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Introduction 

This document provides data users with the questions asked of respondents in the 2021 Consumer 

Expenditure Interview Questionnaire (CEQ). It is organized by questionnaire section and includes variable names, question text, response options, and skip instructions. As the contents of this 

document are instrument specifications, which show the organization of the survey from the perspective of the person interviewing the respondent, some content, including interviewer help 

options, icons, and CAPI-specific language, may not be relevant to data users. 

This version is intended for use from April 2021 until September 2021. 

Table of Contents

CEQ Section Page

Front 2

Coverage 20

Demographics 31

01 General Housing Characteristics 46

02 Rented Living Quarters 48

03 Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 59

04 Utilities and Fuels 118

05 Construction, Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance of Property 128

06 Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 154

07 Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and and Extended Warranties 168

08 Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 174

09 and 10 Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 182

11 Vehicle Operating Expenses 208

12 Health Insurance 228

13 Medical and Health Expenses 260

14 Insurance Other than Health 273

15 Educational Expenses 284

16 Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 290

17 Trips and Vacations 296

18 Clothing and Clothing Services 327
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19 Miscellaneous Expenses 339

20 Expenses for Food, Beverages, and Other Selected Items 350

21 Occupations, Work Experience and Income 625

22 Assets and Liabilities 646

Back 660

CHI 676

Section Tag Name Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

FRONT H_PURPOSE H_PURPOSE 1: Goto H_PURPOSE1

2: Goto H_PURPOSE2

3: Goto H_PURPOSE3

4: Goto H_PURPOSE4

5: Goto H_PURPOSE5

6: Return to interivew

FRONT H_PURPOSE1 H_PURPOSE1 Return to interview
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FRONT H_PURPOSE2 H_PURPOSE2 Return to interview

FRONT H_PURPOSE3 H_PURPOSE3 Return to interview
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FRONT H_PURPOSE4 H_PURPOSE4 Return to interview

FRONT H_PURPOSE5 H_PURPOSE5 Return to interview
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FRONT HRESPONDENT HRESPONDENT Return to interview
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95. Proxy Respondent

FRONT H_STATUS H_STATUS

 STATUS OF INTERVIEW (X = Section Complete)

1. Survey Info . . . . . . . . (blank/X) 13. Health Insurance 

.. (blank/X) 

2. Rental Liv Quarters (blank/X) 14. Medical/Health 

expenditures (blank/X)

3. Owned Liv Quarters (blank/X) 15. Insurance . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

4. Utility & Fuel . . . . . (blank/X) 16. Education 

expenses . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

5. Construct Repairs . . (blank/X) 17. Subscriptions . . . . 

. . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

6. Appliances . . . . . . . (blank/X) 18. Trips & Vacations 

. . . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

7. HH equipment . . . . . (blank/X) 19. Misc. Expenses . . 

. . . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

8. Home furnish . . . . . . (blank/X) 20. Expense patterns 

. . . . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

9. Clothing & Sewing . . (blank/X) 21. Work experience. 

. . . . . . . . . .(blank/X)

10. Rented & Leased Vehicles . (blank/X) 22. Assets & 

Liabilities. . . . . . . . (blank/X)

11. Owned Vehicles . . . (blank/X) 

12. Vehicle Expenses . . (blank/X) 

Return to interview

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FRONT START START CENSUS CATI/CAPI SYSTEM 

 

 CONSUMER EXPENDITURE SURVEYS

 QUARTERLY INTERVIEW SURVEY

 DATE: (current date) TIME: (time) 

 INTERVIEW NUMBER: (1/2/3/4/5) CASE STATUS IS: 

(case status)

(THIS HOUSEHOLD IS A CONFIRMED REFUSAL/ ) 

Language Spoken Last Quarter: (English/Spanish/(specify) ) 

1. Continue

2. Skip notes

3. Ready to transmit

4. Quit

5. Non-interview

1: IF INTNMBR = 1 then goto 

GENINTRO

 ELSE goto SHOSTAT

2: Goto GENINTRO

3: IF OUTCOME = 200, 0 (zero), or 

202 then goto CK1_START

 ELSEIF OUTCOME = 201 or 206 

then goto CK3_START

 ELSE exit block and goto 

BBACK.TRANS

4: Exit block and goto 

BBACK.VERIFY_INFO

5: IF OUTCOME = 204 then goto 

CK2_START

 ELSEIF OUTCOME = 201 or 206 

then goto CK3_START

 ELSE exit block and goto 

BCOVERAGE.NONTYP
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FRONT SHOSTAT SHOSTAT (This household was not in sample last quarter. / ) 

 

PRECHARTS: Press Shift-F8 to view pre-charts

 INTERVIEW NUMBER PREVIOUS OUTCOME 

DESCRIPTION 

(1 / ) (1st month outcome #) (outcode description)

 (2 / ) (2nd month outcome # ) (Outcome description)

(3 / ) (3rd month outcome # ) (Outcome description)

 ( BC NAME: (name) / ) 

 (BC TITLE: (title) / )

 (BC PHONE NUMBER: ((phone number) / ) 

 (BC ADDRESS: (Street address) / )

 (BC ADDRESS: (street - line 2) / )

 (BC CITY: (city) / ), (BC STATE: (State) / ) (BC ZIP 

CODE: (zipcode) / ) 

 (BC OBSERVATION: (Yes/No) / ) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF ROSTERNAMEONINPUT = Yes 

then goto SHOWROS

ELSE goto GENINTRO

FRONT SHOWROS SHOWROS

 STATUS OF HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

Resp. LN Name Member Relationship CU 

Sex Age 

(X / ) (Line #) (Name) (Yes/No) (Relationship) 

(Cu #) (1/2) (Age) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto GENINTRO
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FRONT GENINTRO GENINTRO Do not read as worded below 

 

 o Identify yourself - show I.D.

 o (Ask for eligible respondent/Ask to speak to (respondent 

from last quarter))

 o Introduce survey 

 o The Household address is:

 (House #) (House #)suf (Street name)

 (Unit Designation)

 

 o Read if necessary

 I am (your name) from the U.S. Census Bureau. Here is 

my identification card.

 We are conducting a Consumer Expenditure Survey 

for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 I have some questions I would like to ask you.

 

 Did you receive our letter?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Non-interview

1: IF INTNMBR <> 1 AND NEWCU 

<> 1 AND 

 ROSTERNAMEONINPUT = 'Yes' 

AND not a 

 replacement case then goto 

REPLACE_HH 

 ELSE goto VERADD

2: Goto GIVE_LETTER

3: Exit block and goto 

BCOVERAGE.NONTYP
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FRONT GIVE_LETTER GIVE_LETTER ? [F1]

We normally send a letter in advance to sample households 

informing them about the survey, and communicating the 

Privacy Act and other information, but the current social 

distancing guidelines may have prohibited us from doing so. 

Therefore, we've provided the letter online at 

www.bls.gov/respondents/cex. 

Would you like me to email this link to you for your reference?

 If the respondent says "Yes" ask for (or verify) email address, 

and send link via OWA

 - Proceed with interview. (Current Email address: (Email 

address))

 If the respondent says "No" or "What does the letter say?" - 

Press F1 and read

 verbatim Help text. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF INTNMBR <> 1 AND NEWCU <> 1 

AND

 ROSTERNAMEONINPUT = 'Yes' 

AND not a replacement case 

 then goto REPLACE_HH 

ELSE goto VERADD

FRONT REPLACE_HH REPLACE_HH 1: Goto CK_REPLACE

2: Goto VERADD

FRONT REPLACE_VER REPLACE_VER A replacement household means that there are no 

members of the original household living at this

 address. Are you sure that this is a replacement household?

 (This case is part of a multi-CU household. Verify that ALL 

original members in all CU?s no longer live there. / )

 LN Name Member Relationship CU Sex Age 

 (Line #) (Name) (Yes/No) (Relationship) (Cu #) (1/2) 

(Age)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF RT8500.TOTALCU = 1 then 

goto REPLACE_SPAWN

 ELSE goto REPLACE_VER2

2: Goto CK_REPLACEVER
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FRONT REPLACE_VER2 REPLACE_VER2 Has a replacement case already been created/spawned for 

this address? 

 If unsure, back up to the start screen and Quit out of the 

instrument so you can check case management.

1. Yes

2. No

1 Exit block and goto BBACK.DONE

2: Goto REPLACE_SPAWN

FRONT REPLACE_SPAW

N

REPLACE_SPAWN A replacement household Case will be spawned.

 You will need to exit this case and pull up the new Case in order 

to interview the replacement household.

 The case you are currently in will automatically become a type 

C.

 (NOTE: There are (total number of CUs) cases that must also 

be Type C'd/ )

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Exit block and goto BBACK.DONE

FRONT VERADD VERADD 1: Goto MAILAD

2: Goto NADDST1
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FRONT NADDST1 NADDST1 Enter corrections for House Number or press ENTER for 

Same/No Change.

 

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST2

FRONT NADDST2 NADDST2 Enter corrections for House # Suffix or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST3

FRONT NADDST3 NADDST3 Enter corrections for Street Name or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST4
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FRONT NADDST4 NADDST4 Enter corrections for Unit Designation or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

IF FRAME = 3 or RT25.GQINAREA = 

1 then goto NADDST5

ELSE goto NADDST6

FRONT NADDST5 NADDST5 Enter corrections for Group Quarters Unit Description or 

Press ENTER for Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST6

FRONT NADDST6 NADDST6 Enter corrections for Non City Style Address or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDPHYS
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FRONT NADDPHYS NADDPHYS Enter corrections for Physical Description or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDCT

FRONT NADDCT NADDCT Enter corrections for City or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST

FRONT NADDST NADDST ? [F1]

 Enter corrections for State or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDZP
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FRONT NADDZP NADDZP Enter corrections for Zipcode or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

IF entry lt 5 digits then goto 

CK_NADDZP

ELSE goto NADDBUIL

FRONT NADDBUIL NADDBUIL Enter corrections for Building Name or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) (Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto CK_ADDRESS

FRONT MAILAD MAILAD (Is this also your mailing address?/I have your mailing 

address as *READ ADDRESS BELOW. Is that correct?)

(Mailing address entries / physical address entries)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PHONENUMBER

2: Goto NMAILST1
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FRONT NMAILST1 NMAILST1 Enter change to Mailing address - House # or Press ENTER 

for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), 

(State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ 

Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City 

Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST2

FRONT NMAILST2 NMAILST2 Enter change to Mailing address - House # suffix or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City 

Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST3
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FRONT NMAILST3 NMAILST3 Enter change to Mailing address - Street Name or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City 

Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST4

FRONT NMAILST4 NMAILST4 Enter change to Mailing address - Unit Designation or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF FRAME = 3 OR RT25.GQINAREA 

= 1 then goto NMAILST5 

ELSE goto NMAILST6
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FRONT NMAILST5 NMAILST5 Enter change to Mailing address - GQ Unit Description or 

Press ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: ^MGQUNITINFO GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City 

Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST6

FRONT NMAILST6 NMAILST6 Enter change to Mailing address - Non-City Style Address or 

Press ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF no entry in NMAILST1 and 

NMAILST6 then goto CK_NMAILST6

ELSE goto NMAILCT
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FRONT NMAILCT NMAILCT Enter change to Mailing address - City or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST

FRONT NMAILST NMAILST ? [F1]

 Enter change to Mailing address -State or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILZP1
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FRONT NMAILZP1 NMAILZP1 Enter change to Mailing address - Zipcode or Press ENTER 

for Same/No Change

Address: Mailing Address: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name)

(Unit Designation) (Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) (City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF entry lt 5 digits then goto 

CK_NMAILZP1

ELSE goto CK_MAILADDRESS

FRONT PHONENUMBER PHONENUMBER Ask or verify, if necessary.

What is your telephone number?

 Enter phone number or 0 for None/Refused

IF PHONENUMBER lt 10 digits and <> 

0 then goto CK_PHONENUMBER

ELSE goto PHTYP1

PHTYP1 PHTYP1 Exit block and goto BCOVERAGE

FRONT I_TOTALCU

COVERAGE NONTYP NONTYP 1: Goto TYPEA

2: Goto TYPEB

3: Goto TYPEC
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COVERAGE TYPEA TYPEA 1,2: IF RT2501.URRAL = R and 

(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or

 RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 

903) AND

 (REPLACE = 1 or ( 

(INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)

 AND NEWUNIT ne S) then 

goto FM_SALES

 ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 1) and NEWUNIT ne S)

 then goto GQ_UNIT

 ELSE goto RACETYP

3: Goto REF_RSN

4: IF RT25.IMPADD = 1 then goto 

CK_TYPEA

 ELSE goto TYPEASP

COVERAGE TYPEASP TYPEASP IF RT2501.URRAL = R and 

(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or

 RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902) 

AND (REPLACE = 1

 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or _NEWCU_ 

= 1) AND 

 NEWUNIT ne S) then goto 

FM_SALES

IF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or _NEWCU_ = 1) 

and NEWUNIT ne S)

 then goto GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto RACETYP
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COVERAGE REF_RSN REF_RSN 1-3: IF RT2501.URRAL = R and 

(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or

 RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 

902) AND (REPLACE = 1

 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 1) AND 

 NEWUNIT ne S) then goto 

FM_SALES

 ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 1) and NEWUNIT ne S)

 then goto GQ_UNIT

 ELSE goto RACETYP

4: Goto REASON_S

COVERAGE REASON_S REASON_S IF RT2501.URRAL = R and 

(RT2501.FRAME ne 3

 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 

902) AND 

 (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 

1 or _NEWCU_ = 1)

 AND NEWUNIT ne S) then goto 

FM_SALES

ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 1) and

 NEWUNIT ne S) then goto 

GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto RACETYP
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COVERAGE TYPEB TYPEB 1,2,4-7: IF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 1) and 

 NEWUNIT ne S) then 

goto GQ_UNIT

 ELSE goto 

BCONTACT.BYOBS

3: Goto VACANT_S

8,9: Goto BCONTACT.BYOBS

10: Goto TYPEB_SP

COVERAGE TYPEB_SP TYPEB_SP IF ((INTNMBR = 1 or _NEWCU_ = 1) 

and NEWUNIT ne S) 

 then goto GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto BCONTACT.BYOBS

COVERAGE VACANT_S VACANT_S IF ((INTNMBR = 1 or _NEWCU_ = 1) 

and NEWUNIT ne S) 

 then goto GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto BCONTACT.BYOBS
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COVERAGE TYPEC TYPEC Enter TYPE C noninterview 

1. Demolished

2. House or Mobile Home moved

3. Converted to permanent nonresidential use

4. Merged with units in the same structure

5. Condemned

6. Located on military base (post)

7. Unused serial # on listing sheet

8. (CU Moved/ )

9. (CU merged with another CE CU within same address/ )

10. Spawned in error

11. Unlocatable Sample Address

12. Unit does not exist or Unit is out of scope

13. Other type C - specify

1,2,4-6,8-9: Goto BContact.BYOBS

3,7: Goto END_COVERAGE

10: IF any POUT1-3 = 201 or 203 

then goto CK_SpawnInErr

 ELSEIF CTRLNUM[18] = 1 OR 

CTRLNUM[20-21] = 10 then

 goto CK_SpawnInErr

 ELSE goto END_COVERAGE

11: IF (RT25.IMPADD = 0 or blank) 

then goto CK_TYPEC

 ELSE goto END_COVERAGE

12: IF RT25.DESIGN = 00 then goto 

CK_TYPEC2

 ELSE goto END_COVERAGE

13: Goto TYPEC_SP

COVERAGE TYPEC_SP TYPEC_SP Goto BContact.BYOBS

COVERAGE FM_SALES FM_SALES During the past 12 months did sales of crops, livestock, and 

other farm products from

this place amount to $1,000 or more? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto GQ_UNIT

COVERAGE GQ_UNIT GQ_UNIT 1: Goto HUTYPE

2,DK: IF FRAME ne 3 then goto 

DIRACC

 ELSE goto HUTYPE

COVERAGE DIRACC DIRACC 1: Goto HUTYPE

2,DK: Goto MERGUA
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COVERAGE MERGUA MERGUA ? [F1]

 

Is this a merged unit? 

1. Merged

2. Not Merged

1,DK: Goto HUTYPE

2: Goto CK_MERGUA

COVERAGE HUTYPE HUTYPE 1-6,8,9,DK: Goto UNISTRQ

7,10: IF TYPEB ne 8 then goto 

HUTYPESP

 ELSE goto UNISTRQ

COVERAGE HUTYPESP HUTYPESP Goto UNISTRQ

COVERAGE UNISTRQ UNISTRQ IF NONTYPE = 2 (type b) then goto 

BYOBS

ELSEIF NONTYP = 1 then goto 

RACETYP

ELSE goto END_COVERAGE
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COVERAGE RACETYP RACETYP Goto HH_MEMQ

COVERAGE HH_MEMQ HH_MEMQ Goto TENURE

COVERAGE TENURE TENURE 1,2: Goto HHQSRCE

DK: Goto BUILD_A
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COVERAGE BUILD_A BUILD_A Which best describes this building?

1. Single family detached

2. Townhouse - inner unit

3. End row or end townhouse

4. Duplex

5. 3-plex or 4-plex

6. Garden

7. High-rise

8. Apartment or flat

9. Mobile home or trailer

10. College dormitory

Goto HHQSRCE

COVERAGE HHQSRCE HHQSRCE 1-3: IF TYPE A (outcome is 321-324) 

then goto REF_SEX

 ELSE goto END_COVERAGE

4: Goto HHQ_SP

COVERAGE HHQ_SPECIFY HHQ_SPECIFY IF Type A (outcome is 321-324) then 

goto REF_SEX

ELSE goto END_COVERAGE

COVERAGE REF_SEX REF_SEX Goto REF_RACE
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COVERAGE REF_RACE REF_RACE Goto REF_AGED

COVERAGE REF_AGED REF_AGED Goto END_COVERAGE

COVERAGE END_COVERAGE IF (TYPEC = 3, 7, 10-12) then 

 goto BBACK.BlkAppt.DONE

ELSEIF (NONTYP = 1 or 2) OR 

(TYPEC = 1, 2 4-6, 8 or 11)

 then goto 

BBACK.BlkAppt.THANK2

All others goto START_DEMOS
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COVERAGE BYOBS BYOBS Did you classify this unit by observation only?

 

 PREVIOUS OBSERVATION: (YES/NO)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Exit block and goto 

END_COVERAGE

2: Goto CP1NAME

COVERAGE CP1NAME CP1NAME Goto CP1TITL

COVERAGE CP1TITL CP1TITL Goto PHON

COVERAGE CP1PHONE PHON IF entry is less than 10 digits then goto 

CK_CP1PHONE

ELSE goto CP1ADD1

COVERAGE CP1ADD1 CP1ADD1 Goto CP1ADD2
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COVERAGE CP1ADD2 CP1ADD2 Goto CP1PO

COVERAGE CP1PO CP1PO Goto CP1ST

COVERAGE CP1ST CP1ST IF entry is not a valid 2-digit state code 

then goto CK_CP1ST

ELSE goto CP1ZIP9

COVERAGE CP1ZIP9 CP1ZIP9 IF entry is lt 5 digits then goto 

CK_CP1ZIP9

ELSEIF CP1ZIP9[6:4] is less than 4 

digits then 

 goto CK2_CP1ZIP9

ELSE exit block and goto 

END_COVERAGE
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DEMOGRAPHI

CS

STLLIV STLLIV I have listed . . . . READ NAMES

(All of these/this) (person/people) still living or staying here?

