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Increase of the rates of Income Tax applicable to dividend income

This tax information and impact note sets out the increased rates of Income Tax applicable to dividend income.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 27 October 2021

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Increase of the rates of Income Tax applicable to dividend income

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This measure increases the rates of Income Tax applicable to dividend income by 1.25%. The dividend ordinary rate will be set at 8.75%, the dividend upper rate will be set at 33.75% and the dividend additional rate will be set at 39.35%. The dividend trust rate will also increase to 39.35% to remain in line with the dividend additional rate.

The changes will apply UK-wide and will take effect from 6 April 2022.

Published 27 October 2021