My desk is a mess, what do I have to keep on file. For how long?

Question

How long do you have to keep bills that are paid, bank statements, etc.?

Answer 1

Unless you need them for tax purposes, you shouldn't need to hold onto anything for more than a year. You're better off not having too much stuff in this day with the threat of identify theft.

Most cases are committed by someone you know.

Answer 2

if its a business 7 years if not then just put them in a box and store them some place for that long in case.a year at a time so in end of 7 year you can ditch them.