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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 12:53:34 PM

How long is a refund check valid for before I HAVE to cash it

How long is my tax return check valid for before I have to cash it

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 12:53:35 PM

US treasury checks are good for one year. Some banks may refuse a check after 180 days. You can contact your state to see what's the life span on their check.

https://tcva.fms.treas.gov/approot/tcva/TCVA_Welcome.html?TYPE=33554433&REALMOID=06-5096a5fc-c314-10...

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 12:53:35 PM

US treasury checks are good for one year. Some banks may refuse a check after 180 days. You can contact your state to see what's the life span on their check.

https://tcva.fms.treas.gov/approot/tcva/TCVA_Welcome.html?TYPE=33554433&REALMOID=06-5096a5fc-c314-10...

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:53:36 PM

A state refund check may be different.