People now get one to two hours less sleep each night, on average, compared to 60 years ago. A primary reason for this is the proliferation of electronics, which also allows us to work (and play) later than ever before.
The Internal Revenue Service requires that individuals be able to produce records proving any income, deductions or credit claimed for at least three years from the date of a return, the statute of limitations for how long the I.R.S. has to assess additional tax if all income was reported correctly.
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.2  The three-year deadline also applies if you discover a mistake in your return and decide to file an amended return to claim a refund.redit card receipts and statements. Length of time to keep, and why: From 45 days to seven years. 1  Keep your original receipts until you get your monthly statement; shred the receipts if the two match up.