All taxpayers should keep a copy of their past tax returns and supporting documents for at least 3 years. Key information from their prior year return may be required to file next year.
People who receive an Economic Impact Payment this year should keep Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment, with their tax records. This notice provides information about the amount of their payment, how the payment was made and how to report any payment that wasn't received.
When they file their 2020 tax return, they can refer to Notice 1444 and claim additional credits, if they are eligible for them. Taxpayers should keep this notice filed with all their other important tax records. These include, W-2s from employers,1099s from banks & other payers