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specific page and the total number of Schedules A (e.g.,

Do not include any independent expenditures. An

"Schedule A page 2 of 5").

independent expenditure means an expenditure by

The organization must list on Schedule A each

a person for a communication expressly advocating

CAUTION

contributor from whom it accepted contributions during the

the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that

calendar year if:

is not made with the cooperation or prior consent of, in

consultation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a

The aggregate amount of the contributions accepted

candidate or agent or authorized committee of a

from that person during the calendar year as of the end

candidate.

of this reporting period was at least $200 and

Any of those contributions were accepted during this

Name of Recipient's Employer

reporting period.

If the recipient is an individual, enter the name of the

Treat contributions as accepted if the contributor has

organization or person by whom the recipient is employed

contracted or is otherwise obligated to make the

(and not the name of his or her supervisor). If the

contribution.

individual is self-employed, enter "Self-employed."

Name of Contributor's Employer

Recipient's Occupation

If the contributor is an individual, enter the name of the

If the recipient is an individual, enter the principal job title

organization or person by whom the contributor is

or position of that recipient.

employed (and not the name of his or her supervisor). If

the individual is self-employed, enter "Self-employed."

Amount of Each Expenditure Reported for This

Period

Contributor's Occupation

Report each separate expenditure made to any person

If the contributor is an individual, enter the principal job

during the calendar year that was not reported in a prior

title or position of that contributor.

reporting period.

Aggregate Year-to-Date Contributions

Enter the total amount of contributions accepted from the

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the

contributor during this calendar year as of the end of this

information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue

reporting period.

laws of the United States. If the organization is required

to report contributions accepted and expenditures made

Amount of Contributions Reported for This

as required by section 527(j), you are required to give us

Period

the information. We need it to ensure that you are

Enter the total amount of contributions accepted from the

complying with these laws.

contributor during this calendar year as of the end of this

You are not required to provide the information

reporting period, reduced by the amount previously shown

requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork

on a report filed for this calendar year.

Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB

control number. Books or records relating to a form or its

Schedule B — Itemized Expenditures

instructions must be retained as long as their contents

may become material in the administration of any Internal

Note: Multiple Schedules B can be filed with any report.

Revenue law. The rules governing the confidentiality of

Number each schedule in the box in the top right corner

of the schedule. Be sure to include both the number of the

Form 8872 are covered in section 6104.

specific page and the total number of Schedules B (e.g.,

The time needed to complete and file the form will vary

"Schedule B page 2 of 10").

depending on individual circumstances. The estimated

The organization must list on Schedule B each recipient

average time is:

to whom it made expenditures during the calendar year

Recordkeeping .................................................... 19 hr., 7 min.

if:

Learning about the law or the form..................

18 min.

The aggregate amount of expenditures made to that

person during the calendar year as of the end of this

Preparing and sending the form to the IRS ....

37 min.

reporting period was at least $500 and

If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these

Any of those expenditures were made during this

time estimates or suggestions for making this form

reporting period.

simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. You can

Treat expenditures as made if the organization has

write to the Tax Forms Committee, Western Area

contracted or is otherwise obligated to make the

Distribution Center, Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001.

expenditure.

Do not send Form 8872 to this address. Instead, see

Where To File on page 2.

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Instructions For Form 8872 - Political Organization Report Of Contributions And Expenditures - 2000 Page 3

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