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Government Opens Early Online Sign-Ups for Trump Accounts After Super Bowl Push

Parents file Form 4547 on TrumpAccounts.gov to begin accounts with a $1,000 seed for eligible children, with identity checks in May and initial funding no earlier than July 4.

Overview

  • TrumpAccounts.gov now accepts electronic Form 4547 submissions, moving up availability that officials had previously indicated would come in mid‑2026.
  • Children born from 2025 through 2028 qualify for a one‑time $1,000 Treasury deposit once a parent or guardian elects the account, while any child under 18 may have an account without the seed.
  • After elections are filed, Treasury says authentication will start in May and no pilot deposits will arrive before July 4, with partner financial firms contacting families to complete setup.
  • Combined family and employer contributions are capped at $5,000 per account annually, employer contributions are deductible up to $2,500 per employee, and funds must be invested in a low‑cost, broadly diversified U.S. stock index fund or ETF with fees at or below 0.10%.
  • A Super Bowl ad from Invest America promoted sign‑ups as the White House cited about 1 million enrollments, while analysts caution the design may favor higher‑income families and note IRS guidance that allows conversion to a Roth IRA at age 18.