How Long Should I Keep Old Records

Accident reports 7 years
Accounts payable and receivable records 7 years
Bank reconciliations 2 years
Bank statements 7 years
Capital stocks Permanent Cancelled checks (for important transactions) Permanent
Contracts and leases (expired) 7 years
Contracts and leases (in effect) Permanent
Deeds, mortgages, and bills of sale Permanent
Depreciation schedules Permanent
Employment records (as employer) 7 years
Employment records (as employee) after termination 1 year
Financial statements Permanent
Insurance policies (after expiration) 1 year
Insurance claim records Permanent
Invoices to customers/from vendors 7 years
IRA, Keough, and other retirement plan data Permanent
Loan documents Permanent
Minute books and other corporate records Permanent
Payroll records 7 years
Property appraisals Permanent Tax returns Permanent Tax return back-up documentation 7 years




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