Seasider wrote:Does anybody know how long it takes HMRC to present a cheque? I sent off a cover letter and cheque about 3 weeks ago and it still hasn't been presented yet. When I phoned a week ago they suggested I wait until mid December and call them again to check if they had the letter or the cheque. That seems an awfully long time to me.
Keep an eye on it. I have paid voluntary NIC for the past few years. Normally the NIC is credited within a couple of months. My 21-22 payment was showing OK a few weeks later. However, 19-20 was still showing as incomplete several months later so I rang HMRC. The officer looked at my account and said he could see the credit had been initiated but not finished. While I was on the phone he fixed it and said if I logged in again while on the phone, the NIC year would be full. I did and it was. So, it can take a while, but the process is not automated and relies on a staff member updating your record correctly. HTH.