P60s - big problem if I lost it?

TELLIT01

General advice is to retain anything broadly tax related for 6 years. That's what I did prior to retirement.

badmemory

If you have your P60s & HMRC say you didn't pay NI for a few years so your state pension is not full your P60 will prove that you did pay & your employer didn't which means they will count those years. Need to prove you worked in this country during those years, P60.


If you have always worked for large employers then it most likely won't matter

eamon

In light of what has happened to many of the Windrush generation and current governments fixation on creating a hostile environment, then I would suggest keeping everything and guard your data carefully.
Being white with a Brummie, Scouse, Geordie (other regional accents are available) accent may not be enough to prove entitlement to be here.legally.

dori2o

You should keep them for at least 6 years, especially if you complete self assessment forms, or claim job expenses, in which case you should keep all receipts/mileage logs etc for the same period.

The same applies for those who are self employed. Whilst they won't have P60's, they should keep all invoices, receipts, etc etc (anything used to confirm taxable income, expenses etc) for 6 years.