She should ask for help from either someone who has already completed it many times before, possibly older, or ask for information at the local IRS office, or call the IRS and ask for help.
Answer:
One year from the date of the listing if the transaction is not consummated.
Explanation:
Retention period is the number of years as enforced by the law that a certain records must be kept compulsorily before it is eligible for destruction. The retention period shall be 1 one year from the date of the from the date of listing or closing of the transaction if the transaction is not consummated. Retention period is generally in many cases is 1 year and not more than that.