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Do I have to put money in?
Short answer
No. Adding money is optional. The $1,000, if your child qualifies, is invested on its own.
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Official sources
- TrumpAccounts.gov: official sitetrumpaccounts.gov
- IRS: Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s)irs.gov
- IRS: Form 4547 instructionsirs.gov