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Posted: Jan 26 2007 at 12:25pm | IP Logged Quote Bridget
How far back do we need to keep our check carbons? I have read 3, 7 and 10 years. We do not have complicated finances, I'm hoping 3 years is sufficient.

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Posted: Jan 26 2007 at 12:52pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
It's 3 years unless (here is the catch) the check was related to something on your income tax (charitable deduction, business expense, home improvement that adds to the basis of your home, stuff like that). Then I would keep those carbons forever...with my tax returns, if possible.

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Posted: Jan 26 2007 at 1:55pm | IP Logged Quote PDyer
Here's a publication from the IRS addressing your question:

IRS Publication 552

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Posted: Jan 27 2007 at 12:08am | IP Logged Quote Erin
Well my dh (an accountant) keeps ours for seven years. Perhaps it is different here in Oz.

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Posted: Jan 27 2007 at 8:12am | IP Logged Quote Bridget
Thanks for the help. I have limited storage space and I am a ruthless 'throw awayer'. So I'll box them up, label them well, and keep them somewhere. Thank you so much.

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