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New Member
posted Jan 23, 2022 11:01:52 AM

I received a 1099int from the IRS. I don't have investments so I don't know why I received it. I have no idea what to enter on the box that says "received from."

It says "this is usually your financial institution."

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Level 15
Jan 23, 2022 11:06:45 AM

Enter the IRS as the Payee for the Form 1099-INT.  Enter in box 1 the amount of interest received.

Level 15
Jan 23, 2022 11:07:33 AM

There were so many delayed refunds for 2020 tax refunds that the IRS paid interest.

Level 15
Jan 23, 2022 11:09:19 AM

IRS interest 1099 form probably only says 1099 (rev. 9-07) on it.  The IRS EIN # on  it is 38-1798424.

 

You shouldn't need to enter an EIN.  Just enter a name like US Treasury or 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

 

Don't enter a bank or broker name and don't try to import it.  At the bottom pick -  Change How I enter my Form

Then on the next screen pick I'll Type it in Myself

 

Put the interest amount in box 1

New Member
Jan 23, 2022 11:11:20 AM

My refund wasn't really delayed compared to past years. I don't have savings bonds or investments. Do I put the IRS as the "received from" box?

Expert Alumni
Jan 23, 2022 12:19:35 PM

Yes, enter that you received the taxable interest from the IRS. Enter your interest in Box 1. For additional information see Where do I enter Form 1099-INT?