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Quarterly reports: the first quarterly report is due by April 15, the second by July 15 and the third by October 15.
Year-end report: due by January 31.
Pre-election report: due by the 12th or 15th day before the election.
Post-general election report: due by the 30th day after general election.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 8872 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 159 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 27 min |
| Edition | Rev. October 2014 |
| Issuing agency | Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | 8872, Form 8872, IRS Form 8872, IRS 8872, political organization report of contributions and expenditures |
| Official source | Form 8872 (Rev. October 2014), Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service |
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