I received interest from the IRS in Feb 2017 with my tax refund for tax year 2014. Should I report the interest on my 2015 tax return or on my 2017 tax return?

johnjkim22 · ‎June 4, 2019

I know how to report interest income from the IRS. I'm asking in which tax year I should report that interest income.

CapB · ‎June 4, 2019

You should report the interest income received during 2017 as income on your 2017 tax return.

A Form 1099-INT should be forwarded to you by mid-February 2018.

After you file