The gift is not taxable; however, once gifted any income or gains generated by the assets should be reported by him, and are potentially taxable to him. Any assets in the account (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) have the same cost basis that his grandparents did. If he received a Form 1099-B, and it shows income/gains of $1,100 or more he will have to file and pay taxes.
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