A Trump Account, officially called a 530A account, is a new federal retirement account for children under 18, funded by a $1,000 seed deposit for every eligible US citizen baby born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028. For US expat families, the eligibility rules and account-opening process raise questions the law doesn't answer yet.

In this episode of Passport To Wealth, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, talks with cross-border tax advisor Christie DuChateau, EA, of BNC Tax about who actually qualifies for the seed deposit, what it takes to open and fund one from outside the US, and where the process breaks down for parents with a foreign address or a child without a US Social Security number.

Christie and Arielle compare notes from opening their own accounts, one through the Trump Account app and one through the web at trumpaccounts.gov, with different results for foreign addresses and phone verification. They also cover how a Trump Account stacks up against a 529 plan, a UTMA, and a kids' Roth IRA, and why it may be one of the only ways for a US citizen child living in Europe to legally hold a US ETF.

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WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS
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0:00 What Is a Trump Account and Who Is It For?

2:31 Who Qualifies for the $1,000 Trump Account Seed Deposit

5:16 How to Open a Trump Account from Outside the US

16:07 Funding a Trump Account Without a US Bank Account

20:12 Trump Account vs. 529, Roth IRA, and UTMA: What's the Difference

25:09 How a Trump Account Lets US Citizen Children Abroad Buy US ETFs

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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Christie DuChateau of BNC Tax, a tax advisor living in the Netherlands, opened a Trump account for her own children and walks through exactly what expat parents need to know before funding one.

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ABOUT THE HOST
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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent, is a cross-border financial planner with @connectedfinancialplanning, based in Switzerland, helping Americans living abroad navigate US taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.

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ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH™
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Passport To Wealth™ is the platform for current and aspiring US expats. We connect globally mobile Americans with vetted, licensed cross-border financial advisors, tax professionals, and relocation experts who understand the financial and legal complexities of life abroad. Visit our website for the resources and connections needed to make informed decisions, wherever you live.

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This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.
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