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1 So thatâs how long we advise in our charts. 2  Check with your state about state income tax, though. Some make you keep tax records a really long time: In Ohio, itâs 10 years.  The IRS can also ask for records up to six years after a filing if they suspect someone failed to report 25% or more of his gross income.
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.