Tax documents Keep tax returns, as well as supporting documents like W-2 forms, receipts, and real estate closing statements for seven years. The IRS may audit you within three years if it suspects good-faith errors; six years if it believes you underreported your income by at least 25%; and unlimited time if you did not file a return or filed a fraudulent one. Investment records Keep as long as you own the securities, plus another seven years [Rich]. You'll need them to prove capital gains and losses. Bank statements One month. You just need these long enough to check the accuracy of the transactions [Williams]. Unless the statement is your only record for a tax-related transaction, there's no need to keep them longer.
Each traveler can bring on board one carry-on bag plus one personal item free of charge: Carry-on bag: The maximum dimensions for a carry-on bag are 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm), including handles and wheels.
Each airline has its own luggage policy regulating the size of carry-on and checked luggage. The regulations provide a smoother flying experience by limiting the amount of luggage in the cabin and by giving airlines a better idea of how much weight the plane is carrying.or example, Southwest Airlines (southwest.com) requires the dimensions of duffel bags to be no larger than 10 inches by 16 inches by 24 inches, and has no weight limitation for carry-ons. Measure each of your bag's dimensions -- the width, length and height -- to ensure it's within those measurements.