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Automated Records (Rev. Proc. 98-25)

When conducting your audit, we will ask you to present certain documents that support the income, credits or deductions you claimed on your return. You would have used all of these documents to prepare your return. Therefore, the request should not require you to create something new.

Keep all records of employment taxes for at least four years. These should be available for IRS review.

Find out the kinds of records you should keep for your business to show income and expenses for federal tax purposes.

Get tips on record retention -- Learn the period of limitation on income tax returns, connecting records with property and keeping records for nontax purposes.

Information about Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 583 provides basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information on keeping records and shows a recordkeeping system.

This page provides a listing of the common employment tax publications that a small business or self-employed person may need.

Use this tool to get an EIN directly from the IRS in minutes for free. Answer questions, submit the application and, if approved, we’ll issue your EIN immediately online.

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IRC 457 provides rules for nonqualified deferred compensation plans established by eligible employers.