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- From: niebuhr@bnlux1.bnl.gov (david niebuhr)
- Subject: Re: Financial records (how long to keep?)
- Message-ID: <1992Nov9.010736.3028@bnlux1.bnl.gov>
- Organization: Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973
- References: <1992Nov7.221625.29262@cbfsb.cb.att.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 01:07:36 GMT
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- In article <1992Nov7.221625.29262@cbfsb.cb.att.com> vinlai@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (vincent.lai) writes:
- >I'd like to know how long should I keep records like my paycheck stubs,
- >my bank statements, etc. They're accumulating to the point where I have
- >to do some housecleaning. What's the recommended rule of thumb?
- >
-
- My recommendation:
-
- 1. Throw out the pay stubs as soon as you have your W-2 form from your
- employer at the end of the year and keep that form forever since
- you'll need it to help establish your Social Security claim (if
- there's any money left for us :-().
-
- 2. Keep your bank statements for as long as the IRS says that you
- can be liable for incorrectly reporting income and payments on
- debts (about seven years).
-
- Further advice: If you don't have a bank safe deposit box, get one and
- put these forms (W-2s, checks and copies of tax returns and related
- documents) in it for safekeeping. Additional advice: Put all long-term
- documents concerning a house or apartment if you have one in there also
- since the IRS can come calling at any time.
-
- Dave
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- Dave Niebuhr Internet: niebuhr@bnl.gov / Bitnet: niebuhr@bnl
- Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, NY 11973 (516)-282-3093
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