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Posted by Laurie Boucher, Richmond, March 31, 2008:How long do you generally keep your quarterly 941's, unemployment reports and state 941's?  How long do you keep your W2's & 1099's? I do not find it mentioned in the Archives Rules of Disposition Book.

Responses:The records retention schedule I have says to keep payroll records for 7 years. I don't know about 941's - those could be permenant since they relate to tax liabilities. Your auditor should be able to tell you. (Lou Chamberland, Newburgh Associates)

We keep them for 6 years, which is the retention for “payroll records”. (Kathy Hoey, Searsmont)