***We would like your help***...Click Here! The Enhanced Fujita Scale went into effect in February 2007. The National Weather Service will now rate tornado damage according to the new guidelines. For more information on the EF-Scale...Click Here. For simplicity, the F-Scale will remain the main descriptor in this database and it will be implied that the ratings are based on the EF-Scale starting February 2007.
1 If you filed for a deduction for a bad debt or worthless security, the IRS suggests you keep your supporting tax records for 7 years. 2  Under these circumstances, you may generally wish to retain your supportive records for at least 7 years. 3  Employment Tax Records.ere are some basic record retention rules to think about for your business. 1  Business Income Tax Returns and Supporting Documents. 2  It makes sense to keep a final copy of your business income tax returns and related correspondence with the IRS permanently to help you prepare future or amended returns.
The following time table will help you determine how many years tax records must be kept: Three yearsâ Anyone owing additional taxes must keep their records for three years. If you have filed a claim for a credit or tax refund after you have filed your return you must keep records for three years from the date you filed your return or the date you paid taxes. Four yearsâ Employment tax records must be kept for a minimum of four years from the date the tax was due or paid. Six years-If you have filed a tax return the did not include reportable income (more than 25% of the gross income reported) you must keep your tax records for six years. Seven yearsâ When a claim has been filed for a loss from securities or bad debt, all records must be kept for seven years.