Admin Charge for Inland Revenue.

Why do you have to pay an admin. charge ?
Surely you could wait till you get your next bank statement and see if cheque has been paid in.
If it was a crossed cheque as most are, nowadays , no-one could cash it except the people it was made out to !

Ana

I did apply to work for the Inland Revenue after university but my application was declined.
Probably it was a good thing.

Frank

I think I'm getting time for bed

I don't think Frank works for the IR....

What? Not even if it was Frank in person?

You're certainly an early riser, Frank
I don't think I'd want the IR banging on my door at 6.00 a.m. any day, never mind a Sunday!

Perfect opportunity for letter to the Sutton Coldfield Observor surely? Get them to come and take your picture too! Perhaps holding up your PO receipt.

There is no cheque cancellation charge.
If they don't want to pay the admin fee surely they should send somebody to my house at a time convenient to me to write the cheque out and provide me with a pen to sign it.
This time could be 6am on a Sunday.

Frank

This is why I much prefer to use the BACS electronic system for payments whenever possible, and you can certainly settle your tax account this way.

ana didnt read the OP correctly the first time Frank they wont let you deduct an admin charge, just shout and they will soon find your cheque

It would be reasonable to expect Revenue & Customs to pay whatever your bank charges for cancelling the lost cheque. W

But they're disputing Frank's claim for a £15 admin fee, not the fact that the cheque was lost on their premises!

glass good advice from you I would also tend to keep a close eye on my bank statement to see if the cheque had been cashed,or speak to your bank asap.

Frank I would argue the fact that it was signed for in their post room and show a copy of the signature (which I am sure the post office will provide you with), I think you have a good case. If they dont back down get in touch with the media or go on Twitter and have a shout.