(This case is part of a Multi-CU address. There are (number) 

households for this address/ )

(Lis tof persons in the household)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TUNIT1 Block - PERSTAT

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

PERSTAT PERSTAT (Use up/down arrows to move to the correct row for 

membership change. When done, REVIEW/Update 

demographics. Press END key./Use left/right arrows to 

7. Delete person

8. CU member deceased

9. Reinstate person

99. Error - Person should not have been listed

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

FNAME FNAME (What is the name of the next person living or staying 

here?/What are the names of all persons living or staying 

here?) 

 Enter 999 if no more persons.

16 characters: Goto LNAME

99: Goto CK_FNAME99

999: IF ROW = 1 then goto 

ERR_FNAME

 ELSEIF MEMBNO < Nrosize + 

1 then goto CK_FNAME

 ELSE exit block and goto 

CHECKS

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

LNAME LNAME Goto CU_CODE
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CU_CODE CU_CODE Ask if not apparent

What is (your/NAME's) relationship to (you/the 

owner/renter/name of reference person)?

 If this is the Reference Person, enter 1

 (The Reference person is one of the persons who owns or 

rents this home.)

1. Reference person 

2. Spouse (Husband/Wife)

3. Child or adopted child

4. Grandchild

5. In-Law

6. Brother or Sister

7. Mother or Father

8. Other related person (Aunt, Uncle, etc.)

9. Unrelated Person (Lodger, Lodger's spouse, foster child, etc)

10. Unmarried Partner

IF more than 1 reference person 

(CU_CODE = 1) has been 

 selected (refpercnt > 1) then goto 

CK_CHECKS2

ELSEIF 2 or 10 entered and there is 

another household member with 

cu_code = 2 or 10 then goto 

Ck_Spouse

ELSEIF Prev_CUCODE = 1 AND 

CU_CODE = 2-10,DK or RF then

 goto CK_NewRefper

ELSE goto SEX

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

SEX SEX 1,2: IF cu_code = 2 and SEX = 

sex[refper] then goto CK_SEX1

 ELSE goto AWAY_COL

DK,RF: Goto AWAY_COL

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

AWAY_COL AWAY_COL 1: IF CU_CODE = 1 then goto 

CK_AWAYCOL

 ELSE goto HH_MEM

2,DK,RF,EMPTY: Goto HH_MEM
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CS

HH_MEM HH_MEM 1,DK,RF,EMPTY: Goto Set_Flags

2: IF CU_CODE = 1 then goto 

CK_HHMEM

 ELSE goto Set_Flags

Set_Flags Go to next row in the table

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

Prev_CUCODE ** Not Displayed **

1. Reference person

2. Spouse (Husband/Wife)

3. Child or adopted child

4. Grandchild

5. In-Law

6. Brother or Sister

7. Mother or Father

8. Other related person (Aunt, Uncle, etc.)

9. Unrelated Person (Lodger, Lodger's spouse, foster child, etc)

10. Unmarried Partner

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

MEMBNO

Control Card ANY_HHMEM ANY_HHMEM 1: Got back to TUNIT1
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HHRESP HHRESP IF HHRESP gt NROSIZE then goto 

CK_HHRESP

ELSEIF (MEMBSTAT[HHRESP] = 1 

and PERSTAT[HHRESP] ne 9) OR 

 (MEMBSTAT[HHRESP] = 5) OR 

(PERSTAT[HHRESP] = 7, 8 or 

 99) OR (HH_MEM[HHRESP] = 2 

or blank) then

 goto CK_HHRESP2

ELSEIF ((INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 

1) and NEWUNIT ne S) OR 

 REPLACE = 1 AND NROSIZE 

less than 30 then goto MLIVE

ELSEIF ((INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 

1) and NEWUNIT ne S) OR 

 REPLACE = 1 AND NROSIZE eq 

30 then exit block and goto

 BSUBFAMILY, BSFMAKEUP or 

TUNIT2 as appropriate 

ELSE goto NEWLIV
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CS

MLIVE MLIVE So I have listed (Number of people in the household) 

(person/people) living or staying here now.

 (Lis tof persons in the household)

Is there anyone else living or staying here now - any babies, 

small children, non-relatives or anyone else?

 Please verify that the information on this screen is correct.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Go back to where FNAME = 999

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

BSUBFAMILY, BSFMAKEUP or 

 TUNIT2 as appropriate

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

NEWLIV NEWLIV Is anyone else living or staying here, including newborn 

babies?

(Lis tof persons in the household)

 

1. Yes, add new person

2. No

1: Go back to where FNAME = 999

2: Exit block and goto 

BSUBFAMILY, BSFMAKEUP or 

 TUNIT2 as appropriate

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

SUBFAM1 SUBFAM1 Earlier you said that (Name) was

not related to (Name of reference person).

Is (Name) related to anyone else in this household? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SUBFAM2

2: IF no more non-rels then goto 

SET_SUBFAMS

 ELSE goto SUBFAM1 for next 

unassigned non-rel
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SUBFAM2 SUBFAM2 IF SUBFAM2 gt NROSIZE then goto 

CK_SUBFAM2

ELSEIF no more non-rels then goto 

SET_SUBFAMS

ELSE goto SUBFAM, for next 

unassigned non-rel

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

SET_SUBFAMS Goto BFSMAKEUP Block - SHELTX
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CS

SHELTX SHELTX (Begin financial responsibility questions to determine CU's/ )

(Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all (his/her/their) housing 

expenses with (his/her/their) own money? 

 

(subfamily names)

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto FOODX

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

FOODX FOODX (Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all (his/her/their) food 

expenses with (his/her/their) own money? 

 

(subfamily names)

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF SHELTX = 1 and there are no 

more subfams then goto 

 UPDATE_SUBFAM

 ELSEIF SHELTX = 1 then goto 

SHELTX for next subfam

 ELSE goto OTHERX

2,DK,RF: Goto OTHERX

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

OTHERX OTHERX (Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all (his/her/their) other 

living expenses such as clothing, transportation, 

etc., with (his/her/their) own money? 

(subfamily names)

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF SHELTX = 1 OR FOODX = 1 

AND there are no more 

 subfamiles then goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM

 ELSEIF SHELTX = 1 OR FOODX = 

1 then goto SHELTX for next

 subfamily

 ELSE goto SUPSRC

2,DK,RF: Goto SUPSRC
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SUPSRC SUPSRC Does all or part of the money to pay for 

(READ NAMES) (housing/food/other living expenses...) come 

from someone 

in this household?

(subfamily names)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SUPRT1

2,DK,RF: IF no more subfamilies then 

goto UPDATE_SUBFAM

 ELSE goto SHELTX for next 

subfamily
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SUPRT1 SUPRT1 IF SUPRT1 gt NROSIZE then goto 

CK_SUPRT1

ELSEIF no more subfamilies then goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM 

ELSE goto SHELTX for next subfamily

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

UPDATE_SUBFAM IF more than 1 CU then exit block and 

goto CONSUMER_UNITS

ELSE goto CU_INTRO
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DEMOGRAPHI

CS

CONSUMER_UNI

TS

CONSUMER_UNITS Goto CU_INTRO

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

CU_INTRO CU_INTRO During this interview, I will use the word household to refer to 

the group of related persons who are independent of all other 

persons living at this address for payment of their major 

expenses. 

A "household" is considered one Consumer Unit

 

The (person/ persons) I'm including in your household 

(are/is) (READ NAME(S)) 

 

(Names of Cu members)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto TUNIT2 block

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

CU_CODE ** SHOW ONLY **

1. Reference person

2. Spouse (Husband/Wife)

3. Child or adopted child

4. Grandchild

5. In-Law

6. Brother or Sister

7. Mother or Father

8. Other related person (Aunt, Uncle, etc.)

9. Unrelated Person (Lodger, Lodger's spouse, foster child, etc)

10. Unmarried Partner

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

SEX ** SHOW ONLY **

1. Male

2. Female
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AGE AGE1 As of today, how old (are/is) (you/NAME)? DK,RF: Goto AGE2

0-109: IF CU_CODE = 1 AND AGE lt 

16 then goto CK_AGE

 ELSEIF CU_CODE = 1 AND 

(AGE = 16 or 17 ) AND 

 (there is at least 1 household 

member with AGE

 greater than 17) then goto 

CK_AgeRefPer

 ELSEIF RESPLINE = MEMBNO 

AND AGE lt 16 then

 goto CK_AGE

 ELSEIF AGE = 13 then goto 

AGESPEC

 ELSE goto HORIGIN

110-200: Goto CK_AGE1

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

AGESPEC AGESPEC Some questions are only asked for household members of a 

certain age.

In what month and year will (you/NAME) be 14 years old?

 Enter month and year when household member will turn 14

IF before current month and year then 

goto VERIFY_AGE

ELSEIF AGESPEC[3:6] after current 

year + 1 then 

 goto CK_AGESPEC

ELSE goto HORIGIN

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

AGE2 AGE2 Ask if necessary

(Are/Is) (you/he/she) under 16?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF RESPLINE = MEMBNO then 

goto CK_AGE2

 ELSEIF CU_CODE = 1 then 

goto CK_AGE2

 ELSE goto HORIGIN

2,DK,RF: Goto HORIGIN
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HORIGIN HORIGIN 5

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HISPANIC

2,DK,RF: Goto MULTRACE

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

HISPANIC HISPANIC 5

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) - 

 Examples of "other" include - Argentinean, Colombian, 

Dominican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard

1. Mexican?

2. Mexican-American?

3. Chicano?

4. Puerto Rican?

5. Cuban?

6. Other (Specify)

1-5,DK,RF: Goto MULTRACE

6: Goto HISPOTH

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

HISPOTH HISPOTH Goto MULTRACE
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MULTRACE MULTRACE 5

What is (your/NAME's) race?

 Probe if necessary

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Examples of "Other Pacific Islander" include - Fijian, 

Tongan

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

9. Other Specify

10. Don't Know

1-3,5,8,10,RF: IF AGE ge 14 OR 

AGERNG = 8 or 9 then

 goto MARITAL

 ELSE goto Next Person

4: Goto ASIAN

9: Goto RACESP

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

ASIAN ASIAN 5

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) - 

Examples of "other" include - Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, 

Cambodian

1. Chinese?

2. Filipino?

3. Japanese?

4. Korean?

5. Vietnamese?

6. Asian Indian?

7. Other (Specify)

1-6,DK,RF: IF AGE ge 14 OR 

(AGERNG = 8 or 9) then 

 goto MARITAL

 ELSE goto Next Person

7: Goto ASIANOTH
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ASIANOTH ASIANOTH IF AGE ge 14 OR (AGERNG = 8 or 9) 

then goto MARITAL

ELSE goto Next Person

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

RACESP RACESP IF AGE ge 14 OR (AGERNG = 8 or 9) 

then goto MARITAL

ELSE goto Next Person

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

MARITAL MARITAL Ask if not apparent 

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) - 

 

1. Married?

2. Widowed?

3. Divorced?

4. Separated?

5. Never married?

Goto EDUCA

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

EDUCA EDUCA 6

What is the highest level of school (you have/ (Name) has) 

completed or the highest degree (you have/ (Name) has) 

received?

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 doctorate degree (MA, MS, MBA, MD, 

JD, PhD, etc.)

1-3,DK,RF: IF AGE ge 17 or 

(AGERNG = 8 or 9) then 

 goto VETERAN

 ELSE goto next member

4-8: Goto IN_COLL
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IN_COLL IN_COLL (Are/Is) (you/NAME) currently enrolled in a college or 

university either - 

1. Full-time?

2. Part-time?

3. Not at all?

IF AGE ge 17 or (AGERNG = 8 or 9) 

then goto VETERAN

ELSE goto next member

Demographics VETERAN VETERAN ? [F1]

Did (you/NAME) ever serve on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed 

Forces?

1. Yes

2. No

IF AGE = 17-65 or (AGERNG = 8 or 9) 

then goto ARM_FORC

ELSE goto the next person

DEMOGRAPHI

CS

ARM_FORC ARM_FORC 6 ? [F1]

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) (now/still) in the Armed Forces? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

IF this is the last person then goto 

CHECKS2

ELSE goto the next person
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CE_INTRO CE_INTRO As we start, please understand that we ask the same topics of 

everybody we talk to. I realize some of these questions may 

not apply to your household.

 

Most questions that I will be asking refer to a specific time 

period. 

During this interview, the time period, unless I state otherwise 

is for the 

past three months, that is, from the 1st day of (reference 

month) to today.

Most of my questions are about expenses your household had 

or bills you've received. You will find it helpful to have your 

checkbook register, credit card statements and other records 

as you answer the questions.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BUSCREEN

BUSCREEN BUSCREEN Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had any expenses that will be 

reimbursed or deducted as business expenses?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto BUSXPNSE

2: Exit block and goto BSECT01

BUSXPNSE BUSXPNSE For certain topics, such as housing, utilities, or vehicles, I will 

ask you to estimate how much of the expense was or will be 

deducted as a business expense.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Exit block and goto BSECT01

01B ST_HOUS ST_HOUS IF COVERAGE.UNISTRQ = 2 or 3 OR 

(8500.UNISTRQ = 2 or 3) 

 then goto ROOMSQ

ELSE goto BUILDING
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01B BUILDING BUILDING 1-9,DK,RF: Goto ROOMSQ

10: IF ST_HOUS = 2, DK or RF 

then goto CK_BUILDING

 ELSE goto S1B_END

11: Goto BUILDOTH

01B BUILDOTH BUILDOTH Goto ROOMSQ

01B ROOMSQ ROOMSQ How many ROOMS are there in this unit, including all finished

living areas and excluding all bathrooms?

1-30,DK,RF: Goto BEDROOMQ

31-99: Goto ERR1_ROOMSQ

01B BEDROOMQ BEDROOMQ 0-99: IF (BEDROOMQ gt ROOMSQ) 

AND (ROOMSQ ne DK and 

 ROOMSQ ne RF) then goto 

CK_BEDROOMQ

 ELSEIF BEDROOMQ gt 12 then 

goto ERR1_BEDROOMQ

 ELSE goto BATHRMQ

DK,RF: Goto BATHRMQ

01B BATHRMQ BATHRMQ 0-9: IF (BATHRMQ gt ROOMSQ) 

AND (ROOMSQ ne DK and ne RF) 

 then goto CK_BATHRMS

 ELSE goto HLFBATHQ

DK,RF: Goto HLFBATHQ
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01B HLFBATHQ HLFBATHQ 0-9: IF (HLFBATHQ gt ROOMSQ) 

AND (ROOMSQ ne DK and ne RF) 

 then goto CK_HLFBATHQ

 ELSE goto S1B_END

DK,RF: Goto S1B_END

01B S1B_END Goto Section 2 - BSECT02

02 S2_CHK IF BSECT01.ST_HOUS (from Section 

1B) = 1 OR HUTYPE = 9 (from 

Coverage) OR (8500.ST_HOUS = 1) 

OR (HUTYPE = 9) then goto 

MORERENT.

IF INTNMBR = 2-4 and there is a 

record with 8500.OWNYB = 100 

 and 8500.OPB_STAT = 1 then goto 

S3_INTRO.

IF INTNMBR = 2-4 and (there is no 

8500.OWNYB = 100

 with 8500.OPB_STAT = 1) and 

8500.SectComp23 = 1 AND

 (8500.ST_HOUS is not 1) then goto 

STLRENT.

All others goto OWNED.

02 STLRENT STLRENT Last time (you/your household) reported renting these living 

quarters. 

Do you still rent? 

1. Yes

2. No

3. No -Buying the sample unit

1,DK,RF: Goto RENTED

2: Goto BRENT02.RTASPAY

3: IF I_UNITFEAT1 = EMPTY 

then goto UNITFEAT

 ELSEIF I_YRBUILT = EMPTY 

then goto YRBUILT

 ELSE exit block and goto 

Section 3
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02 OWNED OWNED 1: IF I_UNITFEAT1 = EMPTY 

then goto UNITFEAT

 ELSEIF I_YRBUILT = EMPTY 

then goto YRBUILT

 ELSE exit block and goto 

Section 3

2,DK,RF: Goto PUBLHOUS

02 UNITFEAT UNITFEAT IF 0 is selected with other values then 

goto CK_UNITFEAT

ELSEIF I_YRBUILT = EMPTY then 

goto YRBUILT

ELSE exit block and goto Section 3

02 YRBUILT YRBUILT 1700-9999: IF YRBUILT gt current 

year then goto CK_YRBUILT

 ELSE goto Section 3

DK,RF: Goto Section 3

02 PUBLHOUS PUBLHOUS 1: IF I_INCLDRYR = EMPTY then 

goto INCLSTOV

 ELSE goto RENTED

2,DK,RF: Goto GOVTCOST
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02 GOVTCOST GOVTCOST Are your housing costs lower because the Federal, State, or 

local 

government is paying part of the cost? 

1. Yes

2. No

IF I_INCLDRYR = EMPTY then goto 

INCLSTOV

ELSE goto RENTED

02 INCLSTOV INCLSTOV Goto INCLFRIG

02 INCLFRIG INCLFRIG Goto INCLBDSH

02 INCLBDSH INCLBDSH Goto INCLPDSH
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02 INCLPDSH INCLPDSH Goto INCLWSHR

02 INCLWSHR INCLWSHR Goto INCLDRYR

02 INCLDRYR INCLDRYR Goto RENTED

02 RENTED RENTED Do (you/you or any members of your household) (still/ ) pay 

rent for these living quarters?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto BRent02.RENTX1

2: Goto BRent02.RTASPAY
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02 MORERENT MORERENT Since the first of (reference month) have (you/you or any 

members of your household) rented any houses, apartments, 

or temporary living quarters NOT used entirely for business or 

vacation? 

 Do NOT include college or university regulated 

housing.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BRent02.RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto S2_END

Description RENTDESC ** SHOW ONLY **

02 RENTX1 RENTX1 What was your total rental payment for (reference month) for 

this unit? 

Include any extra charges for garage or parking facilities, but 

do not

include direct payments by local, state or federal agencies.

1-9999999: IF RENTX1 gt 4999 then 

goto ERR1_RENTX1

 ELSE goto RENTX2

0,DK,RF: Goto RENTX2

02 RENTX2 RENTX2 What was the total rental payment for (month) for this unit? 1-9999999: IF RENTX2 gt 4999 then 

goto ERR1_RENTX2

 ELSEIF (RENTX1 <> 0, DK or 

RF) and 

 ((RENTX2 le (0.6 x 

RENTX1)) or 

 (RENTX2 ge (1.4 x 

RENTX1))) then 

 goto ERR2_RENTX2

 ELSE goto RENTX3

0,DK,RF: Goto RENTX3

02 RENTX3 RENTX3 What was the total rental payment for (last month) for this 

unit?

1-9999999: IF RENTX3 gt 4999 then 

goto ERR1_RENTX3

 ELSEIF (RENTX2 <> 0,DK or 

RF) and ((RENTX3 le 

 (0.6 x RENTX2)) or 

(RENTX3 ge (1.4 x RENTX2))) 

 then goto ERR2_RENTX3 

 ELSE goto RTELECT

0,DK,RF: Goto RTELECT
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02 RTELECT RTELECT Goto RTGAS

02 RTGAS RTGAS Goto RTWATER

02 RTWATER RTWATER Goto RTHEAT

02 RTHEAT RTHEAT Goto RTTRASH
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02 RTTRASH RTTRASH Goto RTPARK

02 RTPARK RTPARK Goto RTTELEPH

02 RTTELEPH RTTELEPH Goto RTTVCABL

02 RTTVCABL RTTVCABL Goto RTINTRNT
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02 RTINTRNT RTINTRNT Goto RTFUNSH

02 RTFUNSH RTFUNSH Goto RTASPAY

02 RTASPAY RTASPAY Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

reduced or free rent for 

this unit as a form of pay since the first of (reference month)?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RTCOMPX

2,DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN ne 

2 then goto RTBSNS

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 AND (PSU = 06001,

 06013, 06037, 06041, 06059, 

06065, 06071, 06081,

 06073, 06075, 06087, 06097, 

11001, 24021, 24043,

 34003, 34013, 34017, 34023, 

34027, 34031, 34037,

 36005, 36047, 36059, 36061, 

36081, 36085, 36087,

 36103, 36119) then goto 

RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT
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02 RTCOMPX RTCOMPX What is the current monthly rental charge to another tenant 

for a similar unit?

