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President Donald Trump speaks about Trump Accounts at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Trump Accounts<\/a> officially launch on July 4. These new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children are geared toward long\u2011term retirement savings<\/a>, rather than education<\/a> or shorter\u2011term goals.<\/p>\n

While some details are still forthcoming<\/a>, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n

What is a Trump Account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trump Accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are a type of individual retirement account<\/a> for children, enacted via President Donald Trump<\/a>‘s “big beautiful bill<\/a>.” The accounts include a one-time $1,000 pilot program contribution<\/a> from the U.S. Treasury Department for babies born from 2025 through 2028.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

How does a Trump Account work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The accounts function like an IRA, with some exceptions. Trump Accounts can receive contributions from multiple sources, such as family or employers, and the funds grow tax-deferred.<\/p>\n

The money will be invested in U.S. stock funds, and Bank of New York Mellon<\/a> will officially manage the initial accounts<\/a>.\u00a0Families can track account activity with the Trump Accounts app<\/a>, which was designed in partnership with\u00a0Robinhood<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Who is eligible for Trump Accounts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trump Accounts are available for all children age 18 or younger. <\/p>\n

Any authorized individual \u2014 a legal guardian, parent, adult sibling or grandparent \u2014 can open a Trump account on behalf of a child, as long as the child is a U.S. citizen with a work-authorized Social Security number.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The deadline to enroll is the year before a child turns 18.<\/p>\n

Who may receive Trump Account contributions?<\/h3>\n

Babies born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 initial deposit from the Treasury Department, once a parent or guardian opens a Trump Account on their behalf.<\/p>\n

Children born between 2016 and 2024 \u2014 who wouldn’t qualify for the $1,000 contribution \u2014 could get $250<\/a> if they live in a ZIP code where the median income is $150,000 or less, courtesy of a $6.25 billion<\/a> pledge from tech CEO Michael Dell<\/a> and his wife, Susan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eligible children will begin receiving the $1,000 pilot program contribution from the Treasury Department beginning on or after July 4, the agency has said. The $250 Dell gift is expected to follow soon after, as accounts are processed, according to the Dell Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In New York City, for example, roughly 754,200 children are eligible for the Dell grant, representing $188.5 million in Dell contributions, according to data provided exclusively to CNBC by a Dell Foundation spokesperson. Additionally, 186,900 children in New York City qualify for Treasury’s $1,000 seed deposit, representing $186.9 million in government contributions, according to the spokesperson.<\/p>\n

A growing number of companies have pledged to match<\/a> the accounts’ $1,000 Treasury deposit for children of employees, and philanthropists in several states<\/a> have committed to <\/strong>additional gifts for certain qualifying families. There may be more commitments to come, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.<\/p>\n

There are also reports<\/a> that business leaders and philanthropists may, at some point, be able to donate stock to the new investing accounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How do you sign up for a Trump Account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Parents or guardians can open accounts<\/a> now by filling out IRS Form 4547 with their\u00a0tax return<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0TrumpAccounts.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Families should then download the Trump Accounts app<\/a> to activate the account, as well as track and manage account activity over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How can you avoid Trump Account scams?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For now, all official communication about your account will come via email from no-reply@trumpaccounts.treasury.gov, according to the Treasury Department: “If you receive a call or text about a Trump Account, do not respond, it is likely a scam.”<\/p>\n

Always access your child’s Trump Account through the Trump Accounts app or by typing TrumpAccounts.gov<\/a> directly into your browser, Treasury guidance says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How can you fund a Trump Account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can collectively contribute up to $5,000 a year in after-tax dollars up until the year before the beneficiary turns 18. The annual contribution limit indexes for inflation after 2027.<\/p>\n

Employers can also contribute up to $2,500 per worker<\/a> per year, which is part of the $5,000 limit and won’t count as taxable income, according to the IRS. This figure also adjusts for inflation after 2027.<\/p>\n

Additionally, qualifying charitable organizations and state and local governments may make contributions that do not count toward the $5,000 limit.<\/p>\n

How much could Trump Accounts grow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

TrumpAccounts.gov projects that accounts could grow<\/a> to $6,000 by age 18, $15,000 by age 27 and $243,000 by age 55, assuming the account gets the initial $1,000 Treasury deposit and no further contributions.<\/p>\n

It also projects that accounts that get the initial $1,000 Treasury deposit and an additional $5,000 contribution each year could grow to $271,000 by age 18, $742,000 by age 27 and $13 million by age 55. <\/p>\n

These estimates are based on the S&P 500<\/a> historical annual average return of over 10%.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, to reach nearly seven figures by a child’s late 20s, parents would need to max out Trump accounts for many years while earning “fairly strong, uninterrupted market returns,” according to certified financial planner Douglas Boneparth<\/a>, president of Bone Fide Wealth in New York.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some market analysts say U.S. stock market returns<\/a> could be lower over the next decade, with Morningstar’s market simulations producing an average return of 6.3% per year, according to data provided to CNBC.<\/p>\n

When can you withdraw funds from a Trump Account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Generally, it’s not possible to withdraw Trump account funds before age 18. But there are limited exceptions<\/a>, including certain rollovers, distribution upon death and for excess contributions, according to the IRS.<\/p>\n

Once the child reaches age 18, the standard rules for traditional IRAs apply. Withdrawals before age 59\u00bd are generally subject to income taxes and a 10% penalty. There are certain penalty exceptions<\/a>, such as for distributions for higher education expenses or to purchase a first home.<\/p>\n

How could Trump Accounts affect the wealth gap?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Proponents of the new accounts<\/a> say investing in U.S. stocks creates wealth-building opportunities<\/a> for children across all income levels.<\/p>\n

“The returns on capital today are radically greater than the returns on labor, which means we have a growing wealth gap,” Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner, who helped spearhead Trump Accounts, said during a June 12 appearance on CNBC’s “Halftime Report.” <\/p>\n

“Now we need to get capital into the pockets of every child born so that they can compound in the upside of\u00a0SpaceX<\/a>, in Alphabet<\/a>