3yr old Income Tax Repayment...can i still claim it?

[MudSkipper]

Whilst sorting through some old paper work i came across a letter from HM Revenue & Customs with a lovely cheque attached for overpayment of tax during 2004/2005. The letter and cheque are dated July 2006.

Does anyone know if it is still possible to claim this back? I'm assuming the cheque itself is no longer any good.

[Deva Link]

Does it have an expiry date printed on it?

People say cheques are only valid for 6mths but there's no such rule - however *if* the bank notices then they may query it. It'll probably just go through, unless HMRC have some special rules.

[MudSkipper]

bugger think that answers my question...it says 'if this document is presented to your bank within 6months HM R&C will pay £xxxx'

Think i'll try giving them a call tomorrow