Paper Savings Bonds
If you cash a paper savings bond at a local bank, that bank is responsible for giving you a 1099.
If you cash a paper savings bond by mailing it to Treasury Retail Securities Services, we mail you a 1099 by January 31 of the following year. (You can call us for a duplicate statement, if needed, beginning February 15.)
TreasuryDirect (electronic securities)
NOTE: 1099s for tax year 2023 are available in your account now. If you have linked accounts (such as a minor account or where you converted paper bonds), each can have its own 1099.
We put a 1099 into your TreasuryDirect account if:
- You cash a savings bond in TreasuryDirect. (We don’t provide a 1099 if you only buy or hold a savings bond.)
- You hold a marketable security in TreasuryDirect and the security earns interest.
We place the 1099s by January 31 of the following year. When your 1099 is ready, we send an e-mail to your personal e-mail account and put a message into your InBox within TreasuryDirect.
To see the 1099:
- Log in to your TreasuryDirect account
- Click the “Manage Direct” tab
- Under “Manage My Taxes,” click “Year XXXX”
- Near the top of the “Taxable Transaction(s) Summary” page, click “View your 1099 for tax year XXXX”
Video on finding a 1099 in TreasuryDirect
FAQs
We put a 1099 into your TreasuryDirect account if: You cash a savings bond in TreasuryDirect. (We don't provide a 1099 if you only buy or hold a savings bond.) You hold a marketable security in TreasuryDirect and the security earns interest.
Why did I get a 1099-INT from the Department of Treasury? ›
A 1099-INT tax form is a record that a person or entity paid you interest during the tax year. If you earned $10 or more in interest from a bank, brokerage or other financial institution, you'll receive a 1099-INT. Simply receiving this tax form doesn't necessarily mean you owe taxes on that money.
Do you get statements from TreasuryDirect? ›
The Account Statements will be available on the 1st business day of the month no later than 1pm Eastern Time.
How is Treasury bill interest reported on 1099? ›
1) For the i-bond you cashed, you should create a 1099-INT form the US Treasury, and put the interest in box 3.
Does the IRS verify 1099? ›
The IRS uses automated systems to match the income reported on tax returns with the information reported on 1099 forms. If a taxpayer reports income that does not align with the information provided by employers on 1099s, it may trigger an investigation.
Will the IRS catch 1099? ›
Will the IRS catch a missing 1099? The IRS knows about any income that gets reported on a 1099, even if you forgot to include it on your tax return. This is because a business that sends you a Form 1099 also reports the information to the IRS.
What happens if I don't report 1099-INT? ›
If you receive a Form 1099-INT and do not report the interest on your tax return, the IRS will likely send you a CP2000, Underreported Income notice. This IRS notice will propose additional tax, penalties and interest on your interest payments and any other unreported income.
Do I have to pay taxes on 1099-INT? ›
If you receive a 1099-INT, you may not have to pay income tax on the interest it reports, but you may still need to report it on your return.
How much can you make on a 1099 before you have to claim it? ›
How does an independent contractor pay taxes? If you earned $600 or more during the year (regardless of whether you received 1099s for that work), you'll need to file an income tax return when tax time rolls around.
How does TreasuryDirect verify identity? ›
Security questions are used to help us confirm your identity if you forget your account number or password. As an added security measure, TreasuryDirect may require you to answer one of your security questions when you attempt to perform certain transactions.
You get a Form 1099-INT for the year in which you get the interest.
How long does TreasuryDirect take to process? ›
You just bought a security from the U.S. Treasury. Securities are generally issued to your account within two business days of the purchase date for savings bonds or within one week of the auction date for Bills, Notes, Bonds, FRNs, and TIPS.
Does TreasuryDirect send 1099s? ›
TreasuryDirect: Getting your IRS Form 1099
If your securities are in your TreasuryDirect account, your 1099 is available at the beginning of each year. To see and print your Form 1099 from TreasuryDirect: Go to your TreasuryDirect account.
Do I need to report Treasury bond interest? ›
Examples of taxable interest
Interest income from Treasury bills, notes and bonds - This interest is subject to federal income tax, but is exempt from all state and local income taxes.
How do I record a 1099-INT? ›
File Form 1099-INT for each person:
- To whom you paid amounts reportable in boxes 1, 3, and 8 of at least $10.
- For whom you withheld and paid any foreign tax on interest.
- From whom you withheld (and did not refund) any federal income tax under the backup withholding rules regardless of the amount of the payment.
Typically, interest from corporate bonds will be in Box 1, interest from U.S. Treasuries will be in Box 3, and tax-exempt interest from muni bonds will be in Box 8. Even if you don't have to pay income tax on the interest, you still need to include it on your tax return.
Do you have to pay taxes on Treasury bills? ›
Key Takeaways
Interest from Treasury bills (T-bills) is subject to federal income taxes but not state or local taxes. The interest income received in a year is recorded on Form 1099-INT. Investors can opt to have up to 50% of their Treasury bills' interest earnings automatically withheld.
How do I get my 1099 from federal government? ›
Get your 1099-R tax form
- Sign in to your online account. Go to OPM Retirement Services Online.
- Click 1099-R Tax Form in the menu to view your most recent tax form.
- Select a year from the dropdown menu to view tax forms from other years. ...
- Click the save or print icon to download or print your tax form.