0-999999: IF RTCOMPX lt 100 or gt 

1550 then goto ERR1_RTCOMPX

 ELSE goto REGRNTX

DK,RF: Goto REGRNTX
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02 REGRNTX REGRNTX What is your regular rental payment? 0-999999: IF REGRNTX gt 1463 then 

goto ERR1_REGRNTX

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

<> 2 then goto RTBSNS

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND (PSU = 06001,

 06013, 06037, 06041, 06059, 

06065, 06071, 06081,

 06073, 06075, 06087, 06097, 

11001, 24021, 24043,

 34003, 34013, 34017, 34023, 

34027, 34031, 34037,

 36005, 36047, 36059, 36061, 

36081, 36085, 36087,

 36103, 36119) then goto 

RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT

DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN <> 

2 then goto RTBSNS

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 AND (PSU = 06001,

 06013, 06037, 06041, 06059, 

06065, 06071, 06081,

 06073, 06075, 06087, 06097, 

11001, 24021, 24043,

 34003, 34013, 34017, 34023, 

34027, 34031, 34037,

 36005, 36047, 36059, 36061, 

36081, 36085, 36087,

 36103, 36119) then goto 

RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT
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02 RTBSNS RTBSNS Is any portion of this unit used for your own business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RTBSNSZ

2: IF STLRENT = 2 AND RTASPAY 

= 2 then goto CK_RTBSNS

 ELSEIF (PSU = 06001, 06013, 

06037, 06041, 06059, 06065, 06071, 

06073, 06075, 06081, 06087, 06097, 

11001, 

 24021, 24043, 34003, 34013, 

34017,34023, 34027, 

 34031, 34037, 36005, 

36047,36059, 36061, 36081,

 36085, 36087, 36103, 36119) 

goto RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT

DK,RF: IF (PSU = 06001, 06013, 

06037, 06041, 06059, 06065, 06071, 

06073, 06075, 06081, 06087, 06097, 

11001, 

 24021, 24043, 34003, 34013, 

34017,34023, 34027, 

 34031, 34037, 36005, 

36047,36059, 36061, 36081,

 36085, 36087, 36103, 

36119) goto RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT
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02 RTBSNSZ RTBSNSZ 1-99,DK,RF: IF (PSU = 06001, 06013, 

06037, 06041, 06059, 06065, 06071, 

 06073, 06075, 06081, 

06087, 06097, 11001, 24021, 

 24043, 34003, 34013, 

34017, 34023, 34027, 

 34031, 34037, 36005, 

36047, 36059, 36061, 

 36081, 36085, 36087, 

36103,36119), 

 goto RENTCONT

 ELSE goto MORERNT

100: Goto ERR2_RTBSNSZ

02 RENTCONT RENTCONT Is this unit under rent control? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto MORERNT

02 MORERNT MORERNT Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household)

rented any other houses, apartments, or temporary living

quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation? 

 

 Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto S2_END

02 S2_END Goto Section 3 - BSECT3

03A2 S3_INTRO S3_INTRO (Now I am going to update the information you provided in the 

last interview for owned living quarters and other owned real 

estate./Now I am going to 

Prop #|Description |Type |# Mort|# LSHEL |# LCHEL 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU <> 1 

then goto BSect3A1

ELSE goto BSect3A2

03A1 PROP_NOJ
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03A1 PropDes ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PropTyp ** SHOW ONLY **

1. Condominium

2. Cooperative

3. Something else

03A1 I_Loannum ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 AuxLochelnum ** SHOW ONLY **
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03A1 STILOWN STILOWN (Do/Does) (you/your household) still own your (property 

description)? 

 

 Prop #|Description |Type |# Mort|# LSHEL |# LCHEL

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: IF 8500.OWNYB = 600 

then exit block and 

 goto BSECT3I.VAC_RNTQ

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND (there are 

 previously reported loans with 

8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 AND 

 8500.OPF_STAT = 1) then 

exit block and goto 

 BMCHANGE.Mchange

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND 

 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 then 

exit block and goto 

 THomeEquity.PDLOAN2

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 exit block and goto 

 TAddMort.ADDMORT

 ELSE goto BSNSEXPA

2: IF 8500.OWNYB = 600 then

exit block and goto PURPROP

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND (there are 

 previously reported loans with 

8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 AND 

 8500.OPF_STAT = 1) then 

exit block and goto 

 BMCHANGE.Mchange

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND 

 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 then 

exit block and goto 

 THomeEquity.PDLOAN2

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 exit block and goto 

 TAddMort.ADDMORT 

 ELSE goto BSNSEXPA
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03A1 BSNSEXPA BSNSEXPA (Are/Were) any of the expenses for this property deducted 

as a farm, rental, or business expense?

 Prop # |Description |Type |# Mort|# LSHEL |# LCHEL

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OBSNSZBA

2,DK,RF: IF there are previously 

reported loans with 

 8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 AND 

8500.OPF_STAT = 1 then

 exit block and goto 

BMCHANGE.Mchange

 ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

 goto 

THomeEquity.PDLOAN2 

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddMort.ADDMORT

03A1 OBSNSZBA OBSNSZBA What percent of the expenses for this property (is/was) 

deducted? 

Include the portion used for business, farming, or rented to 

someone outside the household. 

 Prop # |Description |Type |# Mort|# LSHEL |# LCHEL

1-99,DK,RF: IF there are previously 

reported loans with 

 8500.LOANTYP = 1, 2 AND 

8500.OPF_STAT = 1 then

 exit block and goto 

BMCHANGE.Mchange

 ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 

1 then exit block and 

 goto 

THomeEquity.PDLOAN2 

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddMort.ADDMORT

 

100: Goto ERR2_OBSNSZBA
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03A MCHANGE MCHANGE ^MCHANGE_FILL 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MORTCHNG

2,DK,RF: IF 8500.Fixedrte = 2, DK or 

RF then goto PYMTJX1

 ELSEIF 8500.FIXEDRTE = 1 

and there are more loans 

 for this property with 

8500.OPF_STAT = 1 then 

 goto MCHANGE for the 

next loan 

 ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

 goto 

THomeequity.PDLOAN2

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddmort.ADDMORT

03A MORTCHNG MORTCHNG What was the reason for the change in your

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) for your (property 

description)? 

1. Change in escrow payment (include changes in property taxes, 

insurance)

2. Change in interest rate 

3. Paid off

4. Change in amount of the graduated payment for a graduated 

payment (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)

5. (Mortgage/Lump sum home equity loan) renegotiated (rollover or 

renegotiable (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)) 

6. Refinanced (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) (this 

includes changing the term of the (mortgage/lump sum home 

equity loan)) 

7. Paid less than the required amount

8. Other reasons

9. More than one of the above

1,4: Goto PYRINIJ

2: Goto NEWMRRTJ

3: Goto MORTCHMO

5,6,8,9,DK,RF: Goto ORWHAT

7: Goto PYMTJX1
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03A ORWHAT ORWHAT Is this a 30-year (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), a 15-

year

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), or something else? 

1. 30-year

2. 15-year

3. Something else

1,2,DK,RF: Goto FIXEDRTJ

3: Goto MRTTERMJ

03A MRTTERMJ MRTTERMJ Goto FIXEDRTJ

03A FIXEDRTJ FIXEDRTJ Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ORGMRTJX

2,DK,RF: Goto PAYTYPJ

03A1 PAYTYPJ PAYTYPJ ? [F1]

There are many different kinds of (mortgages/lump sum home 

equity loans).

Which one of these comes closest to (yours/ your 

household's)? 

 Read each item on list.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Variable or adjustable rate of interest (ARM)

2. Interest only

3. Other - Specify

IF 1 and 2 selected then goto 

CK_PAYTYPJ

ELSEIF 3 selected then goto 

PAYTOTHJ

ELSE goto ORGMRTJX

03A1 PAYTOTHJ PAYTOTHJ Goto ORGMRTJX
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03A1 ORGMRTJX ORGMRTJX What was the amount of the (mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) when

(you/your household) first obtained it, not including any 

interest?

1-4999: Goto CK_ORGMRTJX

5000-9999: Goto ERR1_ORGMRTJX

1000-99999999: IF ( (8500.OWNYB = 

100, 200 or 300) and 

 ORGMRTJX gt 600000) 

OR

 (8500.OWNYB = 400 and 

ORGMRTJX gt 199999) then

 goto ERR1_ORGMRTJX

 ELSE goto NEWMRRTJ

DK,RF: Goto NEWMRRTJ

03A1 NEWMRRTJ NEWMRRTJ ? [F1] 

 What is the current interest rate for this (mortgage/lump 

sum home equity loan)?

 Enter percent including decimal

00.000-99.999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 14 

then goto ERR1_NEWMRRT

 ELSE goto PYRINIJ

DK,RF: Goto PYRINIJ

03A1 PYRINIJ PYRINIJ 8 ? [F1]

On (your/your household's) last regular payment, which of 

these things

were included?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Principal?

2. Interest?

3. Property taxes?

4. Property insurance?

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance (PMI)?

6. Any other payments - specify?

77. Don't know

1-5,77: IF neither 1 nor 2 were 

selected then goto 

 CK_PYRINIJ

 ELSEIF 8500.FIXEDRTE = 2,DK 

or RF or 

 FIXEDRTJ = 2,DK or RF 

then goto MORTCHMO

 ELSE goto MRTPMTJX

6: Goto PYJOTH

RF: IF 8500.FIXEDRTE = 2,DK or RF 

or FIXEDRTJ = 2,DK or RF 

 then goto MORTCHMO

 ELSE goto MRTPMTJX
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03A1 PYJOTH PYJOTH IF (8500.FIXEDRTE = 2, DK or RF) or 

(FIXEDRTJ = 2, DK or RF)

 then goto MORTCHMO

ELSE goto MRTPMTJX

03A1 MRTPMTJX MRTPMTJX How much is (your/your household's) (mortgage/lump sum 

home equity loan) payment per month?

IF entry lt 70 or gt 3000 and (ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_MRTPMTJX

ELSEIF any codes 3 - 6 are selected 

in PYRINIJ then

 goto PRININJX

ELSE goto MORTCHMO

03A1 PRININJX PRININJX How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF entry lt 40 or gt 2700

then 

 goto ERR1_PRININJX

 ELSEIF PRININJX gt 

MRTPMTJX then 

 goto CK_PRININJX

 ELSE goto MORTCHMO

DK,RF: Goto MORTCHMO
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03A1 MORTCHMO MORTCHMO In what month did (you pay off your (mortgage/lump sum 

home equity loan)/your (mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) change)?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF ENTRY is not in the reference 

period and <> DK and <> RF

 then goto CK_MORTCHMO

ELSE

 IF (FIXEDRTJ = 2, DK or RF) or 

(FIXEDRTJ ne 1 AND

 8500.FIXEDRTE = 2, DK or RF) 

then goto PYMTJX1

 ELSE goto MCHANGE for next loan 

for this property

 with 8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 and 

8500.OPF_STAT = 1

 IF no more loans with 

(8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 

 and 8500.OPF_STAT = 1) for 

this property 

 AND 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

 goto PDLOAN2 in Thomequity 

block

 ELSE exit block and goto 

ADDMORT in TAddmort block
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03A1 PYMTJX1 PYMTJX1 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (reference month)?

1-99999999,DK,RF: IF PYMTJX1 = 1-

70 or gt 3000 and (ne DK or 

 RF) then goto 

ERR1_PYMTJX1

 ELSEIF (any codes 3-6 

selected in PYRINIJ) or

 8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 

8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or

 8500.PAYMORIN = 5 or 

8500.PAYOTHER = 6 

 then goto PRNINJX1

 ELSE goto PYMTJX2

0: Goto PYMTJX2

03A1 PRNINJX1 PRNINJX1 How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINJX1 = 0-40 or 

gt 2700 then goto 

 ERR1_PRNINJX1

 ELSEIF PRNINJX1 gt 

PYMTJX1 then goto CK_PRNINJX1

 ELSE goto PYMTJX2

DK,RF: Goto PYMTJX2

03A1 PYMTJX2 PYMTJX2 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (month)?

1-99999999,DK,RF: IF PYMTJX2 1-

70 or gt 3000 and ne DK or 

 RF then goto 

ERR1_PYMTJX2

 ELSEIF any codes 3 to 6 

selected in 

 PYRINIJ or 

8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 

 8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or 

8500.PAYMORIN = 5 

 or 8500.PAYOTHER = 6 

then goto PRNINJX2

 ELSE goto PYMTJX3

0: Goto PYMTJX3
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03A1 PRNINJX2 PRNINJX2 How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINJX2 gt 

PYMTJX2 then goto CK_PRNINJX2

 ELSEIF PRNINJX2 = 0-40 or 

gt 2700 then

 goto ERR1_PRNINJX2

 ELSE goto PYMTJX3

DK,RF: Goto PYMTJX3

03A1 PYMTJX3 PYMTJX3 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (last month)?

IF PYMTJX3 lt 246 or gt 2690 and ne 

DK or RF then

 goto ERR1_PYMTJX3

ELSEIF (any codes 3 to 6 selected in 

PYRINIJ) or 

 8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 

8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or 

 8500.PAYMORIN = 5 or 

8500.PAYOTHER = 6) then

 goto PRNINJX3

ELSEIF there are more loans on this 

property with 

 8500.OPF_STAT = 1 then goto 

MCHANGE for the next loan 

ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 then 

exit block and 

 goto THomeequity.PDLOAN2

ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddmort.ADDMORT
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03A1 PRNINJX3 PRNINJX3 How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINJX3 gt 

PYMTJX3 then goto CK_PRNINJX3

 ELSEIF PRNINJX3 lt 40 or gt 

2700 then 

 goto ERR1_PRNINJX3

 ELSEIF there are more loans 

on this property 

 with 8500.OPF_STAT = 

1 then 

 goto MCHANGE for the 

next loan 

 ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

 goto 

THomeequity.PDLOAN2

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddmort.ADDMORT

DK,RF: IF there are more loans on this 

property with 

 8500.OPF_STAT = 1 then goto 

MCHANGE for the next loan 

 ELSEIF 8500.HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and

 goto THomeequity.PDLOAN2

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TAddmort.ADDMORT

03A1 PDLOAN2 PDLOAN2 Since the first of (reference month), (have/has) (you/your 

household) 

made any payments for your home equity line of credit? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PD2AMTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto TOTOWED2
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03A1 PD2AMTX1 PD2AMTX1 What was the total amount paid in (reference month)? 1-99999999: IF (8500.OWNYB = 100 

and PD2AMTX1 lt 15 or gt 6000) 

 OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-400 

and PD2AMTX1 lt 35 or gt 

 35000) then goto 

ERR1_PD2AMTX1

 ELSE goto PD2AMTX2

0,DK,RF: Goto PD2AMTX2

03A1 PD2AMTX2 PD2AMTX2 What was the total amount paid in (month)? 1-99999999: IF (8500.OWNYB = 100 

and PD2AMTX2 lt 15 or gt 6000) 

 OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-400 

and PD2AMTX2 lt 34 or 

 gt 35000) then goto 

ERR1_PD2AMTX2

 ELSE goto PD2AMTX3

0,DK,RF: Goto PD2AMTX3

03A1 PD2AMTX3 PD2AMTX3 What was the total amount paid in (last month)? 1-99999999: IF (8500.OWNYB = 100 

and PD2AMTX3 lt 15 or gt 6000) 

 OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-400 

and PD2AMTX3 lt 34 or 

 gt 35000) then goto 

ERR1_PD2AMTX3

 ELSE goto TOTOWED2

0,DK,RF: Goto TOTOWED2
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03A1 TOTOWED2 TOTOWED2 ^TOTOWED2_FILL IF TOTOWED2 lt PD2AMTX3 then 

goto CK_TOTOWED2

ELSEIF (8500.OWNYB = 100 and 

TOTOWED2 = 1-165 or gt 104400) 

OR 

 (8500.OWNYB = 200-400 and 

TOTOWED2 = 1-2000 or gt 100000) 

 then goto ERR1_TOTOWED2

ELSE goto PDLOAN2 for next loan for 

this property 

 with 8500.OPH_STAT = 1

 if no more loans for this property 

with

 8500.OPH_STAT = 1 then exit 

block and 

 goto 

TAddmort.Baddmort.ADDMORT

03A1 ADDMORT ADDMORT Since the first of (reference month), (have/has) (you/your 

household) 

obtained any (additional/ ) mortgages, including second 

mortgages or home 

equity loans, for your (property description)?

(Do not include reverse mortgages./ )

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HEQUITY

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

S3A1_CHK1

03A1 HEQUITY HEQUITY Was this a mortgage or home equity loan?

 

1. Mortgage

2. Home equity loan

1,DK,RF: Goto OTHLOAN

2: Goto HELTYPE
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03A1 HELTYPE HELTYPE There are two basic types of home equity loans:

A loan where (you/your household) received the entire lumpsum 

borrowed when (you/your household) took out the loan; or

A line of credit loan where (you/your household) can increase 

the 

amount borrowed by simply writing a check or using a special 

credit card.

Which type more closely describes this new home equity 

loan? 

 

1. Lump sum home equity loan

2. Home equity line of credit

Goto OTHLOAN

03A1 OTHLOAN OTHLOAN Did you have any other new mortgages or home equity loans 

for (property description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HEQUITY for the next row

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

S3A1_CHK1
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03A1 S3A1_CHECK If this property was disposed of in the 

current interview 

 (OWNSTAT = 4) and OWNYB ne 

600, goto Section 3D - BSECT3D

If this property was disposed of in the 

current interview and it is a residential 

business property (OWNYB = 600), 

goto PURPROP

IF the property is still owned 

(STILOWN = 1, DK or RF AND 

 OBSNSZBA ne 100) check to see if 

there are any new loans 

 (ADDMORT = 1)

 If yes and LOANTYPE = 1 or 2 (of 

the newly reported 

 loans) goto Section 3FG - 

BSECT3F

 If yes and LOANTYPE = 3 (of the 

newly reported loans)

 goto Section 3H - 

BSECT3HTABLE

 

 IF no, goto Section 3I - BSect3I

S3CurrentProps_END IF there are more "good" properties on 

the SCIF then go back

 to TStillOwn for the next property

ELSE exit block and goto PURPROP
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03A1 PURPROP PURPROP 9

(Other than the Sample Unit which you recently acquired/ ) 

(Since/since) the first of 

(reference month), (have/has) (you/your household) 

purchased or otherwise

acquired any property or real estate? 

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PCODE

2,DK,RF: Goto 3A1_END

03A1 PCODE PCODE if 1 selected then goto NPROP2

if 2 selected then goto CK_PCODE

if 3 selected then goto NPROP6

if 4 selected then goto NPROP4

03A1 NPROP2 NPROP2 IF (OnceNProp2 = 1) AND (NPROP2 

< ORIGNPROP2) then 

 goto CK_NPROP2

ELSEIF 3 selected in PCODE then 

goto NPROP6

ELSEIF 4 selected in PCODE then 

goto NPROP4

ELSE goto S3A1_END
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03A1 NPROP6 NPROP6 How many homes rented out or owned only for investment 

purposes?

