INTEREST ON A SERIES E US SAVINGS BOND

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OLD BOND ISSUED IN 1967 AND CASHED LAST YEAR.  RECIEVED ABOUT $2000 IN INTEREST.  HOW IS THAT TREATED.  DOES THAT GET ENTERED AS US TREASURY TAX IN THE INTEREST TABLES?

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You should receive a 1099-INT from your bank for interest earned on your savings bonds

To enter interest income:

• Type in 1099-int in the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass

• Click the jump to 1099-int link in the search results.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to enter

Arrive at the Let's get your 1099-INT or brokerage statement details page

Check the box My form has info in more than just box 1 (this is uncommon)

Enter savings bond interest in box #3 Saving Bonds and treasury int