Issued April 2024

CE-305

Consumer Expenditure Surveys

Information Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page

Privacy Act Statement 4

Demographics 5

Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics 7

Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 8

Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels 10

Section 5 – Home Improvement, Repairs, and Home Services 11

Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 15

Section 7 – Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and Extended Warranties 22

Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 23

Sections 9 and 10 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 27

Section 11 – Transportation 28

Section 12 – Health Insurance 31

Section 13 – Medical and Health Expenses 32

Section 14 – Insurance Other than Health 34

Section 15 – Family Care and Education 35

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

Section 17 – Trips and Vacations 39

Section 18 – Clothing and Clothing Services 41

Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses 42

Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods 45

Section 21 – Occupations 47

Section 21 – Work Experience and Income 48

Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities 52

2024 Calendar 55

2025 Calendar 56

Fraction Conversion Chart 57

Language Identification Cards 58
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Consumer Expenditure 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. The data are used

to update the Consumer Price Index, among other important uses. 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

6. Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin

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

7. Other Asian origin, such as Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, or Cambodian
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 they currently serve on Active Duty in 

any branch of the U.S. military. This includes 

the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, 

Space Force, 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 (two-, three-, or four-story structure) with two 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 

Three- or four-unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels.

6. Garden 

A multi-unit structure, usually wider than it is high, having two, three, or possibly four

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 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER 

OWNED REAL ESTATE

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Types of Owned Real Estate

Commercial real estate or farmland

Properties rented out or owned only for investment purposes

Other homes, vacation homes, or recreational properties 

including timeshares

Land with no buildings on it

Closing Costs

advertising costs

deed preparation

escrow payment

lawyer’s fees

points paid by buyer

property survey changes

real estate listing fees

recording fees

title search

transfer taxes

Costs for Selling a Property

advertising costs

closing costs

commission to realtor

deferred mortgage interest

payment

lawyer’s fees

mortgage penalties

points for financing

property inspection

real estate listing fees

Mortgage Payment Items

1. Principal

2. Interest

3. Escrow or anything else (including property taxes and 

insurance)
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Fees for Homeowner’s Associations, Condominiums, and 

Cooperatives

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative (Coop only)

2. Property taxes (Coop only)

3. Property insurance (Coop only)

4. Management

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal

6. Improvements

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

8. Parking (HOA/Condo only)

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

10. Security, including guards or alarm systems

11. Maid services (HOA/Condo only)

12. Medical services (HOA/Condo only)

13. Trash collection

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

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

1. Cellular service for mobile phones and devices, 

including data plans and prepaid plans

2. Residential phone service including landlines and 

Voice over IP (VoIP)

3. Internet service at home

4. Cable or satellite TV service, such as –

DirecTV

Dish

DVR service and ondemand/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 such as – 

kerosene propane

5. Other fuels including wood

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance

7. Garbage and recycling collection or disposal, such as – 

compost pickup

garbage pickup

hazardous disposal

junk disposal

large/bulky item pickup

recycling pickup

1-800-GOT-JUNK
SECTION 5 – HOME IMPROVEMENT, REPAIRS, AND

HOME SERVICES

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Part A - 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 

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, decks, 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, such as –

bathroom or kitchen remodeling

creation of new rooms within the structure

demolition of part of the structure 

interior restructuring or other areas

removing or adding walls

5. Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees

edging garden beds laying sod

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, such as –

driveways and walkways, added or 

improved

patios and terraces

tennis/basketball courts
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7. Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools

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

fences patios and terraces recreational facilities

8. Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering, such as –

combination of painting and wallpapering varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing

9. Plastering or paneling, such as –

crown molding installation drywall patching paneling installation

10. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs, such as –

all interior water pipes 

dishwasher or laundry tub

external sprinkler systems

garbage disposal

plumbing fixtures

septic tanks 

toilets

water heater

wells

11. Electrical work, such as –

light fixture installation solar panel installation wiring

12. Heating or air conditioning jobs, excluding maintenance service contracts

13. Flooring installation, repair, or replacement, such as –

carpet

luxury vinyl plank

stained concrete

tile or linoleum

wood, slate, or marble

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts, such as –

combined maintenance and repairs 

including roofing 

combined replacements including reroofing

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, such as –

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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Part A - Appliances

