BATF doesn't deposit my checks.

SaxonPig · April 13, 2017, 08:22 PM

The last two times I renewed my C&R BATF never cashed the check. Is this widespread? The fee is marginal but they should cash the checks.

JoeSixpack · April 14, 2017, 04:31 PM

No clue on that, Although I'd give a warning, It's my understanding that personal checks never expire.

I mean if they haven't cashed them in all this time they probably never will but what a shocker it would be if they finally did and god forbid you actually be low on funds when they do.. what a mess.

the possum · April 15, 2017, 03:29 PM

Sounds like the real problem, is we haven't figured out how to get the IRS to do the same thing.

TXAZ · April 15, 2017, 03:34 PM

If the license renewed, don't bring it to their attention. It shows they screwed up, often they don't like that and may instigate other issues, particularly if it goes up the chain.

Pencil the 2 checks out of your checkbook / account, make a note to that effect so in N-years you'll know why there's an out of balance.

- advice from a former bureaucrat

bedbugbilly · April 16, 2017, 07:30 PM

May seem like a "stupid remark" - but - did they renew your license?

If so, are you sure that you're not missing it on your bank statement due to it being listed as an "electronic withdrawal" rather than being listed in the checks (with the check numbers)? Trust me - I'm not saying that you don't know how to balance you checking account - but - on several occasions, I have written checks to various places only to not see the numbers among the check numbers on my statement. Most times, when it is taken as an "electronic withdrawal", it will show below on my statement and usually shows the check number - BUT - at times, the check number does not show - only an "electronic withdrawal". I use a smaller local bank and I realize all banks do their statements differently - when you balance your checking account - the true "teller" will be if you are "off" the amount of your check to them. I find it kind of odd and strange that a government agency wouldn't be cashing a check and making sure they have the money in their coffers before they issue any paperwork?

And like already said . . . it would be nice if the IRS wouldn't cash the checks we have to send them!

April 13, 2017, 08:22 PM	#1
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	BATF doesn't deposit my checks. The last two times I renewed my C&R BATF never cashed the check. Is this widespread? The fee is marginal but they should cash the checks.

April 15, 2017, 03:34 PM	#4
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	If the license renewed, don't bring it to their attention. It shows they screwed up, often they don't like that and may instigate other issues, particularly if it goes up the chain. Pencil the 2 checks out of your checkbook / account, make a note to that effect so in N-years you'll know why there's an out of balance. - advice from a former bureaucrat __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

April 16, 2017, 07:30 PM	#5
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	May seem like a "stupid remark" - but - did they renew your license? If so, are you sure that you're not missing it on your bank statement due to it being listed as an "electronic withdrawal" rather than being listed in the checks (with the check numbers)? Trust me - I'm not saying that you don't know how to balance you checking account - but - on several occasions, I have written checks to various places only to not see the numbers among the check numbers on my statement. Most times, when it is taken as an "electronic withdrawal", it will show below on my statement and usually shows the check number - BUT - at times, the check number does not show - only an "electronic withdrawal". I use a smaller local bank and I realize all banks do their statements differently - when you balance your checking account - the true "teller" will be if you are "off" the amount of your check to them. I find it kind of odd and strange that a government agency wouldn't be cashing a check and making sure they have the money in their coffers before they issue any paperwork? And like already said . . . it would be nice if the IRS wouldn't cash the checks we have to send them! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

April 14, 2017, 04:31 PM	#2
JoeSixpack Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,048	No clue on that, Although I'd give a warning, It's my understanding that personal checks never expire. I mean if they haven't cashed them in all this time they probably never will but what a shocker it would be if they finally did and god forbid you actually be low on funds when they do.. what a mess.

April 15, 2017, 03:29 PM	#3
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	Sounds like the real problem, is we haven't figured out how to get the IRS to do the same thing.