Look around your house and gather these papers. Then go to HOW TO SET UP A WORKING PAPERS CENTER for ideas on organizing these papers.
BANKING
bank statements
check book & register
canceled checks or duplicate checks (like a carbon copy when you write a check)
deposit slips
withdrawal slips
ATM slips
loan statement & payment books
BILLS
bill statements (paid and unpaid)
RECEIPTS
PAYCHECK STUBS (or records of any kind of income)
PAPERS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED FOR TAX REPORTING
charitable contributions
medical/dental expenses
business expenses