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Do I have to keep all my payslips?!

Galbin · 2020-06-11 14:06:46

I am clearing out my paperwork and wanted to shred my payslips from my former job; however I read online that you should keep all your payslips in order to access your state pension in the future. Is this really true? Am I supposed to keep the next circa 30 years worth of payslips?! Earlier in the year I had asked for a…

11-06-2020 03:06PM

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Galbin

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I am clearing out my paperwork and wanted to shred my payslips from my former job; however I read online that you should keep all your payslips in order to access your state pension in the future. Is this really true? Am I supposed to keep the next circa 30 years worth of payslips?!

Earlier in the year I had asked for a statement of all my stamps in my entire lifetime so far and the amount was correct. So why would I need to keep my payslips as proof considering the government's calculations are right so far?

Thanks for any help given.

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#2 16-06-2020 07:57AM

lughildanach

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If you already have your PRSI record from the Department, then there is no need for the payslips to claim your pension. However, it may be a good idea to keep your P60s if you have them. You never know when you may be asked to prove employment or income for particular years.

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