How long should i keep my payslips

When it comes to managing financial records, a common question arises: “How long should you keep pay stubs before shredding them?”

With pay stub retention, we recommend keeping pay stubs for at least a year, until you’ve reconciled them with your annual W-2 form and tax return.

However, the duration for retaining other financial documents can vary.

In this article, we’ll delve into the recommended timelines for keeping various financial documents and offer our expert payroll insights here at Check Stub Maker on efficient storage and disposal.

Let’s dive in!

What this article covers:

How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents?

Based on our first-hand experience, you will often keep important documents (financial and personal) anywhere from a year to indefinitely depending on what you use them for.

Table: How Long To Keep Important Documents For