Payroll August 10, 2026
Trump Accounts are a new investment option for children, and those born during the second Trump administration get $1,000 added to them by the federal government.
Taxes July 30, 2026
The children who would benefit most from these accounts are least likely to be signed up early, one economist says.
Taxes July 29, 2026
According to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, 86% of Trump Account participants come from families earning less than $200,000 annually.
Payroll July 23, 2026
More than 6.5 million families have signed up for Trump Accounts, including more than 1.5 million children eligible for the $1,000 contribution, according to the Treasury Department, which posted tips to help participating families avoid scams.
Payroll July 7, 2026
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Payroll June 30, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman—who did not vote for the GOP-led initiative last year—said he was urging families in deeply Democratic Philadelphia to look past Trump’s name on the program.
Payroll June 29, 2026
The funds in a Trump Account are generally intended for a child’s future goals such as higher education, buying a first home or starting a business and do not allow withdrawals before age 18 in most cases.
Accounting May 29, 2026
The AICPA urges final regulations to define the term "available," which is currently unclear when determining if lower-priority individuals can open an account.
IRS May 28, 2026
New features in IRS Individual Accounts now allow taxpayers to view and submit Trump Account elections, making it easier for families to invest in this tax-advantaged savings vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax agency said May 28.
Payroll May 28, 2026
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched the Trump Accounts app, the next step in the pilot program that will give $1,000 to some American children.
IRS April 3, 2026
More than 4 million children have signed up for the savings plans known as “Trump Accounts,” with a quarter of them eligible for seed money from the federal government, the IRS said this week.
IRS March 11, 2026
The IRS says these proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account and for prospective trustees of Trump Accounts.