Enter the IRS as the Payee for the Form 1099-INT. Enter in box 1 the amount of interest received.
There were so many delayed refunds for 2020 tax refunds that the IRS paid interest.
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
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?
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?