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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Non-election years

If an SSF files quarterly in election years, it will automatically switch to semi-annual reporting in non-election years.

If an SSF files monthly in election years, it will keep filing monthly in non-election years.

If an SSF wants to switch filing frequency from monthly to quarterly (or vice versa), it can do this up to one time a calendar year, if the treasurer notifies the FEC first:

Other filing requirements may also apply if an SSF is active in a special election.

From the FEC Record

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Legal citations

Regulations

11 CFR 104.5(c)
Switching filing frequency

11 CFR 104.5(c)(2)
Non-election year reports

11 CFR 104.5(c)(3)(i)
Monthly reports

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.