Form 8872: Political Org Report Online

What is 8872?

Form 8872, Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures, is the public disclosure report for tax-exempt section 527 political organizations. Unless an exception applies, these organizations must periodically report contributions received and expenditures made, including the name, address, and other required details for contributors and recipients above the reporting thresholds.

Filing schedules vary: organizations choose between monthly reports and quarterly or semiannual reports, with extra pre-election and post-election reports in election years. Organizations exempt from filing include those that never expect significant receipts and certain groups already reporting to the Federal Election Commission, as described in the instructions.

Who files 8872?

Section 527 political organizations that have filed Form 8871 and accept contributions or make expenditures
Political action committees and similar groups not required to report to the FEC instead
State and local political organizations that do not qualify for a filing exception
Organizations required to file periodic, pre-election, or post-election disclosure reports

How to fill out 8872

Enter the organization’s name, EIN, address, and custodian and contact information, and identify the reporting period.
Check the type of report being filed, such as quarterly, monthly, pre-election, or year-end.
Itemize contributions on Schedule A, listing each contributor above the threshold with the required identifying details.
Itemize expenditures on Schedule B with recipient details and the purpose of each expenditure.
An authorized official signs the report. Form 8872 is filed electronically through the IRS political organization filing system, so use the downloaded PDF for records and preparation.

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Page 1 36 fields

Page 2 59 fields

(DO NOT enter social security numbers on this schedule.) Schedule A page (enter number) of (number).

Schedule A page (number) of (enter number).

Name of organization

Employer identification number

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 1. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 1. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 2. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 2. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 3. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 3. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 4. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 4. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Contributor's occupation

Name of contributor's employer

Entry 5. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 5. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 6. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 6. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 7. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 7. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 8. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 8. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Contributor's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of contributor's employer

Contributor's occupation

Entry 9. Aggregate contributions year-to-date.

Entry 9. Amount of contribution.

Date of contribution

Subtotal of contributions reported on this page only. Enter here and also include this amount in the total on line 9 of Form 8872.

Page 3 41 fields

(DO NOT enter social security numbers on this schedule.) Schedule B page (enter number) of (number).

Schedule B page (number) of (enter number).

Name of organization

Employer identification number

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 1. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 2. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 3. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 4. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 5. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Recipient's name, mailing address and ZIP code

Name of recipient's employer

Recipient's occupation

Entry 6. Amount of expenditure.

Date of expenditure

Purpose of expenditure

Subtotal of expenditures reported on this page only. Enter here and also include this amount in the total on line 10 of Form 8872.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Form 8872 be filed on paper?

Generally no. The IRS requires electronic filing of Form 8872 through its political organization filing and disclosure system. The PDF remains useful for gathering the data and keeping records before you file online.

Is Form 8872 public?

Yes. Filed reports are posted for public inspection on the IRS website, including contributor and recipient details, which is the point of the disclosure regime.

What if the organization misses a filing or leaves out information?

A penalty applies based on the amount of contributions and expenditures that were not properly reported. Filing complete reports on schedule is the way to avoid it, and the instructions describe the penalty calculation.

Form 8872, Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures

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Who files 8872?

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