Downloading Import Formats
(Schedules A, B, and H4, only)
The FECFile import feature allows users to import the following data sets into the software:
-Individual/Organizations (IND/ORG)
-Schedule A (SA)
-Schedule B (SB)
-Schedule H4 (H4)
To successfully import a data set, it must be formatted properly into a conforming "import format"-- a correctly configured, schedule-specific ASCII character (28) delimited TXT (Text) or CSV (comma separated variable) file. The ASCII Character 28 is considered a "Control Character" and may be generated in a text editor that displays these types of characters by pressing the "CTRL" + "\" keys of a standard English keyboard.
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Download import formats and instructions:
- Click the following link: download.nictusa.com/dl/ImportFormatFEC.zip.
- This will open a download session window. Left click once on the "Save" button, select the desired location for saving the file, your Desktop for instance, and start the download.
- Once the zipped file has downloaded, open MSExcel and then click File from the Menu; Click Open; Browse to find the import format spreadsheet in the location where you saved it, and open it.
- The workbook has five worksheets and a Legend (title tabs are on the bottom). The first tab contains the instructions, read these first.
If you have questions regarding importing, please call the FEC Electronic Filing Office at (202) 694-1642 opt# 2.
Page Modified January 2, 2008
