SAVINGS BONDS

What is the Education Savings Bond Program?
Qualified taxpayers may be able to exclude all or part of the interest earned from eligible EE and I Bonds issued after 1989 when paying qualified higher ed...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:28 AM
What is the penalty if I cash my bond during the first five years?
If you cash a bond before it is 5 years old, you will forfeit the last 3 months' interest.
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:29 AM
What is the purchase limit of savings bonds?
The purchase limit for both paper and electronic EE Bonds is $5,000 for each calendar year.
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:30 AM
What is the purchase price of a savings bond?
Paper EE Bonds: The purchase price is one-half its denomination. For example, you would pay $25 for a $50 bond. It will take time for the bond to reach matu...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:32 AM
What should I do if my paper savings bond has been lost, stolen, or destroyed?
Go to the Treasury Direct website at www.treasurydirect.gov.  Complete a form for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed U.S. Savings Bonds (Form PD F 1048) and mail...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:33 AM
What taxes do I pay on my savings bonds?
When a bond is redeemed, an IRS Form 1099-INT is issued, either at the time of redemption or at the end of the tax year, to the person who redeemed the bond...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:34 AM
When can I redeem an EE/E Savings Bond or Savings Note?
You can redeem your EE Bonds when the bonds are 12 months old. For Series EE/E Bonds and Savings Notes, you'll receive the purchase price of the bond pl...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:35 AM
Who can own EE/E Savings Bonds?
You can own EE/E bonds if you have a social security number and you're a: United States resident, or a United States citizen who lives abroad Civilia...
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 6:35 AM