Can someone divorce you without you knowing?

Can someone divorce you without you knowing?

Never fear! It is possible to apply for a divorce without knowing the location of your spouse. Once you have filed an Application for Divorce in Court you are required to serve a copy of the sealed Divorce Application on your spouse.

How many years should I keep?

Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.

What papers should I keep and for how long?

Keep forever. Records such as birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, Social Security cards, and military discharge papers should be kept indefinitely.

Is there any reason to keep old tax returns?

You probably learned that you should keep a tax return for at least three years after filing it. The reason for the three-year answer is that the IRS has up to three years to audit you and assess additional taxes. The IRS can go back six years when more than 25% of income was omitted from the tax return.

Do I need to shred old tax returns?

Never, ever throw out a tax return. The tax returns themselves don’t take up much space. If you need to thin out the files, you could probably shred the back up — but hold on to the W-2s and 1099s.

How long should you keep pay stubs before shredding?

one year

How far back can you get audited?

How far back can the IRS go to audit my return? Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit. If we identify a substantial error, we may add additional years. We usually don’t go back more than the last six years.