Can I begin using FECFile at any time of the year?
Yes, but for aggregate amounts and summary totals to be correct, previous information must be entered either completely or in total amounts. For example, a person who has made three previous contributions during the current year and one during the current reporting period would require either all four contributions, or the current contribution plus a single contribution for the total amount of the three previous contributions be entered. In the second case, the lump sum contribution must be dated in a previous period but the exact date is not relevant for aggregation purposes. Unitemized contributions from sources that will not reach the itemization threshold during the year can be entered as a single lump-sum. This entry need not be attributed to a particular individual or organization. After adding the lump-sum transaction, choose “Itemize” from the edit menu. The itemize feature toggles so that choosing it a second time marks the transaction as itemized. Important! If you enter the
