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How Parents Should Plan for the 2026 Federal Child Accounts
Treasury and the IRS expect activation notices for the 2026 federal child accounts to begin in May 2026 and allow contributions (including a one-time $1,000 pilot deposit) no earlier than July 4, 2026. Parents should organize identity and filing records now, keep existing savings
March 18, 2026 | 7 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
Trump Accounts (2026): What Parents Should Do Before July 4
A concise, factual guide for parents based on public IRS and Treasury materials as of March 17, 2026. Covers the March 6 proposed regulations, the one-time $1,000 pilot deposit (no earlier than July 4, 2026), eligibility window, and a practical checklist of documents and steps to
March 17, 2026 | 6 min read
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Start here, then continue on KidTrustFund to finish your checklist and paperwork for the 2026 window.