How many years do you have to keep records?

Depends entirely on the type of records, the business you're in and the State (which may or may not have something to say about things). As a ROUGH guess, try this: * FInancial -- 8 years * Health records 6 years required, more is better. * Property and dwellings -- indefinite. * A/R -- for the length of the business contract. * Govt. Contracts -- contract will specify.