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      Fundraising notices for campaigns

Fundraising notices for campaigns Certain statements by the campaign must be present on solicitations, as follows: Authorization notice When a campaign solicits contributions through public communications, or on a campaign website, it must include a clear and conspicuous notice on the solicitation stating that it was authorized and paid for by the campaign. For example: "Paid for by the Sam Jones for Congress Committee." Best efforts To satisfy the "best efforts" standard, the solicitation must include a statement explaining that the campaign is required to use its best efforts to obtain and report certain information from the contributor. Visit "Recording receipts" for more information on this required statement and examples.
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 IRS notice requirements Section 6113 of the Internal Revenue Code requires political committees whose gross annual receipts normally exceed $100,000 to include a special notice on their solicitations to inform solicitees that contributions are not tax deductible. There are substantial penalties for failure to comply with this provision. Contact the IRS at 1-877-829-5500 (toll-free number) for more information.
 Fundraising on the internet Campaign committees may solicit contributions over the internet as long as the solicitation includes the proper disclaimers. Committees may satisfy these requirements by online confirmation that the contribution complies with the federal limits and prohibitions and is not from a prohibited source. Committee treasurers are also responsible for examining all contributions received for evidence of illegality and compliance with contribution limits.
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          Advertising and disclaimersRecording receipts (including best efforts)IRS solicitation notice requirementsFundraising for other candidates, committees and organizations From the FEC Record Internet activity conducted by federal political committees (2020)
Notice of proposed rulemaking on internet communication disclaimers and the definition of “public communication”
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 Legal citations Regulations 11 CFR 104.7(b)Best efforts statement 11 CFR 110.11Communications; advertising; disclaimers
 Advisory opinions AO 2011-13Disclaimers for internet solicitations, including on mobile internet devices AO 2007-30Alternative security verification procedures for matchable contributions made by credit card over the Internet AO 1995-09Operating a political committee in cyberspace


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