How Long Should I Keep Records For?
Business owners should keep financial records for future reference and to prove their claims if the IRS comes knocking at their door. How long a financial document should be kept depends on what information it records – can be an expense or details related to an action or event. Many accountants, lawyers, and professional bookkeepers recommend keeping records for at least seven years so businesses can substantiate their claim, argument, or opinion in case an individual or organization brings a financial fraud lawsuit against them or can create a tax audit defense in case the IRS launches a financial investigation. [...]