Treasury Dept. automatically enrolls more than 60 million kids in Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has completed the automatic enrollment of more than 60 million children into Trump Accounts. This investment program creates a pathway for philanthropic contributions to support the financial futures of American children. While accounts are now created, parents and guardians must claim them and separately opt in to receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution for eligible children. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano stated that up to 25 million of these accounts could be funded by mid-October.
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- ✓ The Treasury Department automatically enrolled more than 60 million children in Trump Accounts.
- ✓ Trump Accounts allow for philanthropic contributions to invest in the financial futures of children.
- ✓ IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said up to 25 million Trump Accounts could be funded by mid-October.
What changed
The Treasury Department announced the completion of automatic enrollment for over 60 million eligible children.
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Treasury Completes Automatic Enrollment of Over 60 Million Children in Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has completed the automatic enrollment of more than 60 million children into Trump Accounts. This investment program creates a pathway for philanthropic contributions to support the financial futures of American children. While accounts are now created, parents and guardians must claim them and separately opt in to receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution for eligible children. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano stated that up to 25 million of these accounts could be funded by mid-October.
Why it matters
The program utilizes Treasury and IRS rules to expand participation in a new investment initiative. It aims to increase the number of children with access to long-term financial assets through a mix of government and private funding.
What is confirmed
- The Treasury Department automatically enrolled more than 60 million children in Trump Accounts.
- Trump Accounts allow for philanthropic contributions to invest in the financial futures of children.
- IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said up to 25 million Trump Accounts could be funded by mid-October.
Still unconfirmed
- Parents and guardians must claim accounts and opt in to receive a $1,000 federal seed contribution for eligible children.
What to watch next
- Funding levels for the 25 million accounts projected by mid-October
- Confirmation of the number of parents who successfully claim accounts and opt in for seed funding
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- cbsnews.com — Trump Accounts will automatically be created for up to 60 million kids, Treasury says
- www.cnbc.com — Treasury: Trump Accounts auto-enroll more than 60 million children
- www.foxbusiness.com — Treasury moves to automatically enroll millions of children in Trump Accounts | Fox Business
- Yahoo Finance — Treasury says over 60 million children have been auto-enrolled in Trump Accounts
- The New York Times — Most American Children Are Being Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts. What to Know.
- www.cnbc.com — Treasury: Trump Accounts to auto-enroll children - CNBC
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- nypost.com — Treasury Dept. automatically enrolls more than 60 million kids in Trump Accounts
- CNBC — Up to 25 million Trump Accounts could be funded by mid-October, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says
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