Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026– The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the guidance and request for information related to section 530A establishing Trump accounts. The provision, which was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, establishes new tax-advantaged investment accounts for U.S. children under the age of 18. The Treasury Department and the IRS intend to issue proposed regulations reflecting and adding to the guidance already issued.
“Large employers are at the forefront of helping millions of American workers achieve financial security and wellness, including planning so that their children can have a head start toward reaching their dreams. Trump accounts represent an exciting new tool that many Americans will consider to help make those dreams a reality,” said Andy Banducci, ERIC’s Senior Vice President for Retirement and Compensation Policy. “Once regulations are proposed, ERIC looks forward to offering informed comments and working with the IRS, Treasury, and other agencies to ensure these new accounts are simple to operate and practical to adopt.”
Drawing on the unique experiences its member companies have providing tools individuals use to plan for financial security, ERIC outlined several areas to be addressed in proposed regulations. Some suggestions include clarifying that employer contributions do not create an ERISA-covered plan, guidance on how employers may efficiently remit funds, and specificity about documentation requirements and other technical issues.
ERIC’s full comment letter is available here.