Calculate the tax on dividends for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK, US, or a custom rate. See gross dividend, withholding tax, income tax on dividends, net payout, and effective rate in one step.
Country
Currency
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Dividend Details
€
Total dividend before any tax deduction.
regime
Select the country tax rules to apply.
band
2024/25: dividend allowance £500. Tax applies to the amount above the allowance.
type
Qualified dividends are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income.
status
Affects qualified dividend tax brackets.
$
Used to determine which qualified dividend / ordinary income bracket applies.
%
Applied as a flat rate on the gross dividend.
Withholding Tax
%
Enter if a withholding tax was already deducted at source (e.g. foreign dividend). Leave 0 if none.
credit
A creditable withholding reduces your domestic tax bill by the withheld amount.
Net Dividend
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after all tax
Total Tax
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Effective Rate
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tax ÷ gross dividend
Take-Home %
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net ÷ gross
Gross Dividend
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before tax
Withholding Tax
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at source
Income Tax on Dividends
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WHT Credit Applied
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Net Tax Payable
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after credit
Annual Projection
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net × 4 (quarterly)
Full Tax Breakdown
Tax at Different Dividend Amounts
Gross Dividend
Withholding Tax
Income Tax
Total Tax
Net Dividend
Effective Rate
Net Dividend vs Gross Dividend
Gross dividend
Net dividend (after tax)
Important: This calculator uses simplified tax rules for illustration purposes. Dividend tax depends on individual circumstances including total income, other deductions, tax treaties, and local regulations that change annually. Rates shown reflect 2024/25 approximations. This is not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax adviser for your specific situation.
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💵 Key Notes
NL: 15% dividendbelasting withheld; credited against income tax
BE: 30% roerende voorheffing, flat, final withholding
DE: 25% Abgeltungsteuer + 5.5% Soli = 26.375% effective
UK: £500 allowance (2024/25); then 8.75% / 33.75% / 39.35%
US: qualified dividends taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% (LTCG rates)
Qualified rate depends on taxable income and filing status
How withholding tax credits work
When dividends are paid, the paying company or paying country often deducts a withholding tax at source before you receive anything. If you receive a foreign dividend, the source country may withhold at its domestic rate (for example, a Dutch company withholds 15% before paying a foreign shareholder). If a tax treaty exists between the source country and your country of residence, you can typically credit the withheld amount against your domestic tax bill. Without a treaty, the withholding becomes an additional cost on top of domestic tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dividendbelasting in the Netherlands?+
Dividendbelasting is a Dutch withholding tax of 15% deducted from dividends paid by Dutch companies. For Dutch residents it is a prepayment that is credited against the final income tax assessment. For non-residents it is often a final tax, though tax treaties may reduce the rate or allow a refund of the excess.
What is the German Solidaritätszuschlag?+
The Solidaritätszuschlag (Soli) is a solidarity surcharge levied on top of German income and capital gains tax. For investment income including dividends it adds 5.5% of the Abgeltungsteuer amount, bringing the effective rate from 25% to 26.375%. Since 2021 most individual taxpayers are exempt from Soli, but the surcharge still applies to capital income (Kapitalertragsteuer) for higher earners.
How does the UK dividend allowance work?+
The UK dividend allowance is an amount of dividend income that is free from dividend tax each tax year. For 2024/25 it is £500. Dividends above the allowance are taxed at 8.75% for basic rate taxpayers, 33.75% for higher rate taxpayers, and 39.35% for additional rate taxpayers. The allowance applies to gross dividends from all sources.
What are qualified dividends in the US?+
Qualified dividends are dividends paid by US corporations or qualifying foreign corporations that meet holding period requirements. They are taxed at the preferential long-term capital gains rates of 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on the taxpayer’s taxable income. Ordinary dividends that do not meet the qualifying criteria are taxed at the taxpayer’s marginal ordinary income tax rate, which can be significantly higher.
Is this calculator a substitute for tax advice?+
No. This calculator provides estimates based on simplified rules for illustration purposes. Actual dividend tax depends on individual total income, other deductions, available reliefs, tax treaty positions, and annual rate changes. Always consult a qualified tax adviser for your specific situation before making financial decisions based on dividend tax calculations.
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