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
If you invest in TreasuryDirect, your 1099 will be available electronically and you can print the form from your account. 1099 forms are available by January 31 of each tax year.
How are Treasury bills reported on 1099? ›
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. If you live in a state with high local taxes, T-bills might be more advantageous than other short-term fixed instruments, like CDs.
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.
What are the disadvantages of TreasuryDirect? ›
Securities purchased through TreasuryDirect cannot be sold in the secondary market before they mature. This lack of liquidity could be a disadvantage for investors who may need to access their investment capital before the securities' maturity.
Does the IRS verify 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. The IRS cross-references tax returns with other income records that businesses submitted.
Why did I get a 1099-INT from the Department of Treasury? ›
Key Takeaways. Form 1099-INT is an IRS income tax form that reports interest income received by taxpayers. Interest-paying entities must issue Form 1099-INT to investors at year's end and include a breakdown of all types of interest income and related expenses.
Do Treasury bills count as income? ›
T-Bill Tax Considerations
The interest income that you may receive from investing in a treasury bill is exempt from any state or local income taxes, regardless of the state where you file your taxes. However, you will need to report interest income from these investments on your federal tax return.
What happens if you don't report interest income? ›
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.
Will I get a 1099 for my Ibond? ›
If a financial institution pays the bond, you get a 1099-INT from that financial institution either soon after you cash your bond or by January 31 of the following year. If your bonds are in your TreasuryDirect account, your 1099-INT is available in your account by January 31 of the following year.
Does TreasuryDirect provide tax documents? ›
TreasuryDirect provides you with a detailed listing of all your taxable transactions, as well as an online, printable IRS Form 1099 for each calendar year. You may access this information in ManageDirect® - Manage My Taxes in your primary account and each linked account.
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.
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.
Is it better to buy T-bills through TreasuryDirect or brokerage account? ›
For many people, TreasuryDirect is a good option; however, retirement savers and investors who already have brokerage accounts are often better off buying bonds on the secondary market or with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Treasury money market accounts also offer more convenience and liquidity than TreasuryDirect.
What is one downside to investing in Treasuries? ›
But while they are lauded for their security and reliability, potential drawbacks such as interest rate risk, low returns and inflation risk must be carefully considered. If you're interested in investing in Treasury bonds or have other questions about your portfolio, consider speaking with a financial advisor.
Is TreasuryDirect a good idea? ›
Treasury securities are considered a safe and secure investment option because the full faith and credit of the U.S. government guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time.
Do you have to pay taxes on Treasury bills? ›
T-Bill Tax Considerations
The interest income that you may receive from investing in a treasury bill is exempt from any state or local income taxes, regardless of the state where you file your taxes. However, you will need to report interest income from these investments on your federal tax return.
Do you pay taxes on Treasury Ibonds? ›
The interest earned by purchasing and holding savings bonds is subject to federal tax at the time the bonds are redeemed. However, interest earned on savings bonds is not taxable at the state or local level.
How do I get my 1099 from federal government? ›
The 1099-R tax form reports the amount of income you received during the tax year. The form contains boxes you will need to use to complete your federal and state tax returns. The 1099-R tax forms are mailed by the end of January each year and available to access and download online by logging in to myCalPERS.