03A1 NPROP4 NPROP4 How many were land with no buildings on it? IF OnceNprop4 = 1 AND NPROP4 < 

OrigNprop4 then goto CK_NPROP4

ELSE goto S3A1_END

03A1 S3A1_END IF (PURPROP = 2, DK, RF) OR ( 

ONLY 2 entered in PCODE and 

 there is no new sample unit and 

there are no previously 

 reported active properties ) then 

exit block and 

 goto ANYRENT

ELSE goto Section 3B 

(BSect3BDEFGHI)

03A2 OTHERHOM OTHERHOM 9

Since the first of (reference month), (have/has) (you/your 

household) 

lived in any other home that (you/you or any members of your 

household) still (own/owns)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NOPROP

2,DK,RF: Goto BUSPROP3

03A2 NOPROP NOPROP How many? IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND (the FR 

 attempts to lower the entry) then 

goto CK_NOPROP

ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto 

ERR1_NOPROP

ELSE goto BUSPROP3
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03A2 BUSPROP3 BUSPROP3 9

 

(Do/Does) (you/your household) own any commercial real 

estate or farm land?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RESBUSPR

03A2 RESBUSPR RESBUSPR 9

(In the following questions, please do not include any of the 

commercial properties (you/your household) ^own_owns only 

for business or investment purposes.)

(Do/Does) (you/your household) own any homes rented out or 

owned only for investment purposes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RES_NUM

2,DK,RF: Goto SECHOME

03A2 RES_NUM RES_NUM How many? Goto SECHOME

03A2 SECHOME SECHOME 9

(In the following questions, please do not include any of the 

properties ^You_YRCU (own/owns) only for business or 

investment purposes)

(Other than the property you have already mentioned./ ) 

(Do/Does/do/does) (you/your household) own any other 

homes, vacation homes, 

or recreational properties, including timeshares?

 Exclude right-to-use timeshares, vacation clubs, or 

destination clubs.

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SEC_NUM

2,DK,RF: Goto NOBUILD
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03A2 SEC_NUM SEC_NUM IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND (the FR 

 attempts to lower the entry) then 

goto CK_SECNUM

ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto 

ERR1_SECNUM

ELSE goto NOBUILD

03A2 NOBUILD NOBUILD 9

Other than property you have already mentioned, (do/does)

(you/your household) own any land without buildings on it?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BUILDNUM

2,DK,RF: Goto NOLONGER

03A2 BUILDNUM BUILDNUM How many? IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND (the FR attempts to 

 lower the entry) then goto 

CK_BUILDNUM

ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto 

ERR1_BUILDNUM

ELSE goto NOLONGER

03A2 NOLONGER NOLONGER 9

Are there any properties that (you/your household) owned at 

the beginning of (reference month) that (you/your household) 

no longer (own/owns)?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMPRPTY

2,DK,RF: Goto S3A2_END
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03A2 NUMPRPTY NUMPRPTY How many different properties? 1-20: IF (Section 3A2 has been 

completed) AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the 

entry) then 

 goto CK_NUMPRPTY

 ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto 

ERR1_NUMPRPTY

 ELSE goto P_TYPE

DK,RF: Goto S3A2_END
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03A2 P_TYPE P_TYPE 9 ? [F1]

What type of (property was it/properties were they)?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. A home in which (you/your household) used to live

2. Other homes, vacation homes, recreational properties including 

timeshares

3. Commercial real estate or farm land

4. Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes

5. Land with no buildings on it

1-5: IF NUMPRTY = DK or RF then 

goto S3A2_END

 If 1 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY is greater

 than 1 then goto HWMANY1

 If only 1 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY = 1 then

 goto S3A2_END

 If 2 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY is greater 

 than 1 then goto HWMANY2

 If only 2 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY = 1 then 

 goto S3A2_END

 If 3 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY is greater

 than 1 then goto HWMANY3

 If only 3 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY = 1 then

 goto S3A2_END

 If 4 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY is greater 

 than 1 then goto HWMANY4

 If only 4 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY = 1 then

 goto S3A2_END

 If 5 selected in P_TYPE and 

NUMPRPTY is greater 

 than 1 then goto HWMANY5

 If only 5 selected in P_TYPE and

NUMPRPTY = 1 then 

 goto S3A2_END

RF: Goto S3A2_END
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03A2 HWMANY1 HWMANY1 How many homes in which (you/your household) used to live 

did (you/your household) dispose

of since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then goto CK_HWMANY1

ELSEIF 2 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY2

ELSEIF 3 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY3

ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY2 HWMANY2 How many other homes, vacation homes, recreational 

properties, or timeshares did (you/your household) dispose of 

since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then goto CK_HWMANY2

ELSEIF 3 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY3

ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY3 HWMANY3 How many commercial real estate or farm land properties did 

(you/your household) dispose of since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then goto CK_HWMANY3

ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto S3A2_CHK
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03A2 HWMANY4 HWMANY4 How many homes rented out or owned only for investment 

purposes did (you/your household) dispose of since 

(reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then goto CK_HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY5 HWMANY5 How many land properties with no buildings on them did 

(you/your household) dispose of since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then goto CK_HWMANY5

ELSE goto S3A2_CHK

03A2 S3A2_CK IF (HWMANY1 + HWMANY2 + 

HWMANY3 +HWMANY4 + 

HWMANY5) ne NUMPRPTY then goto 

CK_NUMPROP

ELSE goto S3A2_END

03A2 S3A2_END IF OWNED ne 1 AND

 ( (OTHERHOM = 2, DK or RF) or 

 (OTHERHOM = 1 AND NOPROP = 

DK or RF) ) AND 

( (RESBUSPR = 2, DK or RF) or 

 (RESBUSPR = 1 AND RES_NUM = 

DK or RF) ) AND 

( (SECHOME = 2, DK or RF) or 

 (SECHOME = 1 AND SEC_NUM = 

DK or RF) ) AND 

( (NOBUILD = 2, DK or RF) or 

 (NOBUILD = 1 AND BUILDNUM = 

DK or RF)) AND

( (NOLONGER = 2, DK or RF) or 

 (NOLONGER = 1 AND NUMPRPTY 

= DK or RF) ) then

 goto S3I_END
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03B WHICH_PROP WHICH_PROP (Now I am going to ask about your (owned properties/next 

property) )

 Enter type of property

1. Sample unit

2. (Former home/ )

3. (Other home, vacation home, or recreational property including 

timeshares/ )

4. (Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes/ )

5. (Land with no buildings on it/ )

1: Goto CK_WHICHPROP

2-5: IF WHICH_PROP = 2 and 

BSect3A2.OTHERHOM = 1 and 

 1 selected in BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF WHICH_PROP = 3 and

BSect3A2.SECHOME = 1 and 2 

 selected in BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF WHICH_PROP = 4 and 

BSect3A2.RESBUSPR = 1 and 4 

 selected in BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF WHICH_PROP = 5 and 

BSect3A2.NOBUILD = 1 and 5 

 selected in BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSE goto PROPDESC

3B OWN_NOTOWN OWN_NOTOWN Goto PROPDESC

03B PROPDESC PROPDESC (Now I'm going to ask some questions about your Sample 

Unit.)

 

(Briefly describe the (property type) ( /you no longer own).

(* Press Enter to continue./* Enter 888 to delete this property.) 

30 characters: IF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto TIMESHAR

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 600 then 

goto COUNTRY

 ELSE goto SHARED2

888: Goto next property
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03B TIMESHAR TIMESHAR ? [F1]

Is this a time-sharing arrangement where (you/your 

household) (have/has)

use of the property only for a specified length of time each 

year?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto DEEDED

2,DK,RF: Goto SHARED2

DEEDED DEEDED ? [F1]

Is this a deeded or right-to-use timeshare?

1. Deeded

2. Right-to-use

1,DK,RF: Goto SHARWKS

2: Goto CK_DEEDED

03B SHARWKS SHARWKS How many weeks (are/is) (you/your household) entitled to use 

your timeshare each year?

1-16, DK, RF: Goto SHARED1

17-52: Goto ERR1_SHARWKS

03B SHARED1 SHARED1 (Do/Does) (you/your household) own the timeshare with 

anyone else outside your household?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SHARPER1

2,DK,RF: Goto COUNTRY

03B SHARPER1 SHARPER1 What percent of the timeshare (do/does) (you/your household) 

own?

Goto COUNTRY
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03B SHARED2 SHARED2 (Do/Does) (you/your household) share ownership of the 

property with anyone else?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SHARPER2

2,DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

COUNTRY

 ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-4 and 

NEWCU ne 1 AND 

 OWNYB = 200 or 400 then 

goto STILOWNB

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 AND OWNYB = 100 

 then goto BSNEXP2

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto ACQUIRYR

 ELSE goto BSNSEXP

03B SHARPER2 SHARPER2 What percentage of the property (do/does) (you/your 

household) own?

IF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

COUNTRY

ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND 

NEWCU ne 1 AND OWNYB = 200 or 

400 

 then goto STILOWNB

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB = 100 then goto 

 BSNEXP2

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

then goto ACQUIRYR

ELSE goto BSNSEXP
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03B COUNTRY COUNTRY 1: Goto STATE

2,DK,RF: IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND 

NEWCU ne 1 and OWNYB = 300 or

 600 then goto STILOWNB

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 AND OWNYB = 300 

 then goto ACQUIRYR

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto BSNSEXP

 ELSE goto S3B_END

03B STATE STATE IF DK or RF: IF INTNMBR = 2-5 

AND NEWCU ne 1 AND 

 OWNYB ne 100 then 

goto STILOWNB

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 AND OWNYB = 300 then

 goto ACQUIRYR

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto BSNSEXP

 ELSE goto S3B_END

ELSE: Goto CNTYCODE

03B CNTYCODE CNTYCODE 30 characters,DK,RF: IF INTNMBR = 

2-5 AND NEWCU ne 1 AND 

 OWNYB = 300 or 600 

then goto STILOWNB

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 AND 

OWNYB = 300 

 then goto ACQUIRYR

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 

then goto BSNSEXP

 ELSE goto S3B_END

X: Goto OTHCNTY
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03B OTHCNTY OTHCNTY IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU ne 1 

AND OWNYB = 300 or 600 

 then goto STILOWNB

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB = 300 then goto 

 ACQUIRYR

ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

BSNSEXP

ELSE goto S3B_END

03B STILOWNB STILOWNB IF OWNYB = 600 then goto S3B_END

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB ne 600 then goto 

 ACQUIRYR 

ELSE goto BSNSEXP

03B BSNSEXP BSNSEXP (Are/Were) any of the expenses for this property deducted as 

a farm, rental, or business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OBSNSZB

2,DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 100 then goto 

BSNEXP2

 ELSE goto ACQUIRYR

03B OBSNSZB OBSNSZB What percent of the expenses for this property (is/was) 

deducted? Include the portion used for business, farming, or 

rented to someone outside the household.

1-99,DK,RF: Goto ACQUIRYR

100: Goto ERR2_OBSNSZB

03B BSNEXP2 BSNEXP2 Is any part of this property you own rented to someone 

outside your household or used for business? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ACQUIRYR

03B ACQUIRYR ACQUIRYR In what year did (you/your household) close or settle on this 

property?

1900-9999: If entry = current or 

previous year, 

 goto ACQUIRMO

 Else goto ANPROPTX

DK, RF: goto ANPROPTX
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03B ACQUIRMO ACQUIRMO In what month did (you/your household) close or settle on this 

property?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

1-12: IF ACQUIRMO and 

ACQUIRYR are in the future, 

 then goto CK_ACQUIRMO

 ELSEIF ACQUIRMO/ACQUIRYR 

are within the reference 

 period then goto GIFTPROP

 ELSE goto ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto ANPROPTX

03B GIFTPROP GIFTPROP Was this property received as a gift or inheritance?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto ANPROPTX

2: Goto OWN_PURX

03B OWN_PURX OWN_PURX 9 ? [F1]

What was the total price paid for (this/the) property, not 

including 

closing costs? 

0-99999999: IF [(OWNYB = 100-300 

and OWN_PURX lt 1500 or gt 485000) 

OR 

 (OWNYB = 400 and OWN_PURX lt 

100 or gt 250000) ]

 then goto ERR1_OWNPURX

 ELSE goto CLOSECST

DK, RF: goto CLOSECST

03B CLOSECST CLOSECST 0-99999999: IF CLOSECST gt 

OWN_PURX then goto 

CK_CLOSECST

 ELSEIF CLOSECST gt 17000 

then goto ERR1_CLOSCST

 ELSE goto OWNDPMTX

DK,RF: Goto OWNDPMTX
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03B OWNDPMTX OWNDPMTX What was the amount of the down payment? 0-99999999: IF gt OWN_PURX then 

goto CK_OWNDPMTX

 ELSEIF OWNDPMTX gt 

185000 then goto ERR1_OWNDPMTX 

 ELSE goto ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto ANPROPTX

03B ANPROPTX ANPROPTX What (are/were) the annual property taxes for (this/the) 

property?

IF (ne DK or RF) AND [(OWNYB = 

100 and ANPROPTX gt 15000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 200 and ANPROPTX gt 

8000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 300 and ANPROPTX gt 

7000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 400 and ANPROPTX gt 

3000) ]

 then goto ERR1_ANPROPTX

ELSEIF OWNYB = 400 then goto 

S3B_END

ELSEIF (OWNYB = 100, 200 or 300) 

AND NOT (OWNYB = 100 AND 

 SECT01.BUILDING = 1, 9, or 10) 

then goto PROPTYPE

ELSE goto S3B_END

03B PROPTYPE PROPTYPE Ask if not apparent. 

 If respondent doesn't know or refuses select pre-code 3.

 

(Was/Is) this property a - 

 

1. Condominium

2. Cooperative

3. Something else

Goto S3B_END
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03B S3B_END IF STILOWNB = 2 then exit block and 

goto Section 3D

ELSE exit block and goto Section 3E

03D DISPMTHD DISPMTHD You said (you/your household) no longer (own/owns) your 

(property description).

Did (you/your household) sell it, give it to someone outside 

your household, or do 

something else with it?

1. Sold the property or traded the property in

2. Gave it to someone outside household

3. Something else, other - specify

1,2,DK,RF: Goto DISPYR

3: Goto DISPOTH

03D DISPOTH DISPOTH Goto DISPYR

03D DISPYR DISPYR In what year did (you/your household) (sell( trade) this 

property/give this property to someone outside your 

CU/dispose of this property)?

Goto DISPMO

03D DISPMO DISPMO In what month did (you/your household) (sell( trade) this 

property/give this property to someone outside your 

CU/dispose of this property)?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF DISPMO = DK or RF then goto 

S3D_END

ELSEIF DISPYR = DK or RF then goto 

S3D_END

ELSEIF flgError = Yes then goto 

DISPDATE_ERR

ELSEIF DISPMTHD = 1 then goto 

DISPX

ELSE goto S3D_END

03D DISPX DISPX What was the selling price (trade-in value)? IF ENTRY lt 750 or gt 399900 AND 

(ne DK or RF) then

 goto ERR1_DISPX

ELSE goto DISPEXPX
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03D DISPEXPX DISPEXPX 10 ? [F1]

Here is a list of some of the costs people may have when 

selling 

(trading) property. Looking at the list may help you remember 

what (your/your household's) expenses were. What were 

(your/your household's) 

total expenses in selling (trading) this property?

0-99999999: IF ENTRY gt 28000 

then goto ERR1_DISPEXPX

 ELSEIF DISPEXPX gt DISPX 

then goto CK_DISPEXPX

 ELSE goto S3D_END

DK,RF: Goto S3D_END

03D S3D_END Exit block and goto Section 3E

03E PRESMORT PRESMORT Now I am going to ask about mortgages for your (property 

description). 

Excluding home equity loans, (and reverse mortgages/ ), 

(do/does) (you/your household) 

presently have a mortgage on your (property description)?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMMORT1

2,DK,RF: Goto HADMORT

03E NUMMORT1 NUMMORT1 How many mortgages ^havehas (you/your household) had on 

this 

property since the first of (reference month)?

IF (Section 3E has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

then 

 goto CK_NUMMORT1

ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN

03E HADMORT HADMORT (Have/Has) (you/your household) had a mortgage on this 

property 

since the first of (reference month)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMMORT2

2,DK,RF: Goto HOMEQ_YN
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03E NUMMORT2 NUMMORT2 How many mortgages (have/has) (you/your household) had on 

this 

property since the first of (reference month)?

IF (Section 3E has been completed) 

AND

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

 then goto CK_NUMMORT2

ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN

03E MRTCPSHA MRTCPSHA Since the first of (reference month), in addition to (your/your 

household's) share of the 

cooperative's total costs, did (you/your household) make 

payments on a mortgage 

that was obtained from an outside lender for (your/your 

household's) shares 

in the cooperative? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMMORT3

2,DK,RF: Goto HOMEQ_YN

03E NUMMORT3 NUMMORT3 How many mortgages (have/has) (you/your household) had on 

this 

property since the first of (reference month)?

IF (Section 3E has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

 then goto CK_NUMMORT3

ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN

03E HOMEQ_YN HOMEQ_YN (Do/Does) (you/your household) have a home equity loan or 

any 

other loan which gives the lender claim on this property in 

case 

the loan is not repaid?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LSHEL_YN

2,DK,RF: Goto S3E_END
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03E LSHEL_YN LSHEL_YN ^LSHEL_YN_FILL_ONCE

(Have/Has) (you/your household) had a lump sum home equity 

loan on

this property since the first of (reference month)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMLSHEL

2,DK,RF: Goto LCHEL_YN

03E NUMLSHEL NUMLSHEL How many? IF (Section 3E has been completed) 

AND 

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

 then goto CK_NUMLSHEL

ELSE goto LCHEL_YN

03E LCHEL_YN LCHEL_YN (Have/Has) (you/your household) had a home equity line of 

credit 

on this property since the first of (reference month)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMLCHEL

2,DK,RF: Goto S3E_END

03E NUMLCHEL NUMLCHEL How many? IF (section 3E has been completed) 

AND

 (the FR attempts to lower the entry) 

 then goto CK_NUMLCHEL

ELSE goto S3E_END

03E S3E_END ** Non Displayed ** IF (NUMMORT1 gt 0 OR NUMMORT2 

gt 0 OR NUMMORT3 gt 0) OR 

 NUMLSHEL gt 0 then goto Section 

3FG 

ELSEIF NUMLCHEL gt 0 then goto 

Section 3H

ELSE goto Section 3I
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03F ORG_INTR ORG_INTR Now I will ask some questions about your (1st/2nd/3rd/etc.) 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan). 

These questions refer to the (mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) you (used to make/are currently making) payments on.

1. Continue

2. Delete the loan

1: Goto REFI

2: Goto S3FG_END

3F REFI REFI (Have/Has) (you/your household) ever refinanced this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto FRSTPYYR

03F FRSTPYYR FRSTPYYR In what year did (you/your household) make the first payment

on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)( after 

refinancing/)? 

( * Enter year of first payment after the most recent refinancing/)

1900-9999: IF (entry gt current year) 

or 

 (entry lt (current year - 30)) 

then 

 goto ERR1_FRSTPYYR

 ELSE goto FRSTPYMO

DK,RF: Goto FRSTPYMO
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03F FRSTPYMO FRSTPYMO In what month did (you/your household) make the first 

payment

on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)( after 

refinancing/)? 

( * Enter month of first payment after the most recent refinancing/)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF FRSTPYYR and FRSTPYMO are gt 

(current month + 2 and year) 

 then goto CK_FRPSTYMO

ELSE ORGMRTX

03F ORGMRTX ORGMRTX What was the amount of this (mortgage/lump sum home 

equity loan) when (you/your household) obtained it, not 

including any interest?

