The impact of a return of capital is that a portion of the distribution is tax deferred and reduces the adjusted cost base of the unitholder's trust units. The reduction in the adjusted cost base of the units is ultimately taxed as a capital gain when the unit is sold for investors who hold their units as capital property.
The annual breakdown of distributions for tax purposes will be provided to unitholders annually in March as soon as possible following receipt of the information from the Fund's individual holdings. This information will also be posted on the website as soon as it is available.
This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute legal or tax advice to any particular investor. Accordingly, prospective investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their individual circumstances.
Holders of trust units outside of a registered retirement savings plan, registered retirement income fund or deferred profit sharing plan should expect to receive a T3 slip from their investment dealer. T3 supplementary slips will indicate Foreign Non-Business Income in Box 25, Investment Income in Box 26, Capital Gains in Box 21, Dividend Income in Box 23 and Box 49 and Return of Capital in Box 42. Dividend income will be subject to the standard gross up and federal dividend tax credit rules.
The return of capital component is a non-taxable amount that serves to reduce the adjusted cost base of the fund units.