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven

2. Microwave oven

3. Refrigerator or home freezer, such as –

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, such as –

burglar alarm

carbon monoxide detector

home security device

smoke detector

water leak alarm

10. Window air conditioner

11. Portable cooling and heating equipment, such as –

fans 

humidifiers

portable dehumidifiers

space heaters

12. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans

13. Other major home appliances and equipment, such as –

central air conditioner

furnace

heat pump

trash compactor

water softener
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Part C - Household Services

1. Termite or pest control services

2. Gardening or lawn care maintenance services, such as –

fertilizing

hedge trimming

lawn cutting

planting flowers

plowing

tilling

tree pruning

tree removal

weed control

Include any services provided under service contracts.

Do not include services covered by property management or maintenance fees.

3. Water softening services

4. Septic tank cleaning

5. Housekeeping services, such as –

cleaning cooking dusting

6. Home security system service fees

Do not include expenses for security cameras and equipment.

7. Moving, storage, or freight services, such as –

cargo shipping moving companies self-storage units

Do not include expenses reimbursed by employers or other persons outside of 

the household.

8. Heating or air conditioning service contracts, such as –

central air conditioner

central cooler

furnace heat pump

Do not include repair.

9. Home warranties, maintenance, repairs, or service contracts on household 

appliances, such as –

dehumidifier

dishwasher

home warranty

portable fan

portable heating equipment

range hood

range/oven

refrigerator

sewing machine

stove

vacuum cleaner

washer or dryer

window or portable air 

conditioner

10. Other home services or repair jobs in or around the home, not already reported, 

such as –

diaper service pool maintenance snow removal
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, such as –

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, such as –

blender

bread maker

coffee grinder

coffee maker

deep fryer

electric barbecue

electric can opener

electric iron 

food processor

hot plate

ice cream maker

Instant Pot

juicer

mixer

pizza oven

popcorn maker

rice cooker

slow cooker

toaster

toaster oven

waffle iron

2. Electrical personal care appliances, such as –

curling iron

denture cleaner

digital scale

electric hair trimmer

electric razor

electric toothbrush

facial sauna

flat iron

foot bath

hair dryer

make-up mirror

massager

Waterpik

3. Electrical floor cleaning equipment, such as –

floor polisher/buffer

hand vacuum

Roomba

rug shampooer

vacuum cleaner

4. Other household appliances, such as –

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), such as –

knitting machines quilting machines sergers

6. GPS devices, calculators, and fax machines, such as –

copy machines 

Garmin

graphing calculator

paper shredder

typewriters

7. Digital book readers or tablets, such as –

iPad

Kindle

Nook Samsung tablet
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8. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

carrying case

game controllers

gaming headsets

Meta Quest 

Nintendo Switch 

PlayStation

Steam Deck

VR headsets

Xbox

Do not include video games.

13. Telephones or accessories, such as –

Apple AirTags

Apple Watches

answering machines 

Bluetooth accessories 

cell phones

cell phone covers

chargers

charging cables

cordless telephones

phone headsets

phone jacks and cords

satellite phones

selfie sticks

smartphones

smartwatch

14. Photographic equipment, such as –

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, such as –

brass instruments

carrying case

clarinet

drums

guitar

keyboards

music books

music stand

piano

picks

reeds

rosin

saxophone

sheet music

stringed instruments

strings for musical

instruments

trombone

trumpet

valve oil

woodwinds

any other musical 

accessories

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

16. Lawn mowing machinery or other yard equipment, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

iPod personal mp3 players

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

vehicles, such as –

Amazon Echo

Apple HomePod

amplifier

car stereo

CB radio 

clock radio

compact disc players 

equalizer

Google Nest

mixer 

receiver

satellite radio

short-wave radio

speakers

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, such as –

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, such as –

exercise bike

exercise mat

Fitbit

home gym

pedometer

rowing machine

trampoline

treadmill

weight bench

weights

29. Camping equipment, such as –

air mattress

camping cookware

camping stove

canteen

frame packs and other 

camping packs

kerosene lantern

portable heater

screenhouse

sleeping bag

sleeping pad

tent

Do not include campers, trailers, or RVs.

