There's a New Way to Sign Up for Trump Accounts
The Hill reports that a standalone online form at TrumpAccounts.gov launched after Super Bowl 60, giving parents a second route to enroll their children without needing to file their tax return first — and explains how the Dell donation fits into the broader eligibility picture.
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Key Takeaways
- A standalone online form at TrumpAccounts.gov launched following Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026 — parents can now register their child's account without waiting to file their annual tax return.
- Form 4547 can also be filed with the 2025 tax return during the tax season that opened January 26, 2026, giving families a second route to elect an account.
- Any U.S. child with a Social Security number who is under age 18 is eligible to have a Trump Account; however, only children born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible to receive the $1,000 Treasury seed contribution.
- The Dell donation of $250 is available to children age 10 and under in ZIP codes with median household incomes below $150,000 — regardless of whether the child was born within the 2025–2028 window for the $1,000 federal seed.
- After filing Form 4547 or completing the TrumpAccounts.gov form, the IRS establishes the account and a partner financial firm contacts the family; accounts officially launch on July 5, 2026.
What This Means for Families
The launch of TrumpAccounts.gov as a standalone enrollment portal is a meaningful accessibility improvement. Before February 8, the only way to elect a Trump Account was to file Form 4547 with an annual tax return — which tied enrollment to tax season timing. The new online form removes that barrier, allowing families to sign up year-round regardless of when they file their taxes. This is particularly useful for families with children who have already turned one or older, who may not have been filing returns yet or who missed the initial tax season window.
The eligibility distinction between the $1,000 federal seed (2025–2028 births only) and the Dell $250 gift (any child age 10 or under in qualifying ZIP codes) is important for families with older children. A child born in 2015 or 2020, for example, would not receive the government's $1,000 but could still receive the Dell $250 if they live in an eligible ZIP code. Families with children across a range of ages should check eligibility for each child separately, as the two contributions have different age and birth year criteria.
The post-enrollment process — IRS establishing the account, then a partner financial firm contacting the family — means there is a waiting period between registration and having a usable account. Families who register now should expect outreach from a financial institution beginning around May 2026, with accounts fully operational on July 5, 2026.
Next steps
Visit TrumpAccounts.gov to enroll directly online, or file Form 4547 with your 2025 tax return — both methods establish your child's account ahead of the July 5, 2026 launch date.