About the FEC Form 5 Report

The FEC Form 5 Report is for reporting independent expenditures made and contributions received to be used by persons other than political committees. Independent expenditures aggregating in excess of $250 in a calendar year must report on this report. 

Version Differences

• 24-Hour Report: Persons who make independent expenditures aggregating $1,000 or more towards a given election after the 20th day but more than 24 hours before the day of the election must file this version. 
• 48-Hour Report: Persons who make independent expenditures aggregating $10,000 or more towards a given after-election outside of the 20 days before an election must be reported on this report. 
• Quarterly: Persons making independent expenditures over $250 in aggregation will need to report that on this report.