Date Contribution in the United States

Date Contribution is Made in the context of the Political Party Committees

In this context, Date Contribution is Made may be defined as follows: The date the contributor relinquishes control over a contribution. A contribution that is mailed is considered made on the date of the postmark. In the case of an in-kind contribution, a contribution is made on the date the goods or services are provided by the contributor. 110.1(b)(6).

Date Contribution is Received in the context of the Political Party Committees

In this context, Date Contribution is Received may be defined as follows: The date the political committee (or its agent, intermediary or conduit) takes possession of the contribution. This date is used for FEC reporting. 102.8.