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Custodial Accounts: UTMA vs. UGMA Rules, Taxes, and Transfers

October 17, 2026 by Bruno M.
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Compare UTMA and UGMA custodial accounts: eligible assets, age of majority, IRS Kiddie Tax thresholds, and FAFSA impact for minor investing.

Categories Market Education Tags custodial account, investing basics, investing for kids, kiddie tax, stock market, utma vs ugma

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