Campaign Finance: Rules On Contributions
Guidelines From the Federal Election Commission
A contribution is anything of value given, loaned or advanced to influence a Federal election. It is important to understand which receipts are considered contributions: Contributions count toward the threshold that determines whether an individual has qualified as a candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act). Contributions are subject to the Act’s prohibitions against contributions from certain sources. Contributions are subject to the Act’s limits on the amount of contributions. Like all receipts, contributions are also subject to the Act’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The section below describes different types of contributions. Types of Contributions Gifts of Money….
