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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

The Cost of Filing Late Just Went Up

September 8, 2009

The Commission published final rules in July that increased certain civil penalties for inflation, including fines under the Administrative Fines Program for late- or non-filed reports. For more information on the new rules and to see the newly adjusted fine schedules, visit the Commission's Administrative Fine Program web page. Ultimately, the best thing you can do: File your reports on time!

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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.