User Guide Sections 301 Through 310 — TreasuryDirect (2024)

User Guide 301

Page Title: History > Payroll Savings Plan History > Detail

What you can do on this page:

You can view specific details about the establishment of, and any edits made to, your Payroll Savings Plan. For edit transactions, the Payroll Savings Plan history detail is displayed highlighting the changes made to the plan, as well as the information prior to the change.

Primary Actions

  • Click "Return" to go back to the previous page, Payroll Savings Plan History.

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User Guide 302

Learn More About The Payroll Savings Plan

You can now set up a Payroll Savings Plan to Purchase Electronic Savings Bonds in TreasuryDirect

The new Payroll Savings Plan feature allows individual primary account owners to make recurring purchases of electronic Series EE and Series I Savings Bonds, funded by a payroll allotment/direct deposit. Simply set up your Payroll Savings Plan and schedule a regular payroll allotment/direct deposit with your employer and your payroll office will send the allotment/direct deposit to your TreasuryDirect account.

Setting up Your Payroll Savings Plan in TreasuryDirect

Before asking your employer to start your payroll allotment/direct deposit, you must first set up a Payroll Savings Plan in your TreasuryDirect account. You will need to provide registration and purchase information. For more information, see How do I purchase savings bonds in TreasuryDirect?.

You can purchase either Series EE or Series I Savings Bonds and the purchase amount can be any amount from $25 to $10,000. Electronic savings bonds are always purchased at full face value. For more information about savings bonds, see Learn more about Security Types .

You can use any registration you have listed in TreasuryDirect or you may add a new registration for your savings bond. Gift savings bonds are also available through the Payroll Savings Plan. See How do I buy a gift savings bond in TreasuryDirect?.

Setting up a Payroll Allotment / Direct Deposit with Your Employer.

Contact your payroll office to complete the necessary authorization for payroll allotment/direct deposit. To begin receiving these credits, give your payroll office the following information for scheduling electronic direct deposits into your TreasuryDirect account:

  1. TreasuryDirect's Routing Number 051736158;
  2. Your ten-digit TreasuryDirect account number, without hyphens, followed by the letter "P" (Example: A123456789P);
  3. The amount of your allotment/direct deposit; and
  4. Your TreasuryDirect account can be marked as a type 22 (checking) or 32 (savings). We will accept either type.

The incoming credits from your payroll office will result in the purchase of a Payroll Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness (Payroll C of I) within your TreasuryDirect account. Each time your Payroll C of I balance reaches your designated purchase amount, a savings bond will be issued. (For example, if your payroll allotment/direct deposit is $10 each pay period, and you have chosen a purchase amount of $25, after your third allotment/direct deposit is received, a $25 savings bond will be purchased from your Payroll C of I and the remaining balance will be $5 until the next allotment/direct deposit is received.) See Learn more about Payroll Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness .

Please Note: A Payroll Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness is a Treasury security that does not earn any interest. It is intended to be used as a source of funds to purchase Series EE and Series I Savings Bonds through the Payroll Savings Plan.

Stopping your payroll allotment/direct deposit and redeeming your Payroll C of I.

You must contact your employer (payroll office) if you would like to have your payroll allotment/direct deposit stopped. There is no need to edit your Payroll Savings Plan information when you stop your allotment/direct deposit.

You may redeem all or part of your Payroll C of I by going to ManageDirect and selecting the Redeem Securities text link. You may choose to redeem the full amount or a partial amount. You must select a payment destination bank for the Payroll C of I. Note: Redemption of your Payroll Zero-Percent C of I does not stop your payroll allotment/direct deposit.

Viewing Payroll Savings Plan transaction records.

You can access history records about savings bonds purchased through the Payroll Savings Plan, view records about your Payroll C of I transactions, and view changes made to your Payroll Savings Plan by clicking the History tab.

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User Guide 307

Learn More About Payroll Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness

The Payroll Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness (Payroll C of I) is a Treasury security that does not earn any interest. It is intended to be used as a source of funds for purchasing Series EE and Series I Savings Bonds through the Payroll Savings Plan in TreasuryDirect.

