Issued April 2021

CE-305

Consumer Expenditure Surveys

Information Booklet

Quarterly Interview Survey
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Page 

Privacy Act Statement 4 

Demographics 5 

Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics 7 

Section 2 – Rented Living Quarters 8 

Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 9 

Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels 12 

Section 5 – Construction, Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance of Property 13 

Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 16 

Section 7 – Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and Extended Warranties 23 

Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 24 

Sections 9 and 10 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 28 

Section 11 – Vehicle Operating Expenses 29 

Section 12 – Health Insurance 31 

Section 13 – Medical and Health Expenses 32 

Section 14 – Insurance Other than Health 34 

Section 15 – Educational Expenses 35 

Section 16 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 36 

Section 17 – Trips and Vacations 38 

Section 18 – Clothing and Clothing Services 40 

Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses 41 

Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods 44 

Section 21 – Occupations 45 

Section 21 – Work Experience and Income 46 

Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities 49 

2021 Calendar 51 

2022 Calendar 52 

Fraction Conversion Chart 53 

Language Identification Cards 54 
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Consumer Expenditure 

Quarterly Interview Survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. 

Department of Labor under Title 29, United States Code. The survey’s 

purpose is to obtain information on what people in the U.S. are purchasing 

in order to update the Consumer Price Index. All survey information will be 

used for statistical purposes only. 

Any information you provide for this survey is confidential, by law, under 

Title 13, United States Code. Participation in this survey is voluntary and 

there are no penalties for refusing to answer any question(s). However, 

your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness 

and accuracy of these data. 
DEMOGRAPHICS 

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Hispanic Origin 

1. Mexican

2. Mexican-American

3. Chicano

4. Puerto Rican

5. Cuban

Race 

(Please choose one or more)

1. White

2. Black or African American

3. American Indian or Alaska Native

4. Asian

5. Native Hawaiian

6. Guamanian or Chamorro

7. Samoan

8. Other Pacific Islander

Asian Origin 

1. Chinese

2. Filipino

3. Japanese

4. Korean

5. Vietnamese

6. Asian Indian
Demographics 

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Education 

1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year

2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary

(grades 1-8)

3. High school (grades 9-12, no degree)

4. High school graduate – high school diploma

or the equivalent (GED)

5. Some college but no degree

6. Associate’s degree in college

7. Bachelor’s degree (BA, AB, BS, etc.)

8. Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree

(MA, MS, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, etc.)

Active Duty 

A person is considered to be on active duty if 

they are on full-time duty in the U.S. Armed 

Forces. Active duty does not include training in 

the Reserve or National Guard, but does include 

activation from the Reserve or National Guard. 

Armed Forces

A person is considered to be in the Armed 

Forces if he or she serves in any branch of the 

U.S. military. This includes the Army, Navy, 

Marine Corps, Air Forces, and Coast Guard; 

their reserve components; and the Air and Army 

National Guard. 
SECTION 1 – GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 

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Type of Structure 

1. Single family detached

A detached structure with only one primary residence;

however, the structure could include a rental unit(s) in the

basement, attic, etc.

2. Row or townhouse

An inner unit (2, 3, or 4 story structure) with 2 walls in common with other units and a

private ground level entrance; it may have a rental unit as part of the structure.

3. End row or end townhouse

Shares only one common wall with other units.

4. Duplex

A detached two unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels.

5. 3-plex or 4-plex

3 or 4 unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels.

6. Garden

A multi-unit structure, usually wider than it is high, having 2, 3, or possibly 4 floors;

characteristically the units not only have common walls but are also stacked on top of one

another.

7. High rise

A multi-unit structure which has 4 or more floors.

8. Apartment or flat

A unit not described above; it could be located in the basement, attic, second floor, or over

the garage of one of the units described above.

9. Mobile home or trailer

10. College dormitory
SECTION 2 – RENTED LIVING QUARTERS 

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Included in the Housing Unit 

Cooking stove, range, or oven 

Refrigerator or home freezer 

Built-in dishwasher 

Portable dishwasher 

Clothes washer 

Clothes dryer 

Included with the Rental Payment 

Electricity 

Gas 

Piped-in water 

Heating 

Trash/garbage collection 

Garage and parking facilities 

Telephone services 

Television services 

Internet services 

Furniture 
SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER 

OWNED REAL ESTATE 

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Included with this Housing Unit 

1. Swimming pool

2. Off-street parking

3. Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony

4. Apartment or guest house

5. Central air conditioning

6. Window air conditioning

7. Solar panels

Types of Owned Real Estate 

1. A home in which you used to live

2. Other homes, vacation homes, and recreational

properties including timeshares

3. Commercial real estate or farmland

4. Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes

5. Land with no buildings on it

Closing Costs 

advertising costs property survey changes 

deed preparation real estate listing fees 

escrow payment recording fees 

lawyer’s fees title search 

points paid by buyer transfer taxes 
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Costs for Selling a Property 

advertising costs mortgage penalties 

closing costs points for financing 

commission to realtor property inspection 

deferred mortgage real estate listing fees 

 interest payment 

lawyer’s fees 

Mortgage Payment Items 

1. Principal

2. Interest

3. Property taxes

4. Property insurance

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance (PMI)

6. Any other payments (specify)

Fees for Cooperatives 

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative

2. Property taxes

3. Property insurance

4. Management

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow

removal

6. Improvements

7. Recreational, including swimming, golf, or tennis, facilities

8. Security, including guards or alarm systems

9. Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, heat

10. Trash collection

11. Other (specify)
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Homeowner’s Association Fees or 

Condominium Fees 

1. Management

2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow

removal

3. Improvements

4. Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, heat

5. Parking

6. Recreational, including swimming, golf, or tennis facilities

7. Security, including guards or alarm systems

8. Maid service

9. Medical services

10. Trash collection

11. Other (specify)
SECTION 4 – UTILITIES AND FUELS 

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Part A – Telephone, Internet, and Cable/Satellite TV Expenses 

