. Tax treaties can reduce these rates:

## Dividend Tax Withholding Around the World

When you invest in foreign stocks, many countries withhold tax on dividends before they reach you. Tax treaties can reduce these rates:

## Frequently Asked Questions

In the US, qualified dividends (from US companies held long enough) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income. Non-qualified dividends are taxed as ordinary income at rates up to 37%. Most S&P 500 dividends are qualified. Dividends inside a Roth IRA or 401(k) are never taxed.
The UK dividend allowance was reduced to £500 in 2024 (from £2,000 in 2023). Above this allowance, dividends are taxed at 8.75% (basic rate), 33.75% (higher rate), or 39.35% (additional rate). UK ISA dividends are completely tax-free — making ISAs the most efficient wrapper for dividend investing in the UK.

Source: https://worldcalculators.org/calculators/dividend/
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