A storm can strike suddenly and it may occur when family members are in different places, so develop a family communications plan. Make a Ready kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency. Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a tornado hazard.
In most cases, you should plan on keeping tax returns along with any supporting documents (e.g., W-2s, mileage logs if you itemize, etc.) for a period of at least three years following the date you filed or the due date of your tax return, whichever is later.or instance, if you omit more than 25% of your gross income from your return, the IRS has six years instead of three to assess an additional tax. Also, if you file a fraudulent return or donât file one at all (we donât recommend either!), the statute of limitations never expires.
Tax Records. 1  Tax Returns (Federal and State) â Keep copies of your tax returns and all supporting records until the time that the IRS can examine your return has expired. 2  Generally speaking, that falls between 3 and 7 years from the date you filed, depending on your return. We recommend you keep copies of the actual returns indefinitely, including copies of checks made out to the government (IRS or state). 2  Pay stubs-Keep until you get the year end summary. 3  Then keep the summary and shred the pay stubs.