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Dividend Tax Calculator (Global) — Instant Net Dividend & Effective Tax

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No sliders. Inputs accept decimals for precision.
Net dividends
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Total tax
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Effective tax rate
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Breakdown: Ordinary tax
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Breakdown: Qualified tax
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Withholding (uncredited)
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Net Total Tax Ordinary Qualified Surtax Uncredited Withholding

Understanding dividend taxes globally

Dividend taxes vary widely by country, but the building blocks are universal: your gross dividends, any tax-free allowance, how much of your income is taxed at ordinary versus reduced “qualified” rates, possible foreign withholding at source, and the foreign tax credit available in your residence country. This calculator uses those components so you can model virtually any system with inputs only—no sliders.

Key concepts you need to know

  • Gross dividends: The total paid to you before any tax.
  • Qualified vs. ordinary: Some countries tax “qualified” dividends at lower rates; others apply a single rate to all dividends.
  • Allowance: A portion of income that may be tax-free. If you have one, the calculator applies it proportionally to ordinary and qualified portions.
  • Foreign withholding: When dividends come from another country, a withholding tax might be taken at source.
  • Foreign tax credit: Your residence country may credit some or all of that foreign tax against your domestic dividend tax to avoid double taxation.
  • Surtax or levy: Some systems add a percentage surcharge on top of calculated domestic tax.

How the calculation works

  1. Split your dividends: We split gross dividends into qualified and ordinary portions based on your percentage.
  2. Apply allowance: Any allowance reduces the tax base proportionally across both portions.
  3. Compute domestic tax: Ordinary and qualified tax are calculated using their respective rates on the reduced tax bases.
  4. Account for foreign withholding: Withholding is computed on the full gross amount (if applicable).
  5. Credit what you can: A foreign tax credit (your chosen percent) reduces domestic tax up to that amount.
  6. Add surtax: Surtax applies to domestic tax after credits, where relevant.
  7. Net result: Net dividends = Gross dividends − Total tax. Effective tax rate = Total tax ÷ Gross dividends.

Practical tips

  • No qualified category? Set qualified percentage to 0% and use your standard dividend rate for both fields.
  • Only withholding applies? Enter a withholding rate and set domestic rates to 0%, if that matches your case.
  • Mixed scenarios: If you receive dividends from different countries, run separate calculations and sum the results.
  • Currencies: The currency symbol is visual only. For multiple currencies, convert amounts before using the tool.

How to use this dividend tax calculator

  1. Enter gross dividends: Type the total amount before any tax.
  2. Set your currency symbol: Choose a symbol for display (no conversion happens).
  3. Add qualified percentage: Use your country’s definition; otherwise leave at 0%.
  4. Fill in rates: Enter ordinary, qualified, withholding, foreign tax credit percentage, and any surtax.
  5. Include allowance if any: Add your tax-free amount.
  6. Calculate: Click Calculate to see net dividends, total tax, and a visual breakdown.
  7. Reset: Use Reset to clear all inputs and start over.

FAQs

HOW TO calculate dividend tax for any country?

Enter your gross dividends, choose the share that’s qualified (if applicable), provide domestic rates, any tax-free allowance, foreign withholding, the percent of that withholding you can credit, and a surtax if your system uses it. Click Calculate to see the breakdown and effective rate.

HOW TO handle dividends with only foreign withholding?

Set domestic ordinary and qualified rates to 0%, enter the foreign withholding rate, and set the foreign tax credit to 0% if your residence doesn’t grant a credit—or to the applicable percent if it does.

HOW TO use the qualified dividend option if my country doesn’t have it?

Set the qualified percentage to 0% and use your standard dividend rate as the ordinary rate. You can also put the same rate in both the ordinary and qualified fields to keep results consistent.

HOW TO include a tax-free allowance properly?

Enter the allowance value. The calculator automatically spreads it proportionally across your ordinary and qualified portions to avoid bias.

HOW TO interpret the effective tax rate?

It’s the total tax paid divided by your gross dividend amount, expressed as a percentage. It helps you compare scenarios instantly.

HOW TO save or export results?

Copy the values or take a screenshot of the chart. If you need export or print features, let us know and we’ll consider adding them.

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