1-4999: Goto CK_ORGMRTX

5000-9999: Goto ERR1_ORGMRTX

10000-99999999: IF ( (OWNYB = 100, 

200 or 300) and

 ORGMRTX gt 600000) OR

 (OWNYB = 400 and 

ORGMRTX gt 199999) then

 goto ERR1_ORGMRTX

 ELSE goto MTERM

DK,RF: Goto MTERM
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03F MTERM MTERM (Is/Was) this a 30 year (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), 

a 15 year

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), or something else? 

1. 30-year

2. 15-year

3. Something else

1: IF current year - FRSTPYYR gt 

30 then goto CK_S3FG

 ELSE goto NEWMRRT

2: IF current year - FRSTPYYR gt 

15 then goto CK_S3FG

 ELSE goto NEWMRRT

3: Goto MORTTERM

DK,RF: Goto NEWMRRT

03F MORTTERM MORTTERM 1-50: IF (current year - FRSTPYYR) 

gt MORTTERM then 

 goto CK_S3FG]

 ELSEIF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 30 then 

goto ERR1_MORTTERM

 ELSE goto NEWMRRT

DK,RF: Goto NEWMRRT

03F NEWMRRT NEWMRRT ? [F1]

What (is/was) the current interest rate on this (mortgage/lump 

sum home equity loan)?

 Enter percent including decimal

IF ENTRY lt 2.5 or gt 8.5 AND (ne DK 

or RF) then

 goto ERR1_NEWMRRT

ELSE goto FIXEDRTE

03F FIXEDRTE FIXEDRTE (Is/Was) this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PAYINCL

2,DK,RF: Goto PAYTYPE
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03F PAYTYPE PAYTYPE ? [F1]

There are many different kinds of (mortgages/lump sum home 

equity loans).

Which of these comes closest to (yours/ your household's)?

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Variable or adjustable rate of interest (ARM)

2. Interest only

3. Other - Specify

IF 1 and 2 are selected then goto 

CK_PAYTYPE

ELSEIF 3 is selected then goto 

PAYTOTHF

ELSE goto PAYINCL

03F PAYTOTHF PAYTOTHF Goto PAYINCL

03F PAYINCL PAYINCL 10 ? [F1]

On (your/your household's) last payment, which of these 

things were included?

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Principal?

2. Interest?

3. Property taxes?

4. Property insurance?

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance (PMI)?

6. Any other payments - specify?

77. Don't know

IF 1 and 2 were not selected then goto 

CK_PAYINCL

ELSEIF 6 selected then goto 

PAYOTHF

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE = 1 then goto 

MRTPMTX

ELSE goto PAYMTX1

03F PAYOTHF PAYOTHF IF FIXEDRTE = 1 then goto MRTPMX

ELSE goto PAYMTX1
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03F MRTPMTX MRTPMTX How much (is/was) (your/your household's) (mortgage/lump 

sum home equity loan) payment per month?

1-99999999: IF MRTPMTX > 

ORGMRTX then goto CK_MRTPMTX

 ELSEIF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 

OR

 (FIXEDRTE = 1 and MTERM 

= 1 and MRTPMTX*360 < ORGMRTX) 

 OR (FIXEDRTE = 1 and 

MTERM = 2 and MRTPMTX*180 < 

ORGMRTX) 

 OR MRTPMTX = ORGMRTX 

then goto ERR1_MRTPMTX

 ELSEIF any codes 3-6 are 

selected in PAYINCL 

 then goto PRININTX

 ELSE goto S3FG_END

DK,RF: IF any codes 3-6 are 

selected in PAYINCL 

 then goto PRININTX

 ELSE goto S3FG_END

03F PRININTX PRININTX How much of that amount was for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRININTX gt 

MRTPMTX then goto ERR_PRININTX

 ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 

then

 goto ERR1_PRININTX

 ELSE goto S3FG_END

DK,RF: Goto S3FG_END

03F PAYMTX1 PAYMTX1 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (reference month)?

0: Goto PAYMTX2

1-99999999,DK,RF: IF entry lt 125 or 

gt 2700 then goto 

 ERR1_PAYMTX1

 ELSEIF any codes 3-6 

selected in PAYINCL 

 then goto PRNINTX1

 ELSE goto PAYMTX2
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03F PRNINTX1 PRNINTX1 How much of that amount was for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINTX1 gt 

PAYMTX1 then goto CK_PRNINTX1

 ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 

then

 goto ERR1_PRNINTX1

 ELSE goto PAYMTX2

DK,RF: Goto PAYMTX2

03F PAYMTX2 PAYMTX2 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (month)?

0: Goto PAYMTX3

1-99999999,DK,RF: IF entry lt 125 or 

gt 2700 then

 goto ERR1_PAYMTX2

 ELSEIF any codes 3-6 

selected in PAYINCL 

 then goto PRNINTX2

 ELSE goto PAYMTX3

03F PRNINTX2 PRNINTX2 How much of that amount was for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINTX2 gt 

PAYMTX2 then goto ERR_PRNINTX2

 ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 

then

 goto ERR1_PRNINTX2

 ELSE goto PAYMTX3

DK,RF: Goto PAYMTX3

03F PAYMTX3 PAYMTX3 How much was (your/your household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in (last month)?

0,DK,RF: Goto S3FG_END

1-99999999: IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 

then goto ERR1_PAYMTX3

 ELSEIF any codes 3-6 

selected in PAYINCL 

 then goto PRNINTX3

 ELSE goto S3FG_END
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03F PRNINTX3 PRNINTX3 How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal 

and interest)?

0-99999999: IF PRNINTX3 gt 

PAYMTX3 then goto CK_PRNINTX3

 ELSEIF PRNINTX3 lt 75 or gt 

2500 then

 goto ERR1_PRNINTX3

 ELSE goto S3FG_END

DK,RF: Goto S3FG_END

03F S3FG_END Goto ORGMRTX for the next new loan 

with LOANTYPE = 1 or 2

IF no more new loans with 

LOANTYPE 1 or 2 AND NUMLCHEL 

(from 3E) gt 0 then goto Section 3H

ELSE goto Section 3I

03H PAIDLOAN PAIDLOAN (I'd like to ask some questions about (your/your CUs) home 

equity line(s) of credit.)

Since the first of (reference month), (have/has) (you/your 

household) 

made any payments for (your/your household's) (this 

loan/1st/2nd/3rd/etc.)?

1. Yes

2. No

888. Delete this loan

1: Goto PDAMTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto TOTOWED

888: Goto next loan

03H PDAMTX1 PDAMTX1 What was the total amount paid in (reference month)? 1-99999999: IF (OWNYB = 100 and 

PDAMTX1 lt 15 or gt 6000)

 OR (OWNYB = 200-400 

and PDAMTX1 lt 35 or

 gt 35000) then goto 

ERR1_PDAMTX1

 ELSE goto PDAMTX2

0,DK,RF: Goto PDAMTX2
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03H PDAMTX2 PDAMTX2 What was the total amount paid in (month)? 1-99999999: IF (OWNYB = 100 and 

PDAMTX2 lt 15 or gt 6000)

 OR (OWNYB = 200-400 

and PDAMTX2 lt 35 or 

 gt 35000) then goto 

ERR1_PDAMTX2

 ELSE goto PDAMTX3

 

0,DK,RF: Goto PDAMTX3

03H PDAMTX3 PDAMTX3 What was the total amount paid in (last month)? 1-99999999: IF (OWNYB = 100 and 

entry lt 15 or gt 6000) 

 OR (OWNYB = 200-400 

and entry lt 15 or 

 gt 6000) then goto 

ERR1_PDAMTX3

 ELSE goto TOTOWED

0: IF PDAMTX1 = 0 and PDAMTX2 = 

0 then goto CK_PDAMTX3

 ELSE goto TOTOWED

DK,RF: Goto TOTOWED

03H TOTOWED TOTOWED ^TOTOWED_FILL 0-99999999: IF (OWNYH = 100 and 

entry lt 165 or gt 104400) 

 OR (OWNYH = 200-400 

and entry lt 2000 or 

 gt 100000) AND (entry ne 0 

)then 

 goto ERR1_TOTOWED

 IF (entry lt PDAMTX3 AND 

(PDAMTX3 ne DK and

 ne RF)) then goto 

CK_TOTOWED

 ELSE goto S3H_END

DK,RF: Goto S3H_END
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03H S3H_END Goto PAIDLOAN for next new loan 

with LOANTYPE = 3 for this 

 property. 

If no more new loans with LOANTYPE 

= 3 then exit block and 

 goto Section 3I

03I MORTSPEC MORTSPEC Now I'm going to ask about other ownership costs

for your (property description). 

Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household)

paid more than the amount required on any mortgage or 

lump sum home equity loan for this property?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SPECIALX

2,DK,RF: If PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 1 then goto PAYCONDO

 Elseif PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 2 then 

 goto COOPPRG3

 Elseif PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 3 AND 

 (TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 1) then 

 goto PAYHOASS

 Elseif PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 3 AND OWNYB = 

 400 then goto PAYHOASS

 Else goto GRNDRENT
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03I SPECIALX SPECIALX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

How much EXTRA did (you/your household) pay?

1-99999999: IF lt 8 or gt 14000 then 

goto ERR1_SPECIALX

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 1 then 

 goto PAYCONDO

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 2 then 

 goto COOPPRG3

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 3 AND 

 (TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 1) then 

 goto PAYHOASS

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 3 AND 

 OWNYB = 400 then goto 

PAYHOASS

 ELSE goto GRNDRENT

DK,RF: IF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 1 then goto PAYCONDO

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 2 then 

 goto COOPPRG3

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 3 AND 

 (TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 1) then 

 goto PAYHOASS

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 3 AND 

 OWNYB = 400 then goto 

PAYHOASS

 ELSE goto GRNDRENT
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03I GRNDRENT GRNDRENT (Now I'm going to ask about ownership costs for your 

(property description)/ )

Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

(have/has) (you/your household) made any

payments for ground or land rent for (property description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto GRNDRNTX

2,DK,RF: Goto PAYHOASS

03I GRNDRNTX GRNDRNTX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-99999999: IF GRNDRNTX lt 45 or 

gt 2465 then 

 goto ERR1_GRNDRNTX

 ELSE goto PAYHOASS

DK,RF: Goto PAYHOASS

03I PAYHOASS PAYHOASS (Do/Does) (you/your household) make regular payments to

a homeowner's association?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HORCORG

2,DK,RF: Goto SPCLPAY2

03I PAYCONDO PAYCONDO (Are/Is) (you/your household) required to make regular 

payments 

of condominium fees for general maintenance or management 

services?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HORCORG

2,DK,RF: Goto SPCLPAY2
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03I COOPRG3 COOPRG3 10 ? [F1]

Now I'd like to ask you about payments (you/your household) 

(make/makes) directly to the cooperative for (your/your 

household's) share of its costs. 

Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) 

made any payments for any of the following things - 

 Read each item on the list

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Enter 12 for no payments made

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

12. No payments made

77. Don't know

12,RF: Goto SPCLPAY1

1-11,77: IF 11 selected then goto 

CORGOTH

 ELSE goto MGOTHPPD

03I CORGOTH CORGOTH Goto MGOTHPPD
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03I HORCORG HORCORG 1-11,77: IF 11 selected then goto 

HORGOTH

 ELSEIF there is at least one 

loan of LOANTYPE = 

 1 on this property then goto 

MGOTHER

 ELSE goto MGOTHPPD

RF: Goto SPCLPAY2

03I HORGOTH HORGOTH IF at least one loan of LOANTYPE = 1 

for this property then

 goto MGOTHER

ELSE goto MGOTHPPD

03I MGOTHER MGOTHER Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have you made ANY regular payments for 

these services?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto MGOTHPPD

2: IF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 8500) 

= 2 then goto SPCLPAY1

 ELSE goto SPCLPAY2
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Section 3I MGOTHPPD MGOTHPPD How often (do/does) (you/your household) currently pay for 

these services?

1. Once a month

2. Every 2 months

3. Quarterly (every 3 months)

4. Every 4 months

5. Twice a year (every 6 months)

6. Once a year

7. Other

1-6: Goto MGOTHPYX

7,DK,RF: Goto MGOTHERX

Section 3I MGOTHPYX MGOTHPYX What is the amount currently paid (once a month/every two 

months/every three months/every four months/every six 

months/once a year)?

IF (MGOTHPPD=1 and MGOTHPYX = 

1-5 or gt 870) or 

 (MGOTHPPD=2 and MGOTHPYX = 

1-5 or gt 1740) or

 (MGOTHPPD=3 and MGOTHPYX = 

lt 10 or gt 2610) or

 (MGOTHPPD=4 and MGOTHPYX = 

lt 10 or gt 3480) or

 (MGOTHPPD=5 and MGOTHPYX = 

lt 10 or gt 5220) or

 (MGOTHPPD=6 and MGOTHPYX = 

lt 10 or gt 10,440) then goto 

ERR1_MGOTHPYX

ELSE IF PROPTYPE (from 3B or 

8500) = 2 then goto SPCLPAY1

ELSE goto SPCLPAY2
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03I MGOTHERX MGOTHERX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

how much (have/has) (you/your household) paid for these 

services?

1-99999999: IF MGOTHERX = 1-9 or 

gt 2610 then goto

 ERR1_MGOTHERX

 ELSEIF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 2 then 

 goto SPCLPAY1

 ELSE goto SPCLPAY2

0,DK,RF: IF PROPTYPE (from 3B 

or 8500) = 2 then 

 goto SPCLPAY1

 ELSE goto SPCLPAY2

03I SPCLPAY1 SPCLPAY1 10 ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/your household) made any SPECIAL 

payments to

a management service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto COOPSP3

2,DK,RF: Goto ASSESSMT

03I SPCLPAY2 SPCLPAY2 11 ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/your household) made any SPECIAL 

payments to a management service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HOCOSP3

2,DK,RF: Goto ASSESSMT
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03I COOPSP3 COOPSP3 IF 11 is selected then goto COSPOTH

ELSE goto SPECLX

03I COSPOTH COSPOTH Goto SPECLX
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03I HOCOSP3 HOCOSP3 IF 11 is selected then goto HOSPOTH

ELSE goto SPECLX

03I HOSPOTH HOSPOTH Goto SPECLX

03I SPECLX SPECLX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

how much were these 

special payments?

1-99999999: IF SPECLX gt 6600 

then goto ERR1_SPECLX

 ELSE goto ASSESSMT

DK,RF: Goto ASSESSMT

03I ASSESSMT ASSESSMT Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

(have/has) (you/your household) paid any special 

assessments to a local government for construction or repair 

of roads, sidewalks, or other things like that?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ASSESSX

2,DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 100 then goto 

RNTEQVX

 ELSEIFIF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto VAC_OCCQ

 ELSE goto S3I_END
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03I ASSESSX ASSESSX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-99999999: IF ASSESSX lt 6 or gt 

77000 then 

 goto ERR1_ASSESSX

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 then 

goto RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto VAC_OCCQ

 ELSE goto S3I_END

DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 100 then goto 

RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then 

goto VAC_OCCQ

 ELSE goto S3I_END

03I VAC_OCCQ VAC_OCCQ Since the first of (reference month), how much time did you 

occupy this (timeshare/property)?

 Enter quantity and select period on next screen.

0,DK,RF: IF ((TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 2, DK or RF))

 then goto VAC_SEC

 ELSEIF (TIMESHAR (from 3B 

or 8500) = 1) then 

 goto TIME_RNT

 ELSE goto S3I_END

1-150: Goto VAC_OCCY

03I VAC_OCCY VAC_OCCY 1-4,DK,RF: IF ((TIMESHAR (from 3B 

or 8500) = 2, DK or RF)) 

 then goto VAC_SEC

 ELSEIF (TIMESHAR (from 3B 

or 8500) = 1) then 

 goto TIME_RNT

 ELSE goto S3I_END

5: Goto VAC_OTH
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03I VAC_OTH VAC_OTH IF (TIMESHAR (from 3B or 8500) = 2, 

DK or RF) then 

 goto VAC_SEC

ELSEIF (TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 1) then goto TIME_RNT

ELSE goto S3I_END

03I VAC_SEC VAC_SEC Since the first of (reference month), was this property either 

rented by someone outside your household or available to be 

rented? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VAC_RNTQ

2,DK,RF: Goto RNTEQVX

03I VAC_RNTQ VAC_RNTQ 0,DK,RF: Goto VAC_AVAQ

1-150: Goto VAC_RNTY
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03I VAC_RNTY VAC_RNTY 1: IF VAC_RNTQ ge 91 AND OWNYB 

= 300 then goto RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF VAC_RNTQ ge 91 then 

goto S3I_END

 ELSE goto VAC_AVAQ

2: IF VAC_RNTQ ge 13 AND OWNYB 

= 300 then goto RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF VAC_RNTQ ge 13 then 

goto S3I_END

 ELSE goto VAC_AVAQ

3: IF VAC_RNTQ ge 3 AND OWNYB 

= 300 then goto RNTEQV2X 

 ELSEIF VAC_RNTQ ge 3 then goto 

S3I_END

 ELSE goto VAC_AVAQ

4: IF VAC_RNTQ = 100 AND 

OWNYB = 300 then goto RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF VAC_RNTQ = 100 then 

goto S3I_END

 ELSE goto VAC_AVAQ

5: Goto VAC_ROTH

DK,RF: Goto VAC_AVAQ

03I VAC_ROTH VAC_ROTH Goto VAC_AVAQ

03I VAC_AVAQ VAC_AVAQ 0,DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto S3I_END

1-150: Goto VAC_AVAY
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03I VAC_AVAY VAC_AVAY 1-4: IF (VAC_RNTY = VAC_AVAY) 

AND (VAC_RNTQ not equal DK and 

 not equal RF) AND (VAC_AVAQ 

not equal DK and not 

 equal RF) AND 

 [ (VAC_RNTY = 1 and 

((VAC_RNTQ + VAC_AVAQ) gt total 

 number of days from the 1st of 

the reference 

 month and today)) OR 

 (VAC_RNTY = 2 and 

((VAC_RNTQ + VAC_AVAQ) gt total 

 number of weeks from the 1st 

of the reference 

 month and today)) OR

 (VAC_RNTY = 3 and 

((VAC_RNTQ + VAC_AVAQ) gt 3) )

 OR

 (VAC_RNTY = 4 and 

((VAC_RNTQ + VAC_AVAQ) gt 100)) 

] 

 Then goto CK_RNTQ_AVAQ

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto S3I_END

DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto S3I_END

5: Goto VAC_AOTH

03I VACAOTH VACAOTH IF OWNYB = 300 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

ELSE goto S3I_END
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03I RNTEQV2X RNTEQV2X If someone were to rent this home today, how much do you 

think it would rent for?

IF (RNTEQV2X lt 200 or gt 800) AND 

(ne DK and ne RF) then

 goto ERR1_RNTEQV2X

 

ELSE goto RENTPERD

03I RENTPERD RENTPERD 1-3,DK,RF: Goto RENTUTIL

4: Goto RNPEROTH

03I RNPEROTH RNPEROTH Goto RENTUTIL

03I RENTUTIL RENTUTIL Does this amount include utilities? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto PROPVALX
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03I RNTEQVX RNTEQVX If someone were to rent this (including part of the property 

currently being used for business, farming, or rented/home 

today) how much do you think it 

would rent for monthly, unfurnished and without utilities?

1-999999: IF (OWNYB = 100 and 

RNTEQVX lt 300 or gt 3000) OR

 (OWNYB = 200 and 

RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 4000) OR

 (OWNYB = 300 and 

RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 8000) 

 then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 OR 

(OWNYB = 300 AND 

 ((TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 2, DK or RF)) then

 goto PROPVALX

 ELSE goto S3I_END

DK,RF: IF OWNYB = 100 OR 

(OWNYB = 300 AND 

 ((TIMESHAR (from 3B or 

8500) = 2, DK or RF)) then

 goto PROPVALX

 ELSE goto S3I_END

03I PROPVALX PROPVALX About how much do you think this property would sell for on 

today's market?

