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Parents of 2025-2028 Babies Can Open Trump Accounts on July 4, Getting $1,000 Federal Contribution
On July 4, 2026, parents of U.S. children born between January 1 2025 and December 31 2028 will be able to open a new type of tax‑advantaged investment account—known as a Trump Account or 530A account—and receive a one‑time $1,000 federal contribution.
A Trump Account is a child‑specific account that follows the rules of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA). The account is held in the child’s name, with a parent or guardian acting as custodian until the child turns 18. After that age, the account is treated like a standard IRA and can be withdrawn for any purpose.
Parents can contribute up to $5,000 per child each year, in addition to the initial $1,000 government deposit. Contributions can begin on the day the accounts open, July 4, and parents may choose to add money later or stop contributing at any time. The IRS has issued a notice outlining the tax treatment of the accounts and the limits on contributions.
The Trump Accounts program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and is administered by the Internal Revenue Service. In April 2026, the Treasury named BNY Mellon as the financial agent responsible for opening and servicing the accounts. The bank is working with the trading platform Robinhood to provide a mobile app and customer support.
The federal contribution is intended to help families start saving early. A simple calculation shows that a $1,000 deposit that earns an average 10% annual return would grow to $6,272.50 after 20 years, $17,449.40 after 30 years, $45,259.26 after 40 years, $117,390.85 after 50 years, and $304,481.64 after 60 years.
In addition to the federal contribution, a private pledge from the Dell Foundation offers a $250 deposit for children born between 2016 and 2024 who live in ZIP codes with a median household income of $150,000 or less. Families that meet the income requirement can receive the Dell contribution in the same way the federal contribution is deposited.
"The government gives them a $1,000 nest egg to start with—why wouldn’t you do that?" said Chase Peckham of the San Diego Financial Literacy Center, according to the NBC 7 report. Peckham added that parents can decide later whether to continue contributing.
"Setting aside money sometimes seems kind of impossible. So I think it's nice to have that like, all right, you know, we have, we have something and now all we need to do is just a little bit at a time," said San Diego father Nick Samarco, also quoted by NBC 7.
Parents who want to open a Trump Account should use the official Trump Accounts portal to avoid impostor websites. The portal is the only source that will provide the government contribution and the ability to set up the account.
The program is now live. Parents of eligible children can open an account on July 4, claim the $1,000 federal contribution, and begin contributing up to $5,000 per year. The accounts will remain open until the child turns 18, at which point the funds can be withdrawn or rolled into a traditional IRA. Families who qualify for the Dell Foundation contribution can also receive the $250 deposit. The next steps for parents are to visit the official portal, verify eligibility, and set up the account.
A Trump Account is a child‑specific account that follows the rules of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA). The account is held in the child’s name, with a parent or guardian acting as custodian until the child turns 18. After that age, the account is treated like a standard IRA and can be withdrawn for any purpose.
Parents can contribute up to $5,000 per child each year, in addition to the initial $1,000 government deposit. Contributions can begin on the day the accounts open, July 4, and parents may choose to add money later or stop contributing at any time. The IRS has issued a notice outlining the tax treatment of the accounts and the limits on contributions.
The Trump Accounts program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and is administered by the Internal Revenue Service. In April 2026, the Treasury named BNY Mellon as the financial agent responsible for opening and servicing the accounts. The bank is working with the trading platform Robinhood to provide a mobile app and customer support.
The federal contribution is intended to help families start saving early. A simple calculation shows that a $1,000 deposit that earns an average 10% annual return would grow to $6,272.50 after 20 years, $17,449.40 after 30 years, $45,259.26 after 40 years, $117,390.85 after 50 years, and $304,481.64 after 60 years.
In addition to the federal contribution, a private pledge from the Dell Foundation offers a $250 deposit for children born between 2016 and 2024 who live in ZIP codes with a median household income of $150,000 or less. Families that meet the income requirement can receive the Dell contribution in the same way the federal contribution is deposited.
"The government gives them a $1,000 nest egg to start with—why wouldn’t you do that?" said Chase Peckham of the San Diego Financial Literacy Center, according to the NBC 7 report. Peckham added that parents can decide later whether to continue contributing.
"Setting aside money sometimes seems kind of impossible. So I think it's nice to have that like, all right, you know, we have, we have something and now all we need to do is just a little bit at a time," said San Diego father Nick Samarco, also quoted by NBC 7.
Parents who want to open a Trump Account should use the official Trump Accounts portal to avoid impostor websites. The portal is the only source that will provide the government contribution and the ability to set up the account.
The program is now live. Parents of eligible children can open an account on July 4, claim the $1,000 federal contribution, and begin contributing up to $5,000 per year. The accounts will remain open until the child turns 18, at which point the funds can be withdrawn or rolled into a traditional IRA. Families who qualify for the Dell Foundation contribution can also receive the $250 deposit. The next steps for parents are to visit the official portal, verify eligibility, and set up the account.
