John Quincy Adams was the son of President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a diplomat, Adams played an important role in negotiating key treaties, most notably the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812.
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.
How long to keep your records. As a general rule, you should keep your records for a minimum of six years. However, if you are: 1  an employer, you need to keep Pay As You Earn (PAYE) records for 3 years (in addition to your current year).hy you need to keep records. If you have to fill in and send HM Revenue & Customs a tax return, the law says that you should keep all the records and documents you need to enter the correct figures. If HM Revenue & Customs need to check your return, they may ask to see the records you used to complete it.