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Shredding for Tax Season: What to Keep and What to Destroy

As tax season rolls around, many individuals and businesses begin the annual task of sorting through financial records, receipts, and forms in preparation for filing. While organization is key, so is the safe disposal of sensitive documents. Improper disposal can lead to identity theft, data breaches, and legal risks. That’s where tax season shredding becomes…

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Tax Season and Document Shredding: What You Need to Know

Tax season is here, and whether you’re an accountant, a business owner, or an individual preparing your taxes, it’s a busy time filled with paperwork and sensitive financial information. With the IRS requiring you to retain certain documents while others become obsolete, knowing what to do with old paperwork is important. Improper disposal of financial…

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Shredding Services for Tax Season: What You Need to Know

As tax season approaches, the hustle and bustle of gathering documents, sorting receipts, and preparing financial records can feel overwhelming. Amidst the chaos, one vital element often goes unnoticed: the secure disposal of sensitive information.  Protecting your personal and financial data is essential not only during tax season but also throughout the year. Here is…

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Why You Shouldn’t Leave Tax Documents Around

Over 33 percent of the U.S population has experienced identity theft. And that’s why regardless of whether you find it hard to stay organized, or not, leaving any personal documents lying around is a bad idea. However, being careless with your tax documents, in particular, comes with a different set of problems. So, if you…

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How to Dispose of Old Tax Returns

Now that tax season has arrived, it’s time to get serious about filing your return before the looming deadline. After all, corporate taxes can be a mess. Another important aspect of tax season is deciding how long to keep tax returns, when to shred statements, and how to dispose of receipts. This article takes a…

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3 Risks of Not Shredding Tax Statement

Document shredding was a novel concept just decades ago, but modern times call for diligent identity protection for both businesses and individuals. As more information is filed in digital formats, information off just one tax page can give criminals access to credit and checking account information. When people or companies avoid tax statement shredding, they…