Can You Withdraw Interest from I Bonds Without Penalty?

Learn if you can withdraw interest from I Bonds before five years and understand the penalties involved for early redemption.

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You cannot withdraw interest from I bonds without a penalty if you do so within the first five years. You'll forfeit the last three months of interest if you redeem the bonds before the five-year mark. To maximize your earnings, it’s advisable to hold onto the I bonds for at least five years.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I redeem I bonds before five years without losing interest? No, redeeming I bonds before five years results in forfeiting the last three months of interest as a penalty.
  2. What happens if I hold I bonds longer than five years? Holding I bonds for more than five years allows you to earn interest without penalty when you redeem them.
  3. How is the interest penalty calculated on early I bond redemptions? The penalty on early redemption is the forfeiture of the last three months of earned interest.

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