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How to Comply with California’s FPPC Form 460 Reporting Deadlines for Local Candidate Committees

Campaign Finance / Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff

California local candidate committees must file FPPC Form 460 on semi-annual and pre-election deadlines, with late filings subject to administrative penalties. These reporting rules apply to campaign activity in cities, counties, and special districts and are enforced by local filing officers and the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). This article explains who must file, what

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How to Report Independent Expenditures to the FEC Without Coordinating With a Candidate Under 11 CFR 109.21

Independent expenditures must be reported to the FEC on Forms 3X/5 and, in many cases, a 24-hour or 48-hour report is triggered once spending hits $1,000 or $10,000 near an election. The key compliance risk is turning “independent” spending into an in-kind contribution through prohibited coordination under 11 CFR 109.21. This article explains how to