How Long to Keep Paperwork?

[Josiegirl]

So former dcfs, some from as far back as 12-15 yrs. ago, can I finally throw away all that paperwork? How long do we need to keep our menus, tax papers, attendance records?
Thanks!

[Blackcat31]

Found this on Tom's website:

http://tomcopelandblog.com/september-member-email

[Cat Herder]

My state seems to say 2 years for most everything. I keep 5, just in case.

[DaveA]

I’ve been told 5 years by licensing, 7 years by CPA.

[AmyKidsCo]

I keep tax stuff 7 years and children's records forever.

[Josiegirl]

Thanks!!
I was assuming a few years but children's records forever? Egad.

[Alwaysgreener]

Thanks!!
I was assuming a few years but children's records forever? Egad.

If you can, scan them on to a USB drive. Make two copies and shred the hard copies afterwards.

[Mom2Two]

I'm an LLC so I have to keep financial 10 years.