0-99999999: IF OWNYB = 100 and 

PROPVALX lt 1000 or gt 600000

 OR (OWNYB = 300 and 

PROPVALX lt 3000 or gt 

 800000) OR 

(PROPVALX > RNTEQVX*1000) 

 OR (PROPVALX < 

ORGMRTX*0.5) then goto 

ERR1_PROPVALX

 ELSE goto S3I_END

 

DK,RF: Goto S3I_END

03I TIME_RNT TIME_RNT Since the first of (reference month), did you rent this 

timeshare to someone outside your household?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RNTEQV3X
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03I RNTEQV3X RNTEQV3X If you were to rent this timeshare today to someone else, 

instead of using it yourself, how much would it rent for 

weekly?

1-99999: IF OWNYB = 300 and 

RNTEQV3X lt 200 or gt 8000

 then goto ERR1_RNTEQV3X

 ELSE goto PRPVAL2X

DK,RF: Goto PRPVAL2X

03I PRPVAL2X PRPVAL2X If you were able to sell this timeshare, about how much do you 

think it would sell for on today's market?

0-99999999: IF OWNYB = 300 and 

PRPVL2X < 3000 or PRPVL2X > 

 800000 OR (PRPVL2X > 

RNTEQV2X*1000) 

 then goto ERR1_PRPVL2X

 ELSE goto S3I_END

DK,RF: Goto S3I_END

03I S3I_END Goto Section 3B for the next new 

property.

If no more new properties (OR NO 

New Properties) AND 

 OWNED = 1 then exit block and 

goto ANYRENT

ELSE exit section 3 block and goto 

Section 4 - BSECTION4

03 ANYRENT ANYRENT Since the first of (reference month) have (you/you or any 

members of your household) rented any houses, apartments, 

or 

temporary living quarters NOT used entirely for business or 

vacation? 

 Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto Section 4

02 S2_END Goto Section 4 - BSECTION4
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04A S4A_INTRO S4A_INTRO Now I am going to ask about utilities including telephone bills. 

Please refer to any billing statements or other records you 

have when answering these questions. 

Please remember to include any bills you receive or pay 

online or have automatically deducted. 

Report any bill you have received, even if the bill has not been 

paid. 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto TELEBILL

04A TELEBILL TELEBILL 12 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) received any bills for telephone, 

internet, cable TV, or satellite TV services, including cellular 

and Voice Over IP? Do not include bills for telephones used 

entirely for business purposes. 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TblPhone Block

2,DK,RF: Goto TblPhone.S4A_END
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04A PREVCOMP PREVCOMP (What is the name of the first company you received a bill 

for/What is the name of the next company)?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. (Previous phone company name)[1]

2. (Previous phone company name)[2]

3. (Previous phone company name)[3]

4. (Previous phone company name)[4]

5. (Previous phone company name)[5]

6. (Previous phone company name)[6]

7. (Previous phone company name)[7]

8. (Previous phone company name)[8]

9. (Previous phone company name)[9]

10. (Previous phone company name)[10]

11. (Previous phone company name)[11]

12. (Previous phone company name)[12]

13. (Previous phone company name)[13]

14. (Previous phone company name)[14]

15. (Previous phone company name)[15]

16. (Previous phone company name)[16]

17. (Previous phone company name)[17]

18. (Previous phone company name)[18]

19. (Previous phone company name)[19]

20. (Previous phone company name)[20]

55. Company name not listed

888. Delete the line

1-20: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

goto TELCHGX1

 ELSE goto TELBSNS

55: Goto TELCOMP

888: Goto TELOTH

04A TELCOMP TELCOMP (What is the name of the company you received a bill for?/* 

Enter company name)

 Enter 888 to delete the line

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

888: Goto TELOTH

All others: IF Uppercase version of 

the entry is "NETFLIX" or "HULU" then 

goto CK_TELCOMP

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 goto TELCHGX1

 ELSE goto TELBSNS
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04A TELBSNS TELBSNS Will any of the charges be deducted as a business expense?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TELBSNZ

2,DK,RF: Goto TELCHGX1

04A TELBSNZ TELBSNZ What percentage will be deducted?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-99,DK,RF: Goto TELCHGX1

100: Goto CK_TELBSNZ

04A TELCHGX1 TELCHGX1 How much were you billed for in (reference month)? 

Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing 

period. 

 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF entry lt 7 or gt 400 then 

goto ERR1_TELCHGX1

 ELSE goto TELCHGX2

0,DK,RF: Goto TELCHGX2

04A TELCHGX2 TELCHGX2 How much were you billed for in (month)? 

Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing 

period. 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF entry lt 7 or gt 400 then 

goto ERR1_TELCHGX2

 ELSE goto TELCHGX3

0,DK,RF: Goto TELCHGX3
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04A TELCHGX3 TELCHGX3 How much were you billed for in (last month)? 

Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing 

period. 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF entry lt 7 or gt 400 then 

goto ERR1_TELCHGX3

 ELSEIF TELCHGX1 = 0 OR 

TELCHGX2 = 0

 then goto BILPERD

 ELSE goto TELSERV

0: Goto BILPERD

DK,RF: IF TELCHGX1 = 0 OR 

TELCHGX2 = 0 then goto BILPERD

 ELSE goto TELSERV

04A BILPERD BILPERD What is your usual billing period for this service? 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Month

2. 2 months

3. Quarter

4. Annual

5. Other

Goto TELSERV

04A TELSERV TELSERV IF 1 is selected goto TYPETEL

ELSEIF more than one item is 

selected then goto TELBLPRS

ELSE goto TELOTH
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04A TYPETEL TYPETEL IF more than 1 item is selected in 

TELSERV then goto TELBLPRS

ELSE goto TELOTH

04A TELBLPRS TELBLPRS 1: IF 2 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX1 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TINTNTX1

 ELSEIF 2 selected in TELSERV 

and TELCHGX2 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TINTNTX2

 ELSEIF 2 selected in TELSERV 

and TELCHGX3 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TINTNTX3

 ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV 

and TELCHGX1 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX1

 ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV 

and TELCHGX2 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX2

 ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV 

and TELCHGX3 =1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX3

 ELSE goto TELOTH

2: Goto TELOTH
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04A TINTNTX1 TINTNTX1 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX1) charges/charges) in 

(reference month) were for internet access?

 (* Do not include data plans for mobile phones./ )

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

IF TINTNTX1 = 1-5 OR gt 60 then 

goto ERR1_TINTNTX1

ELSEIF TINTNTX1 gt TELCHGX1 

then goto CK_TINTNTX1

ELSEIF TELCHGX2 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF then goto TINTNTX2

ELSEIF TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF then goto TINTNTX3

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX1 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX1

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX2 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX2

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX3

ELSE goto TELOTH

04A TINTNTX2 TINTNTX2 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX2) charges/charges) in 

(month) were for internet access?

(* Do not include data plans for mobile phones./ )

Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

IF TINTNTX2 = 1-5 or gt 60 then goto 

ERR1_TINTNTX2

ELSEIF TINTNTX2 gt TELCHGX2 

then goto CK_TINTNTX2

ELSEIF TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF goto TINTNTX3

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX1 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX1

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX2 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX2

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX3

ELSE goto TELOTH
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04A TINTNTX3 TINTNTX3 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX3) charges/charges) in 

(last month) were for internet access?

 (* Do not include data plans for mobile phones./ )

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

IF TINTNTX3 = 1-5 or gt 60 then goto 

ERR1_TINTNTX3

ELSEIF TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3 

then goto CK_TINTNTX3

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX1 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX1

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX2 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX2

ELSEIF 3 selected in TELSERV and 

TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK or RF 

then goto TCABLEX3

ELSE goto TELOTH

04A TCABLEX1 TCABLEX1 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX1) charges/charges) in 

(reference month) were for cable or satellite television 

service?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

IF TCABLEX1 = 1-5 or gt 90 then goto 

ERR1_TCABLEX1

ELSEIF TCABLEX1 gt TELCHGX1 

then goto CK_TCABLEX1

ELSEIF (TCABLEX1 + TINTNTX1) gt 

TELCHGX1 then goto 

CK2_TCABLEX1

ELSEIF TELCHGX2 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF then goto TCABLEX2

ELSEIF TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF then goto TCABLEX3

ELSE goto TELOTH

04A TCABLEX2 TCABLEX2 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX2) charges/charges) in 

(month) were for cable or satellite television service?

Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

IF TCABLEX2 = 1-5 or gt 90 then goto 

ERR1_TCABLEX2

ELSEIF TCABLEX2 gt TELCHGX2 

then goto CK_TCABLEX2

ELSEIF TCABLEX2 + TINTNTX2 gt 

TELCHGX2 then goto 

CK2_TCABLEX2

ELSEIF TELCHGX3 = 1-999999, DK 

or RF then goto TCABLEX3

ELSE goto TELOTH
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04A TCABLEX3 TCABLEX3 How much of the ($ (entry in TELCHGX3) charges/charges) in 

(last month) were for cable or satellite television service?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF TCABLEX3 lt 5 or gt 90 

then goto ERR1_TCABLEX3

 ELSEIF TCABLEX3 gt 

TELCHGX3 then goto CK_TCABLEX3

 ELSEIF TCABLEX3 + 

TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3 then goto 

CK2_TCABLEX3

 ELSE goto TELOTH

0,DK,RF: Goto TELOTH

04A TELOTH TELOTH Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

other bills for telephones, internet, cable TV, or satellite TV 

services not used entirely for business purposes?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF row number = 20 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSEIF any 850005.TELCOMP = 

1-20 then goto PREVCOMP, 

 next row of the table

 ELSE goto TELCOMP, next row of 

the table

2: IF Answer is changed from a 1 to 

a 2 then goto CK_TELOTH

 ELSE exit block goto 

TblPhone.S4A_END

04A S4A_END Goto Section 4B - BSection04B

04B PRPYCELL PRPYCELL 12

Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

any pre-paid cellular minutes, not already reported?

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PRPYCLX

2,DK,RF: Goto INTAWAY
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04B PRPYCLX PRPYCLX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

IF PRPYCLX lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_PRPYCLX

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto FONSTORE

ELSE goto INTAWAY

04B FONSTORE FONSTORE What is the name of the business where these were 

purchased? 

 Enter store, website, or company name

 If there are multiple stores, websites, or company names, 

enter the last/most recent

IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto INTAWAY

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

INTAWAY

ELSE goto FONPURCH

04B FONPURCH FONPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto INTAWAY

2: Goto FONLOC

04B FONLOC FONLOC In what city is (store name) located? Goto FONLOCST

04B FONLOCST FONLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_FONLOCST

ELSE goto INTAWAY
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04B INTAWAY INTAWAY Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) paid for 

internet or wireless internet access away from home, at places 

such as cafés, hotels, or airplanes? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INTAWYX

2,DK,RF: Goto S4B_END

04B INTAWYX INTAWYX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-9999: IF INTAWYX lt 5 or gt 150 

then goto ERR1_INTAWYX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 7, 07, 

8 or 08 then 

 goto INTSTORE

 ELSE goto S4B_END

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 7, 07, 8 

or 08 then goto INTSTORE

 ELSE goto S4B_END

04B INTSTORE INTSTORE What is the name of the business where these were 

purchased? 

 Enter store, website, or company name

 If there are multiple stores, websites, or company names, 

enter the last/most recent

IF UPPERCASE ENTRY contains 

".COM" then goto S4B_END

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

S4B_END

ELSE goto INTPURCH

04B INTPURCH INTPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto S4B_END

2: Goto INTLOC

04B INTLOC INTLOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto INTLOCST
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04B INTLOCST INTLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_INTLOCST

ELSE goto S4B_END

04B S4B_END Exit block and goto Section 4C -

S4C_INTRO

04C S4C_INTRO S4C_INTRO Now I am going to ask about utility bills. 

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

 

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

TBLPROPT.Bsection04C.UTC_ITEM
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04C UTC_ITEM UTC_ITEM 12 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) received any bills for any of the

following utilities, fuels, or services? Do not include bills for 

properties used entirely for business.

 Read each item on list: 

 

1. Electricity

2. Natural or utility gas

3. Fuel oil

4. Bottled or tank gas

5. Other fuels including wood

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance

7. Garbage and recycling collection

8. Water softening service

9. Septic tank cleaning

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-9: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto WHATPROP

99: Goto S4C_END

888: Goto next row of table

04C DESCPR_AX ** SHOW ONLY **
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04C WHATPROP WHATPROP Which property was the bill for?

1. (Owned Property)[1]

2. (Owned Property)[2]

3. (Owned Property)[3]

4. (Owned Property)[4]

5. (Owned Property)[5]

6. (Owned Property)[6]

7. (Owned Property)[7]

8. (Owned Property)[8]

9. (Owned Property)[9]

10. (Owned Property)[10]

11. (Owned Property)[11]

12. (Owned Property)[12]

13. (Owned Property)[13]

14. (Owned Property)[14]

15. (Owned Property)[15]

16. (Owned Property)[16]

17. (Owned Property)[17]

18. (Owned Property)[18]

19. (Owned Property)[19]

20. (Owned Property)[20]

40. (Owned Property)[40]

41. (Owned Property)[41]

42. Rented vacation Property

43. Property not owned or rented by household

1-20,40: IF entry greater than the 

number of owned 

 properties or deleted 

properties are selected. 

 (PROPDESC = 888 OR 

OPB_STAT = 3 from section 3)

 then goto CK_WHATPROP

 ELSEIF UTC_ITEM = 1-4, 6-7 

and no data in any

 850007.COMPNAME [1]-

[40] then goto COMPNAME

 ELSEIF UTC_ITEM = 1-4, 6-7 

and any data in 

 850007.COMPNAME [1]-

[40] then goto LASTCOMP

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 goto UTLCHGX1

 ELSE goto UTILBUSN

41,42,43,DK,RF: Goto UTLPDESC
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04C UTLPDESC UTLPDESC Briefly describe the property. IF UTC_ITEM = 1-4, 6-7 AND no data 

in any

 850006.COMPNAME [1]-[40] then 

goto COMPNAME

ELSEIF UTC_ITEM = 1-4, 6-7 and any 

data in

 850006.COMPNAME [1]-[40] then 

goto LASTCOMP

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

goto UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto UTILBUSN
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04C LASTCOMP LASTCOMP What is the name of the company or government agency 

which provides (Utility description)?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP)(UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2)(UTLCHGX3)

1. (Company name)[1]

2. (Company name)[2]

3. (Company name)[3]

4. (Company name)[4]

5. (Company name)[5]

6. (Company name)[6]

7. (Company name)[7]

8. (Company name)[8]

9. (Company name)[9]

10. (Company name)[10]

11. (Company name)[11]

12. (Company name)[12]

13. (Company name)[13]

14. (Company name)[14]

15. (Company name)[15]

16. (Company name)[16]

17. (Company name)[17]

18. (Company name)[18]

19. (Company name)[19]

20. (Company name)[20]

55. Company name not listed

1-20: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

goto UTLCHGX1

 ELSE goto UTILBUSN

55: Goto COMPNAME

04C COMPNAME COMPNAME What is the name of the company or government agency 

which provides (Utility description)?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 goto 

UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto UTILBUSN
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04C UTILBUSN UTILBUSN Will any part of the (Utility Description) charges be deducted 

as a business expense?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto UTLCHGX1

04C UTLCHGX1 UTLCHGX1 How much were you billed for in (reference month)?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF (UTC_ITEM = 1 and 

UTLCHGX1 lt 15 or UTLCHGX1 gt 

 500)OR 

 (UTC_ITEM = 2 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

8 or UTLCHGX1 gt 500)OR 

 (UTC_ITEM = 3 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

34 or UTLCHGX1 gt 722) OR 

 (UTC_ITEM = 4 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

7 or UTLCHGX1 gt 600) OR

 (UTC_ITEM = 5 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

19 or UTLCHGX1 gt 700) OR 

 (UTC_ITEM = 6 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

6 or UTLCHGX1 gt 250) OR 

 (UTC_ITEM = 7 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

6 or UTLCHGX1 gt 150) OR

 (UTC_ITEM = 8 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

7 or UTLCHGX1 gt 106) OR

 (UTC_ITEM = 9 and UTLCHGX1 lt 

5 or UTLCHGX1 gt 600)

 then goto ERR1_UTLCHGX1

 ELSE goto UTILCHGX2

0,DK,RF: Goto UTILCHGX2
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04C UTLCHGX2 UTLCHGX2 How much were you billed for in (month)?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF (UTC_ITEM = 1 and 

UTLCHGX2 lt 15 or UTLCHGX2 gt 

 500) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 2 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 8 or UTLCHGX2 gt 500) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 3 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 34 or UTLCHGX2 gt 722) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 4 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 7 or UTLCHGX2 gt 600) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 5 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 19 or UTLCHGX2 gt 700) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 6 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 6 or UTLCHGX2 gt 250) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 7 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 6 or UTLCHGX2 gt 150) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 8 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 7 or UTLCHGX2 gt 106) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 9 and UTLCHGX2 

lt 5 or UTLCHGX2 gt 600) 

 then goto ERR1_ UTLCHGX2

 ELSE goto UTILCHGX3

0,DK,RF: Goto UTILCHGX3
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04C UTLCHGX3 UTLCHGX3 How much were you billed for in (last month)?

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF (UTC_ITEM = 1 and 

UTLCHGX3 lt 15 or UTLCHGX3 

 gt 500) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 2 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 8 or UTLCHGX3 gt 500) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 3 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 34 or UTLCHGX3 gt 722) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 4 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 7 or UTLCHGX3 gt 600) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 5 and UTLCHGX3lt 

19 or UTLCHGX3 gt 700) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 6 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 6 or UTLCHGX3 gt 250) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 7 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 6 or UTLCHGX3 gt 150) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 8 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 7 or UTLCHGX3 gt 106) or

 (UTC_ITEM = 9 and UTLCHGX3 

lt 5 or UTLCHGX3 gt 600)

 then goto ERR1_UTLCHGX3

 ELSEIF UTLCHGX1 = 0 OR 

UTLCHGX2 = 0 then goto BLPERIOD

 ELSE goto UTILCMB_S

0: Goto BLPERIOD

DK,RF: Goto UTILCMB_S
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04C BLPERIOD BLPERIOD What is your usual billing period for the service? 

 

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1. Month

2. 2 months

3. Quarter

4. Annual

5. Other

1-4,DK,RF: Goto UTILCMB_S

5: Goto BLPEROTH

04C BLPEROTH BLPEROTH Goto UTILCMB_S

04C UTILCMB_S UTILCMB_S C: Goto UTILCMB

EMPTY: IF UTC_ITEM = 3, 4, 6, or 7 

and (RT10.POPGRP = 13

 or 14) then goto UTLPURCH

 ELSE goto MOREBILL

IF anything other than a 'C' or empty is 

entered then 

 goto CK_C
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04C UTILCMB UTILCMB 12 ? [F1] 

What other utilities, fuels, or services was (Utility Description) 

combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP)(UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1. Electricity

2. Natural or utility gas

3. Fuel oil

4. Bottled or tank gas

5. Other fuels including wood

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance

7. Garbage and recycling collection

8. Water softening service

9. Septic tank cleaning

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF UTC_ITEM = 3, 4, 6, or 7 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14)

 then goto UTLPURCH

ELSE goto MOREBILL

04C UTLPURCH UTLPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MOREBILL

2: Goto UTILLOC

04C UTILLOC UTILLOC In what city is (Bottled/Tank gas company name) located? Goto UTILOCST

04C UTILOCST UTILOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Bottled/Tank gas company name) located?

