AIM Fair Fund Distribution Update – Distribution to Investors is Completed
The AIM Fair Fund distribution has been completed in accordance with the approved Plan of Distribution. No further payments to investors will be issued.
Warning: Please do not present any checks in your possession for payment as all distribution checks are void and will be returned by your bank which may result in a fee charged to your account. The AIM Fair Fund, the IDC, the SEC, and the Fund Administrator are not responsible for any fees incurred by investors related to voided checks.
This website and the toll free call center will remain active indefinitely to help answer any additional questions you may have.
AIM Fair Fund Distribution Update
In regard to the AIM Fair Fund distribution, please note the following
final dates if you still have a payment that you wish to negotiate:
December 1, 2009: Last date a check will be re-issued or replaced
December 31, 2009: Last date a check will be honored for payment
This means that the distribution will end January 1, 2010. If you have need of assistance please immediately call or contact the Fund Administrator.
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Tax Information
The Tax Administrator has issued a "Statement to Eligible Investors", a document that provides tax information related to this settlement.
View the AIM Statement to Eligible Investors:
AIM SEI
As always, you should consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine the potential tax consequences and appropriate tax treatment for your situation.
Links to Related Tax Information Documents
Bank of America Fair Fund Statement to Eligible Investors: http://bankofamericafairfund.com/tax.htm
Bear Stearns Fair Fund Statement to Eligible Investors:
http://www.bearstearnsfairfundsettlement.com/TaxInfo.htm
Reissue Forms
These forms are to be used should you wish to have your retirement check made payable to yourself. In the event of a deceased situation, the beneficiary form would apply and will need to be completed by each beneficiary of record.
Reissue IRA Distribution Form:
AIM - IRA Reissue W9-W4p form
For use by individuals who received a check written to their IRA and no longer maintain an IRA.
Beneficiary Reissue IRA Distribution Form:
AIM - BENE IRA W9-W4p form
For use by beneficiaries or guardians who received a check written to an individual’s IRA and it should be reissued to the beneficiary or guardian.
Reissue Non-IRA Distribution Form:
AIM - Non-IRA W9-W4p form
For use by individuals who received a check as part of a Retirement Plan or a Defined Benefit Plan and the Plan or employer no longer exists.
Beneficiary Non-IRA Distribution Form:
AIM - BENE Non-IRA W9-W4p form
For use by beneficiaries or guardians who received a check written to an individual as part of a Retirement or a Defined Benefit Plan and it should be reissued to the beneficiary or guardian.
Abandoned Plan Affidavit:
AIM - Abandoned Plan Affidavit form
This form must be submitted when an individual requests to have an ERISA Plan (401(k), 403(b)) check reissued to their own name. This form will be submitted with the letter of instruction, the correct reissue form (see above), and the IRS Form 5500, which can be obtained from the www.freeerisa.com website.
If you are unable to access any of the attachments, or links, please contact the Fund Administrator for assistance (see Contact Us page).
As always, you should consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine the potential tax consequences and appropriate tax treatment for your situation.