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Cost Basis Election Form
Use this form to establish or change your cost basis calculation method election for your Transamerica Funds account(s). Cost basis is
not available for retirement accounts and typically does not apply to money market funds. Forms for other types of account maintenance
are available on our website at www.transamericafunds.com. For assistance call Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-233-4339.
As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, mutual fund companies are required to report cost basis information for taxable accounts to the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) for any sale of mutual fund shares acquired after the effective date of January 1, 2012.
Section One – Type of Request
□ Establish an Initial Election
□ Change to Existing Election
□ Add/Change Future Election
□ Add/Change SLID Secondary Election
Section Two – Account Owner Information
Name of Investor (Primary Owner, Custodian, Corporation, Trust, or Partnership) as shown on your account
Name of Co-Owner, Minor, Corporate Officer, Trustee, or Partner, as shown on your account
Address
City
State
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Daytime Telephone Number
Zip Code
E-Mail Address
Section Three – Cost Basis Methods
The calculation methods listed below represent the options available for your Transamerica Funds account(s). Please review this
information before completing Section Four.
Calculation Method
Average Cost
(Avg Cost)
Description
Utilizes the average price of shares purchased after January 1, 2012 as the cost basis.
First In First Out
(FIFO)
Assumes the oldest shares in the account purchased after January 1, 2012 are the first shares to be
sold.
Last In First Out
(LIFO)
Assumes the newest shares purchased after January 1, 2012 are the first shares in the account to be
sold.
High Cost First Out
(HIFO)
Assumes the shares with the highest cost purchased after January 1, 2012 are the first shares in the
account to be sold.
Low Cost First Out
(LOFO)
Assumes the shares with the lowest cost purchased after January 1, 2012 are the first shares in the
account to be sold.
Loss/Gain Utilization
(LGUT)
Specific Lot Identification
(SLID)
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Depletes losses before gains.
Assumes specific shares in an account will be selected by the shareholder to be depleted each time
shares are sold.
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Section Four – Cost Basis Calculation Method Selection
Please complete either option 1 or option 2.
The default calculation method used by Transamerica Funds is Average Cost and will be applied to all fund accounts you hold that are not
listed below. You will need to choose a calculation method for each taxable account you own per account registration. The selection you make
below will pertain to all accounts you list on this form for the registration indicated in Section Two.
Option 1 – Blanket Election for All Fund Accounts per Registration Type
Please select a calculation method for all fund accounts you currently hold and provide your fund account number(s) below. Please do
not use your Investor ID. This method will apply to all future fund accounts you may establish unless otherwise indicated in Section Five.
○ Avg Cost
○ FIFO
○LIFO
○ HIFO
○ LOFO
○ LGUT
○ SLID
Fund Account Number(s):
Option 2 – Individual Fund Account Elections
Please select a calculation method for each fund account you hold under the registration indicated in Section Two. Only one method may
be selected per fund account.
Note: If you need to list additional fund accounts, please attach a letter of instruction that provides the same information being requested below.
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Note: If SLID is selected as the primary cost basis calculation method for a fund account, you must choose FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, LOFO, or
LGUT as a secondary method in the table below. If no secondary method is selected, FIFO will be applied.
SLID Secondary Method Selection
Fund Number+
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Account Number
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refer to the Fund Information Sheet for a listing of fund numbers.
Section Five – Future Cost Basis Calculation Elections (Optional)
Complete this section to establish a calculation method for future fund accounts you may establish. You may change your future
elections at any time.
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○ FIFO
○ LIFO
○ HIFO
○ LOFO
○ LGUT
○ SLID
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Section Six – Signature
By signing this form, I certify that I am the account owner and that all information provided herein is correct. I understand that Transamerica
Fund Services, Inc., its affiliates, and its representatives cannot give legal, tax, or accounting advice. I have read and understood all pages of
this form and I have completed all applicable sections. I further certify that I expressly assume full responsibility for all tax implications of my
cost basis elections, and that I have consulted with my personal tax adviser for any questions or additional information pertaining to my
elections. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Transamerica Fund Services, Inc., its affiliates, and assigns from the consequences
of accepting my elections.
Signatures from all Transamerica Funds account owners are required.
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Mail the completed and signed form to Transamerica Fund Services, Inc.:
Regular Mail:
Transamerica Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219945
Kansas City, MO 64121-9945
Overnight Mail:
Transamerica Fund Services, Inc.
330 W 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
For assistance call Transamerica Fund Services at 1-888-233-4339.
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