 

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid abbreviation then 

goto CK_UTILOCST

ELSE goto MOREBILL
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04C MOREBILL MOREBILL Did you receive any other (Utility Description) bills? 

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) (COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 40 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto UTC_ITEM, next row in 

the table

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 40 then 

goto S4C_END

 ELSE goto UTC_ITEM, next 

row in the table

04C S4C_END Exit block and goto S4_SectComp

04C S4_SectComp Exit block and goto Section 5 -

BSECT5

05 S5_INTRO S5_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenses for construction, 

repairs, alterations and maintenance of property.

 Prop. Description Work Desc. 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BBLOCKA.ITEM
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05 CRB_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- 

 13 ? [F1]

First, let's talk about the construction or alteration of property 

you (owned/rent/own or rent). (You should not include jobs 

that have been or will be totally reimbursed by someone 

outside your household such as a landlord./ )

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had expenses for - 

 Read each item on list.

 

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- 

 14 ? [F1]

Now, let's talk about maintenance and repairs for property you 

(owned/rent/own or rent). (You should not include jobs that 

have been or will be totally reimbursed by someone outside 

your household such as a landlord./ )2

 

 Read each item on list. 

 

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- 

 13-14 ? [F1]

Have there been any expenses for any other property, such as 

property that you do not (owned/rent/own or rent),

paid for by (you/you or any members of your household)?

 If Yes - 

 Which type of job were those expenses for?

1-19: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto CRMPROPI

95: Goto next row

99: Exit block and goto S5A_END

888: IF no more grid lines then exit 

block and goto S5A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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1. (Homes under construction including a vacation home or second 

home?/Homes under construction)

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

porch, garage, or new rooms?/Building an addition)

3. (Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch?/Finishing 

a basement, etc.)

4. (Remodeling one or more rooms in the house?/Remodeling)

5. (Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or 

trees?/Landscaping)

6. (Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, 

driveways, or permanent swimming pools or hot tubs?/Building 

outdoor patios, etc.)

7. (Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways,or 

permanent swimming pools?/Repairing outdoor patios, etc.)

8. (Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering?/Painting or 

wallpapering)

9. (Plastering or paneling)

10. (Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs? /Plumbing)

11. (Electrical work?/Electrical work)

12. (Heating or air conditioning jobs?/Heating or air conditioning)

13. (Flooring installation, repair or replacement, including 

carpeting, wood, vinyl, and tile?/Flooring install/repair/replace)

14. (Insulation?/Insulation)

15. (Roofing, gutters or downspouts?/Roofing, gutters or 

downspouts)

16. (Siding?/Siding)

17. (Installation, repair, or replacement of window panes, screens, 

storm doors, awnings, and the like?/Install/repair/replace windows, 

etc)

18. (Masonry, brick or stucco work?/Masonry, brick or stucco)

19. (Other improvements or repairs?/other improvements or 

repairs)

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

05 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **
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05 CRMPROPI CRMPROPI On which property was the work done?

 

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

2. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

3. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

4. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

5. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

6. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

7. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

8. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

9. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties collected 

in Section 3.)

10. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

11. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

12. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

13. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

14. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

15. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

16. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

1-20: IF entry gt total number of 

properties then goto 

 CK_CRMPROPI

 ELSE goto WRKDESC

97: Goto WRKDESC

98,99,DK,RF: Goto PRP5DESC
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17. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

18. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

19. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

20. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

97. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

98. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC for all owned properties 

collected in Section 3.)

99. Property not owned or rented by household

05 PRP5DESC PRP5DESC Briefly describe the property.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

Goto WRKDESC

05 WRKDESC WRKDESC IF ITEM = 1 or 3 then goto S5_INCL

ELSEIF ITEM = 5 then goto 

S5BCMB_S

ELSEIF ITEM = 2, 4, 6 or 8 then goto 

TEMPCODE

ELSE goto CRMTYPE
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05 CRMTYPE CRMTYPE 2: IF ITEM = 9, 12, 14, or 16 then 

goto S5BCMB_S

 ELSE goto TEMPCODE

3: IF ITEM = 9, 11-12, 16, 18, or 19 

then goto S5BCMB_S

 ELSE goto TEMPCODE

4: IF ITEM = 10-11, 16, or 18 then 

goto S5BCMB_S

 ELSE goto TEMPCODE

DK,RF: Goto S5BCMB_S
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05 TEMPCODE TEMPCODE Enter the appropriate detailed job code.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1. (Bathroom/Bathroom remodeling/Driveways and walkways 

added or improved/Painting, interior or exterior (also includes 

varnish, sealant, lacquer, and wa

2. (Fences/Kitchen/Kitchen remodeling/Fences added or 

improved/Wallpaper (also includes combination of painting and 

wallpapering/Other, such as drywall p

3. (Other/Patios and terraces/Bedrooms, family rooms, general 

purpose rooms, basement, etc./Kitchen and bathroom 

remodeling/Detached building/Other plumb

4. (Recreational facilities/Decks and porches/Interior restructuring 

of other areas /Patios and terraces/External sprinkler systems, 

septic tanks, and we

5. (Attached garages, carports, breezeways, greenhouses, and 

sheds/Recreational facilities/Garage door opener(s)/ )

6. (Any combination of 1 through 5/Other alterations to structure/ )

7. (Detached garages or carports added or improved/Recreational 

facilities added or improved/ )

8. (All other detached outside buildings added or improved (sheds, 

greenhouses, storm cellars)/Other outside additions or alterations 

(boat docks, terrac

9. (Patio and terraces added or improved/ )

10. (Other outside additions or alterations (boat docks, terracing, 

grading and filling, retaining walls)/ )

If ITEM = 2 or 4 then goto S5_INCL

ELSE goto S5BCMB_S

05 S5BCMB_S S5BCMB_S C: Goto S5B_COMB

EMPTY: Goto S5_INCL

IF any entry other than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered, 

 then goto CK_C
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05 S5B_COMB S5B_COMB 13-14 ? [F1]

What other work was included in this job?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

5. Landscaping

6. Building outdoor patios

7. Repair outdoor patios

8. Painting/wallpapering

9. Plastering or paneling

10. Plumbing

11. Electrical work

12. Heat or air conditioning

13. Flooring installation/repair/replacement

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters or downspouts

16. Siding

17. Install/Repair/Replace windows, etc

18. Masonry, brick or stucco

19. Other improvements or repairs

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

Goto S5_INCL

05 S5_INCL S5_INCL Since the first of (reference month), did (you/your household) -

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Pay someone else to do all or part of the work?

2. Purchase any materials, supplies, tools or equipment for doing 

this job?

3. Rent any tools or equipment for doing this job?

IF 1 selected then goto CONTRCTX

ELSEIF 2 selected then goto 

SUPPLYX

ELSE goto TOOLX
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05 CONTRCTX CONTRCTX Since the first of (reference month), what is the total amount 

you paid to someone else for this job?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

0-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

CONTRCTX gt 109445) OR

 (ITEM = 2-6 and 

CONTRCTX gt 28000) OR

 (ITEM = 7-19 and 

CONTRCTX gt 8000) 

 then goto 

ERR1_CONTRCTX

 ELSE goto CONT_MO

DK,RF: Goto CONT_MO
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05 CONT_MO CONT_MO REF_MONTH CUR_MONTH: IF 

CONT_MO not in reference period 

then

 goto 

ERR3_CONT_MO

 ELSEIF [((ITEM = 3, 4, 

8-12 or 17) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 

01 or 02)) OR 

 (ITEM = 13 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 7, 

 8, 07 or 08))] then goto 

CONSTORE

 ELSEIF ITEM = 1-4, 10-

12, or 19 then 

 goto MAJ_APPL

 ELSEIF 2 selected in 

S5_INCL then 

 goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 selected in 

S5_INCL then 

 goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

DK,RF: IF [((ITEM = 3, 4, 8-12 or 17) 

and (RT10.POPGRP = 1,

 2, 01 or 02)) OR (ITEM = 13 

and (RT10.POPGRP = 

 7, 8, 07 or 08))] then goto 

CONSTORE

 ELSEIF ITEM = 1-4, 10-12, or 19 

then goto MAJ_APPL

 ELSEIF 2 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS
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05B CONSTORE CONSTORE ENTRY: Goto CONLOC

DK, RF: IF ITEM = 3, 4 or 10-12 then 

goto MAJ_APPL

 ELSEIF 2 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

05B CONLOC CONLOC In what city is (name of business) located? Goto CONLOCST

05B CONLOCST CONLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_CONLOCST

ELSEIF ITEM = 3, 4 or 10-12 then 

goto MAJ_APPL

ELSEIF 2 selected in S5_INCL then 

goto SUPPLYX

ELSEIF 3 selected in S5_INCL then 

goto TOOLRTX

ELSE goto REIMBRS

05 MAJ_APPL MAJ_APPL 1: Goto APP_SCR

2,DK,RF: IF 2 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 selected in S5_INCL 

then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS
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05 APP_SCR APP_SCR Goto APPL_X

05 APPL_X APPL_X What was the total cost for (description)?

 Prop Description Work Desc

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC)

1-999999: IF lt 5 or gt 4000 then 

goto ERR1_APPLX

 ELSEIF 2 is selected in 

S5_INCL then goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 is selected in 

S5_INCL then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

DK,RF: IF 2 is selected in S5_INCL 

then goto SUPPLYX

 ELSEIF 3 is selected in 

S5_INCL then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS
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05 SUPPLYX SUPPLYX Since the first of (reference month), what was the total cost of 

all materials, supplies, tools, or equipment (you/your 

household) purchased for this job?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

0-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

SUPPLYX gt 7000) OR 

 (ITEM = 2-6 and SUPPLYX gt 

2500) OR 

 (ITEM = 7-19 and SUPPLYX 

gt 1000) 

 then goto 

ERR1_SUPPLYX

 

 ELSE goto SUPPLYMO

DK,RF: Goto SUPPLYMO

05 SUPPLYM SUPPLYM REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

SUPPLYM not in reference period 

then goto ERR3_SUPPLYM

 ELSEIF 3 selected in 

BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.S5_INCL 

then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

DK, RF: IF 3 selected in 

BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.S5_INCL 

then goto TOOLRTX

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

05 TOOLRTX TOOLRTX Since the first of (reference month), what was the total cost for 

all tools or equipment (you/your household) rented for this 

job? 

 Prop Description Work Desc

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

0-999999: IF TOOLRTX gt 518 then 

goto ERR1_TOOLRTX 

 ELSE goto TOOL_MO

DK,RF: Goto TOOL_MO
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05 TOOL_MO TOOL_MO REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

TOOL_MO not in reference period 

then goto ERR3_TOOL_MO

 ELSE goto REIMBRS

DK, RF: Goto REIMBRS

05 REIMBRS REIMBRS Was or will any of the total cost of this job be reimbursed or 

paid by someone outside of your household? 

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto REIMBRSZ

2,DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN =

2 then goto MORE

 ELSE goto CRMBSNSD

05 REIMBRSZ REIMBRSZ What percent of the total cost was or will be reimbursed or 

paid by someone outside of your household?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1-99,DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 then goto MORE

 ELSE goto CRMBSNSD

100: Goto ERR2_REIMBRSZ

05 CRMBSNSD CRMBSNSD Were or will any of these expenses for this job be deducted as 

a business expense?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CRMBSNSZ

2,DK,RF: Goto 

BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.MORE
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05 CRMBSNSZ CRMBSNSZ What percent was or will be deducted?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

1-99,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

MORE

100: Goto ERR2_CRMBSNSZ

05 SUPPLYX_ ** OUT VARIABLE **

05 TOOLRTX_ ** OUT VARIABLE **

05 ANY5MORE MORE Did you have any other expenses for (description)?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) (PRP5DESC) 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 12 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 12 then 

exit block and goto S5A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row

05 S5A_END Goto BROW5B

05 ADVMATER ADVMATER 13-14

Since the first of (reference month), excluding this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased

any materials or supplies for JOBS NOT YET STARTED? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ADVDESC

2,DK,RF: Goto MATNSPEC

05 ADVDESC ADVDESC Goto JOBCODE
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05 JOBCODE JOBCODE 13-14 ? [F1]

 Select a job type below.

1. Homes under construction

2. Building an addition

3. Finishing a basement

4. Remodeling

5. Landscaping

6. Build outdoor patios

7. Repair outdoor patios

8. Painting/wallpapering

9. Plastering or paneling

10. Plumbing

11. Electrical work

12. Heat or air conditioning

13. Flooring installation/repair/replacement

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters or downspouts

16. Siding

17. Install/Repair/Replace windows, etc

18. Masonry, brick or stucco

19. Other improvements or repairs

Goto ADVMATX

05 ADVMATX ADVMATX What was the total cost of these materials and supplies? 1-999999: IF lt 8 or gt 3865 then goto 

ERR1_ADVMATX

 ELSE goto S5ACMB_S

DK,RF: Goto S5ACMB_S

05 S5ACMB_S S5ACMB_S C: Goto S5A_COMB

Empty: IF JOBCODE = 8 AND 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or

 02) then goto MATSTORE

 ELSE goto MATNSPEC

IF anything other than "C" or blank is 

entered then goto CK_C
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05 S5A_COMB S5A_COMB 13-14 ? [F1]

What other work will be included in this job?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

5. Landscaping

6. Building outdoor patios

7. Repair outdoor patios

8. Painting/wallpapering

9. Plastering or paneling

10. Plumbing

11. Electrical work

12. Heat or air conditioning

13. Flooring installation/repair/replacement

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters or downspouts

16. Siding

17. Install/Repair/Replace windows, etc

18. Masonry, brick or stucco

19. Other improvements or repairs

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF JOBCODE = 8 AND 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 02) then 

 goto MATSTORE

ELSE goto MATNSPEC

05A MATSTORE MATSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto 

MATNSPEC

 ELSE goto MATPURCH

DK, RF: Goto MATNSPEC

05A MATPURCH MATPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MATNSPEC

2: Goto MATLOC

05A MATLOC MATLOC Is what city is MATSTORE_Fill located? Goto MATLOCST
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05A MATLOCST MATLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_MATLOCST

ELSE goto MATNSPEC

05 MATNSPEC MATNSPEC Since the first of (reference month), excluding this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased

any materials or supplies NOT FOR ANY SPECIFIC JOB? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MATNSPCX

2,DK,RF: Goto S5B_END

05 MATNSPCX MATNSPCX What was the total cost? 1-999999: IF lt 5 or gt 600 then goto 

ERR1_MATNSPCX

 ELSE goto S5B_END

DK,RF: Goto S5B_END

05B S5B_END ** Non Displayed ** Exit block and goto S5_Sectcomp

05 S5_Sectcomp Goto Section 6 - BSECT6

06A S6A_INTRO INTROA Now I am going to ask about the purchase or rental of major 

household appliances. 

Please include any shipping and handling charges with the 

cost of any item that was shipped.

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM
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06A APA_ITEM ITEM 16 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household)

purchased or rented any of the following items for your 

household 

or for someone outside of your household?

 Read each item on list. 

 

 

1. Microwave oven

2. Cooking stove, range or oven

3. Range hood

4. Refrigerator or home freezer 

5. Built-in dishwasher

6. Portable dishwasher

7. Garbage disposal

8. Clothes washer or dryer

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-8: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

99: Exit block and goto S6A_END

888: IF no more grid lines then exit 

block and goto S6A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

06A MAJTYPE DESCRIPTION What did you purchase(or rent/ )? 

 

 Enter brief description of the item

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

Goto WHO
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06A GFTC_MAJ WHO Was this item -

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

1. Purchased for someone inside the household?

2. (Rented?/ )

3. Purchased for someone outside your household?

1,3,DK,RF: Goto MONTH

2: Goto AMOUNT

06A MAJ_MO MONTH When did you purchase it?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry is not in the reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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06A MAJ_AMOUNT AMOUNT (What was the total rental expense since the first of (reference 

month) not including (current month

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

1-999999: IF WHO = 1, 3, DK or RF) 

AND 

 [(ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT lt 20 

or gt 473) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 

27 or gt 1915) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 600) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 40 

or gt 1822) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 81 

or gt 1000) OR

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 530) OR

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 35 

or gt 450) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 41 

or gt 1184)]

 then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF (WHO = 2) AND 

(AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 362) then 

 goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for this 

 record are equal to any 

records data on 

 the pre-chart/input then 

goto ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto TAX

DK,RF: Goto INSTALL
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06A MAJTAX TAX Did this include sales tax?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

1. Yes

2. No

Goto INSTALL

06A INSTALL INSTALL Were there any extra charges for installation or delivery?

 Include charges for disposal of old appliances.

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INST

2,DK,RF: Goto C

06A MAJINSTX INST How much?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX

1-999999: IF (MAJAPPLY = 100 and 

INST gt 800) OR 

 (MAJAPPLY = 120 and 

INST gt 250) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 140 and 

INST gt 275) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 160 and 

INST gt 200) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 170 and 

INST gt 50) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 180 and 

INST gt 400) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 195 and 

INST gt 50) OR

 (MAJAPPLY = 210 and 

INST gt 50) 

 THEN goto ERR1_INST

 ELSE goto C

DK,RF: Goto C
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06A MAJCMB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF (WHO = 1 or 3) and 

(ITEM = 1, 2, 4, or 8) and

 (RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03 or 

04) then 

 goto APASTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or the 

Enter key is entered

 then goto CK_C

06A MAJCMB COMBCODE 16 ? [F1]

What other appliances is the (Appliance description) 

combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Microwave oven

2. Cooking stove, range or oven

3. Range hood

4. Refrigerator or home freezer

5. Built-in dishwasher

6. Portable dishwasher

7. Garbage disposal

8. Clothes washer or dryer

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF (WHO = 1 or 3) and (ITEM = 1, 2, 4, 

or 8) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03 or 04) 

then goto APASTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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06A APASTORE APASTORE What is the name of the business where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then 

 goto ERR_GROUPON 

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

IF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto APAPURCH

06A APAPURCH APAPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto APALOC

06A APALOC APALOC In what city is APASTORE_Fill located? Goto APALOCST

06A APALOCST APALOCST ? [F1]

In what state is APASTORE_Fill located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_APALOCST

ELSE goto MORE

06A MAJOTHER MORE Did you purchase(or rent/ ) any other (Appliance 

Description)? 

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) MAJRENTX 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 7 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of grid

2,DK,RF: IF Row number = 7 then 

exit block and goto S6A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of 

grid

06A S6A_END Goto Section 6B - S6B_INTRO
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06B S6B_INTRO INTROB Now I am going to ask about expenses for the purchase or 

rental of household appliances and other selected items. 

Please include any shipping and handling charges with the 

cost of any item that was shipped.

Description Type Month Amount 

MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTableB.BROW.ITEM
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06B APB_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

17 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) purchased or rented any of the 

following items?

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

18 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

or rented any -- 

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

 19 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

SCREEN 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - 

20 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

Screen 5----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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21 ? [F1]

1-37: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto ITEM - next line of grid

99: Exit block and goto S6B_END

888: IF no more grid lines then Exit 

block and 

 goto S6B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

 

Screen 6----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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22 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances

2. Electrical personal care appliances

3. Electric floor cleaning equipment

4. Other household appliances

5. Sewing machines

6. GPS devices, calculators, and fax machine

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

06B MINTYPE DESCRIPTION What did you purchase(or rent/ )?

 Enter a brief description of item.

 (* Report items such as flash drives, memory cards, 

recordable discs, and tapes as code 13, Portable memory cards, 

recordable discs, and tapes as cod

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

Goto WHO
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06B GFTCMIN WHO Was this item ...

