Instructions for FEC Form 5 Report of Independent Expenditures Made and Contributions Received to Be Used by Persons Other Than Political Committees

FEC Form 5 Report of Independent Expenditures Made and Contributions Received

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.