About Course
If you own shares or funds outside an ISA or pension, the dividends you receive may be taxable. This course explains the £500 dividend allowance, the higher dividend tax rates that apply from April 2026, how dividends stack on top of your other income, and how to report and pay what you owe – with worked examples.
Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on published official guidance for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027). It is not personal financial, tax or legal advice. For help with your own situation, contact HMRC, MoneyHelper, Citizens Advice or a regulated adviser.
© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.
Course Content
Course Lessons
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Dividends and the £500 allowance
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How dividends are taxed: the stacking rule
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Reporting, paying and planning