The only way to fund your Payroll C of I is to set up a regular payroll allotment/direct deposit with your employer and have the payroll office send the allotment/direct deposit to your TreasuryDirect account.

For more information and to learn how to set up a Payroll Savings Plan, see Learn more about the Payroll Savings Plan and How do I purchase savings bonds in TreasuryDirect?.

The incoming credits from your payroll office will result in the purchase of a Payroll C of I within your TreasuryDirect account. Each time your Payroll C of I balance reaches your designated purchase amount, a savings bond will be issued. (For example, if your payroll allotment/direct deposit is $10 each pay period, and you have chosen a purchase amount of $25, after your third allotment/direct deposit is received, a $25 savings bond will be purchased from your Payroll C of I and the remaining balance will be $5 until the next allotment/direct deposit is received.)

You may redeem all or part of your Payroll C of I by going to ManageDirect and selecting the Redeem Securities text link. You may choose to redeem the full amount or a partial amount. You must select a payment destination bank for your Payroll C of I. Note: Redemption of your Payroll Zero-Percent C of I does not stop your payroll allotment/direct deposit.

All Payroll C of I purchase and redemption activity is conveniently recorded in your C of I History.

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User Guide 308

Page Title: Individual Account Application Review

What You Can Do on This Page

Review your information before submitting an application by double-checking the details you provided. You can select the "Edit" button to return to the Individual Account Application to make changes.

By clicking the "Submit" button, you agree to the following:

  1. You understand that you are submitting an application for the establishment of an account in TreasuryDirect.
  2. You acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions as specified in the regulations for TreasuryDirect accounts.
  3. You agree to accept Form 1099-Substitute electronically instead of on paper for every year a statement is furnished.
  4. You certify that all other information on this form, including information about your account at a financial institution, is true, correct, and complete.

Primary Actions

  • Click "Submit" to proceed with the application process.
  • Click "Edit" to make changes to your application.
  • Click "Cancel" to delete your application and return to the Account Type page.

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User Guide 309

Page Title: Change my Personalized Image / Caption

What you can do on this page

You may change your personalized image and create a new caption. Your personalized image/caption helps you to know that you are on the authentic TreasuryDirect website.

To Change a Personalized Image and create a new caption

Your current image and caption appear at the top of the page

  • Select the radio button that corresponds with the personalized image you want. (Click the Show me more images link to see more randomly displayed images.)
  • Enter a caption (3 - 30 alphanumeric characters - no special characters).

Primary Actions

  • Click "Submit" and you will return to the ManageDirect page with a message confirming that your personalized Image/Caption has been changed.
  • Click "Cancel" and you will return to the ManageDirect page.

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User Guide 310

Page Title: ManageDirect® > De-Link Account Request

What you can do on this page:

After reviewing the information you provided, submit your request to de-link the Minor account you selected. When a minor reaches age 18 and establishes a Primary account, you may de-link the securities and Zero-Percent C of I from the Minor account to move to the new Primary account. You may not perform transactions in a de-linked account. However, all records of previous transactions are still available in History.

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User Guide Sections 301 Through 310 — TreasuryDirect (2024)

FAQs

Can you get a statement from TreasuryDirect? ›

The Account Statements will be available on the 1st business day of the month no later than 1pm Eastern Time.

Why did I get a deposit from APA Treas 310? ›

Refunds related to government programs

Sometimes, due to changes in your income or tax laws, you may have overpaid your taxes on these benefits. In such cases, the IRS will issue a refund for the excess tax withheld, which will be noted as IRS Treas 310 on your bank statement.

What is the maximum amount of TreasuryDirect I bonds? ›

Is there a maximum amount I can buy? In a calendar year, one Social Security Number or one Employer Identification Number may buy: up to $10,000 in electronic I bonds, and. up to $5,000 in paper I bonds (with your tax refund)

Is it hard to open a TreasuryDirect account? ›

It takes just 3 steps to open a TreasuryDirect Account.

