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If I want to use my refund to buy savings bonds, do I need to set up a TreasuryDirect account first?

April 26, 2017account buy refund savings bonds TreasuryDirect

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If I want to use my refund to buy savings bonds, do I need to set up a TreasuryDirect account first?

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No. You are not required to have a TreasuryDirect account. You can use IRS Form 8888 to request the purchase. Just follow the simple instructions on the form. Once your tax return has been processed by the IRS your savings bonds will be mailed to you.