As I begin to prepare for a move across the USA, I am filled with the need to clear out anything old and unessential. I was initially inspired by The Minimalists documentary and now the daily Instagram posts.
I headed downstairs to take a look at some files I have been keeping in storage. To my surprise, I had tax documentation going all the way back to 1998!
It even happens to us organized folks!
As of January 2017, all tax records dated from 2009 and older can go to the shredder.
That means you KEEP 2010 through 2016. (Reminder- this means all receipts! A credit card statement listing purchases is not acceptable with IRS audit standards.)
If all goes to plan, on January 1 2018, we all shred the year 2010.