01/14/2026
What are Trump Accounts?
A Trump Account is a traditional IRA established for a child and designated as a Trump Account at the time of opening, according to IRS guidance. The child for whom the account is opened is the beneficiary and the legal owner of the account.
Think of Trump Accounts as starter IRAs for kids. These new accounts operate in a custodial-style structure: The assets are owned by the child, while an adult—typically a parent or guardian—is authorized to act on the child’s behalf until the beneficiary reaches age 18.
Under the new program, the Treasury Department will create and administer the initial accounts. Over time, families will be able to roll over the account to a financial provider that has a Trump Account product.
Who is eligible for a Trump Account?
Children under age 18 with a Social Security number are eligible for Trump Accounts. The Treasury’s pilot program adds a one-time $1,000 seed contribution for US citizens born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, when a tax election is filed on the child’s behalf. Only one funded Trump Account is allowed per child.
Children who aren’t eligible for the seed contribution can also get a Trump Account—they just won’t receive the $1,000 contribution. Families may still find good reasons to consider it.
How do you open a Trump Account?
Opening a Trump Account starts with an election process through the IRS—either by filing Form 4547 or using the upcoming online tool at trumpaccounts.gov. Elections are scheduled for mid-2026, with accounts becoming available July 5, 2026. Once the election is complete, the Treasury will provide instructions to activate the account.
The IRS is expected to issue more guidance for rollover accounts at financial institutions, which can only be opened after the initial Treasury account exists. These details will be clarified as the program expands.
Trump Accounts provide eligible American children with tax-advantaged investment accounts courtesy of President Donald J. Trump.