While most people now keep tax documents on their computers, some still keep the documents in paper files. The 2020 tax season was delayed by moving the filing date to July, so it’s tax season for those who did not file their taxes in April. As you file your current year’s tax documents, you should go through your files, especially paper files, to get ready to shred old tax documents and those you do not need to keep. If you do keep a paper file, be sure you keep it in a secure place. You should also have separate files for each year so that you can find the information when you need it.

Throwing documents away in the regular trash, even if they have only your address on them, gives identity thieves another piece of the puzzle they need to steal your identity. Even if you shred documents with a home office shredder, your data isn’t safe. Strips are easy enough to put together to get confidential information. When you use mobile shredding services, you know that your information is safe. The trucks are secure, and we use cross cut shredders that create tiny shreds of paper that are nearly impossible to put back together.

The coronavirus has managed to throw a wrench into nearly all of our 2020 plans, including when and how we file for taxes. The IRS and the Treasury Department have extended the deadline to July 15 for taxes and even contemplated extending the timeline until September. This has not made anyone exempt from paying taxes, but it has given people the chance to get their bearings and (hopefully) catch their breath during the pandemic. Now that you have more time though, you may want to consider how you're preparing for the new deadline on the horizon. Learn more about why you should take care of shredding tax documents and how it could save you some hassle down the road. 

All businesses have confidential data, whether it’s just the contact information and business model of a sole employer or a large business with many employees. Every business also has customers, and that data might include contact information, social security numbers – depending on the type of business and financial information. Lawyers and medical professionals have even more personal information. Businesses need to protect all of this information during the time they are required to keep the information and when they are permitted to destroy files. When employees destroy documents, you are not keeping confidential information safe. Instead, professional document destruction by River Mill Data Management ensures that your documents are safe from prying eyes.

Keeping documents in your office could lead to stolen information, loss of a file, and other issues. If you lose a file that you need, you stall work on that case until you find the file. Document storage is only as good as those who manage the file room. Off-site document storage sites index and barcode your files so you can always find them. We use advanced software to allow you to look at your inventory online. Additionally, you can request file pickup, delivery and retrieval, inventory reporting and the final disposition of the documents.

With an average life of just three years, computers and laptops are discarded every day by individuals and businesses who have replaced them with the newest machines on the market. Unfortunately, these discarded computers hold a treasure trove of information – often everything a thief needs to do extensive damage to your organization, its customers, or your personal finances. By rummaging through your waste or purchasing a used computer at a thrift store or rummage sale, those with just a little knowledge in the technology realm can access all of the private information that was originally stored on your machine.

The new year is a notorious time to stop and regroup your life. While you can set goals at any point in your life, it's always nice to have that clean slate as the calendar rolls over. No matter what your personal resolutions are though, they're going to be harder to reach if your life is still full of clutter. One great way to get started is to clear out all those old files. Because you likely don't have a lot of emotional attachment to your 15-year-old tax returns, it's an easy way to open up room for the things that do matter. See how River Mill's Document Storage Solution can help if you want to give your home or business a little more room to work with. 

In today’s climate of identity theft, it’s important to dispose of sensitive documents the right way. There are many options for document destruction but having a solution that allows you to monitor what’s going on can save time and money. Partnering with a mobile shredding services company can provide peace of mind and assist your risk management team in ensuring the process is smooth and confidentiality is protected.

Do you have a home office where you need to get rid of sensitive documents that keep piling up? What about the amount of mail and personal information that keeps collecting that you need to get rid of? While you often hear about shredding services available for commercial businesses, there are mobile shredding services residential owners can use to ensure their documents remain confidential. This adds a higher level of security while increasing the convenience, productivity and efficiency of the owner. Being able to acquire onsite shredding services saves time and money.

There are a number of benefits when using local document destruction services. As a commercial or home-based operation, creating a secure environment where documents can be shredded without worry can be problematic, especially if the documents are being transported to another location. With home shredding services available, it is easy to monitor the shredding process to ensure everything is above board and has no loose ends. When searching for these types of services, utilizing keywords like shredding services near me, and document destruction near me will pull up business specializing in document shredding that are close to your facility. For those who must transport their documents to be shredded, having a local company do the work where a relationship can be built is better than mailing documents and not really knowing whether they have been properly destroyed.