This publication discusses why you should keep records, what kinds of records you should keep, and how long you should keep
them.
You probably already keep records in your daily routine. This includes keeping receipts for purchases and recording information
in your checkbook.
Use this publication to determine if you need to keep additional information in your records.
Throughout this publication we refer you to other IRS publications for additional information. See How To Get Tax Help in the back of
this publication for information about getting publications and forms.
This publication does not discuss the records you should keep when operating a business. For information on business records,
see Publication 583,
Starting a Business and Keeping Records.
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We welcome your comments about this publication and your suggestions for future editions.
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Internal Revenue Service
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Tax questions.
If you have a tax question, visit
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