On January 3, 2024 I discovered some paper series EE US savings bonds my joint spouse owns that matured in 2019, 2020. 2021, 2022, and 2023. I want to cash them in at a bank, but everything I Google seems to say that I need to file an amended return (TurboTax may work) for each of those years - which seems like a huge effort over a little $1K in interest income. I've never filed amended returns, but should I do that or just wait for the IRS to send me bills with interest and penalties due? Please recommend the best path forward.