1. Telephone service, including –

residential service, including Voice over IP (VoIP) 

mobile/cellular service, including pre-paid 

2. Internet service, including –

dial-up DSL high-speed Fios 

3. Cable or satellite TV service, including –

cable TV DirecTV Dish TiVo service 

DVR service and on-demand/pay-per-view 

Part B – Other Telephone or Internet Expenses 

Pre-paid cellular cards/minutes 

Internet or wireless internet access away from home, at places such as cafés, hotels, or 

airplanes 

Part C – Utilities, Fuels, and Services 

1. Electricity

2. Natural or utility gas

3. Fuel oil

4. Bottled or tank gas

kerosene propane 

5. Other fuels including wood

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance

7. Garbage and recycling collection, including –

hazardous waste 

collection 

recyclable material 

collection 

waste disposal 

8. Water softening service

9. Septic tank cleaning
SECTION 5 – CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, 

AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY 

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Job Types 

1. Homes under construction, including a vacation home

or second home

2. Building an addition to the house or a new structure,

such as a porch, garage, or new rooms, including –

attached garages, carports, breezeways, 

greenhouses, and sheds 

decks, porches, patio, and terraces added or improved 

detached garages or carports added or improved 

kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms, general purpose rooms, basement, etc. 

other detached outside buildings added or improved (sheds, greenhouses, storm cellars) 

other outside additions or alterations (boat docks, terracing, grading and filling, retaining 

walls) 

3. Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch

4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house, including –

bathroom remodeling 

interior restructuring or other areas (removing or adding walls and/or the creation of new 

rooms within the structure or the demolition of part of the structure) 

kitchen remodeling 

5. Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees

Do not include landscaping maintenance or routine lawn care. 

6. Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, permanent

swimming pools, or hot tubs, including –

detached building 

driveways and walkways added or improved 

fences added or improved 

patios and terraces 

recreational facilities 
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Property 

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7. Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools

(including permanent above-ground swimming pools), including –

fences patios and terraces recreational facilities 

8. Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering, including –

combination of painting and wallpapering wallpaper

varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing 

9. Plastering or paneling, including –

drywall patching

10. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs, including –

all interior water pipes 

built-in dishwasher or laundry tubs 

external sprinkler systems, septic tanks, 

and wells 

garbage disposal 

plumbing fixtures 

septic tank 

water heater 

11. Electrical work, including –

garage door opener solar panel installation 

12. Heating or air conditioning jobs

13. Flooring installation, repair, or replacement, including carpeting, wood, vinyl, and

tile, including –

carpet 

tile, linoleum, or vinyl 

wood, slate, marble, or concrete flooring 

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts, including –

combined maintenance and repairs 

including roofing 

combined replacements including re-roofing 

complete re-roofing 

repair of shingles, gutters, downspouts, etc. 

16. Siding

17. Installation, repair, or replacement of window panes, screens, storm doors, awnings,

and the like, including –

doors (interior or exterior) windows (interior or exterior) 

18. Masonry, brick, or stucco work

19. Other improvements or repairs (include security systems that are hard-wired into

the home)
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Property 

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Appliances 

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven

2. Microwave oven

3. Refrigerator or home freezer, including –

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator 

4. Built-in dishwasher

5. Portable dishwasher

6. Garbage disposal

7. Clothes washer or dryer

8. Range hood

9. Smoke alarms and detectors, including –

burglar alarm 

carbon monoxide detector 

home security device 

smoke detector 

water leak alarm 

10. Window air conditioner

11. Portable cooling and heating equipment, including –

fans 

humidifiers 

portable dehumidifiers 

space heaters 

12. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans

13. Other major home appliances and equipment, including –

central air conditioner 

furnace 

heat pump 

trash compactor 

water softener 
SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT, 

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS 

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Part A – Major Household Appliances 

1. Microwave oven

2. Cooking stove, range, or oven

3. Range hood

4. Refrigerator or home freezer, including –

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator 

5. Built-in dishwasher

6. Portable dishwasher

7. Garbage disposal

8. Clothes washer or dryer
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Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items 

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES 

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances, including –

blender 

bread maker 

coffee grinder 

coffee maker 

deep fryer 

electric barbecue 

electric can opener 

electric fondue set 

electric frying pan 

electric grill 

electric iron 

electric knife 

electric timer 

electric wine chiller 

electric wok 

food processor 

hot plate 

ice cream maker 

Instant Pot 

juicer 

mixer 

pizza oven 

popcorn maker 

rice cooker 

sandwich grill 

slow cooker 

smoothie maker 

toaster 

toaster oven 

waffle iron 

2. Electrical personal care appliances, including –

curling iron 

denture cleaner 

digital scale 

electric hair trimmer 

electric razor 

electric toothbrush 

facial sauna 

flat iron 

foot bath 

hair dryer 

heating pad 

make-up mirror 

massager 

Waterpik 

3. Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including –

floor polisher/buffer Roomba vacuum cleaner 

hand vacuum rug shampooer 

4. Other household appliances, including –

air purifier 

burglar alarm 

carbon monoxide detector 

home security device 

smoke detector 

trash compactor 

water filters 

water leak alarm 

5. Sewing machines (with or without cabinet), including –

knitting machines quilting machines sergers 

6. GPS devices, calculators, and fax machines, including –

copy machines 

Garmin 

graphing calculator 

paper shredder 

typewriters 

7. Digital book readers or tablets, including –

iPad 

Kindle 

Nook 

Samsung tablet 
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8. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware, including

cables 

CD/DVD drive 

computer printers 

external hard drive 

keyboards 

laptops 

memory 

modems 

monitors 

mouse 

netbooks 

scanner 

9. Computer software, including computer games

10. Computer accessories, including –

mouse pads printer cartridges 

11. Portable memory, such as flash drives, memory cards, and recordable discs and

tapes, including –

blank CDs/DVDs 

memory stick 

SD card 

USB flash drive 

12. Video game hardware or accessories, including –

Nintendo 3DS 

Nintendo Switch 

PlayStation 

Xbox 

Do not include video games. 

