To (hopefully) put and end to this story.... Check has still not cleared...
I have tried calling the IRS several times, after punching a dozen + transfer buttons, spending 30-45 minutes on the phone I get the we can't assist at this time due to high call volume.
Talked to a friend who works at HR Block and has done our taxes in the past, said shes had clients that have received fines for missing payments already sent and never cashed.
So yesterday we receive an IRS letter for lack of payment...
Bank says they cant help...
IRS says.... after tons of button pushing..."we can't assist at this time due to high call volume."
So I set up an IRS account, pay and cancel the check.
No fine listed, but the amount due was about $100 more...