What constitutes taxable interest income?

It is any kind of interest you get that was:

• Once credited to your account, you can withdraw without penalty during the given year.
• Typically, this appears on Forms 1099-INT or 1099-OID. Some interest you get may be tax-free. Most essential, you must include both taxable and tax-exempt interest on your tax return. (Even if you have not received the forms)

Examples of Taxable Interest Income:

• Interest on bank accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, corporate bonds, and deposited dividends: This is taxable. This comprises distributions from deposit or share accounts, credit unions, domestic building and lending organizations, and mutual savings banks.
• Treasury banknotes, notes, and bonds: Exempt from all state and local taxes.
• Savings bond interest: Includes annual interest, but interest on Series EE and Series I U.S. savings bonds is generally not reported until they are redeemed, disposed of, or mature. If you paid qualified higher education expenses this year, you can deduct the interest on these bonds from your income.
• Municipal bonds: Interest on these is not taxable.
• Other Interest from Businesses: If it exceeds $600, report it on Form 1099-INT. This includes interest received from damages or delayed death benefits.

If the interest is less than $10, the credit union may not issue a form detailing it. You must record all income. The IRS enables rounding to full figures. If your interest income is 49 cents, you can round it to zero and not pay taxes on it.

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