Whai is the FEIN (Federal Identification Number) for the U.S. Department of Treasury?

[Mike9241]

why do you think you need it? 

[Chasgid1950]

I am including interest for my savings bonds which matured in 2024; I am not redeeming the bonds so a 1099-INT is not provided. When I provide the info for the interest earned, I provided it using 1099-INT form and TurboTax requires a FEIN (it will not accept dummy digits or my social security number).

[MarilynG1]

Try leaving the FEIN blank.   If asked for it in Review, Continue past the error.

The 1099-INT form does not ask for FEIN, only Bank Name. 

@Chasgid1950 

[Chasgid1950]

Tried leaving it blank , all zeros, and my SS# - each got flagged as an error.  Past years, this was not a problem.

Basic question - does the U.S. Department of Treasury have a FEIN?

This appears to be more of a TurboTax issue.

[MarilynG1]

Are you sure you need to report this interest?  Since you didn't receive a 1099-INT, do you have a letter or other document stating you should report this each year?  If so, a FEIN should be provided.  Some interest only gets reported when bonds are redeemed. 

If you're using TurboTax Online, clear your Cache and Cookies and retry entering your interest without a FEIN. 

Here's more info on Interest Income Reporting from the Treasury Dept.

@Chasgid1950