How long should you keep tax return records?

(NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service generally recommends keeping tax returns and related documents for at least three years after filing.That's because the IRS has a statute of limitations to audit your return. There is also a three-year window for taxpayers to file an amended tax return from the date it was originally filed.So, how long should you keep tax returns and tax documents? In most cases, three years is likely a safe bet."Generally, you must keep your records that support