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Anita Forrest
Accountant/Content CreatorA bit about me
I’m Anita, a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience taking self employed business owners from financially confused to business savvy.
‘Go Self Employed’ is a collection of articles and resources to make self employment less terrifying, no matter what stage you are at.
When I’m not bean counting or writing blog posts you’ll find me walking my dog, in the gym or bingeing on Netflix.
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Do You Really Need an Accountant If You’re Self Employed?
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Penalties for missing your self assessment tax return deadline are all too common. You are probably familiar with the all important 31 January online filing deadline for Tax Returns (31 October if you file a paper return) and paying your tax. But what happens if you are late?
Beginners Guide to HMRC Payments on Account
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Important 2019 Tax Dates for the Self Employed
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Reasonable Excuses for Missing the Tax Return Deadline
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