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US federal recordkeeping guidance

Publication 583: Starting a Business and Keeping Records

Published by Internal Revenue Service.

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26 September 2026
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What this source supports

  1. IRS Publication 583 describes keeping a transaction summary and orderly supporting documents for income and expenses.

    Locator
    Publication 583 (revision December 2024), pages 11–12; “Kinds of Records To Keep” and “Supporting Documents”.
    Editorial note
    US federal guidance only. The business’s accountant sets the applicable record and retention requirements.

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US federal guidance linked and paraphrased. An accountant sets the records required for the business and jurisdiction.