This document contains official instructions for FPPC Form 496 , Independent Expenditure Report for Multipurpose Organizations Including Nonprofits - a form released and collected by the California Fair Political Practices Commission. An up-to-date fillable FPPC Form 496 is available for download through this link.
Q: What is Form 496?
A: Form 496 is the Independent Expenditure Report for Multipurpose Organizations Including Nonprofits in California.
Q: Who needs to file Form 496?
A: Multipurpose organizations, including nonprofits, who make independent expenditures in California need to file Form 496.
Q: What is an independent expenditure?
A: An independent expenditure is an expense made by an individual or organization to support or oppose a specific candidate or measure, typically done without coordination with the candidate or campaign.
Q: What information is required on Form 496?
A: Form 496 requires the organization's name and contact information, information about the expenditure, details about the candidate or measure being supported or opposed, and a declaration of financial responsibility.
Q: When should Form 496 be filed?
A: Form 496 should be filed within 24 hours of making an independent expenditure in excess of $1,000 or aggregate expenses exceeding $2,000 in a calendar year.
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