13. Telephones or accessories, including –

Apple Watch 

answering machines 

Bluetooth accessories 

cell phones 

cell phone covers 

chargers 

cordless telephones 

headsets 

phone jacks and cords 

selfie stick 

smartphones 

smartwatch 

14. Photographic equipment, including –

battery pack 

camera bag 

camera or lens cases 

digital camera 

enlarger 

filter 

film camera 

flashes 

lens 

motor driven film advancer 

projection screen 

projector 

strobe light (for photographs) 

tripod 

winder 

Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies. 
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15. Musical instruments, supplies, or accessories, including –

brass instruments music stand stringed instruments 

carrying case piano strings for musical instruments 

clarinet picks trombone 

drums reeds trumpet 

guitar rosin valve oil 

keyboards saxophone woodwinds 

music books sheet music any other musical accessories 

Do not include repairs, music lessons, or band uniforms. 

16. Lawn mowing machinery or other yard equipment, including –

edger 

electric lawn trimmer 

garden hose 

lawn mower 

rake 

shovel 

snow blower 

spreader 

tiller 

tractor (farm, garden, etc.) 

weed digger 

wheelbarrow 

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

17. Power tools, including –

air compressor 

cordless circular saw 

cordless drill 

electric drill 

electric plane 

electric polisher 

electric saw 

electric swimming pool 

cleaning equipment 

lathe 

router 

sander 

trouble light 

18. Non-power tools, including –

axe 

caulking gun 

hammer 

hand tools 

level 

plane 

pliers 

saw 

screwdriver 

sockets 

wrench 

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

19. Window air conditioners

20. Portable cooling or heating equipment, including –

dehumidifier 

fan 

humidifier 

space heater 
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TVS, RADIOS, VIDEO, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING IN VEHICLES 

21. Televisions, all types including those installed in vehicles, such as –

3-D TV HD TV 

combo TV/DVD player TVs in cars 

22. DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras, including –

Apple TV 

Blu-ray disc player 

Chromecast device 

digital TV converter box 

Firestick 

GoPro 

high definition disc player 

Roku 

Slingbox 

TiVO unit 

23. Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories

24. Handheld personal music players, including –

iPod personal mp3 players 

25. Stereos, radios, speakers, and sound components, including those installed in

vehicles, such as –

amplifier 

audio cassette players/recorders 

car stereo 

CB radio 

clock radio 

compact disc players 

equalizer 

mixer 

receiver 

satellite radio 

short-wave radio 

speakers 

stereo 

stereo system 

tuner 

turntable 

walkie talkie 

26. Other sound or video equipment, including accessories, such as –

adapter for sound equipment 

antenna (TV, radio, etc.) 

base station CB antenna 

battery packs 

earphones/headphones 

headset 

microphone 

power booster 

power converter 
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SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 

27. General sports equipment, including –

badminton set 

baseball bat 

baseball glove 

basketball 

basketball hoop 

bowling ball 

boxing equipment 

football 

Frisbee 

golf bag 

golf clubs 

helmets 

hover-board 

karate equipment 

lawn games 

pads 

racquetball 

racquetball racket 

roller blades 

skateboard 

soccer ball 

sports protective equipment 

sports uniform 

table tennis equipment 

tennis balls 

tennis racket 

volleyball 

Do not include any shoes for sports. 

Do not include any equipment for water sports. 

28. Health and exercise equipment, including –

exercise mat 

exercycle 

Fitbit 

home gym 

pedometer 

rowing machine 

trampoline 

treadmill 

weight bench 

weights 

29. Camping equipment, including –

air mattress 

camping cookware 

camping stove 

canteen 

frame packs and other camping packs 

kerosene lantern 

portable heater 

screenhouse 

sleeping bag 

sleeping pad 

tent 

30. Hunting and fishing equipment, including all guns, such as –

ammunition 

BB/pellet gun 

bow and arrow 

crossbow 

fishing lures 

fishing rod and tackle 

handgun 

knife 

rifle 

scopes 

shotgun 
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31. Winter sports equipment, including –

ice boat 

ice skates 

ski boots 

ski poles 

sled 

sledding equipment 

snow skis 

snowboard 

snowboard equipment 

toboggan 

32. Water sports equipment, including –

boogie board 

diving equipment 

life jacket 

raft 

skim board 

snorkel 

surf board 

swim cap 

wake board 

water ski vest 

water skis 

wind/paddle board 

33. Outboard motors

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment, including –

bicycle helmet 

bicycle parts 

bike pump 

electric bicycle 

lock 

rack 

stand 

supplies 

tires 

tubes 

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders, including –

Big Wheels 

36. Playground equipment, including –

gym set 

portable swimming pool 

sand box 

swing set 

37. Other sports or recreation equipment, including –

metal detector 

paintball equipment 

telescope 
SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS, SERVICE 

CONTRACTS, AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES 

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1. Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher

2. Other household appliances, such as –

clothes washer 

dehumidifier 

home warranty 

portable air conditioning equipment 

portable fan 

portable heating equipment 

range/oven 

refrigerator 

sewing machine 

vacuum cleaner 

window air conditioner 

3. Televisions, radios, video and sound equipment, including those installed in

automobiles or other vehicles

4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use,

including –

accidental damage 

AppleCare 

Geek Squad 

smartphone repair 

technical support 

5. Lawn and garden equipment, including –

lawn mower repair snow blower repair 

Do not include lawn care service. 

