Is a scanned document legally valid?

For most purposes, yes. The IRS accepts scanned receipts and documents. Banks accept scanned signatures. However, keep original signed legal documents like wills and deeds. Check with your attorney for specific legal documents.

How should I organize scanned documents?

Create a simple folder structure: Financial, Medical, Home, Auto, Personal. Name files with date-description format (2026-03-15-electric-bill.pdf). With searchable PDFs, you can also find documents by searching their content.

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