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Taking time off for a new baby shouldn’t mean your finances need a lie-down too. Here’s what the paternity pay announcement could mean for self-employed dads.

Frozen tax thresholds, dividend tax, a £3,000 trading allowance and a new 35p mileage rate. Here’s what Budget 2026 means for small businesses, directors and households - without the jargon.

Could your company claim £10,500 Employment Allowance?

If you've got more than one limited company, make sure your accountant knows about all of them, even if one seems completely unrelated to the others.

If you've got a PAYE job as well as self-employed or other income, you might still have some Student Loan to pay through Self Assessment even though it's already being deducted from your wages.

Your July tax payment may be due tomorrow.

So no, this is not quite “everyone can see your business underwear from 2028”.

But yes, the rules are changing, and small company directors need to know what is coming.

There are some changes coming to ISAs, and while “ISA reform” may not sound like the main event at Wembley, it could still land a punch on your tax position if your savings are not in the right place.

MTD is not something to ignore and hope it wanders off.

In classic tax fashion, the good news starts in 2026, but your wallet may not properly notice until 2027.