6. Musical instruments or accessories, including –

professional tuning 

7. Hand or power tools

8. Photographic equipment

9. Sport or recreational equipment, including –

bicycle repair 

exercise equipment repair 

golf club repair 

gun repair 

outdoor sports equipment repair 

tennis racket repair/re-stringing 

10. Termite or pest control

11. Heating or air conditioning service contracts, covering –

central air conditioners 

central coolers 

furnaces 

heat pumps 

Do not include repairs. 
SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 

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Part A – Purchases 

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE 

1. Sofas, including –

futon 

loveseat 

sectionals 

sofabed 

2. Living room chairs, including –

bean bag chair 

convertible chair 

recliner 

rocker 

swivel chair 

3. Living room tables, including –

coffee table 

end tables 

lamp table 

TV table 

4. Ping-pong tables, pool tables, or other similar recreation room items

5. Other living, family, or recreation room furniture including desks, wall units, and

shelving, including –

bar stools 

bookcase 

card table/chairs 

coat rack 

curio cabinet 

desk/chair 

entertainment center 

foot stool (ottoman) 

gun cabinet 

portable bar or cart 

room divider 

6. Living room furniture combinations, including –

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites 

DINING ROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture, including –

buffet/hutch 

china cabinet 

dinette set 

dining table and chairs 

kitchen chairs 

serving table or cart 

BEDROOM FURNITURE

8. Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways

9. Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs, including –

armoire 

bed frames 

bunk bed 

chairs 

chest 

dresser 

headboard 

mattress topper 

mirrors 

night tables 

vanity 

water bed 
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INFANTS’ FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

10. Infants’ furniture, including –

bassinet 

changing table 

chest 

crib 

dresser 

high chair 

mattress 

playpen 

portable crib 

toy chest 

11. Infants’ equipment, including –

baby bottle sterilizer 

baby carrier/backpack 

baby gate 

baby monitor 

baby travel systems 

car seat 

carriage 

guard rail 

jogging stroller 

stroller 

swing 

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

12. Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture, including –

beach chair 

canopy 

chaise lounge 

hammock 

patio set 

patio umbrella 

picnic table 

porch swing 

13. Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including –

bird bath 

bird houses 

fountain 

inflatable lawn decorations 

outdoor flag 

patio lanterns 

patio statues 

planters 

tiki torches 

wind chimes 

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

14. Office furniture for home use, including –

computer furniture 

drafting table 

file cabinet 

office chairs 

safe 

Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.
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HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

15. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans, including –

chandeliers 

ceiling fans with/without 

lights 

floor lamps 

recessed lighting 

sconces 

table lamps 

track lights 

16. Other household decorative items, including –

baskets 

book ends 

Christmas lights 

clocks 

fireplace equipment and 

accessories 

mirror 

painting 

plant stand 

seasonal decorations 

 (Thanksgiving, Christmas) 

silk flowers 

vase 

wall hangings 

wreaths 

CLOSET, STORAGE, AND TRAVEL ITEMS

17. Closet and storage items, including –

drawer organizers 

drawers 

garment bag 

garment racks 

hampers 

hangers 

hanging bags 

shelf organizers 

shoe bag 

shoe rack 

storage bins 

underbed storage 

18. Travel items including luggage, such as –

backpack 

briefcase 

messenger bag 

passport holder 

toiletry bag 

tote bag 

travel garment bags 

travel pillow 

trunk 

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

19. Stainless, silver, or other flatware, except plastic

20. Non-electric cookware, including –

casserole dishes 

pans 

pots 

pressure cooker 

roaster 

saucepan 

skillet 

tea kettle 

21. Dishes, glasses, or serving pieces, including –

bowls 

china 

cups 

crystal 

mugs 

pitchers 

plates 

platters 

stemware 

trays 

Tupperware 
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HOUSEHOLD LINENS

22. Bedroom linens, including –

baby blanket 

bedspread 

blanket 

comforter 

duvet 

electric blanket 

mattress pad 

pillowcases 

pillows 

quilt 

sheets 

23. Bathroom linens, including –

bath mat 

face cloths 

hand towels 

shower curtain 

toilet cover 

towels 

tub mat 

wash cloths 

24. Kitchen, dining room, or other linens, including –

chair pads 

cloth napkins 

covers for living room tables 

dish cloths 

dish towels 

doilies 

furniture protectors 

placemats 

small appliance covers 

table pads 

tablecloths 

25. Slipcovers, decorative pillows, or cushions, custom or ready-made

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS 

26. Rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares

27. Curtains or drapes (either custom or ready-made)

28. Blinds, shades, or other window coverings (either custom or ready-made)

Part B – Rental, Leasing, or Repair of Furniture 

Rental or leasing of furniture 

Repairing, refinishing, or reupholstering furniture, including the cost for fabric 
SECTIONS 9 AND 10 – RENTED, LEASED, AND OWNED 

VEHICLES 

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1. Automobile, truck, minivan, van, and SUV

Include fees for car sharing services such as Zipcar with rented vehicles. 

2. Motor home

3. Campers, including those attached to trucks

4. Motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped (motorized bicycle)

5. Boat with a motor, including –

boat with outboard motor 

cabin cruiser 

jet skis 

launch 

pontoon boat 

power boat 

yacht 

6. Boat without a motor, including –

canoes 

kayaks 

rowboats 

rowing shells 

sailboats 

7. Trailer other than camper, including –

ATV trailer 

boat trailer 

cargo trailer 

horse trailer 

motorcycle trailer 

utility trailer 

8. Private aircraft, including –

gliders 

helicopters 

planes 

9. Any other vehicle, including –

ATV 

dune buggy 

riding golf cart (except if rental included in 

golfing fees) 

Segway 

snowmobile 
SECTION 11 – VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES 

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Part A – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and 

