graculus

You know, when you open a box because you have no idea what's in it and one of the things contained is a letter inviting you to an interview for a job you didn't get in 1998 then you know it's time to have another clear out... ;)

So, wise people of my friends list: is there a consensus of opinion regarding how long I should keep bank statements for? Consider that I don't have to complete a tax assessment as my income tax gets extracted from my pay before it gets to me. Thoughts? Opinions?

E.T.A. My neighbour is still working on the shed. Which isn't even a proper shed but one of those half-shed sized tool locker things. I should say he's actually just trying to fix the roof panels on at the moment, so I think he's almost done. Not helped by their cats sitting on stuff, as is the feline way.

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From:

obelix

Oh No Fair!

I have to keep 7 years of records because of the fact I have a corporation *grumble grumble* If I was salaried I'd only have to keep 3 years back both for tax reasons and for when I want to get a loan or in case of identity theft.

It's just not fair! *pout*

From:

graculus.livejournal.com

Oh, I have all my payslips from the last 7 years or so and all my tax returns etc., it's just the annoyance of keeping bank statements and credit card bills and utilities bills and so on and so forth.

Whatever happens regarding keeping some of it, this week I shall probably be buying myself a shredder at some point. ;)