Food Network Kitchen's Meat and Poultry Temperature Guide Infographic. 1  Use Food Network Kitchen's internal-temperature chart to serve perfectly cooked meat every time. 2  Learn how to cook and buy fresh tilapia the right way, plus get delicious easy-to-make recipes from the chefs at Food Network.
Records for tax deductions taken. Length of time to keep, and why: Seven years. 1  The IRS has three years from your filing date to audit your return if it suspects good-faith errors.
Bank records. Length of time to keep, and why: From one year to permanently. 1  Go through your checks each year and keep those related to your taxes, business expenses, home improvements and mortgage payments. 2  Shred those that have no long-term importance.ength of time to keep, and why: From six years to permanently. 1  Keep all records documenting the purchase price and the cost of all permanent improvements -- such as remodeling, additions and installations.