Jules Verne was a French writer. He was one of the first authors to write science fiction. Some of his books include Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days.
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.
My rule: Keep records and tax returns for years that include atypical transactions (sales or donations of property) and irregular income (stock option exercises, trust income, etc.) for six years after the filing date of the return. Keep a 2005 tax return that includes reporting of irregular items until April 2012.eep any tax return and documentation that includes a claim for deducting worthless securities for seven years. There you have it. Check back in a few days and I'll share a few more tips on what to keep indefinitely and how to keep your records organized and safe.