05/27/2026
Reminder for anyone making independent expenditures in connection with California state elections:
A Form 496 must be filed within 24 hours when independent expenditures totaling $1,000 or more (in the aggregate) are made to support or oppose a single state candidate or state ballot measure during the 90 days before, or on the date of, the election.
The 24-hour reporting window comes quickly. Make sure you are tracking expenditures and filing timelines closely to stay compliant.
Learn more: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/candidate-toolkit/campaign-reports/