- Donald Trump signed legislation creating 'Trump Accounts' and announced the launch of 'Fostering the Future Accounts.'
- The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance concerning the new tax accounts.
Trump Accounts linked to Social Security, deposits exceed $8 billion
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What happened
The Internal Revenue Service reported that 26 million Trump Accounts now hold money, with deposits exceeding $8 billion, an increase from $4.5 billion the previous week. These accounts are structured as traditional IRAs for children under 18 and invest in a State Street Global Advisors ETF. Eligible babies may receive a $1,000 federal pilot deposit.
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Why it matters
The program, which was created through legislation signed by Donald Trump, links these new tax accounts to the Social Security program. The official who reported these figures noted that no one has independently confirmed the reported totals.
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance concerning the new tax accounts, following legislation signed by Donald Trump creating 'Trump Accounts' and 'Fostering the Future Accounts.'
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Who's involved
- Internal Revenue ServiceThe revenue service that manages the Trump Accounts and reported the deposit figures.
- State Street Global AdvisorsThe company managing the State Street ETF into which the accounts invest.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- State Street Global AdvisorsSpeculative
State Street Global Advisors might see increased assets under management for the ETF it manages, potentially boosting revenue.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Congress must oversee new Trump Accounts program managed by IRSCongress must oversee the new Trump Accounts program managed by the IRSLikely
- State Street may benefit from $8 billion in new Trump Account fundsState Street Global Advisors could see increased assets from new Trump AccountsLikely
- How could the new Trump Accounts program affect Scott Bessent?New Trump accounts may require Treasury oversightPossible
- How could the Trump Accounts program affect the National Treasury Employees Union?New Trump Accounts program may increase operational workload for IRS staffPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IRS sets specific eligibility and contribution rules for Trump Accounts, requiring SSN.1 source
Trump Accounts are linked to Social Security and invest in a State Street ETF.1 source
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The entities involved
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Internal Revenue Service
revenue service of the United States federal government