I redeemed several matured EE savings bonds in early 2023 and have not received a 1099-int from the Treasury and they have no record of my redeeming these bonds (I mailed them to the Treasury and they sent me a check). Should I try asking the IRS for an opinion on what to do. I am willing to file amended returns for the 2012 and 2020 tax years when these savings bonds matured, however I do not have a copy of my 2012 return and the IRS can only provide a copy of returns up to ten years back. The IRS told me that it might take six months to get a reply so I guess that I could file my 2023 return and not include the interest income from redeeming the bonds and see what the IRS has to say. I could still file an amended return if they come back and say this needs to be done. Will appreciate your thoughts on what I should do.
