https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-record-retention/01/2744998#M997492 <P>Hello Dave183,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Hope you're doing great!!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Usually you should keep your income tax returns for 3 years&nbsp;<SPAN>from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return.</SPAN></P> <P>You may need to retain your records for a longer period.&nbsp;</P> <P>See this IRS article, <A title="How long should I keep records?" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-long-should-i-keep-records#:~:text=Keep%20records%20for%203%20years%20from%20the%20date%20you%20filed,securities%20or%20bad%20debt%20deduction." target="_blank" rel="noopener">How long should I keep records?</A> for more details.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:42:59 GMT AR_CPA 2022-06-08T16:42:59Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/record-retention/01/2744874#M997491 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:17:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/record-retention/01/2744874#M997491 Dave183 2026-03-10T05:17:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-record-retention/01/2744998#M997492 <P>Hello Dave183,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Hope you're doing great!!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Usually you should keep your income tax returns for 3 years&nbsp;<SPAN>from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return.</SPAN></P> <P>You may need to retain your records for a longer period.&nbsp;</P> <P>See this IRS article, <A title="How long should I keep records?" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-long-should-i-keep-records#:~:text=Keep%20records%20for%203%20years%20from%20the%20date%20you%20filed,securities%20or%20bad%20debt%20deduction." target="_blank" rel="noopener">How long should I keep records?</A> for more details.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:42:59 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-record-retention/01/2744998#M997492 AR_CPA 2022-06-08T16:42:59Z