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record retention requirements for individuals in the u.s.?
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here is an irs publication 552 covering records retention the publication covers many areas, including proof of income, bank statements, old tax returns. there is a table that talks about how long to keep the records. in general it is 3 to 6 years. but for property it is 3 to 6 years after you dispose of the property.
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