File retention policy

The file retention policy identifies files that are either provided by our users and stored by the system for a prescribed retention period (not to exceed 45 days), or that are system-generated and stored by the product until they're archived (unless the files are reports, test filings, draft print files, or reprint files).
Product module
File type
Retention period
Import
Reconciliation Reports for form imports
45 days
Review & Maintenance
Recipient documents (user uploaded attachments to recipients)
Never deleted until database is archived
Print/Filing
Test Filing/Print/Draft
30 days
Print/Filing
Reprint
45 days
Print/Filing
Non-Draft print
Never deleted until database is archived
Print/Filing
Non-Test filing
Never deleted until database is archived
Compliance
TIN Matching files
30 days
Compliance
IRS Notices printed
Never deleted until database is archived
Views and Reports
All views
45 days
WH Management
Filing files
Never deleted until database is archived
SPS Process
Output Zipped files
Never deleted until database is archived