Financial documents are crucial for maintaining accurate records of transactions and financial activities. However, it can be overwhelming to determine how long to keep these documents. As a general rule, it is recommended to keep important financial documents such as tax returns, bank statements, and investment records for at least seven years. This is the period of time that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can audit your tax returns. However, keeping physical copies of these documents for long periods can lead to clutter and storage issues. A solution to this is Financial Document Scanning, which allows you to digitize and store your financial documents securely, making them easily accessible whenever needed while also freeing up physical storage space.