The interest earned on your savings bonds is subject to federal income tax, which can be deferred until redemption, final maturity, or other taxable disposition, whichever occurs first. Savings bonds are subject to estate, inheritance, gift, or other excise taxes, whether federal or state. (Basically, that will be the difference between your purcahse price and the redemption amount. You will receive a 1099-INT for this).
Upon maturity the Series EE savings bond stops paying interest which brings up an interesting option for holders of matured savings bonds. Since the banks are paying close to zero on savings there is really no financial penalty for holding the Series EE bonds past the maturity date. In addition, federal tax on the interest earned on the savings bonds are not due until the bonds are actually cashed in which gives the holder the flexibility of shifting income to a particular year. For someone nearing retirement and holding Series EE bonds which have matured it would probably make sense to hold off on cashing in the bonds until retirement when the bond holder would probably have lower income and thus a lower tax rate.
Patriot Bonds are Series EE savings bonds, which are specially inscribed with the words "Patriot Bond." The Patriot Bond series will begin December 11, 2001. Bonds increase in value every month, and interest is compounded semiannually. You can cash your bond after six months. Bonds cashed before they are five years old are subject to a 3-month interest penalty.
Series EE bonds are U.S. government savings bonds that are sold at face value and earn interest over time. The interest rate is fixed and is typically compounded semiannually. After 20 years, they reach maturity and can be redeemed for their full face value, which may be significantly higher than the initial purchase price, depending on the interest accrued. Additionally, they can earn interest for up to 30 years before they must be cashed in.
The current interest rates of US Saving Bonds are 0.2 percent for Series EE Bonds. Series I Bonds have interest rate of 1.18 percent. Series HH Bonds have interest rate of 1.5 percent.
Five years. Armed Forces Leave Bonds matured five years after the date of issue and ceased earning interest at that time. While they initially had to be held to maturity, the law was changed in 1947 to allow them to be cashed prior to maturity. There is a collector market for these items. There may be greater collector value than redemption value.
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The two types of savings bonds are Series EE and Series I. Series EE bonds are purchased at face value and accrue interest over time, while Series I bonds earn interest based on a combination of a fixed rate and an inflation rate.
According to my calculations the answer is 8.137%.
A US Series EE bond purchased in 1984 with a face value of $100 would have matured in 2004 and would be worth its full face value of $100. However, if it has not yet matured, the value would depend on the current interest rates and the bond's accrued interest. EE bonds earn interest for 30 years, and the interest is compounded semiannually. To find the exact current value, you would need to use the U.S. Treasury's bond calculator or consult the latest bond redemption tables.
The value of a Series E 1943 War bond today would depend on several factors, including its denomination, interest rate, and whether it has matured. Generally, Series E War bonds had a face value of $25, $50, $100, or $1,000. They were designed to mature after 10 years but could continue earning interest for up to 40 years.
Adjusted for inflation, $1 of bonds then is worth $11 now.
Series EE savings bonds stop earning interest 30 years after their issue date. After this period, they no longer accumulate interest, and the bond will reach its final maturity. It's important to keep track of the issue date to understand when interest will cease. Bondholders can check the current value and interest status of their bonds through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website.