How do I report a Series HH bond?
The regular interest that your HH bonds earn every six months must be reported on your federal income tax return for the year in which the interest is earned. By January 31 of each year, we send the bond owner an IRS Form 1099-INT form showing the interest earned in the previous year.
Are EE and HH bonds taxable?
But if you traded in series E or EE savings bonds for your HH bonds, chances are you haven’t paid federal taxes–savings bonds are exempt from state and local income and personal property taxes–on the difference between the amount you originally paid for the E or EE bonds and their redemption value.
Do you pay taxes on savings bonds when cashed?
Savings bonds are free from state and local taxes. You don’t collect your interest until you redeem your bonds, which allows you to postpone taxes until redemption, though you can choose to pay taxes every year on the interest accrued.
How do I cash my HH bonds?
How do I cash my HH bonds? Your local bank or other financial institution cannot cash HH bonds. You must complete and sign FS Form 1522 (download or order). Your signature may need to be certified (see instructions on the form).
How do Series HH bonds work?
HH bonds pay interest every six months. The value of the bond doesn’t change. You paid face value to buy the bond and we pay you face value when you cash the bond. For service, you may call 844-284-2676 (toll free) and speak with a customer service representative.
Can you still convert Series EE bonds to HH bonds?
You can’t buy an HH bond. You can only convert E or EE bonds that you’ve held for one year and that are worth in total at least $500. HH bonds became a lot less attractive 18 months ago, when the government lowered the interest rate paid to 1.5 percent from 4 percent.
How do I find the value of HH bonds?
To calculate a 6-month interest payment, divide the interest rate in half and multiply by the face value of the bond. For example, 50 percent of 1.5 percent is 0.75 percent. For a $1,000 HH bond, the calculation would be 1,000 x . 0075, which equals $7.50.
How much interest do HH bonds earn?
How much interest is that?
| If your bond is for | At this interest rate | Your payment every six months is |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | ||
| 1.5% | $7.50 | |
| $5,000 | ||
| 1.5% | $37.50 |
How do I avoid taxes when cashing in savings bonds?
The Treasury gives you two options:
- Report interest each year and pay taxes on it annually.
- Defer reporting interest until you redeem the bonds or give up ownership of the bond and it’s reissued or the bond is no longer earning interest because it’s matured.
Can I bonds lose value?
No. The interest rate can’t go below zero and the redemption value of your I bonds can’t decline.
Will I get a 1099 for cashing in savings bonds?
Yes. IRS Form 1099-INT is provided for cashed bonds. The form may be available when you cash your bond or after the end of the tax year. 1099-INTs are posted in TreasuryDirect in January.
When should I cash in my bonds?
It’s possible to redeem a savings bond as soon as one year after it’s purchased, but it’s usually wise to wait at least five years so you don’t lose the last three months of interest when you cash it in. For example, if you redeem a bond after 24 months, you’ll only receive 21 months of interest.
Are I bonds tax exempt?
Savings bonds are exempt from taxation by any State or political subdivision of a State, except for estate or inheritance taxes. Interest earnings are subject to Federal income tax. Interest earnings may be excluded from Federal income tax when used to finance education (see education tax exclusions).
What should I do with old savings bonds?
Once you’ve confirmed that your savings bonds have indeed matured, you should cash them in. There are two ways to redeem a paper savings bond: cash it in at a local financial institution, or mail it to the Treasury Department.