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, such as –

ice boat 

ice skates

ski boots

ski poles

sled/toboggan

sledding equipment 

snow skis

snowboard

snowboard equipment

32. Water sports equipment, such as –

boogie board

diving equipment 

life jacket

raft

skim board

snorkel

surfboard

swim cap

wake board

water ski vest

water skis

wind/paddle board

Do not include canoes, kayaks, sail boats, or jet skis.

33. Outboard motors

Do not include boats.

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment, such as –

bicycle parts

bike pump

electric bicycle

helmet

lock

rack

stand

tires

tubes

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders, such as –

Big Wheels

36. Playground equipment, such as –

jungle gym set

portable swimming pool

sand box

splash pad

swing set

water table

37. Other sports or recreation equipment, such as –

metal detector

paintball equipment

telescope
SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS, SERVICE 

CONTRACTS, AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES

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

automobiles or other vehicles

2. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use, such as

accidental damage

AppleCare

Geek Squad

smartphone repair

tablet repair

technical support

3. Lawn and garden equipment, such as – 

lawn mower repair snow blower repair

Do not include lawn care service.

4. Musical instruments or accessories, such as – 

professional tuning ultrasonic cleaning

5. Hand or power tools

6. Photographic equipment

7. Sport or recreational equipment, such as –

bicycle repair

exercise equipment repair 

golf club repair 

gun repair

outdoor sports equipment repair

tennis racket repair/re-stringing
SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

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Part A – Purchases

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

1. Sofas, such as –

futon

loveseat

sectionals sofa bed

2. Living room chairs, such as –

bean bag chair

convertible chair

recliner

rocker

swivel chair

3. Living room tables, such as –

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, such as –

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

shelving

wall units

6. Living room furniture combinations, such as –

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture, such as –

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, such as –

armoire 

bed frames

bunk bed

chairs

chest

dresser

headboard

mattress topper

mirrors

night tables 

vanity

waterbed
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INFANTS’ FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

10. Infants’ furniture, such as –

bassinet

changing table 

chest

crib

dresser

high chair

mattress

playpen

portable crib

toy chest

11. Infants’ equipment, such as –

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, such as –

beach chair

canopy 

chaise lounge

hammock

patio set

patio umbrella

picnic table

porch swing

13. Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

chandeliers

ceiling fans with/without 

lights

floor lamps

recessed lighting 

sconces

table lamps

track lights 

16. Other household decorative items, such as –

baskets

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, such as –

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

fork knife spoon

20. Non-electric cookware, such as –

casserole dishes 

pans

pots

pressure cooker

roaster

saucepan

skillet 

tea kettle

21. Dishes, glasses, or serving pieces, such as –

bowls

china 

cups

crystal

mugs 

pitchers

plates

platters

stemware 

trays

Tupperware
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HOUSEHOLD LINENS

22. Bedroom linens, such as –

baby blanket

bedspread

blanket

comforter

duvet

electric blanket

mattress pad

pillowcases

pillows

quilt 

sheets

23. Bathroom linens, such as –

bathmat

face cloths 

hand towels

shower curtain

toilet cover 

towels

tub mat

wash cloths

24. Kitchen, dining room, or other linens, such as –

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

Include custom and ready-made items.

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

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

27. Curtains or drapes

Include custom and ready-made items.

28. Blinds, shades, or other window coverings

Include custom and ready-made items.

