Tax: Canadian Persons and Entities: Form T5008
Canadian Slip T5008, Statement of Securities Transactions, contains proceeds and cost information, but capital gains/losses are not reported.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax: Canadian Persons and Entities: Tax Form Availability
T5008 and T5 forms are available on February 28th.
The T3 forms are generally available on March 31st. Some T3s may be made available after this date if the information is received late. You should always try to match the available T3s with the distributions received as shown on your dividend report or account statements.
NR4s will be available March 31st.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Unrealized Capital Gains Distributions from Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
These gains are reported on Form 2439 in Box 1a. There may be tax paid on your behalf by the RIC or REIT; this tax is reported to you on Form 2439 in Box 2.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Understanding Qualified Dividends
Qualified Dividends are distributions which meet the criteria to be subject to a beneficial federal tax rate. In general, qualified dividends are distributions received from U.S. Domestic corporations or qualified foreign corporations where you have owned the investment for more than 61 days before or after the ex dividend date. IRS Publication 550 “Investment Income and Expenses” available free on line at www.IRS.gov and/or your tax professional can assist in determining if your dividends are eligible for the beneficial rate.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Understanding Ordinary Dividends
Dividends are paid by corporations, mutual funds, money market funds, and other entities such as REITs. Ordinary dividends include payments from foreign securities such as ADRs and foreign companies and net short-term gains from mutual funds. Dividends that have been reinvested are also included in this amount.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: I already filed my taxes and have received a Corrected Form 1099. What do I do now?
You will have to file an amended tax return to report the information as reported on the corrected Form 1099. As the IRS verifies the information on your tax returns with the 1099s received from banks, brokers and other sources, you may receive a notice from the IRS indicating that your return was filed using incorrect information. Consult your tax or legal advisor for further information.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Withholding on IRA Distributions in Connection with Rollover
We are required to apply 20% withholding tax from IRA distributions, unless your IRA rollover is sent directly account to account. Box 4 of the 1099-R reports any withheld taxes. Please note that for any tax deferred account rollover on which taxes have been withheld, the full amount (including the taxes) must be re-deposited into a tax-deferred account within 60 days for the transaction to be income tax free.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Gross Proceeds and Commissions on Form 1099
The gross proceeds balance is net of commissions.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
Tax Reporting: Unable to Log into Account Management to get 1099s
Contact our Customer Service Department, and advise the service agent that you are not able to log into the Account Management.
If you have your username, we will ask a series of security questions for identity verification. Once the information has been verified, our customer service department will establish a temporary password to allow you to gain access.
If you do not have your username, we will require you to send additional information to our new accounts department in order to verify your identity. Please be advised that in this case additional time may be required to complete the verification process.
In compliance with Treasury Department Circular 230, unless stated to the contrary, any information contained in this FAQ was not intended or written to be used and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on any taxpayer.
