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Report Abuse. As long as you need them. Sorry, not trying to be a wise-guy with that. Tax documents such as payroll stubs, cancelled checks for deductible items, etc. 3 years from the end of the year in which the taxes were due. Best to keep them for 5 years, however. Pay stubs (or W-2s) and possibly tax returns should be kept forever if you think you may need proof of income for Social Security purposes. Real estate documents: As long as you own the property + 3 - 5 years for tax purposes. Other receipts: As long as the warranty runs, for proof of purchase.
Keep records for 3 years if situations (4), (5), and (6) below do not apply to you. 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, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction. Keep records for 6 years if 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 indefinitely if you do not file a return. Keep records indefinitely if you file a fraudulent return. Keep employment tax records for at least 4 years after the date that the tax becomes due or is paid, whichever is later.