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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents. Each employer shall preserve for at least three years payroll records, collective bargaining agreements, sales and purchase records. Such action raises concern about cover-ups. Requirements may prove surprising.

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Summertime tax scams are going strong

BMT Office Administration

Sender : INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE” Just as a reminder, the IRS doesn’t email or text you. They’ve spread to the internet, social media, unsolicited phone calls and even mailings that resemble official government letters but have fake agency names and usually urge immediate action.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Many serve as supporting evidence when the company files taxes or gives reports to other federal agencies. Internally, anyone from a manager looking for details of past dealings with a specific client to lawyers building a defense for an improper termination lawsuit benefits from the ability to quickly and easily find what they need.