- Business Records (Keep Forever)
- income tax returns
- investment trade confirmations
- legal records
- retirement and pension records
- CPA audit reports
- annual financial statements and books of account
- corporate documents
- stock records
- licenses, patents, trademarks and registraation packets
- documents substantiating fixed asset additions
- personnel and payroll records
- purchase records
- sales records
- travel and entertainment records
- supporting documents for tax returns
- property records and improvement receipts (if tax related)
- sales receipts (if tax related)
- credit card statements
- employment applications
- expired insurance policies
*note: consult your attorney before getting rid of any legal paperwork.
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2004 mandates shredding.
Stiff fines are imposed for non-compliance.
The best way to prove legal compliance is with a 'Certificate of Destruction' that we will provide you with.