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Melissa Dailey Consultant Investors Group Financial Services Inc. A smarter way to give. Today and for the future

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Page 1: A smarter way to give

Melissa DaileyConsultant

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

A smarter way to give.Today and for the future

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This presentation…

Is provided by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (In Quebec, a financial services firm).

Is provided by Investors Group Securities Inc. (In Quebec, a firm in financial planning).

Is presented as a general source of information only, and is not intended as a solicitation to buy or sell investments, nor is it intended to provide professional advice including, without limitation, investment, financial, legal, accounting or tax advice. For more information on this topic or on any other investment or financial matters, please contact an Investors Group Consultant

Although we have tried to ensure the accuracy of this information, tax laws change frequently so the provisions and exemptions mentioned in this presentation may change.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all 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.

™ Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

®Imagine Canada’s logo, “Imagine Canada”, Imagine’s logo and “Imagine” are all trademarks used by Imagine Canada, and are used with permission.

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The Investors Group culture of giving

Longstanding heritage of: Grassroots involvement Corporate Funding Seed Funding for new initiatives Strong employee involvement in the community

A Founding member of Imagine Canada’s Caring Company Program.

Belief that a well-rounded financial plan should not be without a charitable gift planning strategy.

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The growing generosity of Canadians

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Donations ($-billions)

Total annual Canadian donations

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Charitable gift planning

Charitable bequest

Donate publicly traded stocks or securities

Establish a charitable remainder trust

Donate a life insurance policy

Establish a charitable life annuity

Gifts of Registered Plans or Life Insurance

Establish a private foundation

Establish a donor advised fund

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Why is establishing your own personal account within the Investors Group Charitable Giving Program a smarter way to give?

Similar to having your own private foundation. No administrative responsibilities. No upfront costs. Immediate tax benefits. Ability to support your favourite charities now and in

the future. Builds a long-term charitable gift planning strategy.

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The Investors Group Charitable Giving Program

Five easy steps:

1. Name your account

2. Name your successors

3. Make your initial gift

4. Make your recommendations

5. Further gifts

Let’s take a look at how easy it was for Alex Jonesto set up her own Investors Group

Charitable Giving Program account…

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Step 1: Naming the account

The Investors Group Charitable Giving Program will establish an account.

Alex can name the account however she chooses.

For example:

“Jones Family Fund”

“Alex Jones Fund”

“Alex Jones Foundation”

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Step 2: Alex names her successor

As part of the initial account set-up Alex must: Name a successor to take-over and/or Name charities to automatically receive grants

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Step 3a: The initial gift – Cash donation

Alex Jones makes a cash donation of $50,000 to start the “Jones Family Fund”

Remember: the donation is irrevocable.

Receives a tax receipt for $50,000 – reducing her overall tax bill.

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Step 3b: The initial gift – “In kind” donation

Alex Jones makes an in-kind donation of $50,000 worth of mutual funds to start the “Jones Family Fund”.

Receives a tax receipt for $50,000 – reducing her overall tax bill.

She is not required to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the in-kind donation.

*Assumes the value of the mutual fund when received by foundation is $50,000.

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Step 3b: The initial gift – “In kind” donation

The adjusted cost base of the mutual fund is $20,000.

If Alex had instead redeemed the mutual funds and then donated the net value to the “Jones Family Fund”:

She would have had to pay $6,750 in tax on the capital gains.* Her net contribution to charity would be lower.

*Assuming a 45% tax rate on the capital gains would be 45% x 50% x ($50,000 - $20,000) or $6,750.

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Step 3c: The initial gift – Donation of life insurance

Alex Jones makes a donation of a life insurance policy worth $50,000 to start the “Jones Family Fund”.

Receives a tax receipt for $50,000 – reducing her overall tax bill.

Alex also receives a tax receipt for every additional insurance premium payment.

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Example: Tax reduction benefits

Receives a tax receipt for $50,000.

Example: Alex Jones has annual income of $95,000, taxed at a combine

rate of $95,000. She donates $50,000 to the Jones Family Fund. Alex can use her tax credit to reduce her taxes by $22,500.

Donation $50,000

Tax credits (federal and provincial) $22,500 ($50,000 x 45%)*

Net cost of gift $27,500 ($50,000 - $22,500)

*Assumes a combined Federal and Provincial tax credit rate of 45%

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Step 4: Making your recommendations

Alex selects which eligible funds in which she would like to invest her initial amount and contributions.

Annual notification of funds available for grants.

Typically grant approximately 3% to 5% of the account.

This year, the Jones Family Fund has $2,000 available.

She can recommend which charitable organizations will receive support.

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Step 4: Making your recommendations

Alex is required to distribute the full $2,000 to various qualifying organizations

Note: The minimum grant per charity is $500

This year, she chooses the following grants: Royal Conservatory of Music: $500 Canadian Red Cross: $1,000 Canadian Olympic Association: $500

Grants are recognized as from the “Jones Family Fund”.

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Step 5: Further gifts

Alex contributes to the Jones Family Fund as much or as frequently as she chooses. Note: Contributions must be a minimum of $5,000.

She can also: Name the Jones Family Fund account as the beneficiary of a

life insurance policy. Name the Jones Family Fund account as the beneficiary of her

RRIF.

Her family and friends can contribute to her account.

Tax receipts are provided to all who contribute.

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Keeping you informed

Additional contributions to the Jones Family Fund each year.

Ongoing reporting statements.

Can change her grant recommendation from year to year.

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Why the Investors Group Charitable Giving Program?

Simple, cost effective and flexible.

Donor recognition or anonymity.

Support your favourite charities now and in the future.

Immediate or deferred tax savings.

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Is the Investors Group Charitable Giving Program right for you?

Do you have assets you have already earmarked for charity as part of your estate?

Would you like to support your favourite charity now and over the long term?

Do you want a simple, cost effective way of giving back?

Have you considered establishing a private Foundation but feel you cannot afford the time or money?

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A smarter way to give

Your own unique circumstances and preferences will determine the best way for you

We understand – because we care too

I can help:

See me about setting up an appointment to discuss the most appropriate charitable

gift planning approach.

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Questions?

“We make a living by what we get;

We make a life by what we give”Winston Churchill

“A smarter way to give” – C3527 – 07/2008