What is the IRS's TIN/EIN for 1099-INT reporting?
Hey tax people, I got a 1099-INT from the IRS for interest they paid me on my refund that was delayed last year. Now I'm trying to file my taxes and I need to enter their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN), but I can't find it anywhere on the form they sent me. Does anyone know what number the IRS uses when they issue a 1099-INT? I've been staring at this form for an hour and I swear they didn't include their own ID number. Really annoying since they'd penalize me if I did the same thing!
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Beatrice Marshall
The IRS uses 52-1320843 as their EIN when they issue interest payments. You'll need to enter this number when you're inputting your 1099-INT information into your tax software. It's actually pretty common for people to have trouble finding this information since the IRS doesn't always clearly display their own EIN on the 1099-INT forms they issue. Kind of ironic considering they require everyone else to include this information prominently! The interest from tax refunds is fully taxable at the federal level, but the good news is it's generally not taxable at the state level (though this varies by state, so check your state's rules).
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Melina Haruko
Thanks for the info! Quick follow-up question - does this mean I need to report the interest income on my state return too, or just federal? And is the interest from IRS considered the same as bank interest for tax purposes?
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Beatrice Marshall
For most states, you don't need to include the IRS interest payment on your state tax return. It's generally only taxable at the federal level, but there are a few states that do tax it, so you should check your specific state's rules to be certain. The interest from the IRS is treated similarly to bank interest for tax purposes on your federal return. Both types appear on your Schedule B if you have enough interest income to require that form, and both are taxed as ordinary income at your regular tax rate. The main difference is just the source of the payment.
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Dallas Villalobos
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
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Demi Lagos
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Mason Lopez
How exactly does this work? Do they just keep calling until they get through or what? The IRS phone system is basically impossible.
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Vera Visnjic
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Demi Lagos
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Vera Visnjic
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Jake Sinclair
Just FYI, I've received these 1099-INT forms from the IRS for the past three years (they seem to love holding my refunds). The 52-1320843 EIN is definitely correct. Also, make sure you're reporting it on the right line of your tax return. Some tax software can get confused if you just enter "IRS" as the payer - I usually put "United States Treasury" or "Department of Treasury" as the payer name to avoid any issues.
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Brielle Johnson
Does the interest amount affect anything else on your tax return? Like does it impact any credits or deductions since it's technically government money?
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Jake Sinclair
The interest income from the IRS does get added to your total income, which means it could potentially push you into a higher tax bracket if you're right on the edge. It can also affect income-based calculations like your MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) which is used to determine eligibility for certain credits and deductions. For example, if you're close to the income limits for the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, education credits, or IRA contribution deductibility, the added interest could potentially reduce those benefits. Same goes for income-based Medicare premiums if you're on Medicare. It's just like any other interest income in that regard.
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Honorah King
Is it just me or does it seem ridiculous that the IRS requires everyone else to include their EIN/TIN on documents but then makes it hard to find their own? I spent 20 min on their website looking for their EIN before coming here lol.
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Oliver Brown
Yeah it's completely absurd. And then they'll hit you with penalties if you make the same mistake they do. Rules for thee but not for me!
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Dylan Evans
This is exactly why I keep a tax folder with notes from previous years! The IRS EIN is 52-1320843 as others have confirmed. Pro tip: if you're using tax software, sometimes entering "Internal Revenue Service" as the payer name works better than just "IRS" - some programs have trouble recognizing the abbreviation and might flag it as incomplete. Also, double-check that your software is putting this on the right schedule since interest from government sources sometimes gets handled differently than regular bank interest depending on the program you're using.
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Emma Wilson
As someone new to this community and dealing with tax issues, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread! I'm currently facing the exact same problem - got a 1099-INT from the IRS for interest on a delayed refund and couldn't find their EIN anywhere on the form. It's honestly pretty shocking that they don't include this basic information prominently when they require it from everyone else. I really appreciate everyone confirming that 52-1320843 is the correct EIN, and all the additional tips about entering "Internal Revenue Service" instead of "IRS" in tax software, keeping records for audits, and watching out for software validation issues. The suggestions about taxr.ai for document scanning and Claimyr for actually reaching the IRS are also really valuable - I had no idea these services existed. This thread has been way more helpful than spending hours on the IRS website or trying to navigate their phone system. Looking forward to being part of this community and hopefully helping others with tax questions in the future!
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Chloe Mitchell
Welcome to the community, Emma! I'm glad this thread has been helpful for you. It's really frustrating when you're dealing with something that should be straightforward but the IRS makes it unnecessarily complicated. The fact that so many of us have run into this exact same issue just shows how common it is. I'm also fairly new here and have found this community to be incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Everyone seems genuinely willing to help each other navigate these tax complexities that we all face. The resources people have shared like taxr.ai and Claimyr are things I never would have discovered on my own, and it's great to have real user experiences to back up the recommendations. Hope your tax filing goes smoothly now that you have the correct EIN! Feel free to ask if you run into any other issues - this community really knows their stuff.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
As another newcomer to this community, I just wanted to add my voice to thank everyone for this incredibly helpful thread! I'm currently dealing with my first 1099-INT from the IRS for interest on a delayed 2023 refund, and like so many others here, I was completely baffled by the missing EIN on their form. It's honestly pretty infuriating that the IRS holds everyone else to such strict standards for including tax ID numbers on forms, but then sends out their own 1099-INT without clearly displaying their EIN. The irony is not lost on me that they'd penalize us for the same omission! The confirmed EIN of 52-1320843 is a lifesaver, and I really appreciate all the additional tips about tax software quirks, using "Internal Revenue Service" as the payer name, and keeping detailed records. The recommendations for taxr.ai and Claimyr are also really valuable - I had no idea these services existed to help with document processing and actually getting through to the IRS. This community seems incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Looking forward to learning more and hopefully being able to help others navigate these tax complexities in the future. Thanks again everyone for making what could have been a really frustrating experience much more manageable!
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