Equipment 

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter

2. Motor tune-up, including –

air/fuel filters 

computer sensor 

distributor cap, rotor 

emission controls 

ignition timing or mixture 

adjustment 

PCV valve 

spark plugs 

valve adjustment 

3. Battery purchases or installation

4. Repairs to tires, including patches and plugs

5. Tire purchases or mounting

6. Front end alignment, wheel balancing, or wheel rotation

7. Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts

8. Body work or painting, including –

accident repairs 

convertible top 

doors 

glass replacement 

rust proofing 

sanding 

T-roof

window repair

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs, including –

air conditioning 

alternator 

axle 

battery 

bearings 

brakes 

carburetor 

car computer 

clutch 

condenser 

differential 

electrical system 

engine work 

exhaust system 

fan switch or belt 

fuel injector or pump 

hydraulic system 

ignition system 

muffler 

radiator 

steering 

suspension 

timing belt 

transmission 

10. Vehicle accessories or customizing, including –

alarm system 

bike, luggage, or ski racks 

bumper guards 

carpeting 

fender skirts 

running boards 

seat covers 

spoilers 

steering wheel covers 

11. Other vehicle services, parts, or equipment, including –

battery cables 

charcoal canister filters 

gas cable/cap/can 

gasket sets 

jack 

lights 

speedometer cable 

upholstery work 

vent filters 

wheel lugs 

wheels/rims/hub caps 

windshield wipers 

12. Vehicle cleaning services including car washes, including –

boat cleaning services vacuuming vehicle detailing services 
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Part B – Licensing, Registration, and Inspection of Vehicles

1. Driver’s licenses

Do not include other forms of identification such as passports. 

2. Vehicle inspection, including –

emissions inspection safety inspection 

3. State vehicle registration, including –

license plates 

renewals 

tags 

4. Local vehicle registration

5. Personal property taxes for vehicles

Part C – Other Vehicle Operating Expenses

Average monthly expense for gasoline 

Paid for electric vehicle charging away from home 

Purchased antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, or 

additives 

Parking, including – 

parking garages 

parking lot fees 

parking meters 

Do not include expenses that are part of your property ownership or rental costs, a 

business expense, or expenses that will be totally reimbursed. 

Local tolls or electronic toll passes 

Docking and landing fees for boats and planes 

Auto repair service policies such as extended warranties 

Do not include service policies for vehicles used entirely for business. 

Automobile service clubs such as AAA or services such as OnStar or LoJack 

Towing charges, not already reported 

Bottled or tank gas for recreational vehicles, including vans, campers, and boats 
SECTION 12 – HEALTH INSURANCE 

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1. Private health insurance, including employer and healthcare exchange plans

Health insurance provided in part or full by an employer (excluding military) or union or

purchased directly by the household, such as –

COBRA/Temporary Continuation of 

Coverage 

Fee for service plans 

HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) 

Individual Practice Association (IPAs) 

Point of Service Plans (POS) 

PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations) 

2. Medicare

Federal health insurance coverage for persons 65+ years of age and certain disabled

persons under 65, including –

Medicare Advantage 

Medicare HMOs 

Medicare Part C 

Medicare Part D 

Medicare Plus Choice 

Medicare prescription drug plans 

3. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medi-Gap)

Private health insurance purchased to supplement Medicare.

4. Medicaid

Medical assistance program that provides health care coverage to low income and disabled

persons. Medicaid is run by the states and is often called different names in different states.

5. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP/SCHIP)

Health care coverage for low-income, uninsured children under age 19 who are not

currently eligible for Medicaid or covered by private health insurance. This program is run

by the states and is often called different names in different states.

6. Military health care, including –

CHAMP-VA

Tricare 

VA (Veterans Administration) 

7. Indian Health Service (IHS)

Federal health care program for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

8. Single service plans

Health insurance coverage that provides for only one type of service, such as dental care,

vision care, prescriptions, and long-term care.

Do not include Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. 

9. No coverage of any type
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EYE CARE

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery, such as –

eye examinations eye treatments laser surgery 

2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses, such as –

contact lenses 

contact lens insurance 

eye glasses 

fittings 

kits and equipment 

prescription sunglasses 

warranty expenses 

DENTAL CARE

3. Dental care, such as –

braces/Invisalign 

bridges 

caps or crowns 

cleanings 

cosmetic dentistry 

dentures 

extractions 

fillings 

implants 

root canals 

teeth whitening in a 

dental office 

x-rays

INPATIENT CARE

4. Hospital room or hospital services, including –

anesthetics 

blood transfusions 

drugs and medicine 

examinations 

injections 

intensive care unit 

laboratory tests 

nursing services 

operating room 

oxygen 

recovery room 

therapy 

treatment rooms 

x-rays

From facilities, such as – 

birthing centers 

general care hospitals 

psychiatric hospitals 

substance abuse hospitals 

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

5. All services provided by medical professionals other than physicians, such as –

acupuncturist 

chiropractor 

homeopath 

marriage counselor 

medical massage therapist 

midwife 

nurse practitioners 

physical therapist 

podiatrist 

psychologist 

substance abuse 

professionals 

Include services provided both inside and outside the home. 

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

6. All services provided and billed by physicians, such as –

dermatologist 

general practitioner 

gynecologist 

internist 

osteopath 

pediatrician 

plastic surgeon 

psychiatrist 

surgeon 

urologist 
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OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7. Lab tests or x-rays, such as –

blood tests 

CAT scan 

MRI 

x-rays

Exclude services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye or dental care. 

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home. 

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home

Do not include institutional or medical care. 

