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24.22. Form 3X - Line 24: Independent Expenditures (use Schedule E)*
About Independent Expenditures
An independent expenditure is an expenditure for a communication that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate but which is made independently of any candidate's campaign or of a political party. Independent expenditures are special because, unlike contributions, they are not subject to any limits. However, an expenditure is "independent" only if it meets certain conditions: It must not be made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of a candidate, party or their agents. (As always, check with the FEC - CFR 100.16 and 109.20a or the FEC's Candidate Guide).
How to record an Independent Expenditure:
1. Go to the vendor's record.
2. Select Add Transaction > Expense.
3. Enter the Date and Amount of the expense.
4. Under Reporting Code, select "IE - Independent Expenditure". If the expense has a different date of disbursement or obligation, enter this date in the field directly beneath the Reporting Code field.
5. Enter the Reporting Description of the expense.
6. Click the Support button and enter the name of the supported Candidate in the support text box, then select the Candidate's record.
7. Each independent expenditure itemized on the Form 24 has a field for the date of disbursement or obligation. To populate this field, edit the independent expenditure, and then type in the date of disbursement or obligation in the provided field in the general tab.
8. Finish by clicking Save.