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Remaining 2020 Filing Deadlines for Federal PACs

September 2020

The FEC’s reporting deadlines for federal PACs are slightly different in election years and non-election years. In 2020, federal PACs are required to file post-general reports and may be required to file pre-general reports. Federal PAC filing deadlines covering activity for the rest of 2020 are below. 

Quarterly Filers

Note that contributions in connection with special or runoff elections may trigger additional reporting requirements for quarterly filers.

Report Type

Close of Books

Due Date

October Quarterly

09/30/20

10/15/20

*Pre-General

10/14/20

10/22/20

Post-General

11/23/20

12/03/20

Year-End 2020

12/31/20

01/31/21

*A PAC that files reports on a quarterly basis must file a pre-general election report covering activity from October 1 through the 20th day before the general election if it makes contributions or expenditures in connection with the general election during that period.  

Monthly Filers

Report Type

Close of Books

Due Date

October Monthly

09/30/20

10/20/20

Pre-General

10/14/20

10/22/20

Post-General

11/23/20

12/03/20

Year-End 2020

12/31/20

01/31/21

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