Lynwood, California - Basic Facts. The City of Lynwood had a population of 72,011 as of July 1, 2016. Lynwood ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in California.
Scanning the information gives you an electronic backup of the paper indefinitely. Keep returns and all supporting documentation at least seven years. The IRS can audit your return for up to three years from your filing date, a limit applying only to good-faith errors.
November 15, 2009. 1  Some people toss all of their bank statements into a drawer; others place them into an expanding file that never gets cleaned out. 2  Keep your bank statements for at least one year. 3  Keep copies of your bills for one year.  Keep all pay stubs for one 1  year. Tax records should be kept for seven years. The IRS has up to three years to audit you for errors, just as you have three years to file an amended return. Should the IRS suspect you under-reported your income by 25% or more, they have six years to audit.