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.
You have to keep your records for at least five years from 31 January. following the tax year that the tax return relates to. For example, if. you file your 2011â12 tax return by 31 January 2013, you should. normally keep your records until 31 January 2018. You'll need to. keep your records for longer if you file your tax return late, if we have started a check of your return, or if you're buying. and selling assets.