[geeks] a warning to the self assured

[Joshua D Boyd]

On Tue, Apr 02, 2002 at 12:57:51PM -0500, Keith Campbell wrote:

> While I don't balance my checkbook every month, I *do* keep my
> statements.  Throwing them out is just plain stupid.  Sorry.
> 
> If you think your current troubles with Comcast are bad, think about
> getting audited by the IRS and not having anything to back you up RE:
> deductions etc.  You need to keep your canceled checks for at least as
> long as you have to keep your past tax forms and other stuff.  I keep
> mine for at least 7 years (currently longer than that because I haven't
> gone through my file cabinet lately and thrown out any very old stuff.)

I have an easy method for dealing with verifying deductions with the IRS.  I
don't make any.

Damn it, I can't find the paper work for my stock sale this past year.  This
is causeing a slight problem in completing my taxes.

-- 
Joshua D. Boyd