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services, such as –

ambulance services 

blood donation 

dialysis services 

emergency room services 

outpatient hospital care 

oxygen services 

rescue services 

If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include – 

allergy shots 

baby shots 

blood pressure check 

broken bones/sprains 

cancer treatment 

cardiology test 

electro cardiogram 

hearing test 

immunizations 

injections 

physicians check up 

skin treatment 

MEDICINE OR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs, including –

asthma inhalers birth control insulin medical marijuana 

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative medical equipment, such as –

braces 

canes 

cervical collars 

crutches 

Jazzy 

orthotics 

power chair/scooter 

prosthetics 

slings 

splints 

walkers 

wheelchairs 

whirlpools 

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use, such as –

blood pressure kits 

heating pads 

home defibrillator 

hot water bottles 

ice bags 

insulin needles 

orthopedic supports 

ostomy supplies 

oxygen 

pollen masks 

syringes 

vaporizers 

Do not include items such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls. 
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1. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability,

including –

annuities 

burial insurance 

cash benefits 

flight insurance 

group-life insurance 

income or disability insurance 

life endowments 

straight-life insurance 

term insurance 

veterans insurance 

whole-life insurance 

2. Homeowners' insurance, which protects your home, furniture, personal effects, or

other property against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage, including –

fire and extended coverage flood insurance 

3. Renters' insurance, which protects your furniture, personal effects, or other property

against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage

4. Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including –

bodily injury insurance 

collision insurance 

comprehensive insurance 

liability insurance 

no-fault insurance 

property damage insurance 

5. Other types of non-health insurance, including –

ambulance insurance 

credit card insurance 

mortgage guarantee insurance 

personal liability insurance 

pet insurance 

private mortgage insurance (PMI) 

umbrella liability insurance 

Do not include malpractice insurance. 
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1. Recreational lessons or other instructions, including –

cooking 

dancing 

driving 

golf 

horseback riding 

instructional day camps 

music 

needlepoint 

painting 

photography 

sailing 

self defense 

sewing 

skiing 

skydiving 

swimming 

tennis 

2. Preschool or child day care centers, including non-instructional day camps

3. Tuition, including pre-paid tuition, for –

adult education 

business school 

college or university 

elementary school 

high school 

middle/junior high 

parochial school 

preparatory school 

secretarial school 

seminary 

technical school 

vocational school 

Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility. 

Do not report student loan payments. 

4. Housing while attending school, including –

fraternity 

housing for married students 

sorority 

student dormitory 

Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility. 

5. Food or board while attending school

Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility.

6. Private school bus service

7. Test preparation or tutoring services

8. Purchase of any school books, including –

technical books text books 

9. Purchase of any school supplies or equipment, which has not already been reported,

including –

art supplies 

cap and gown 

drafting equipment 

laboratory equipment 

microscopes 

ruler 

10. Other school related expenses not already reported, including the rental of any

school books or equipment, including –

administration fees 

athletic fees 

cap and gown rentals 

conferences and seminars 

health fees 

laboratory fees 

laundry fees 

matriculation fees 

registration fees 

rental of school books 

rental of school equipment 

SAT, ACT, GRE test fees 

student union fees 

transportation fees 

Do not report student loan payments. 
SECTION 16 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, 

BOOKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES 

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1. Golf courses or country clubs

2. Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports

or recreational organizations

3. Fees for participating in sports such as golf, bowling, biking, hockey, football, or

swimming, including –

basketball club sports martial arts tennis 

billiards fishing or hunting licenses running races triathlons 

4. Fees for bike, electric scooter, or moped -sharing or rental, including –

annual membership fees sightseeing trips 

commuting trips single trips or passes 

5. Vacation clubs, including –

Disney Vacation Club Hilton Grand Vacations RCI 

6. Civic, service, fraternal, or other social organizations

7. Credit card membership fees

8. Shopping club memberships including warehouse clubs like Sam’s Club and

discount memberships like Amazon Prime

9. Direct or online dating services, including –

eHarmony Match.com OurTime 

10. Single or season tickets to spectator sporting events, including –

auto racing 

baseball 

basketball 

football 

hockey 

soccer 

track events 

11. Single or season tickets to plays, operas, or concerts

12. Movie tickets

13. Tickets to parks or museums, including –

amusement parks 

Disney World 

historic sites 

national/state parks 

water parks 

zoos 

14. Single copies of newspapers, magazines, or periodicals including digital

15. Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals including digital

16. Books, digital books, or book subscriptions, including –

Audible.com 

audio books 

digital books 

hardcovers 

Kindle Unlimited 

paperbacks 

Do not include reference books or school books. 
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17. Photo printing or processing, including –

digital photo processing 

photo books 

video film processing 

18. Photographic film or disposable cameras, including –

35 mm film8 mm film 8 mm film Single-use cameras 

19. Purchased music files, CDs, or records, including –

Amazon Google Play iTunes 

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

20. Sirius or XM satellite radio service

21. Subscription music services such as Spotify or Pandora, including –

Apple Music 

Google Play Music 

SoundCloud 

22. Purchased video files, Blu-Ray discs, or DVDs, including –

Amazon Instant Video 

Google Play 

iTunes 

YouTube 

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

23. Rented video files or DVDs or streaming video subscriptions, including –

Amazon Instant Video 

Apple TV+ 

Disney+ 

HBO Max 

Hulu Plus 

MLB.TV 

Netflix 

RedBox 

Sling TV 

YouTube TV 

Do not include on-demand movies or pay-per-view paid through your TV service. 

