Hi Eddie
Most IPs will have differing procedures, so I can only confirm what happens in my practice.
Once we have taken instructions from our client, we immediately write to creditors to explain that we are under instructions and that they ought to make contact with us directly. Unfortunately this rarely happens, and they will probably continue to pester you in the meantime.
In common with general financial practice for the self-employed, you will need to ensure that you provide accurate figures to your accountant for your earnings, so that the correct amount of tax can be calculated.
Regards, Melanie Giles, Insolvency Practitioner for over 20 years.
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