The Economic Times

$1,000 Trump accounts bonus 2026: who qualifies and how parents can claim $1,000 child investment bonus and grow savings over $300,000 by adulthood

The federal government will deposit $1,000 per child into new Trump Accounts starting in 2026. This is a one-time government payment. It is not automatic. Parents must open the account and claim it through their tax filing. Eligible children must be U.S. citizens with Social Security numbers and born between 2025 and 2028. The money will be invested for long-term growth. Annual contributions up to $5,000 will be allowed.