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New child investment accounts: a parent’s planning guide (March 19, 2026)
Practical guide for parents summarizing eligibility, key rollout dates (activation around May 2026; contributions begin July 4, 2026), Form 4547 steps, the $1,000 pilot contribution window, who can contribute, and preparatory actions to take now.
March 19, 2026 | 5 min read
Child investment accounts — eligibility and how to prepare (May–July 2026)
Overview of who qualifies for the federal child investment-account pilot (children born 2025–2028), the current public timeline (activation notices around May 2026; contributions begin July 4, 2026), and a practical checklist parents can use to organize documents and complete set
March 19, 2026 | 4 min read
Child Investment Accounts in 2026: What Parents Should Do Now
As of March 18, 2026, Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations for a one-time $1,000 pilot deposit for eligible children born 2025–2028; parents must make an election for the deposit. Activation notices and election steps are expected around May 2026, private funding is
March 18, 2026 | 5 min read
5 Questions Parents Are Asking About 2026 Child Investment Accounts — A Planning Guide
A concise guide for parents on eligibility, election steps, timing, and how the 2026 child investment accounts differ from 529s. Includes a practical checklist for May activation and the July 4, 2026 funding start.
March 16, 2026 | 7 min read
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Newborn benefits prep, organized for real life.
Start here, then continue on KidTrustFund to finish your checklist and paperwork for the 2026 window.