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Rule could let parents put $2,500 into child ‘Trump accounts’ tax-free

Parents may soon be able to shield up to $2,500 from taxes by putting money into Trump Accounts for their children.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 13:33 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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Where it stands

Parents could soon put up to $2,500 into tax-free Trump Accounts for their children. The Treasury Department has proposed a rule allowing employers to contribute to these accounts, with matching funds from employees' pretax paychecks. The IRS has also proposed allowing tax-free employer contributions to Trump Accounts.

The Washington Post, Bloomberg, CNBC, The Hill and WUSA9 all confirm that the Treasury Department has unveiled an employer contribution program for Trump Accounts. The program would allow parents to contribute pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching the contributions. The rule could let parents put $2,500 into child Trump Accounts tax-free.

However, coverage does not yet specify how the program will be implemented or how it will affect families who do not have access to employer contributions.

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What are Trump Accounts?

Trump Accounts are savings accounts designed to help parents save for their children's future. The accounts offer tax advantages, allowing parents to shield up to $2,500 from taxes.

Who is eligible for the employer contribution program?

According to the Treasury Department, employers will be able to contribute to Trump Accounts, with matching funds from employees' pretax paychecks. However, coverage does not yet specify the full eligibility criteria for the program.

How will the program affect families without employer contributions?

Coverage does not yet specify how the program will affect families who do not have access to employer contributions. The implementation details and potential alternatives for these families are not yet clear.

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