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How long to keep paperwork
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Tia_Maria06
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I'm just starting to clear out my boxes of papers :eek:, and wondered how many years I need to keep letters from utility companies, bank statements, DHSS, matters relating to divorce, (assuming I will need to keep the decree nisi etc), the bankruptcy paperwork etc etc.
Thankyou for your help:)
Thankyou for your help:)
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I've been wondering the same lately.
Need to have a good clear out, my Dad taught me not to throw paperwork/bills etc away! But feel the amount of stuff I have is crazy!0 -
Well, as a guideline if you're self employed the Revenue say you should keep your records for 5 years after the filing deadline for each year. I think that makes sense to follow that.
Hope that helps!Aiming to be debt-free June 2011 at the latest!!
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