24. Purchased video games, not including computer games, such as –

Nintendo games 

PlayStation games 

Xbox games 

25. Rented video games, including –

GameFly 

26. Applications, games, or ringtones for a cellphone or mobile device, not already

reported, including –

Amazon App Store App Store Google Play 

27. Online games or other internet entertainment sites, including –

Massively Multiplayer Online 

 Role-playing Games (MMORPG) 

Nintendo Switch Online 

PlayStationPlus 

Xbox Live 
SECTION 17 – TRIPS AND VACATIONS 

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Types of Trips 

1. Visiting relatives or friends

2. Business trips

3. Recreational trips, such as –

club or organizational meetings 

outdoor recreation 

sightseeing 

sports events 

4. Any other trips that occur overnight or longer

5. Any day trips to a place at least 75 miles away

Types of Transportation 

COMMERCIAL 

1. Local, including –

bus ferries local rail subway SuperShuttle taxi Uber 

2. Airplane

3. Train

4. Bus, including –

Greyhound Hampton Jitney Megabus Trailways 

5. Ship, including –

cruise ships long-distance ferries river cruises 

RENTED 

6. Automobile, truck, van

7. Motorcycle, moped

8. Private plane

9. Boat, trailer

10. Camper

11. Other vehicles

PRIVATE

12. Automobiles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by household

13. Vehicle owned by someone else

14. Other transport
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Fees to Play Sports, Exercise, or Rent Sports Equipment 

Bike-sharing 

Boating 

Bowling 

Exercise classes 

Fishing 

Golf 

Scuba/snorkeling 

Skiing/snowboarding 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Other sports 

Entertainment or Admissions 

Concerts 

Movies 

Museums 

Sports events 

Theater 

Tours 

Other entertainment events 
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Part A – Select Clothing items and Clothing Services

1. Purchase of any suits or tuxedos for men, 16 or older, including –

formal suit 

 Do not include tuxedo rentals. 

man’s suit (of two or more pieces) 

2. Purchase of any watches, including –

pocket watches wristwatches 

Do not include GPS or heartrate watches or “smartwatches” such as Apple Watch. 

3. Purchase of any jewelry, including –

bracelets 

costume jewelry 

cufflinks 

earrings 

infants jewelry 

necklaces 

rings 

4. Shoe repair or other shoe services, including –

dyeing 

inserting lifts 

new soles 

orthopedic modifications 

re-stitching 

replace heel 

stretching 

waterproofing 

5. Watch or jewelry repair, such as –

cleaning 

replace battery 

replace setting 

replace/add stones 

ring sizing 

6. Repairs, alterations, or tailoring for clothing or accessories, including –

dress alterations 

handbag repair 

hemming 

sew buttons 

wallet repair 

zipper replacement 

7. Rental of any clothing or accessories, including tuxedos, such as –

GUHVV rental KDQGEDJ rental shoe rental 

8. Storage outside the home, just for clothing, including –

cold storage for furs 

Part B – Global Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories 

Clothing, footwear, and accessories for adults, 18 and over, inside the household 

Clothing, footwear, and accessories for children, 17 and under, inside the household 

Clothing, footwear, and accessories for anyone outside the household 
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Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants, including –

bouquets corsages funeral flowers wedding flowers 

Do not include outdoor plants or gardening.

2. Professional photography

3. Services of lawyers or other legal professionals, including –

arbitration services 

bail bonds 

bankruptcies 

civil litigation 

contracts 

criminal litigation 

divorce 

estate settlement 

lawsuits 

mediation 

will 

Do not include legal fees for business purposes or for real estate closing costs.

Do not include parking or traffic tickets.

4. Accounting fees, including –

estate management income tax preparation trust management 

Do not include fees for business purposes. 

5. Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional licenses

6. Gardening or lawn care services, including –

fertilizing 

hedge trimming 

lawn cutting 

planting 

plowing 

tilling 

tree pruning 

tree removal 

Include any services provided under service contracts. 

Do not include services covered by management or maintenance fees.

7. Housekeeping services, including –

carpet cleaning 

cleaning 

cooking 

laundering 

window washing 

8. Home security system service fees

9. Other home services or small repair jobs around the house, not previously reported

diaper service pool maintenance snow removal 

10. Moving, storage, or freight, including –

cargo shipping 

mini-warehouses 

moving companies 

self-storage units 

Exclude expenses reimbursed by employers or other persons outside of the household.

11. Stamp or coin collecting, including –

coin albums first day covers stamp albums 

Do not include postage. 

12. Lotteries or games of chance
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13. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care inside or outside your home

Do not include daycare already reported. 

14. Toys or games, including –

action figures 

dart board 

dolls 

games 

infant toys 

stuffed animals 

trains 

trucks 

15. Arts or crafts kits, including –

model kits needlepoint kits rug kits scrapbook supplies 

16. Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials and items, including –

beads 

buttons 

crochet hooks 

embroidery hoops 

fabric 

felt 

fiberfill 

interfacing 

knitting equipment 

measuring tapes 

needles 

patterns 

quilt pad 

rug material 

seam binding 

sequins 

sewing kit 

stuffing 

thread/yarn 

zipper 

17. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets. Do not include pet food.

aquarium 

bird 

bird cage 

cat 

collars 

dog 

dog house 

gerbil 

guinea pig 

hamster 

hamster cage 

pet toys 

tropical fish 

18. Pet services, including –

dog walking 

grooming 

kennels 

license 

pet daycare 

pet resorts 

training 

19. Veterinarian expenses for pets, including –

surgery vaccinations vet visits veterinary treatment 

20. Catering, for –

anniversaries 

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs 

bridal showers 

confirmations 

graduations 

parties 

quinceañeras 

weddings 

21. Arrangement of live entertainment for special occasions

22. Rental of party supplies

23. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults

24. Funerals, burials, or cremation, including –

burial fees 

burial plans 

clergy 

footstones 

funeral transcript 

headstones 

limousines (used during 

funeral) 

musician honoraria 
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Part B – Contributions 

GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, OR GIVEN ANY GIFT CARDS TO – 

1. College students living away from home

Money to pay for tuition, room, board, books, fees, transportation, clothing, or 

entertainment expenses 

2. Any other people not in your household, including –

birthday money 

cash gifts at the office 

co-workers 

friends 

homeless persons 

money to assist others 

street musicians 

wedding money 

PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING – 

3. Child support

4. Alimony

GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, OR CREDIT CARDS TO BENEFIT – 

5. Educational institutions, including –

alumni funds 

educational endowments 

parochial schools 

scholarship funds 

school fund raisers 

6. Political organizations, including –

political action committees 

(PACs) 

political candidates political parties 

7. Religious organizations, including churches, temples, and mosques, such as –

building funds 

religious fund raisers 

religious television/radio ministries 

tithes and offerings 

8. Charities or other organizations, including –

ACLU 

American Cancer Society 

American Heart Association 

civic organizations 

Combined Federal 

Campaign (CFC) 

fine arts and literary 

Humane Society 

Red Cross 

Salvation Army 

United Way 

GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS 

9. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds

Include only securities given to persons or organizations outside of your household. 
SECTION 20 – EXPENSE PATTERNS FOR SELECTED 

SERVICES AND GOODS 

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Grocery shopping 

Restaurants, fast food places, cafeterias, carry-outs, or other such places 

Cigarettes 

Do not include e-cigarettes. 

