This is a legal form that was released by the California Fair Political Practices Commission - a government authority operating within California. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is FPPC Form 496?
A: FPPC Form 496 is a form used for reporting independent expenditures in California.
Q: What is an independent expenditure?
A: An independent expenditure is an expense made by an individual or group to support or oppose a candidate or measure, without coordination with a candidate or campaign.
Q: Why is FPPC Form 496 important?
A: FPPC Form 496 is important because it provides transparency in campaign spending by requiring the reporting of independent expenditures.
Q: When should FPPC Form 496 be filed?
A: FPPC Form 496 should be filed within 24 hours of making an independent expenditure that exceeds $1,000 in support or opposition of a candidate or measure.
Q: What information is required on FPPC Form 496?
A: FPPC Form 496 requires the identification of the person or entity making the expenditure, the recipient or target of the expenditure, the amount spent, and other details.
Form Details:
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