Managing independent expenditures at scale shouldn’t require late nights, duct-taped systems, or manual FEC filings. But that’s where too many Super PACs still are—using QuickBooks for accounting, spreadsheets for reconciliation, and outdated platforms for reporting.
ISP changes that.
Our platform is built from the ground up for independent expenditure reporting. It pulls real-time bank activity, auto-generates FEC notices, and keeps every disbursement, disclosure, and deadline fully aligned—without manual entry or multiple tools.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Automated 24- and 48-Hour Notice Filings | Auto-generated reports based on live financial activity, ready for submission the moment a threshold is triggered. |
| Dedicated Political Accounting Package | Political transactions work differently than standard business transactions. A political-specific accounting system means treasurers don’t have to hack non-political transaction types into place. This eliminates the need for QuickBooks. Your books, reports, and filings all reflect the same live data. |
| Real-Time Donor Disclosure Readiness | Instantly surface contributor data as it becomes reportable. No digging, no data lag. |
| Full Audit Trail on Every Ad Buy & Disbursement | Every transaction is tracked, timestamped, and tied to supporting documentation. |
| AI-Powered Accuracy on Complex Forms | Our system flags anomalies, validates data, and preps reports you can file with confidence. |
| Custom Roles for Treasurer Consultant, Campaign Manager, Candidate, Volunteers, Fundraiser, Outside Fundraiser, Data Entry, and Tech Staff | Role-based access means outside advisors can work securely—without bottlenecks or risk. |
Deadlines in the Super PAC world are set. The moment your independent expenditure crosses a threshold, the clock starts—and you’ve got hours, not days, to file.
ISP was built for that pace. Our system flags spending activity that triggers the 48-Hour Rule and prepares your notices in real time, ready for instant submission. No scrambling. No second-guessing.
Donor information? Already prepped. Vendor disbursements? Matched to your bank feed. You’ll know what’s reportable the moment it happens—Super PAC donor disclosure included.
Whether you’re placing national media buys or running a multi-state I.E. campaign, ISP scales with your spend. Every transaction is tracked back to its source account, with AI-assisted categorization and compliance checks built in.
There’s no need for external bookkeeping or late-night file cleanup. Our platform gives you complete financial visibility with audit trails on every dollar—perfect for compliance consultants, treasurers, and other outside advisors.
And yes, we know you’ve Googled it: Super PAC vs. PAC isn’t just a legal distinction—it’s a compliance complexity most platforms aren’t built to handle. But ISP is.
ISP goes beyond Super PAC reporting; it’s your command center for managing independent expenditures at scale—with zero guesswork, no dual systems, and filings you can trust under pressure. Whether you’re preparing a 24-hour notice, disclosing a new seven-figure contribution, or reconciling a wave of ad buys, ISP keeps you ahead of the curve—and FEC-ready at all times.
A Super PAC must file a 24‑Hour Report when its independent expenditures aggregate $1,000 or more for a given election after the 20th day before that election and more than 24 hours before the election occurs. A 48‑Hour Report is required when independent expenditures aggregate $10,000 or more up to 20 days before an election. Both reports use Form 3X Schedule E and must be filed within the specified timeframe after the expenditure is publicly distributed or disseminated.
Unlike traditional PACs, which are subject to strict contribution caps, Super PAC donation limits don’t exist—they can accept unlimited funds from individuals, corporations, unions, and other political committees. The only restrictions are around source legality (e.g., no contributions from foreign nationals or federal contractors). This unlimited fundraising capacity is one of the defining differences between Super PAC vs. PAC.
An independent expenditure is spending for communications that expressly advocate for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, and the PAC must make those expenditures without coordination with any candidate, campaign, or party. These are the types of spending that trigger special reporting obligations, such as 24‑ and 48‑hour reports.
In addition to special independent expenditure reports, Super PACs file regular disclosure reports (monthly or quarterly) disclosing receipts and disbursements. When independent expenditures exceed reporting thresholds, the committee must also file the appropriate 24‑ or 48‑hour reports in the required window.
