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Report Abuse. As long as you need them. Sorry, not trying to be a wise-guy with that. Tax documents such as payroll stubs, cancelled checks for deductible items, etc. 3 years from the end of the year in which the taxes were due. Best to keep them for 5 years, however. Pay stubs (or W-2s) and possibly tax returns should be kept forever if you think you may need proof of income for Social Security purposes. Real estate documents: As long as you own the property + 3 - 5 years for tax purposes. Other receipts: As long as the warranty runs, for proof of purchase.
Keep monthly treasurerâs reports for three years. Financial records like bank statements, check registers, and canceled checks should be kept for seven years, as should your annual Form 990 IRS return. Get a printable pdf of these PTO record-retention rules from the File Exchange.