Tax time reminder please check the $3 for the presidential election fund

[Omaha Steve]

It does not increase your tax or reduce your refund! No matter who you support, it goes to the general (Nov) election contestants.

http://www.fec.gov/info/checkoff.htm#anchor1394115

Who Receives the Checkoff Dollars?

Presidential Nominees in the General Election. The Republican and Democratic nominees in the general election receive a fixed amount of checkoff dollars. Nominees from other political parties may qualify for a smaller, proportionate amount of checkoff funds if they receive over five percent of the vote.

Presidential Primary Candidates. Candidates in the Presidential primaries may receive checkoff dollars, in the form of matching funds. Contributions of up to $250 from individuals are matched dollar for dollar. PAC and party contributions are not matchable.

Party Nominating Conventions. The national parties receive checkoff funds to cover the costs of their national conventions held every four years to select their Presidential nominees.

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[Egnever]

1. In a billion dollar election I am not sure that pittance matters anymore.

[pnwmom]

2. Good reminder. Thanks. n/t