A storm can strike suddenly and it may occur when family members are in different places, so develop a family communications plan. Make a Ready kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency. Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a tornado hazard.
In most cases, you should plan on keeping tax returns along with any supporting documents (e.g., W-2s, mileage logs if you itemize, etc.) for a period of at least three years following the date you filed or the due date of your tax return, whichever is later.or instance, if you omit more than 25% of your gross income from your return, the IRS has six years instead of three to assess an additional tax. Also, if you file a fraudulent return or donât file one at all (we donât recommend either!), the statute of limitations never expires.
What to keep after filing your taxes and how long. Knowing what information to save and for how long can be confusing. As a general rule of thumb, keep tax returns and related documents for at least three years from the April 15 filing deadline. Three years is also the amount of time you have to amend your return. 2  Four years: Many income-taxing states have an additional year to audit individual returns. 3  Six years: Forms W-2, 1099, etc. because the IRS has six years to contact you if you've failed to report income.