This list is by no means comprehensive, in fact I'm almost assuredly leaving some thing un-mentioned, and it may vary according to the country in which you reside: --- Birth certificate - proof of citizenship (if not native born) - Passport - marriage license --- in short ANY and all documentation needed to prove your personal identity. Almost all other documents can be re-constructed from these basic pieces of information.
A person should keep personal tax records for about 7 Years in Australia.
You should keep the records for a minimum of 5 years.
You should keep records of your income tax to prove you did it correctly if questioned later.
Some banks keep personal records permanently on file but they can only report to a CRA up to 7 years.
A bank is required to keep checking and savings records at least 5 years. This applies to personal and business accounts.
employer keep payroll records maxium 1 year .
It is necessary to preserve and keep personal records. When it comes to Tax Records, if it is 1099 forms, the minimum is three years. The same duration should be used for other paperwork as well which certifies that you filed your income tax return. For actual tax return forms, it is important to store it permanently. Next, coming to Bank related records, the minimum time period is usually 7 years. Even with bank records, some people keep it for longer time also. This might be useful especially if you plan to get a bank loan or other financial transactions.
Provided his estate went through probate properly in 2004 then you would not usually be expected to keep personal tax records much after that - however if the estate included a business then you may need to keep the records for that for 7 years.
You should keep your attention focused on your work at all times - not just when working with addition or subtraction!
I keep track of my medical records and everyone else should as well...
Yes the president should keep certain personal secrets.
I believe it is 30years that you have to keep them for :)