To enter Savings Bonds just type Savings Bonds in the search box at the top of your return and click on the Jump To link at the top of the list. Or
Enter Savings Bond interest like a 1099Int under
Federal Taxes tab
Wages & Income
Interest and Dividends
Interest on 1099INT - Click the Start or Update button
On the import screen scroll down and pick I'll enter it myself.
Type any description like Savings Bond Interest
Savings Bond interest goes in box 3, not box 1. You have to check the little box under box 1 that says my form has more boxes for it to open up.
I cashed some in at Wells Fargo. They said I wouldn't get a 1099INT for it but they sent me one in January!
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