An internet addict. Depends on who issued it - for an exact date, contact the issuing agency. Red Cross CPR certifications last for 2 years and American Heart Association certifications last for 2 years. Regardless how long the certification is good for, certain standards like NFPA require it annually. Be sure to check your company policy. Best case practice yearly in regards to OSHA training requirements (BBP).
Bank and Cash Records. The Better Business Bureau recommends holding onto bank statements for three years, and Bankrate suggests storing them for at least seven years. Records of bank reconciliation reports need be maintained for only two or three years, and duplicate bank deposit slips should be held for three years.
My rule: Keep records and tax returns for years that include atypical transactions (sales or donations of property) and irregular income (stock option exercises, trust income, etc.) for six years after the filing date of the return. Keep a 2005 tax return that includes reporting of irregular items until April 2012. So if the IRS hasn't raised any issues about your 2004 tax return by now, then it should be safe to shred and discard it. Seven Years. Keep any tax return and documentation that includes a claim for deducting worthless securities for seven years. There you have it. Check back in a few days and I'll share a few more tips on what to keep indefinitely and how to keep your records organized and safe.