The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a candidate for federal office in a single election cycle is $2,900.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political party in a single election cycle is $30,000.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political action committee (PAC) in a single election cycle is $5,000.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a super PAC in a single election cycle is $2,500.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a candidate for state office in a single election cycle varies by state.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political party in a single election cycle varies by state.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political action committee (PAC) in a single election cycle varies by state.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a super PAC in a single election cycle varies by state.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a candidate for local office in a single election cycle varies by locality.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political party in a single election cycle varies by locality.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a political action committee (PAC) in a single election cycle varies by locality.

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to a super PAC in a single election cycle varies by locality.

Contributions of $2,500 or more must be reported to the FEC within 48 hours.

The reporting requirements for individual contributions to state and local candidates vary by state and locality.

The penalties for violating the rules and regulations governing individual contributions include both fines and imprisonment.