Provide personal information, including: Tax ID Number (SSN or EIN) E-mail Address. Bank Account and Routing Number.

Do I get a tax statement for I bonds? ›

If a financial institution pays the bond, you get a 1099-INT from that financial institution either soon after you cash your bond or by January 31 of the following year. If your bonds are in your TreasuryDirect account, your 1099-INT is available in your account by January 31 of the following year.

How to get tax documents from TreasuryDirect? ›

If you still have securities in Legacy Treasury Direct, we mail you a 1099 at the beginning of each year. If you need a duplicate 1099-INT form for the current tax year, call 844-284-2676 (free call) or, from outside the United States, +1-304-480-6464.

Is IRS Treas 310 my full tax refund? ›

Usually, 'IRS Treas 310' signifies a tax refund from your recently filed U.S. tax return. Overpaying Taxes Throughout the Year: If you withheld more tax from your paycheck (or other income sources) than you owed, you're entitled to a refund.

Is IRS treas 310 the stimulus? ›

An Economic Impact Payment (known as EIP or stimulus payment) – this will show as “IRS TREAS 310” and have a code of “TAXEIP3”.

What is a treasury 310 misc payment? ›

TREAS 310 MISC PAY on a bank statement signifies a payment from the U.S. Department of Treasury. This payment could be anything from a tax refund, federal supporting benefits or a government salary. If unsure about the specifics of the payment, it's recommended to confirm with the Treasury Department or your bank.

How much is a $100 savings bond worth after 20 years? ›

How to get the most value from your savings bonds
Face ValuePurchase Amount20-Year Value (Purchased May 2000)
$50 Bond$100$109.52
$100 Bond$200$219.04
$500 Bond$400$547.60
$1,000 Bond$800$1,095.20

What day of the month do I bonds pay interest? ›

The interest gets added to the bond's value

I bonds earn interest from the first day of the month you buy them. Twice a year, we add all the interest the bond earned in the previous 6 months to the main (principal) value of the bond. That gives the bond a new value (old value + interest earned).

Is there a downside to I bond? ›

The cons of investing in I-bonds

There's actually a limit on how much you can invest in I-bonds per year. The annual maximum in purchases is $10,000 worth of electronic I-bonds, although in some cases, you may be able to purchase an additional $5,000 worth of paper I-bonds using your tax refund.

What are the disadvantages of TreasuryDirect? ›

Securities purchased through TreasuryDirect cannot be sold in the secondary market before they mature. This lack of liquidity could be a disadvantage for investors who may need to access their investment capital before the securities' maturity.

How do you avoid tax on Treasury bonds? ›

The Treasury gives you two options:
  1. Report interest each year and pay taxes on it annually.
  2. Defer reporting interest until you redeem the bonds or give up ownership of the bond and it's reissued or the bond is no longer earning interest because it's matured.
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What does C of I mean in TreasuryDirect? ›

The Zero-Percent Certificate of Indebtedness (Zero-Percent C of I or simply, C of I) is a Treasury security that does not earn any interest. It is intended to be used as a source of funds for purchasing traditional Treasury securities.

Does TreasuryDirect provide 1099s? ›

We put a 1099 into your TreasuryDirect account if: You cash a savings bond in TreasuryDirect. (We don't provide a 1099 if you only buy or hold a savings bond.) You hold a marketable security in TreasuryDirect and the security earns interest.

Will I get a 1099 for I bond interest? ›

A 1099-INT issued when you cash the I bond will show all interest earned from the date of issue, including interest earned before it was reissued. IRS Publication 550 has instructions for paying tax only on the interest earned after the bond was reissued.

Is TreasuryDirect gov legit? ›

TreasuryDirect.gov is the one and only place to buy and redeem U.S. savings bonds and other securities directly from the U.S. Treasury! Your investments are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What happens to a TreasuryDirect account at death? ›

If the beneficiary has a TreasuryDirect account, the security will be transferred to that account. If the beneficiary does not have an account, he or she may establish an account. Alternatively, a beneficiary named on a savings bond may request redemption.

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