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Instructions for FEC Form 5 Report of Independent Expenditures Made and Contributions Received to Be Used by Persons Other Than Political Committees
This document contains official instructions for FEC Form 5 , Report of Other Than Political Committees - a form released and collected by the Federal Election Commission. An up-to-date fillable FEC Form 5 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is FEC Form 5?A: FEC Form 5 is a report used to disclose independent expenditures made and contributions received by individuals or organizations other than political committees.
Q: Who needs to file FEC Form 5?A: Individuals or organizations that have made independent expenditures or received contributions for the purpose of influencing federal elections need to file FEC Form 5.
Q: What is an independent expenditure?A: An independent expenditure is an expenditure made by someone other than a candidate or political committee to expressly advocate for the election or defeat of a federal candidate.
Q: What type of contributions are included in FEC Form 5?A: FEC Form 5 includes contributions received for the purpose of making independent expenditures.
Q: When is FEC Form 5 due?A: FEC Form 5 must be filed within 24 hours of making independent expenditures totaling $1,000 or more in a calendar year.
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