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Estimate tax on dividend income in United States for 2026. Source: IRS Publication 550, Revenue Procedure 2024-55.
Net Dividend
$8,500
Effective Tax Rate
15.00%
Tax Amount
$1,500
Gross Dividend
$10,000
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15.00% | $1,500 |
In the United States, qualified dividends are taxed at the same rates as long-term capital gains: 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your taxable income. This calculator uses 15% as a typical effective rate for estimation. Non-qualified dividends are taxed as ordinary income.
There is no separate tax-free allowance for dividends; they are included in your taxable income. The 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax may apply on investment income above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married); it is not included in this estimate.
The US taxes qualified dividends at capital gains rates (0/15/20%) with no separate allowance; state tax may also apply on investment income.
On $10,000 gross dividends (single filer, 2026), tax in United States is about $1,500, leaving approximately $8,500 after tax (effective rate 15.00%). Use the calculator above for your own amount and filing status.
Rates and allowances are from IRS Publication 550, Revenue Procedure 2024-55 for 2026. This calculator is for estimation only and does not constitute tax or investment advice; withholding and final tax can differ. Consult a qualified advisor or https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc404 for your situation.
In United States, the dividend tax rate is 15.00%. Data is for 2026.
For example, on $10,000 gross dividends (single filer), tax in United States is about $1,500, so you keep approximately $8,500 after tax (effective rate 15.00%). Figures are estimates for 2026.
United States does not apply a separate tax-free allowance for dividends in 2026; dividend income is taxed according to the standard rates (e.g. qualified dividend rate or as part of taxable income).
The remaining amount is taxed at 15.00%. Withholding may apply at source; final tax can depend on your total income and filing status. Data for 2026.
Yes. In United States, dividend income is taxed separately from salary: dividends typically use a flat or preferential rate (e.g. 15.00%) rather than the full progressive income tax bands applied to wages. This calculator uses the dividend rates for 2026.
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