• Form 1099-INT is the IRS income tax form used by taxpayers to report interest income received.

  • Interest paying entities must issue Form 1099-INT to investors at the end of the year and include a breakdown of all types of interest income and associated expenses.
  • Brokerage firms, banks, mutual funds, and other financial institutions must file Form 1099-INT for interest greater than $10 paid during the year.
  • Types of interest income for which Form 1099-INT is issued include interest on deposit accounts, dividends, and amounts paid to the holder of a secured debt obligation.
  • Forms must be sent to recipients no later than January 31st.