How long must you retain tax records related to your payroll? The Spring edition of the SSA/IRS Reporter (page 3) lists the time periods of note. For example, Employers must keep income, social security, and Medicare tax records for at least four years after the due date of the employee’s personal income tax return (generally, April 15) for the year in which the payment was made.
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