https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/dividends/Recent content in dividends on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 05:20:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-dividend-tax-hike-from-april-2026-to-impact-company-directors-income/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:20:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-dividend-tax-hike-from-april-2026-to-impact-company-directors-income/From 6 April 2026, changes to dividend taxation will affect many freelancers, contractors, and company directors, potentially reducing their take-home pay by up to £1,400 annually. The basic dividend tax rate will rise from 8.75% to 10.75%, while the higher rate will increase from 33.75% to 35.75%. For example, a company director earning around £50,000 a year through a mix of salary and dividends could face an extra £600 in tax.