Video Tips: Old Tax Records – Can You Safely Dispose of Them?

Tax records can generally be safely discarded once the period of limitations has expired. This period is typically three years from the date a tax return was filed or from its due date, whichever is later. The time can be significantly longer for fraudulent returns and other considerations.

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