Tax day is over. Now it’s time to find the top of your desk.
If you’re like most people, your home office is littered with 1099s, W-2s, letters from charities and other detritus used to prepare a tax return. Most of us are terrified to dispose of these documents, and for good reason: In an IRS audit, “The dog ate my credit card receipt” is not an excuse. It’s not necessary to hang on to everything. In fact, keeping too many documents could make it difficult to find what you really need. Here’s a look at what you should save and what you can shred:
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