As with all
mutual funds, Transamerica
funds may be required to
withhold U.S. federal income tax at the fourth lowest tax rate applicable to unmarried individuals (24 % as of January 1, 2018) on all taxable distributions payable to you if: a) you fail to provide the
fund with your correct taxpayer identification number; b) you fail to make required certifications; or c) if you have been notified
by the IRS that you are subject to backup
withholding.
Canadian resident
mutual funds, ETFs and pooled
funds therefore have 15 per cent
withholding tax on dividends and only receive 85 per cent of any dividends paid
by the underlying U.S. stocks.