Australia tool

Franking Credit Calculator.

Estimate the franking credit and grossed-up dividend value from a cash dividend, franking level, company tax rate, and share count.

Estimate franking credit value

Use hypothetical or verified dividend values only. This calculator does not decide tax eligibility.

Credit per share$0.00
Grossed-up per share$0.00
Total credit value$0
Total grossed-up dividend value $0 Educational estimate only. Actual tax outcomes depend on eligibility and personal tax treatment.

Worked example using hypothetical Australian dividend numbers

Assume a 1.40 cash dividend per share, 100% franking, and a 30% company tax rate. These are demonstration values only.

Cash dividend per share
1.40
Franking level
100%
Company tax rate
30%
Shares held
1,000

Worked result: The estimated credit per share is 0.60, so the grossed-up value per share is 2.00. For 1,000 shares, the simplified grossed-up value is 2,000.

This is not tax advice. Eligibility, holding period rules, residency, personal tax rates, and official statements must be checked separately.

How to interpret this tool

How to interpret franking credit calculator results

What this tool calculates

This tool estimates an imputation credit amount and a grossed-up dividend value from the cash dividend, franking level, company tax rate, and share count entered by the user.

How to use it step by step

  1. Enter the cash dividend per share from a verified dividend notice or use clearly hypothetical numbers.
  2. Enter the number of shares only if you want an estimated total amount.
  3. Choose the company tax rate shown in the relevant dividend context.
  4. Compare cash dividend, estimated credit, and grossed-up value as separate outputs.

What the result means

The result shows the estimated credit attached to the entered cash dividend under the chosen franking assumptions. It can help explain how grossed-up dividend value is calculated.

What the result does not mean

It does not confirm tax eligibility, refundability, personal tax treatment, holding period compliance, or a final tax outcome.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing grossed-up value with cash received.
  • Using the wrong company tax rate for the dividend context.
  • Assuming every Australian dividend is fully franked.
  • Ignoring eligibility and holding period rules.

Not financial advice: These tools are educational scenario helpers. They do not recommend securities, provide personalized financial guidance, or replace professional advice.

Franking credit FAQ

What is a franking credit?

A franking credit is an Australian imputation credit attached to some dividends, reflecting company tax already paid before the dividend was distributed.

Who can use franking credits?

Eligibility depends on tax residency, holding period rules, and personal circumstances. This tool is educational only and does not provide tax advice.

What is grossed-up dividend value?

Grossed-up value estimates the pre-tax profit represented by a franked cash dividend. A fully franked 1.40 cash dividend at a 30% company tax rate has a grossed-up value of 2.00.