Income Tax: changes to dividend taxation
From 6 April 2016 the Dividend Tax Credit will be replaced by a new Dividend Allowance in the form of a 0% tax rate on the first £5,000 of dividend income per year.
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This legislation will modernise, reform and simplify dividend taxation. Only those with dividend income over £5000 per year, or those who are able to pay themselves dividends in place of wages, will pay more tax.
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Last updated 29 June 2016 + show all updates
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Updated with: TIIN Dividends Allowance
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