Since a senior's income might be $2000 per month and they have bills to pay, a live-in caregiver might be paid $700 per month. I have taken as little as $600/mo and no more than $1200. Although I have heard of people in affluent areas making $4000/mo. If you need 24/7, your best bet is to hire a live-in.
Although the IRS's statute of limitations for an audit is three years, tax experts recommend that you retain all tax records for seven years in the event that there are questions about the deceased person's final return.In addition, each state has its own requirements.hich Records to Keep. Additional records besides the deceased's final tax return need to be retained. A quick list of items to keep 1  : Paper copies of pay stubs, insurance policy statements, credit card statements, bank and investment statements and receipts that aren't tied to deductions can be shredded after one year.
Ask The Experts: How Long Should Tax Records Be Kept? December 13, 2010 (The Sacramento Bee) How long tax records should be kept and the amount of taxes owed on pension and Social Security income are issues addressed by IRS expert Jesse Weller. QUESTION: How long does the IRS require taxpayers to keep tax records? I hear it ranges from three to 10 years.