How far can they trace your records back normally? To the year dot?
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Not trying to hide. I just want to know if they will be able to trace back a P85 form that I submitted in 1994 or will it be shredded by now?Originally posted by King CnvtThey know everything. They are ALL seeing, ALL knowing.
There is NO WHERE to hide.
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Yeah, it'll be shredded - however a copy will be held on the Doc Man System.Originally posted by JesterNot trying to hide. I just want to know if they will be able to trace back a P85 form that I submitted in 1994 or will it be shredded by now?
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Why squirm? I'm glad they'll still have access to it!Originally posted by ChurchillYeah, it'll be shredded - however a copy will be held on the Doc Man System.
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Originally posted by JesterWhy squirm? I'm glad they'll still have access to it!
you lie like a turd in a bucket
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I believe the "statue of limitations" on any investigation is 7 years. But I have a sneaking feeling it may be 10 if you admit to having the documents hanging around.
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You are still new to the ways of this forum, you will soon learn to give as good as you getOriginally posted by JesterWhy squirm? I'm glad they'll still have access to it!
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Yeah, I can see there are some very bitter people on this board.Originally posted by wizard1974ukYou are still new to the ways of this forum, you will soon learn to give as good as you get
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