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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.
But you can usually toss the supporting documents, such as canceled checks and old receipts, three years after you filed your taxes. That's usually how long the IRS has to audit your return, unless you've left out a big chunk of income. If you have any self-employed income, keep the receipts for at least six years.Keep receipts for major home improvements until you sell the house.ut you can usually toss the supporting documents, such as canceled checks and old receipts, three years after you filed your taxes. That's usually how long the IRS has to audit your return, unless you've left out a big chunk of income. If you have any self-employed income, keep the receipts for at least six years.