[Little Bill]

I just want to be made Whole.

[SamAdams76]

And it shall be. By the powers invested in me, I hereby make you WHOLE! (sound of magic wand)

[Pontiac]

How long has the IRA had the check?

[Pontiac]

And was this an existing IRA or a new account?

[sourcery]

If you cannot resolve the matter yourself, you will need to hire an attorney (who may decide to also get the US District Attorney involved, if there is any basis for filing a criminal complaint.)

Also, check with the IRS to ensure that you won't be deemed to have been given "constructive receipt" of the funds, and hence be charged an early-withdrawal penalty.

[jwh_Denver]

Have you talked to the company that has your IRA? What do they say? Did they receive the check? Often a brokerage firm will hold off on crediting funds to an account until the check clears.

[Bogeygolfer]

I'm lost by this post. You've spoken with the brokerage firm or bank that received the money and they showed you a copy of the canceled check. If that's the story they'll do an audit or whatever and make you whole....clerical errors happen. They'll probably give you some form of interest for the interim which is relatively reasonable. If on the other hand it went to your former employer you'd have them over a barrel and they should be jumping to make it right. It doesn't strike me as a big deal. You follow up and you will be whole.