Other tobacco products such as cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing, tobacco, or vaping 

products, including – 

e-cigarettes

Alcohol, including beer and wine 

Meals at school for preschool through high school 

Self-service laundry machines, for laundering items such as – 

clothing 

coats 

drapes 

linens 

quilts 

rugs 

Dry cleaning or laundry service, for laundering items such as – 

clothing 

coats 

drapes 

linens 

quilts 

rugs 

Haircutting, styling, attached hair pieces, manicures, massages and other salon 

services, including – 

facials 

hair coloring 

hair weaves 

pedicures 

tanning 

waxing 

Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees, including – 

temporary hair extensions 

Safe deposit box rental in a bank or similar financial institution 

Charges or fees for bank services such as ATM or overdraft fees or account service 

charges from a bank or similar financial institution, including – 

below minimum balance fee 

bill payment fee 

certified check fee 

check cashing fee 

check order fee 

management fees for trust, custodial, or 

escrow accounts 

money order fee 

online banking fee 

personal loan fees 

regular service charges 

Taxis, limousine service, or car rides booked through an app, including - 

Lyft SuperShuttle Uber 

Public transportation services such as bus, subway, train, or passenger ferry
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1. Administrator, Manager

funeral director

2. Teacher

guidance counselor

3. Professional

accountant 

clergy

engineer 

IT analyst 

lawyer 

photographer 

physician 

registered nurse 

social worker 

4. Administrative Support, including Clerical

assistant bookkeeper clerk receptionist secretary

5. Sales, Retail

apparel salesperson 

cashier 

commodity salesperson 

door-to-door salesperson 

motor vehicle salesperson 

6. Sales, Business Goods and Services

financial services 

insurance salesperson 

manufacturing sales 

representative 

mining sales representative 

real estate salesperson 

wholesale sales 

representative 

7. Technician

clinical laboratory technician 

drafter 

electronic technician 

health technician 

practical nurse 

8. Protective Service

firefighter police officer private guard

9. Private Household Service

household worker nanny

10. Other Service (except private household)

childcare worker 

cook 

food preparer 

hairstylist 

janitor 

maid/houseman 

orderly 

waiter/waitress 

11. Machine or Transportation Operator, Laborer

assembler 

bus driver 

construction laborer 

freight handler 

inspector 

machine operator 

material handler 

packager 

stock handler 

taxi driver 

tractor operator 

truck driver 

12. Construction Workers, Mechanics

automobile mechanic 

carpenter 

electrician 

machine repairer 

machinist 

meat cutter 

mining worker 

painter 

plumber 

sheet metal worker 

13. Farming

farm worker farmer

14. Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping

animal caretaker fisher forestry worker groundskeeper

15. Armed Forces
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CARD A 

0. Loss

1. $ 1 – $ 4,999

2. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

4. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

5. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

6. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

7. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

8. $ 50,000 – $ 69,999

9. $ 70,000 – $ 89,999

10. $ 90,000 – $ 119,999

11. $ 120,000 and over
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CARD B 

1. Less than $500

2. $ 500 – $ 699

3. $ 700 – $ 999

4. $ 1,000 – $ 1,299

5. $ 1,300 – $ 1,699

6. $ 1,700 and over
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CARD C 

0. Loss

1. $ 1 – $ 999

2. $ 1,000 – $ 1,999

3. $ 2,000 – $ 2,999

4. $ 3,000 – $ 3,999

5. $ 4,000 – $ 4,999

6. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

7. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

8. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

9. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

10. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

11. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

12. $ 50,000 and over
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CARD D 

1. $ 1 – $ 1,999

2. $ 2,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 49,999

4. $ 50,000 – $ 199,999

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999

6. $ 450,000 and over
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CARD E 

1. $ 1 – $ 499

2. $ 500 – $ 999

3. $ 1,000 – $ 2,499

4. $ 2,500 – $ 9,999

5. $ 10,000 – $ 34,999

6. $ 35,000 and over
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2022 CALENDAR 

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Fractions to Percentages 

Fraction % Fraction % Fraction % 

1/2 50.00 1/7 14.29 3/9 33.33 

1/3 33.33 2/7 28.57 4/9 44.44 

2/3 66.67 3/7 42.86 5/9 55.55 

1/4 25.00 4/7 57.14 6/9 66.67 

2/4 50.00 5/7 71.42 7/9 77.78 

3/4 75.00 6/7 85.71 8/9 88.89 

1/5 20.00 1/8 12.50 1/10 10.00 

2/5 40.00 2/8 25.00 2/10 20.00 

3/5 60.00 3/8 37.50 3/10 30.00 

4/5 80.00 4/8 50.00 4/10 40.00 

1/6 16.67 5/8 62.50 5/10 50.00 

2/6 33.33 6/8 75.00 6/10 60.00 

3/6 50.00 7/8 87.50 7/10 70.00 

4/6 66.67 1/9 11.11 8/10 80.00 

5/6 83.33 2/9 22.22 9/10 90.00 
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