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Trump Accounts: Activation Expected May 2026; Contributions Start July 4, 2026 — Parent Checklist
March 2026 IRS and Treasury guidance moves the Trump Accounts program from headline to setup details. Activation notices are expected to begin in May 2026, while private contributions (and the government $1,000 pilot deposit tied to an election) cannot be made before July 4, 2026
March 18, 2026 | 5 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
March 2026: Federal Child Account Rollout — What Parents Should Know
This March 2026 update explains the phased federal child account rollout: families can file IRS Form 4547 now, activation guidance is expected around May 2026, and contributions are not scheduled to begin before July 4, 2026. It covers eligibility dates, the $5,000 annual cap (up
March 18, 2026 | 5 min read
New child savings accounts — what parents should do before May and July 2026
A practical guide for parents on the new federally supported child savings accounts: activation information is expected around May 2026 and contributions are not permitted before July 4, 2026. Covers who appears eligible, initial contribution guidance (including reported $5,000‑a
March 17, 2026 | 6 min read
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