TAX & ESTATE PLANNING

 
At Mackenzie we understand the importance of tax and estate planning to investors. That's why our Tax & Estate Services department has designed this resource centre to provide information to help you minimize the taxes you pay and plan your financial affairs in the way that works best for you.

You will find information regarding the tax treatment of mutual fund investments, step-by-step guidelines to assist you in preparing your tax returns, easy-to-use investment calculators, ways to reduce and defer tax exposure through our Capital Class funds, and commonly asked questions from other investors.

The information contained on this website is intended to help you work with your financial advisor to put strategies in place that meet your specific needs.
 

PLANNING RESOURCES

 
Your Estate Plan – Getting Started
Thinking about death and putting off planning your estate – one is difficult and the other is very easy. Together, if they remain ignored, the two can combine to create a sticky situation for you and your beneficiaries.

Use our 5-step process to get you started on your plan, then work with your advisor to put your plan in action.
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Mackenzie Capital Class – The Best of Both Worlds for Mutual Fund Investors
Use this brochure to learn how Mackenzie Capital Class can help you reduce the tax you pay on income from your non-registered investments. See how Mackenzie Sentinel Managed Yield and Mackenzie Sentinel Managed Return Capital Class Funds can give you added flexibility in tax planning.
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T-Series Investment Guide
Looking for a way to generate tax-efficient income? This brochure can help you. Understand how Mackenzie T-Series mutual funds combine non-taxable return of capital with specified taxable income to provide you with a steady income stream. The charts illustrate hypothetical T-Series examples to help you plan for your future income needs.
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Mackenzie Mutual Fund Tax Guide
Do you understand how to file the tax slips you receive from your mutual fund investments? The Mackenzie Mutual Fund Tax Guide provides you with a summary of tax information designed to help you prepare your annual tax return.
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RRSP or Capital Gains? Why not both?
Does investing in an RRSP still make sense? This one-page summary gives you the facts.
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Income Splitting
One of the easiest ways for families to reduce taxes is through properly structured income splitting, that is, shifting income from a family member in a high tax bracket to those who pay a lower rate of tax. This brochure shows you how income-splitting can leave your family with more funds available for other financial planning goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about taxation and estate related issues.
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Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. This should not be construed to be legal or tax advice, as each client's situation is different. Please consult your own legal and tax advisor.