Key Takeaways
- Form 4547 is used to open a Trump Account for an eligible child, and request a $1,000 pilot program contribution if the child is a U.S. citizen born in 2025 through 2028.
- If you’re not seeking a $1,000 pilot program contribution, you must be an eligible child’s legal guardian, parent, adult brother or sister, or grandparent to file Form 4547.
- If you’re requesting a $1,000 pilot program contribution, you can only file Form 4547 if you expect to claim the child as a “qualifying child” on your tax return.
- To open a Trump Account, you can either file Form 4547 along with an e-filed federal tax return, mail a paper copy of the form to the IRS, or submit an electronic version of the form through an IRS Online Account.
- You can file Form 4547 at any point before the year the eligible child turns 18 years old.
What is Form 4547?
Form 4547 is an IRS form used by parents, guardians, and certain other people to open a Trump Account for an eligible child. It can also be used to request a $1,000 contribution to the account from the U.S. government if the child is a U.S. citizen born in 2025 through 2028.
Trump Accounts are a new type of individual retirement account, but for kids. They’re authorized by the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (also known as the Working Families Tax Cut), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Who can file Form 4547 to open a Trump Account?
Only an “authorized individual” can use IRS Form 4547 to open a Trump Account for an eligible child. This generally includes, in order priority, the child’s:
- legal guardian
- parent
- adult sibling
- grandparent
A lower-priority person can only use Form 4547 to open a Trump Account if a higher-priority person isn’t available. For example, a grandparent can only file Form 4547 if a legal guardian, parent, or adult sibling isn’t available.
However, if a $1,000 contribution under the U.S. government pilot program is also requested on Form 4547, only a person who expects to claim the child as a “qualifying child” for the tax year in which the form is filed is an authorized individual (a “qualifying child” can be claimed as a dependent on your tax return). This is typically the child’s parents.
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Form 4547 Election(s) |
Authorized Person |
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Only open Trump Account |
Child’s legal guardian, parent, adult sibling, or grandparent |
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Open Trump Account + $1,000 pilot program contribution |
Person who expects to claim the child as a “qualifying child” |
How do you complete Form 4547?
Form 4547 has four parts:
- Part I – Parent/Guardian or Other Authorized Individual Information. This part includes the authorized individual’s name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and contact information.
- Part II – Child’s Information. You must provide the child’s name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and contact information in this part. You also have to identify your relationship to the child and check a box indicating that you’re authorized to open a Trump Account for the child.
- Part III – Pilot Program Contribution Election. Check the box in this part if the child qualifies for, and you want the child to receive, a $1,000 pilot program contribution.
- Part IV – Consent to Disclose Information. This is where you sign and date the form. By doing so, you authorize the U.S. government to create and maintain a Trump Account for any child listed on the form. You also authorize the government to disclose to any other authorized individual that a Trump Account has been established for the child.
You must complete Parts I, II, and IV for each eligible child for whom you want to open a Trump Account. Complete Part III if you also want to receive a $1,000 pilot program contribution for a child.
TurboTax Tip:
“Through its pilot program, the U.S. government has promised to make a one-time contribution of $1,000 to each Trump Account for children who are U.S. citizens born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Eligibility also depends on whether the person opening the account anticipates that the child will be their qualifying child for federal tax purposes.” – Kelly Wallace, CPA, Homedale, Idaho
How many children can I enroll on Form 4547?
You can use Form 4547 to open a Trump Account for up to two children. If you want to open an account for more than two kids, use additional copies of Form 4547 to provide the requested information for the other children. There is no limit to the number of forms you can file.
How do you file IRS Form 4547?
There are three ways to file Form 4547:
- File Form 4547 electronically with your federal income tax return. According to the IRS, this is the fastest, safest, and easiest way to open a Trump Account. You must e-file your tax return to use this method.
- Mail a paper copy of Form 4547 to the IRS. Send the form to the IRS address you would use to file a paper tax return for that tax year. The proper mailing address for your location can be found on the IRS website (use the address for “not enclosing a payment”).
- File an electronic version of Form 4547 through your IRS Online Account. If you have an IRS Online Account, you can fill out an electronic version of Form 4547. You'll also be able to track the status of your election through your IRS account.
When can you file Form 4547?
You can file Form 4547 at any point before the year the eligible child turns 18 years old. So, for example, if your child turns 18 on October 1, 2029, you must file Form 4547 to open a Trump Account for them on or before December 31, 2028.
What should I expect after I submit Form 4547?
After you file Form 4547, you should receive additional information from the U.S. government explaining how to activate and finish setting up the new Trump Account. An authentication process is also required to activate the account.
Once your account is activated, you will be able to manage the account using the Trump Account App. You can download the app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or TrumpAccounts.gov.
You can start putting money in a Trump Account on July 4, 2026. That’s also when $1,000 pilot program contributions will begin. For 2026 and 2027, you can generally put up to $5,000 into a Trump Account per year until the year the child turns 18. Businesses can also contribute up to $2,500 per year to a Trump Account set up for an employee or an employee’s dependent. Both the $5,000 and $2,500 limits will be adjusted annually for inflation after 2027.
Frequently asked questions about Form 4547
Q1: Is my child eligible for a Trump Account?
A Trump Account can be opened for any child who is 17 years old or younger on the last day of the year that Form 4547 is filed, and has a Social Security number that’s valid for employment and issued before Form 4547 is filed
Check out our complete guide to Trump Accounts.
Q2: Can Form 4547 be attached to an amended tax return?
No, you can’t submit IRS Form 4547 with an amended federal income tax return. You can only file Form 4547 with an originally filed return.
If you’re unable to file Form 4547 with your tax return, you can still mail a paper form to the IRS or submit an electronic version of Form 4547 through an IRS Online Account.
See how to file an amended tax return with the IRS.
Q3: Will TurboTax have Form 4547?
Yes, TurboTax users can file IRS Form 4547 with their federal income tax return.
Follow these easy instructions to set up a Trump Account in TurboTax.
Q4: Where can I get Form 4547 from the IRS?
If you want to file a paper Form 4547, you can print one from the IRS website.
Click here to access Form 4547 and the related instructions from the IRS website.
Q4: How can I get $1,000 for a Trump account?
Under a temporary pilot program, the U.S. government will deposit $1,000 into a Trump Account for eligible children who are U.S. citizens born from 2025 through 2028. To request a $1,000 pilot program contribution for a child, file Form 4547 and check the box for the child in Part III.
However, you can only make this request if you expect to claim the child as a “qualifying child” on your federal income tax return for the year.
Learn more about the pilot program in our Trump Account guide.
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