How long to keep receipts for?

[lunavix]

Obviously I've submitted my 05/06 tax return for childminding, which was accepted and I paid what I owed.

Do I need to still keep all the receipts etc?

Hiya, can't remember how long but keep for several years as you'll need to prove your workings out if you are assessed

7 yrs I think

& all info relating to the children for 21 yrs

i have just put them in with tax stuff in the loft
7yrs is the norm but i have decided 10yrs just to cover myself

what happens if you have a house fire or something?

tHEY get burnt.

I think if that happened, all you could do is phone up and ask what happens in that situation.

Sorry was being humerous. I agree you would just have to phoen up and i doubt they could do much.

I wouldn't ring up and ask anyone anything - just in case they suddenly decide to check your accounts!!