Follow this walkthrough to get the 1099 form for cashing out I Bonds and report the interest income in tax software TurboTax, H&R Block, and FreeTaxUSA.
Stay Away from Zero-Percent C of I in TreasuryDirect
Treat TreasuryDirect as a delicate object. Do as little as possible with it. Stay on the beaten path. Be extra careful not to get your account locked.
Voluntary Tax Withholding on Selling I Bonds at TreasuryDirect
TreasuryDirect normally doesn’t withhold taxes from the proceeds when you sell I Bonds. If you prefer to have taxes withheld, here’s how to do it.
Which Treasury to Buy While Keeping Your Taxes Simple
Buying Treasuries can complicate your taxes depending on which ones you buy and how you buy them. See how to keep it simple and avoid tax headaches.
Cash Out Old I Bonds to Buy New Ones for a Better Rate
See which older I Bonds you should cash out to buy new ones for a higher fixed rate, the best time to cash out, and how to manage the annual purchase limit.
Deliver I Bonds Bought as a Gift in TreasuryDirect
It’s time to deliver the I Bonds you pre-purchased as a gift last year. The owner can edit the registration and grant you rights after you deliver it.
How to Split an Existing I Bond for Multiple Beneficiaries
You can name only one beneficiary on a savings bond. If you’d like to name two or more beneficiaries, you have to split your bond into multiple parts.
How To Use Password Manager with TreasuryDirect for I Bonds
Do this trick when you buy I Bonds and use a secure password stored in a password manager instead of the virtual keyboard on the TreasuryDirect website.
I Bonds Tax Treatment During Your Lifetime and After You Die
You can report accrued interest from your I Bonds every year but it gets complicated in real life. Keep it simple and go with the default.
Where to Get a Signature Guarantee for I Bonds at TreasuryDirect
When you open a TreasuryDirect account to buy I Bonds, sometimes you need a signature guarantee. Ask nicely at a bank, a credit union, or a broker.
How to Add a Joint Owner or Change Beneficiary on I Bonds
You set a second owner or beneficiary when you buy I Bonds in TreasuryDirect. You can still add a joint owner or change the beneficiary at any time.
Buy I Bonds as a Gift: What Works and What Doesn’t
I Bonds bought as a gift counts toward the recipient’s purchase limit. Buying as gift for your spouse works when the high interest rates are only temporary.