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. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs

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

2. Campers, motor homes, or RVs, such as –

bumper pull RV

fifth wheel RV

pop-up camper

toy hauler RV

travel trailer

3. Motorcycles

Do not include mopeds and motor scooters.

4. Boats, including kayaks or jet-skis, such as –

boat with outboard motor 

cabin cruiser 

canoe

launch

pontoon boat

power boat

rowboat

rowing shell

sailboat

yacht

5. Trailers, to tow boats or other cargo, such as –

ATV trailer 

boat trailer

cargo trailer

horse trailer 

motorcycle trailer 

utility trailer

6. Aircraft, such as –

glider

helicopter

plane

7. Other vehicles, such as –

ATV

dune buggy

moped (purchased)

motor scooter (purchased)

quad

riding golf cart (except if rental included in 

golfing fees)

Segway 

side-by-side

snowmobile
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Part A – Gas and Electric Charging Away from Home 

Average monthly expense for gasoline and other fuels for all vehicles

Electric vehicle charging away from home

Part B – Vehicle Operating Expenses

1. Driver’s licenses

Do not include other forms of identification such as passports.

2. State or local vehicle inspection, including emissions tests, such as –

emissions inspection RV/trailer inspection safety inspection

3. Vehicle registration or personal property taxes, such as –

license plate

registration renewal

tag wheel tax

4. Auto repair service policies, such as extended warranties, not already reported

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

5. Automobile service clubs, such as AAA or services such as OnStar or LoJack

6. Towing charges

7. Vehicle cleaning services, including detailing or car washes, such as –

boat cleaning vacuuming waxing and polishing

8. Tire purchases or mounting

9. Vehicle maintenance, parts, or services, including oil changes and other filter and 

fluid replacements, such as –

air conditioning

air or fuel filter

alternator

battery

brakes

brake fluid

carburetor

car computer

charcoal canister filters

clutch

computer sensor 

engine repair

electrical system

exhaust system fan switch

or belt

front end alignment 

lights

motor tune-up

muffler

radiator

shock absorbers

spark plugs

suspension

tire repair

tire rotation

timing belt 

transmission 

transmission fluid

wheel balancing

windshield wipers
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10. Vehicle accident or damage repair, including any service by an auto mechanic, 

such as –

dent removal

fender/bumper repair

glass/windshield repair 

hail damage repair

painting

sanding/polishing

11. Vehicle customization, including performance or exterior modifications, such as –

alarm system

back-up camera

convertible top

exterior modification

fender skirt

floor mat

GPS navigation system

paint/vinyl wrap

performance modifications

remote start installation

running boards

spoiler

window tinting 

Do not include car stereos.

12. Vehicle accessories, such as for recreation or safety, including –

bumper guard

bike/luggage/ski rack

cargo roof box

dash cam

seat covers

steering wheel cover

13. Tolls or electronic toll passes

14. Parking, such as parking garages, parking lot fees, or parking meters. Do not 

include expenses that are part of your property ownership or rental costs.

15. Docking or landing fees for boats and planes

16. Propane, kerosene, and other liquid fuels for recreational vehicles, including vans, 

campers, and boats, such as –

bottled gas liquid propane tank gas
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Part C – Taxis, Rideshare, and Bikeshare

1. Taxis, limousine service, or car rides booked through an app, such as -

Lyft SuperShuttle Uber

Do not include expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.

2. Fees for bike, electric scooter, or moped sharing or rental, such as –

annual membership fees

commuting trips

sightseeing trips single trips or passes

Part D – Public Transportation

Public transportation, such asbus

commuter train

passenger ferry subway
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, such as –

Medicare Advantage (Part C)

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, such as –

CHAMP-VA

Tricare

VA (Veterans Affairs)

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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MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES

1. Prescription drugs, such as –

asthma inhalers birth control insulin medical marijuana

2. Medical supplies or equipment for home use, either purchased or rented, such as –

blood glucose monitor

blood pressure monitor

canes

cervical collars 

heating pads

home defibrillator

hot water bottles

ice packs

insulin needles

masks

orthotics

ostomy items

oxygen

prosthetics

slings

splints

vaporizers

walkers

wheelchairs

whirlpools

Do not include items such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.

