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This document is a report by political organizations listing contributions and expenditures during a specified period, including detailed itemization of contributions received and expenditures made.

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How to fill out Form 8872

1. Obtain Form 8872 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
2. Enter your organization’s name, address, and employer identification number (EIN) at the top of the form.
3. Fill in the reporting period for which you are providing information.
4. Record the total contributions received during the reporting period in the appropriate section.
5. Detail the expenditures made during the reporting period, categorizing them as needed.
6. Sign and date the form to certify the provided information is accurate.
7. Submit the completed Form 8872 electronically or by mail, as directed by the IRS.

Who needs Form 8872?

1. Political committees that receive contributions and make expenditures must file Form 8872.
2. This includes any authorized committees of candidates for federal office.

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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 document used by political organizations to report contributions and expenditures, as required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Who is required to file Form 8872?

Political organizations that are required to report contributions and expenditures under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code must file Form 8872.

How to fill out Form 8872?

To fill out Form 8872, organizations need to provide information about contributions received, expenditures made, and details regarding the nature of those transactions, following the guidelines set forth by the IRS.

What is the purpose of Form 8872?

The purpose of Form 8872 is to ensure transparency and accountability in the financial activities of political organizations for tax compliance and to inform the public about their financial activities.

What information must be reported on Form 8872?

Form 8872 requires reporting of contributions received, expenditures made, and information about the donors and recipients of funds, as well as the total amounts involved.