Gwynne Shotwell’s $300 million SpaceX pledge to Trump Accounts shows billionaires a tax-smart way to give away their own company’s stock

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What happened

New Treasury rules let the ultrawealthy send shares of their own companies to millions of kids, as long as the gift goes through a charity.

Key facts

  • New Treasury rules let the ultrawealthy send shares of their own companies to millions of kids, as long as the gift goes through a charity.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:04:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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