VISION AND HEARING CARE

3. Eye exams, treatment, or eye surgery, such as –

cataract surgery

glaucoma screenings

LASIK

retina imaging

routine eye exams

4. Purchases of eyeglasses or contact lenses, including –

kits and equipment fittings prescription sunglasses

5. Purchases of hearing aids

DENTAL CARE

6. Dental care, such as –

braces/Invisalign

bridges

caps or crowns

cleanings

cosmetic dentistry

dentures 

extractions

fillings

implants

mouth guard

orthodontics

root canals

teeth whitening in a

dental office 

x-rays in a dental 

office
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CARE IN HOSPITALS AND FACILITIES

7. Inpatient or outpatient care at hospitals, including scheduled procedures and 

emergency care, such as –

anesthetics

blood transfusions

CAT scan

drugs and medicine

examinations

injections

intensive care unit

laboratory tests

MRI

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

8. Services at urgent care or other medical facilities, such as –

allergy shots

blood pressure check

broken bones/sprains

cardiology test 

dialysis services

electrocardiogram 

hearing test

immunizations

injections

oxygen services

rescue services

skin treatment

Exclude services at a doctor or specialist’s office.

9. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

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

MEDICAL PROVIDERS

10. Services by doctors and specialists, including general check-ups, such as –

dermatologist

general practitioner

gynecologist

internist

osteopath

pediatrician

plastic surgeon

primary care 

physician

psychiatrist

surgeon

urologist

11. Services by mental health professionals and counselors, such as –

clinical psychologist counselor social worker therapist

12. Services by any other health professionals inside or outside the home, such as –

acupuncturist 

chiropractor 

homeopath 

medical massage therapist 

midwife 

nurse practitioner

physical therapist

physician assistant

podiatrist 

speech therapist

substance abuse 

professional

LAB TESTS AND IMAGING

13. Lab tests or imaging, not already reported, such as –

blood tests 

CAT scan

MRI

x-rays

Exclude care at hospitals or services for eye or dental care.
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1. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or 

disability, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

airplane insurance

boat insurance

bodily injury insurance

camper/RV insurance

collision insurance

comprehensive insurance

liability insurance

motorcycle insurance

no-fault insurance 

property damage insurance

trailer insurance

5. Other types of non-health insurance, such as –

ambulance insurance

credit card insurance

mortgage guarantee insurance

personal liability insurance

pet insurance

private mortgage insurance (PMI)

umbrella liability insurance

Do not include malpractice or other professional liability insurance.
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1. Education savings plans, including 529s, such as –

Coverdell ESA education savings accounts prepaid tuition plans

2. Daycare, nursery, or preschool tuition or fees

3. Babysitting, nanny services, or other childcare inside or outside your home

Do not include daycare already reported.

4. Elementary through high school tuition or fees, such as –

elementary school junior high parochial school

high school middle school preparatory school

Include only expenses paid directly to the school.

5. Vocational or technical program tuition or fees, such as –

technical program trade school vocational school

Include only expenses paid directly to the school.

6. College or university tuition or fees, such as –

business school continuing education

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

Do not report student loan payments.

7. Housing while attending school, such as –

fraternity

housing for married students 

sorority 

student dormitory

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

8. School meals for preschool through college, including meal plans, such as –

school breakfast/lunch school cafeteria accounts school flex dollars

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

9. Private school bus service

10. Purchase or rental of any school books, supplies, or equipment which has not

already been reported, such as – 

art supplies

cap and gown

drafting equipment

laboratory equipment

laboratory fees

microscopes

SAT, ACT, GRE test fees

technical books

textbooks

11. Tutoring or test prep

12. Adult day care centers

13. In-home care for convalescing, disabled, or elderly persons, excluding medical 

care
SECTION 16 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, 

BOOKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES

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1. Recreational lessons or other instructions, such as –

cooking 

dancing

driving

golf

instructional day camps

music

painting

photography

self-defense 

sewing

sports lessons

tennis

Do not include fees for participating in sports or recreational organizations.

