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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 11:41:02 AM

Can you help me? I received a letter from the IRS stating "total interest paid or credited" do I need to file this? And if so, how? Thank you!

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:04 AM

Yes.  This is interest the IRS paid you on the refund that was paid to you late. Include this with other interest income on your tax return under Form 1099-INT.

  • Select Federal in the black navigation panel on the left
  • In the search box type 1099int > jump to 1099int
  • Continue to enter your interest income even if you don't have the actual Form 1099-INT.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:04 AM

Yes.  This is interest the IRS paid you on the refund that was paid to you late. Include this with other interest income on your tax return under Form 1099-INT.

  • Select Federal in the black navigation panel on the left
  • In the search box type 1099int > jump to 1099int
  • Continue to enter your interest income even if you don't have the actual Form 1099-INT.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:05 AM

DianeW, Thank you so very much!

Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:41:07 AM

@slking1983 You're welcome!

New Member
Feb 2, 2020 9:31:42 AM

What would I put for Payer’s name??

Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2020 11:01:44 AM

Yes,  this is income to you and you would enter it in TurboTax same as any other 1099-INT would be entered. 

 

The Payer would be the "IRS"

 

In the search box in TurboTax enter 1099int and then "Jump to" 1099int to enter the information.

New Member
Jan 20, 2021 4:06:39 AM

Thank you very much!! I thought it was bad news lol I really appreciate it!! 

New Member
Jan 26, 2021 1:42:22 PM

What dose it mean when you get a letter saying total interest paid or credited this is not a bill. 1099-INT? What if I already filled?

Intuit Alumni
Jan 27, 2021 1:14:11 PM

@mendozaalicia6 the link below provides detailed information surrounding form 1099-INT; if you already filed and subsequently need to report interest paid, you may need to amend your tax return.

 

Filing Tax Form 1099-INT

 

 

New Member
Feb 7, 2021 9:28:54 AM

Hi - I had the same problem. There doesn't seem to be an entry for "IRS" when I search in the 1099-INT box.
What should I do now?

Level 15
Feb 7, 2021 9:34:59 AM


@raghavbatra10 wrote:

Hi - I had the same problem. There doesn't seem to be an entry for "IRS" when I search in the 1099-INT box.
What should I do now?


Enter interest income in the Search box locate in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to interest income

On the screen Did you receive any interest income? Click on Yes

On the next screen click on Continue

On the screen Let's import your tax info Click on Change how I enter my form

On the screen How do you want to add your 1099‑INT? Click on Type it in myself

New Member
Feb 7, 2021 1:26:11 PM

Amazing - thanks!

New Member
Feb 23, 2021 2:27:21 PM

I need some help ..I received a 1099 int from Irs, I have looked for the 1099 int form online and I see totally different from the one I received, this is like a shorter version and the boxes are not listed. I see the amount of money in a box that says (total interest paid or credited). which box number would this correspond to? to number 1?  Thank You

Level 15
Feb 23, 2021 2:29:10 PM

Yes.  Enter interest from the IRS like a 1099Int and put the amount in box 1.

Enter a 1099-Int  under

Federal on left

Wages & Income at top

Interest and Dividends

Interest on 1099INT - Click the Start or Revisit button

 

Put the interest amount in box 1

Returning Member
Apr 20, 2021 2:35:56 PM

I believe IRS made a miatake. I paid IRS on August 27,2020 A Chk for $80.00 for the Amount they said  I owed from Tax I owed $9,158.00 to what I paid$9,079.00 previously failure to pay penalty.......0.79 interest charges of 0.21 = Amount Due $80.00

 

Returning Member
Apr 20, 2021 2:45:34 PM

So Why is IRS  now writing me and saying I am to report $120.59 as interest income?  When in reality I paid the IRS a total of $ !,458.00 for Federal Taxes in the yr. 2020

Returning Member
Apr 20, 2021 2:47:21 PM

I didn't receive a refund from my Federal Taxes filed in the yr 2020.

Expert Alumni
Apr 21, 2021 5:43:58 AM

According to this IRS update as of April 16th:  

 
 

The IRS is now opening mail within normal timeframes. The IRS has also made significant progress in processing prior year returns. As of April 9, 2021, we had 1.5 million individual tax returns received prior to 2021 in the processing pipeline. Including current year returns, as of April 9, 2021, we had 16.2 million unprocessed individual returns in the pipeline. Unprocessed returns include those requiring correction to the Recovery Rebate Credit amount or validation of 2019 income used to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This work does not require us to correspond with taxpayers but does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund. If, as a result, a correction is made to any RRC, EITC or ACTC claimed on the return, the IRS will send taxpayers an explanation. Taxpayers are encouraged to continue to check Where’s My Refund? for their personalized refund status and can review Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions.  

 
 

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We are processing returns received over the summer and fall in 2020 due to the extended July 15, 2020 tax filing due date. While the majority of 2019 refund returns have been processed, in some cases, we are processing tax returns that were mailed with a payment even though payment associated with these returns have been processed by the IRS. However, we are rerouting tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened in the order received. As the return is processed, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues depends on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.  

 
 

What you should do: If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s my refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. We’re working hard to get through the backlog. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.  

Returning Member
Feb 5, 2022 4:26:29 PM

Which box do we report that income?

Level 15
Feb 5, 2022 4:30:56 PM

What income?  Interest from the IRS?

 

Enter interest from the IRS like a 1099Int and put the amount in box 1.

Enter a 1099-Int  under

Federal on left

Wages & Income at top

Interest and Dividends

Interest on 1099INT - Click the Start or Revisit button

 

 

Level 1
Feb 7, 2022 2:56:54 PM

What do I do if I received the letter from the IRS saying they paid me taxable interest after I already e filed my return

Expert Alumni
Feb 7, 2022 3:22:16 PM

@Jokerzz74 Interest income is taxable, even if it is from the IRS. You should amend your tax return to add the interest income. You will see an option to amend your tax return when you log into your program, on your Tax Home page, under Your tax returns and documents. The option to amend is not yet available in TurboTax, but should be soon.

 

Also, if you don't amend your return, the IRS may simply send you an invoice for the additional taxes due if and when they discover the missing income. 

Level 1
Feb 7, 2022 3:50:40 PM

Thank you for your answer ThomasM125. When you say turbotax should have the ability to amend soon; do you have an approximation of when

Level 15
Feb 7, 2022 3:55:12 PM
Returning Member
Feb 8, 2022 11:04:12 AM

@Jokerzz74  I contacted irs today and she said I should wait for it to process before sending an amendment or call them on 3/1 and they can add it.  Sending in an amendment now can cause delay in refund.