Cheque from Inland Revenue from 1995

Lifeisbutadream

My husband found a cheque from the Inland Revenue, dated 04/10/1995 for £19.02 made out to his old business, in which he was in a Partnership with a friend.

We are still in touch with this person, he has his won business, as does my husband.

I know its not much money, but I wonder whether it is possible to get this cheque sent again in new names? it is the principal really! I pay enough tax as it is I would appreciate if anyone could give me some advice.

fengirl_2

Your husband's tax records for 1995 will have been destroyed by now, so I doubt very much whether HMRC could replace this cheque. Financial records only have to be kept for 6 yrs, so even the bank it was drawn on would not have records.

Lifeisbutadream

fengirl wrote: »

Your husband's tax records for 1995 will have been destroyed by now, so I doubt very much whether HMRC could replace this cheque. Financial records only have to be kept for 6 yrs, so even the bank it was drawn on would not have records.

But he has the actual cheque, so wouldnt that be proof?

fengirl_2

I am not sure it would be enough proof as he could have reported the cheque missing and been issued with a duplicate, again outside the previous 6 yrs and there would be no record.

Lifeisbutadream

fengirl wrote: »

I am not sure it would be enough proof as he could have reported the cheque missing and been issued with a duplicate, again outside the previous 6 yrs and there would be no record.

I see what you mean.

I am just so tight I dont like the thought of them having £20 more than they should