tax records

Every year about this time, taxpayers all over the country stare at piles of receipts, old tax returns and checkbooks and wonder: How long do I have to keep this stuff? The length of time you should keep your tax records depends on a number of factors, including the action, expense or event the...

For weeks now, I've been posting about the importance of keeping good records to substantiate your tax returns. The question that usually follows is, "What do I keep and for how long?" The difficulty is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. It depends on your individual...

Imagine being able to flip on your computer and find out the annual income of your neighbor. Or your favorite teacher. Or the guy that serves you coffee every morning. If you lived in Norway, it's quite possible that you could. Tax authorities in Norway have issued the "skatteliste," or "tax...