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UTMA allows the property to be gifted to a minor without establishing a formal trust. The donor or a custodian manages the property for the minor's benefit until the minor reaches a certain age. Once the child reaches a specified age set by the state, the child will have full control over the property.
UGMA/UTMA account assets can be transferred into a new account established by the now adult beneficiary as a sole or joint owner.
B or 1099DIV should be received at the end of the tax year from the financial institution handling the UGMA/UTMA account to report any interest or earnings on the account.
Transferring a UTMA account to a child is simple. You can do so with most financial or investment institutions. You can also consult a tax or business lawyer to help you set up the legal structure, although most financial institutions can do this for you.
Because money placed in an UGMA/UTMA account is owned by the child, earnings are generally taxed at the child's?usually lower?tax rate, rather than the parent's rate. For some families, this savings can be significant. Up to $1,050 in earnings tax-free. The next $1,050 is taxable at the child's tax rate.