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This form is used by political organizations to report contributions and expenditures in compliance with IRS regulations.

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How to fill out Form 8872

1. Gather all necessary information about your organization, including its name, address, and employer identification number (EIN).
2. Determine the reporting period for which you are completing the form.
3. Fill out the top section with your organization's details.
4. Complete the financial information section, including contributions received and expenditures made during the reporting period.
5. Provide details of all contributors, including their names and addresses.
6. Review the form for accuracy and completeness.
7. Sign and date the form at the end.
8. Submit the form electronically or via mail to the required address.

Who needs Form 8872?

1. Organizations that are registered as political committees with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and that engage in the political process are required to fill out Form 8872.
2. This includes committees that support or oppose specific candidates or political parties.

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What is the filing schedule for 8872?

Quarterly reports are due by the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter, except the year-end report which is due by January 31 of the following year. In addition, an organization may have to file a pre-election report, a post-general election report, or both.

Who is required to file form 8872?

Unless excepted, tax-exempt political organizations are required to file periodic reports with the IRS. The report is filed on Form 8872 PDF. An organization must electronically file Form 8872.

Can form 8822b be electronically signed?

Submitting Form 8822-B to the IRS Currently, the IRS doesn't allow business owners to file Form 8822-B electronically. This means you can only do so by mail.

What do I do if I have the wrong address on my tax return?

To correct the address for an Individual (1040) return, fill out the IRS Change of Address Form 8822. To correct a Business address, fill out the IRS Change of Address Form 8822-B.

What if my current address is different from my W2?

What should I do if the address on my W-2 is different than the mailing address on my tax return? Use the address shown on your W-2 for entering your W-2 information. It doesn't matter if it's different than the mailing address you will use on your tax return.

Can I submit form 8822-b online?

Going forward, organizations must report changes in the “responsible party” within 60 days. The form is not difficult and a sample is available (click here). Currently the form cannot be filed electronically. The instructions for the Form 8822-B provide the following guidance.

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What is Form 8872?

Form 8872 is a campaign finance form used by political organizations to report contributions and expenditures made during an election cycle.

Who is required to file Form 8872?

Organizations that engage in political activities and receive contributions or make expenditures exceeding certain thresholds are required to file Form 8872.

How to fill out Form 8872?

To fill out Form 8872, organizations should provide details about their contributions and expenditures, including donor information and the purpose of the funds, following the instructions provided by the IRS.

What is the purpose of Form 8872?

The purpose of Form 8872 is to provide transparency in campaign financing by requiring organizations to report their financial activities related to political contributions and expenditures.

What information must be reported on Form 8872?

Form 8872 requires reporting of contributions received, expenditures made, and detailed information about donors, as well as the purpose of these transactions.