2. Golf courses or country clubs

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

or recreational organizations

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

swimming, including – 

basketball

billiards

club sports

fishing or hunting licenses

martial arts

personal trainers

running races

tennis

triathlons

5. Vacation clubs, such as – 

Disney Vacation Club Hilton Grand Vacations RCI 

6. Civic, service, fraternal, or other social organizations. Do not include contributions 

to or membership in religious, professional, business, or other tax-deductible

organizations.

7. Credit card membership fees 

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

discount memberships like Amazon Prime, such as – 

BJ Wholesale Costco Wal-Mart Plus

9. Direct or online dating services, such as – 

Bumble

eHarmony

It’s Just Lunch

Match.com

OurTime

Tinder
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10. Single or season tickets to spectator sporting events such as football, baseball, 

hockey, racing, or track events, including – 

boxing

college sports

golf

high school sports

horse racing

INDYCAR

in-person e-sports

LPGA 

minor leagues

MLB

MLS

MMA

NASCAR

NBA

NHL

PGA

rodeo

soccer

tennis

volleyball

WNBA

11. Single or season tickets to plays, concerts, comedy shows, or other live in-person 

events, such as – 

children’s play

circus

Harlem Globetrotters

Las Vegas show

lecture/speaker

live theater

monster truck show

opera

WWE wrestling

Do not include competitive sporting events.

12. Movie tickets

13. Tickets to parks or museums, such as – 

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, such as -

Apple News

Consumer Reports

nytimes.com

Reader’s Digest

si.com

USA Today

Washington Post

wsj.com

16. Books, digital books, or book subscriptions, such as

Audible.com

audio books

digital books 

hardcovers

Kindle Unlimited

paperbacks

Substack

Do not include schoolbooks or reference books.
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17. Photo printing or processing, such as – 

digital photo processing photo books video film processing

Do not include professional photography fees.

18. Photographic film or disposable cameras, such as – 

8 mm film 35 mm film single-use cameras

19. Purchased music files, CDs, or records, such as – 

Amazon Google Play iTunes

20. Sirius or XM satellite radio service

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

Apple Music

Apple One

Google Play Music SoundCloud

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

Amazon Instant Video

Google Play

iTunes

YouTube

23. Rented video files or DVDs or streaming video subscriptions, such as – 

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, such as – 

GameFly

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

reported, such as – 

Amazon App Store App Store Google Play

27. Online games or other internet entertainment sites, such as –

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. Business trips

2. Recreational trips, such as –

club or organizational meetings

outdoor recreation

sightseeing

sports events

3. Any other trips that occur overnight or longer

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

Types of Transportation

COMMERCIAL

1. Local, such as –

bus ferries local rail subway SuperShuttle taxi Uber

2. Airplane

3. Train

4. Bus, such as –

Greyhound Hampton Jitney Megabus Trailways 

5. Ship, such as –

cruise ships long-distance ferries river cruises

RENTED

6. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans or SUVs

7. Motorcycles

8. Private aircraft

9. Trailers and boats, including kayaks or jet-skis

10. Campers, motor homes, or RVs

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, such as –

formal suit

Do not include tuxedo rentals.

man’s suit (of two or more pieces)

2. Purchase of any watches, such as –

pocket watches wristwatches

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

3. Purchase of any jewelry, such as –

bracelets

costume jewelry

cufflinks

earrings

infants’ jewelry

necklaces

rings

4. Shoe repair or other shoe services, such as –

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, such as –

dress alterations 

handbag repair

hemming

sew buttons

wallet repair

zipper replacement

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

handbag rental

dress rental 

shoe rental tuxedo rental

8. Storage outside the home, just for clothing, such as –

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, such as –

bouquets corsages funeral flowers wedding flowers

Do not include outdoor plants or gardening.

