Shredding Best Practices for Tax Day & Year-Round

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Tax Day in the USA Tax Day in the U.S. is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, marking the deadline to file your income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you’re an American living abroad, you have until June 16, 2025, to file and pay your taxes. Interestingly, federal tax returns were not always…

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Stay Vigilant: It’s Identity Theft Awareness Month

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Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, and its impact can be devastating. L.A. Times editor Jessica Roy shared her harrowing experience of identity theft after her wallet was stolen. Despite using unique passwords and two-factor authentication, thieves exploited her driver’s license to hijack her identity. Unfortunately, cases like hers are…

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What is a Certificate of Destruction and Why Do I Need One?

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In today’s digital age, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for any organization. From personally identifiable information (PII) to corporate trade secrets, maintaining the confidentiality of data is not just good practice; it’s often required by law. But what happens when it’s time to dispose of this information? Enter the Certificate of Destruction, a crucial document…

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Information Destruction Guidelines for Your Business

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Remember when TV and radio were free, and the idea of paying for bottled water seemed absurd? Times have changed! Today, information is the gold of the digital age. Effectively using information can mean big profits for your business, but losing or having your information stolen is like handing over cash to data thieves. Whether…

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Simplify Tax Season with a File Room Purge

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You’ve probably heard Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While we can’t escape taxes, we can certainly make tax season less daunting with proper preparation. The term “purge” encompasses many things, all involving the removal of unwanted, outdated, or harmful items. When it comes to your files,…

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We Shred & Recycle Cell Phones

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Cell phones are a non-negotiable need in our lives. Also non-negotiable? The need to upgrade to a new model every couple of years. Although it doesn’t look like we’ll get away from planned obsolescence any time soon, we can at least recycle our cell phones. That’s where we come in! Protect your personal information   Our cell…

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