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 owe additional tax and situations (2), (3), and (4), below, do not apply to you; keep records for 3 years. 2. You do not report income that you should report, and it is more than 25% of the gross income shown on your return; keep records for 6 years.3. You file a fraudulent income tax return; keep records indefinitely. 4. You do not file a return; keep records indefinitely. 5.ou file a claim for credit or refund* after you file your return; keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later. 6. Your claim is due to a bad debt deduction; keep records for 7 years. 7.