2. Professional photography

3. Services of lawyers or other legal professionals, such as –

arbitration services

bankruptcies

civil litigation 

criminal litigation

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, such as –

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. Stamp or coin collecting, such as –

coin albums first day covers stamp albums

Do not include postage.

7. Lotteries or games of chance

8. Toys or games, such as –

action figures

board games

darts

dolls

infant toys

stuffed animals

trains

trucks

9. Arts or crafts kits, such as –

model kits needlepoint kits rug kits scrapbook supplies

10. Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials and items, such as –

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

aquarium

bird

bird cage

cat 

collars 

dog

gerbil 

guinea pig

hamster

hamster cage

pet toys

tropical fish

12. Pet services, such as –

dog walking

grooming

kennels

license

pet daycare

pet resorts

pet sitting

training

13. Veterinarian expenses for pets, such as –

surgery vaccinations vet visits veterinary treatment

14. Catering, for events such as –

anniversaries

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

bridal showers

confirmations

graduations

parties

quinceañeras

weddings

15. Arrangement of live entertainment for special occasions

16. Rental of party supplies

17. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults

18. Funerals, burials, or cremation, such as –

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, such as –

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, such as –

alumni funds

educational endowments

parochial schools

scholarship funds

school fund raisers

6. Political organizations, such as –

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, such as –

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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Food and drinks from places like restaurants, bars, and fast food places, such as –

carry-out

cafeterias 

delivery

food trucks 

vending machines

Include alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol to be served at home, such as –

beer liquor wine 

Groceries, including food and non-food items, such as –

cleaning supplies

diapers

drinking water delivery fees

grocery home delivery fees

health and wellness items

online grocery shopping

pet food

prepared meal kits 

Include purchases made with government benefits such as SNAP EBT cards.

Do not include prescription drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or other tobacco products. 

Purchases of foods & beverages for people who do not live in your household, such as

hosting a party or event sending a food gift basket treating others to a meal

Cigarettes

Do not include e-cigarettes.

Other tobacco products, such as –

cigars

chewing tobacco 

e-cigarettes

pipe tobacco

vaping products

Do not include marijuana products.
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Self-service laundry machines, such as –

app/card/coin-operated 

washer or dryer

laundromat washateria

Dry cleaning or laundry service, such as –

laundry and dry cleaning 

pickup and delivery

laundryheap.com rinse.com

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

services, such as –

facials

hair coloring

hair weaves

pedicures

tanning

waxing

Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees, such as–

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, such as –

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
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1. Administrator, Manager

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 sales rep

manufacturing sales rep

mining sales rep

real estate agent

wholesale sales rep

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)

bartender

childcare worker 

cook 

food preparer 

hairstylist

janitor

maid/housekeeper

nail stylist

orderly 

personal trainer

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

pipefitter

sheet metal worker

welder

13. Farming

14. Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping

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 – $ 9,999

2. $ 10,000 – $ 39,999

3. $ 40,000 – $ 99,999

4. $ 100,000 – $ 199,999

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999

6. $ 450,000 and over
Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities

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CARD E

1. $ 1 – $ 4,999

2. $ 5,000 – $ 19,999

3. $ 20,000 – $ 74,999

4. $ 75,000 – $ 199,999

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999

6. $ 450,000 and over
Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities

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CARD F

1. $ 1 – $ 749

2. $ 750 – $ 1,999

3. $ 2,000 – $ 3,999

4. $ 4,000 – $ 9,999

5. $ 10,000 – $ 19,999

6. $ 20,000 and over
Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities

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CARD G

1. $ 1 – $ 4,999

2. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 19,999

4. $ 20,000 – $ 39,999

5. $ 40,000 – $ 79,999

6. $ 80,000 and over
2024 CALENDAR

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2025 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
LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION CARDS

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Language Identification Cards

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