07/02/2026
TRUMP ACCOUNT
The Treasury Department is promoting Trump Accounts, a new type of tax-advantaged savings account for children under age 18 who have a Social Security number.
Congress enacted Trump Accounts in last summer’s OBBB. The accounts are scheduled to launch on July 4, 2026.
Parents may open a Trump Account for their child by filing Form 4547. The form can be submitted through the parent’s IRS individual online account, or it can be e-filed or mailed.
Once a Trump Account election is made, parents will receive an email from the Treasury Department confirming the election and providing instructions on how to set up and activate the account through the Trump Accounts app, available in app stores.
For children born after 2024 and before 2029, the government will deposit $1,000 into each Trump Account. This is a one-time contribution, and parents must opt in using the same method required to open the account. The deposit is expected after July 4, 2026.
Beginning July 4, up to $5,000 per year may be contributed to a Trump Account by parents or any other person until the child reaches age 18.
Of that amount, up to $2,500 may be contributed tax-free by an employer of the parent or beneficiary. Contributions made by parents, relatives, or others are not deductible.
At this time, it is unclear whether a parent or relative must file a gift tax return (Form 709) when contributing to a Trump Account. The AICPA and other tax professional organizations have requested IRS guidance on this issue.
If your child was born before 2025, you may still be eligible to open a Trump Account; however, the child would not qualify for the $1,000 government contribution.
If your child is born before 2024, you are still eligible but will not get the 1,000 incentive.