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        Refunded contributions When a PAC makes a contribution that the recipient committee deposits and then refunds, the PAC will report the refund. Reporting on PAC forms Political action committees report receiving a refund on Form 3X, Line 16. The committee must itemize the refund, regardless of the amount of the refund.
 The PAC reports receiving a refund of its contribution to Hegel for Congress on Line 16. The PAC includes the candidate committee’s address, date the refund was made, refund amount, calendar year-to-date total, and a clear description, "Refund of contribution itemized in July Quarterly Report."
 Do not use Line 16 if the original check is returned uncashed.  Instead, report this activity as a voided contribution. Reporting with FECFile To enter a refund of a contribution made to a candidate, go to the Summary Page tab, right click on “Line 16 Refunds of contributions made to other federal candidates and committees” and select ”new.”
 Learn more about reporting receipts in FECFile FECFile getting started guide - tips specifically for receipts (page 18)


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