How many years does one need to keep tax return documents before destroying is allowed?
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Hello @Hjrowe5147W,
You keep your tax documents for 5 years from the date you lodge the relevant tax return. If you have more complex tax affairs you may want to hold them a little longer especially if those records are required for multiple year lodgments/adjustments.
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Hello @Hjrowe5147W,
You keep your tax documents for 5 years from the date you lodge the relevant tax return. If you have more complex tax affairs you may want to hold them a little longer especially if those records are required for multiple year lodgments/adjustments.
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