 

1. Purchased for someone inside the household?

2. (Rented?/ )

3. Purchased for someone outside your household?

1,3,DK,RF: Goto MONTH

2: Goto AMOUNT

06B MIN_MO MONTH When did you purchase it?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

MONTH not in reference period then

 goto ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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06B MIN_AMOUNT AMOUNT (What was the total rental expense since the first of (reference 

month) not including (current month)?/What did it cost?) 

 Description Type Month Amount 

 MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX 

1-999999: IF (WHO = 1, 3, DK or RF) 

AND 

 ( (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 200) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 125) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 

15 or gt 600) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 896) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 8 

or gt 4000) OR

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 705) OR 

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 800) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 

12 or gt 2500) OR

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 403) OR

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 

6 or gt 403) OR

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 200) OR

 (ITEM = 12 and AMOUNT lt 

8 or gt 450) OR

 (ITEM = 13 and AMOUNT lt 

3 or gt 300) OR

 (ITEM = 14 and AMOUNT lt 

6 or gt 1068) OR

 (ITEM = 15 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 950) OR

 (ITEM = 16 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 2500) OR

 (ITEM = 17 and AMOUNT lt 

11 or gt 700) OR

 (ITEM = 18 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 250) OR
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 (ITEM = 19 and AMOUNT lt 

15 or gt 940) OR

 (ITEM = 20 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 400) OR

 (ITEM = 21 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 4200) OR

 (ITEM = 22 and AMOUNT lt 

25 or gt 886) OR

 (ITEM = 23 and AMOUNT lt 

25 or gt 2800) OR

 (ITEM = 24 and AMOUNT lt 

25 or gt 650) OR

 (ITEM = 25 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 1590) OR

 (ITEM = 26 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 749) OR

 (ITEM = 27 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 441) OR

 (ITEM = 28 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 1850) OR

 (ITEM = 29 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 336) OR

 (ITEM = 30 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 646) OR

 (ITEM = 31 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 1150) OR

 (ITEM = 32 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 1870) OR

 (ITEM = 33 and AMOUNT lt 

40 or gt 8480) OR

 (ITEM = 34 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 924) OR

 (ITEM = 35 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 700) OR

 (ITEM = 36 and AMOUNT lt 

6 or gt 1200) OR

 (ITEM = 37 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 1000))
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 then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF (WHO = 2) AND 

AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 390 then 

 goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT are equal 

 to any records data on the 

pre-chart/input 

 then goto ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto TAX

DK,RF: Goto C

06B MINTAX TAX Did this include sales tax?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto C
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06B MINCMB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF ITEM = 8, 21, 23, 25, or 

26 then goto INSTLSCR

 ELSEIF (WHO = 1 or 3) AND 

[([RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2,

 01 or 02] AND (ITEM = 12, 15, 

17, 18, 27-37)) or

 ([RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 

06] and (ITEM = 14, 

 22 or 24)) or ([RT10.POPGRP 

= 3, 4, 03 or 04] 

 and (ITEM = 1, 3, 19, 20)) or 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

 11 or 12] and ITEM = 2) or 

([RT10.POPGRP = 13 

 or 14] and ITEM = 5) or 

([RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 

 07 or 08] and (ITEM = 6, 7, 9-

11, 13)) or

 ([RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 or 10] 

and ITEM = 16) ] 

 then goto APBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

If anything other than a 'C' or the Enter 

key is entered then goto CK_C
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06B MINCMB COMBCODE 17-22 ?[F1]

What other item is the (Item description) combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances

2. Electrical personal care appliances

3. Electric floor cleaning equipment

4. Other household appliances

5. Sewing machines

6. GPS devices, calculators, and fax machines

7. Digital book readers or tablets

8. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware

9. Computer software including computer games( /, for nonbusiness use)

10. Computer accessories 

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

recordable discs and tapes

12. Video game hardware or accessories

13. Telephones or accessories

14. Photographic equipment

15. Musical instruments, supplies, or accessories

16. Lawn mowing machinery, or other yard equipment

17. Power Tools

18. Non-power tools

19. Window air conditioners

20. Portable cooling or heating equipment

21. Televisions, all types including those installed in vehicles

22. DVD Players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras

23. Satellite dishes, receivers or accessories

24. Handheld personal music players

25. Stereos, radios, speakers, and sound components, including 

those installed in vehicles

26. Other sound or video equipment, including accessories

27. General sports equipment (exclude athletic shoes for sports 

related use, such as football, baseball, soccer or bowling)

IF ITEM = 8, 21, 23, 25, 26 then goto 

INSTLSCR

ELSEIF (WHO = 1 or 3) AND 

[([RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 02] 

 AND (ITEM = 12, 15, 17, 18 or 27-

37)) or [RT10.POPGRP 

 = 5, 6, 05 or 06] and (ITEM = 14, 

22 or 24)) or 

 ([RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03 or 04] 

and (ITEM = 1, 3, 4, 

 19 or 20)) or ([RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12] and 

 ITEM = 2) or ([RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14] and ITEM = 

 5) or ([RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 

or 08] and (ITEM = 

 6, 7, 9-11 or 13)) or

 ([RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 or 10] 

and ITEM = 16) ] 

 then goto APBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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28. Health and exercise equipment

29. Camping equipment

30. Hunting and fishing equipment, including all guns

31. Winter sports equipment

32. Water sports equipment

33. Outboard motors

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders

36. Playground equipment

37. Other sports or recreation equipment

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

06B INSTLSCR INSTLSCR Were there any additional charges for installation or set-up?

 Description Type Month Amount

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INSTLLEX

2,DK,RF: IF (WHO = 1 or 3) AND [ 

((RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 

 or 06)and (ITEM = 21, 23, 25, 

or 26)) OR 

 ((RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 

08) and ITEM = 8) ]

 then goto APBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

06B INSTLLEX INSTLLEX How much?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

IF INSTLLEX lt 40 or gt 1000 AND (not 

equal DK or RF)

 then goto ERR1_INSTLLEX

ELSEIF (WHO = 1 or 3) AND [ 

((RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 06) 

 and (ITEM = 21, 23, 25, or 26)) 

OR 

 ((RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 08) 

and ITEM = 8) ] 

 then goto APBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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06B APBSTORE APBSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto APBPURCH

06B APBPURCH APBPURCH Was this item paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto APBLOC

06B APBLOC APBLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto APBLOCST

06B APBLOCST APBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_APBLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

06B S6BOTHER MORE Did you purchase(or rent/ ) any other (description)?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) MINRENTX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF Row number = 34 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the 

grid

2,DK,RF: IF row number = 34 then 

Exit block and 

 goto S6B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on 

the grid

06B S6B_END Goto S6_Sectcomp

06B S6_Sectcomp Exit block and goto Section 7 -

BSECT7
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07 S7_INTRO S7_INTRO Now I will ask about expenditures for household item 

maintenance or repairs and service contracts.

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTable.Brow.ITEM

07 EQB_ITEM ITEM 23 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), did (you/you or any 

members of your household) have any expenses for service 

contracts, maintenance, or repairs for any of the following 

items?

 Read each item on list 

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

2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or 

range/oven

3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, including those 

installed in autos or other vehicles

4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for nonbusiness use

5. Lawn or garden equipment

6. Musical instruments or accessories

7. Hand or power tools

8. Photographic equipment

9. Sport or recreational equipment

10. Termite or pest control

11. Heating or air conditioning service contracts

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-11: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto next row

99: Exit block and goto S7_END

888: IF ROW number = 13 then Exit 

block and goto S7_END 

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

07 RPRDESC DESCRIPTION What did the service contract( or repair/ ) cover?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

Goto MONTH
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07 SRVCMOB MONTH In what month was the expense?

 Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference period.

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH-CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry is not in the reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13,DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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07 REPAIRX AMOUNT What was the total cost?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

AMOUNT lt 7 or gt 285) OR 

 (ITEM = 20 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 324) OR 

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 478) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 

11 or gt 413) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 400) OR 

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 600) OR 

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 550) OR 

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 

20 or gt 398) OR

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1332) OR 

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 

16 or gt 742) OR 

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 

8 or gt 900)) 

 then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for this 

 record are equal to any 

records data in the 

 prechart/input then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto REPAIRTX

DK,RF: Goto C
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07 REPAIRTX REPAIRTX Did this include sales tax?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto C

07 RPRCB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF ((ITEM = 1 or 2) and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 

 or 02]) OR (ITEM = 5 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 

 or 10]) then goto EQBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or the 

Enter key is entered, goto CK_C
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07 REPAIRCM COMBCODE 23 ? [F1]

What other service contracts, maintenance, or repairs was 

(Description) combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

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

2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or 

range/oven

3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, including those 

installed in autos or other vehicles

4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for nonbusiness use

5. Lawn or garden equipment

6. Musical instruments or accessories

7. Hand or power tools

8. Photographic equipment

9. Sport or recreational equipment

10. Termite or pest control

11. Heating or air conditioning service contracts

77. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF ((ITEM = 1 or 2) and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 02]) OR 

 (ITEM = 5 and [RT10.POPGRP = 9, 

09 or 10]) 

 then goto EQBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE

07 EQBSTORE EQBSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto EQBPURCH
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07 EQBPURCH EQBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto EQBLOC

07 EQBLOC EQBLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto EQBLOCST

07 EQBLOCST EQBLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_EQBLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

07 RPRMORE MORE Did you pay for any other (service contracts, maintenance, or 

repairs/service contracts) for (Description)?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 13 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on grid

 

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 13 then 

exit block and goto S7_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on 

grid

07 S7_END Goto S7_Sectcomp

07 S7_Sectcomp Exit block and goto Section 8A -

BSECT08

08A S8A_INTRO INTROA Now I am going to ask about expenses for home furnishings 

and related household items.

Please include any shipping and handling charges with the 

cost of any item that was shipped.

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC) (FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BSect08L1.BTableA.Brow.ITEM
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08A FRA_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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24 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) purchased for (you/your 

household) or for someone outside of your household any --

 

 Read each item on list

 

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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25 ? [F1]

 

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased any 

--

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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26 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased any 

--

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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27 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased any 

1-28: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 Goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto next row

99: Goto S8A_END

888: IF ROW number = 34 then goto 

S8A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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 Read each item on list 

1. Sofas?

2. Living room chairs?

3. Living room tables?

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

5. Other living room, family, or recreation room furniture including 

desks, wall units, and shelving?

6. Living room furniture combinations?

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture?

8. Mattresses or box springs?

9. Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs?

10. Infants furniture?

11. Infants equipment?

12. Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture?

13. Barbeque grills or outdoor decorative items?

14. Office furniture for home use?

15. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans?

16. Other household decorative items?

17. Closet and storage items

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

08A FURNDESC DESCRIPTION What did you purchase?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

Goto MONTH
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08A FURNMO MONTH In what month did you purchase it?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry is not in reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto WHO

DK,RF: Goto WHO

08A FURNGFTC WHO Was this purchased for your household or for someone 

outside of your household?

 Item Month Amount

 (FURNDESC) (FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1. For use by household

2. For someone outside the household

Goto AMOUNT
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08A FURNPURX AMOUNT What was the purchase price?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

AMOUNT lt 21 or gt 3000)

 OR (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 1939)

 OR (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 1500)

 OR (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 

21 or gt 3500)

 OR (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 

11 or gt 2400)

 OR (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 

73 or gt 7000)

 OR (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 

15 or gt 4309)

 OR (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 

25 or gt 1679)

 OR (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 3500)

 OR (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT 

lt 10 or gt 1065)

 OR (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT 

lt 7 or gt 500)

 OR (ITEMY = 12 and 

AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 900)

 OR (ITEM = 13 and AMOUNT 

lt 6 or gt 965)

 OR (ITEM = 14 and AMOUNT 

lt 10 or gt 1300)

 OR (ITEM = 15 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 450)

 OR (ITEM = 16 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 531)

 OR (ITEM = 17 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 317)

 OR (ITEM = 18 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 423)

 OR (ITEM = 19 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 298)
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 OR (ITEM = 20 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 300)

 OR (ITEM = 21 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 416)

 OR (ITEM = 22 and AMOUNT 

lt 6 or gt 374)

 OR (ITEM = 23 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 200)

 OR (ITEM = 24 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 300)

 OR (ITEM = 25 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 290)

 OR (ITEM = 26 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 1100)

 OR (ITEM = 27 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 1035)

 OR (ITEM = 28 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 1643)

 then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for 

 this record are equal to any 

records data on 

 the pre-chart/input then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto TAX

DK,RF: Goto C

08A FRNPURTX TAX Did this include sales tax?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto C
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08A S8ACMB_S C C: IF [ ((ITEM = 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 12, or 

25-28) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 08)) 

OR 

 ((ITEM = 4, 11 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 

 or 02)) OR (ITEM = 13 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 9, 10 or 

 09)) OR ((ITEM = 15, 16, or 19-

21) and (RT10.POPGRP

 = 3, 4, 03 or 04)) OR ((ITEM = 

22-24) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)) ] 

then goto FRASTORE

 ELSE goto COMBCODE

Empty: Goto MORE

IF anything other than an 'C' or the 

Enter key is entered 

 then goto CK_C
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08A S8A_CMB COMBCODE 24-27 ? [F1]

What was combined with fill for COMBCODE?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1. Sofas

2. Living room chairs 

3. Living room tables

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

5. Other living room, family, or recreation room furniture including 

desks, wall units, and shelving

6. Living room furniture combinations 

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture

8. Mattresses or box springs 

9. Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs

10. Infants furniture 

11. Infants equipment 

12. Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture 

13. Barbeque grills or outdoor decorative items

14. Office furniture for home use 

15. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans

16. Other household decorative items

17. Closet and storage items

18. Travel items including luggage

19. Stainless, silver or other flatware 

20. Non-electric cookware

21. Dishes, glasses, or serving pieces

22. Bedroom linens

23. Bathroom linens

24. Kitchen, dining room, or other linens 

25. Slipcovers, decorative pillows or cushions

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

squares

27. Curtains or drapes

IF [ ((ITEM = 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 12, or 25-

28) and

 (RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 08)) 

OR 

 ((ITEM = 4, 11 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 

 02)) OR (ITEM = 13 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 9, 10 or 09)) OR 

 ((ITEM = 15, 16, or 19-21) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03 

 or 04)) OR ((ITEM = 22-24) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

 16)) ] then goto FRASTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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28. Blinds, shades or other window coverings

77. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK) 

08A FRASTORE FRASTORE ENTRY: IF uppercase entry = 

"GROUPON" or "GROUPON.COM" 

then

 goto ERR_GROUPON

 ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

 ELSE goto FRAPURCH

DK,RF: Goto MORE

08A FRAPURCH FRAPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto FRALOC

08A FRALOC FRALOC In what city is (Store name) located? Goto FRALOCST

08A FRALOCST FRALOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_FRALOCST

ELSE goto MORE

08A ANYOTH8 MORE Did you purchase any other (description)?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 34 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid

 

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 34 then 

goto S8_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of 

grid

08A S8A_END Exit block and goto Section 8B -

BlkSect08_Furniture
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08B FURNRNTL FURNRNTL Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) rented or 

leased any furniture?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FURNRNTX

2,DK,RF: Goto REPFURN

08B FURNRNTX FURNRNTX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total expense?

1-99999: IF FURNRNTX lt 5 or gt 

1340 then goto ERR1_FURNRNTX

 ELSE goto REPFURN

DK,RF: Goto REPFURN

08B REPFURN REPFURN Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) had any 

expenses for repairing, refinishing or reupholstering furniture, 

including the cost for fabric?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto REPFURNX

2,DK,RF: Goto S8B_END

08B REPFURNX REPFURNX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month -

What was the total expense?

1-999999: IF REPFURNX lt 5 or gt 

1900 then 

 goto ERR1_REPFURNX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 

01 or 02 then 

 goto REPSTORE

 ELSE goto S8B_END

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 

or 02 then goto REPSTORE 

 ELSE goto S8B_END
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08B REPSTORE REPSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON"or 

"GROUPON.COM" then 

 goto ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto S8B_END

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

S8B_END

ELSE goto REPPURCH

08B REPPURCH REPPURCH Was this service paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto S8B_END

2: Goto REPLOC

08B REPLOC REPLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto REPLOCST

08B REPLOCST REPLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_REPLOCST

ELSE goto S8B_END

08B S8B_END Exit block and goto S8_Sectcomp

08B S8_SectComp Exit block and goto section 9 -

BSECT09

09 S9_INTRO S9_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenses for vehicle rentals and 

leases.

 Vehicle number Vehicle year Vehicle make/model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR) 

(ANYBUSIN)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto RLV_ITEM in BSect9L1 Block
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09 RLV_ITEM ITEM 28 ? [F1]

SCREEN 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) rented any automobiles, trucks, 

vans, minivans, or SUVs, which were not used entirely for 

business? Do not include leased vehicles.

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

- 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) rented any other types of 

vehicles which were not used entirely for business?

IF YES - 

 

 Did you rent any - 

1. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs'

2. Motor homes

3. Campers, including those attached to trucks

4. Motorcycles, motor scooters, or mopeds (motorized bicycles)

5. Boats, with a motor

6. Boats, without a motor

7. Trailers other than a camper type, such as for a boat or cycle

8. Private aircraft

9. Other vehicles

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-9: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto ANYVACAT

95: Goto ITEM - next row

99: IF no vehicles on inventory chart 

or all vehicles 

 have 8500.LSD_STAT = 3 then 

exit block and 

 goto BLEASE.BROW.ITEM

 ELSE exit block and goto the 

TblInventory block

888: IF no more table rows THEN

 if no vehicles on inventory chart 

or all vehicles 

 have 8500.LSD_STAT = 3 

then exit block and 

 goto 

BSECT9L2.BLEASE.BROW.ITEM

 else exit block and goto the 

TBLINVENTORY block

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of 

table

09 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **
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09 ANYVACAT ANYVACAT Was the (description) rented solely for use on a vacation, 

overnight 

trip, or a trip of 75 miles or more one way?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto AMOUNT

09 RENTEXPX AMOUNT Since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month), what has been your expense for renting this vehicle?

IF entry lt 10 or gt 1200 AND (not 

equal DK or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_AMOUNT

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 and 

ITEM = 1 and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 06) 

then goto RLVSTORE

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

then goto MORE

ELSE goto ANYBSNRM

09 ANYBSNRM ANYBSNRM Were or will any of the rental expenses be deducted as 

business expenses, reimbursed, or paid by someone outside 

of the household?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BSNSPCTZ

2,DK,RF: IF ITEM = 1 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 06] 

 then goto RLVSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

09 BSNSPCTZ BSNSPCTZ What percent of the total expense will this cover? 1-99,DK,RF: IF ITEM = 1 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 06] 

 then goto RLVSTORE 

 ELSE goto MORE

100: Goto ERR2_BSNSPCTZ
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09 RLVSTORE RLVSTORE ENTRY: IF uppercase entry = 

"GROUPON" or "GROUPON.COM" 

then

 goto ERR_GROUPON

 ELSE goto RLVPIKUP

DK,RF: Goto MORE

09 RLVPIKUP RLVPIKUP In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto RLVPIKST

09 RLVPIKST RLVPIKST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_RLVPIKST

ELSE goto RLVRSRV

09 RLVRSRV RLVRSRV Was the reservation made directly with (Car company) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: IF uppercase entry in 

RLVSTORE contains ".COM' 

 then goto MORE

 ELSE goto RLVPURCH

2: Goto THRDPRTY

09 THRDPRTY THRDPRTY IF UPPERCASE ENTRY contains 

".COM" or is DK or RF 

 then goto MORE

ELSE goto RLVPURCH

09 RLVPURCH RLVPURCH Was this reservation made - 

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4, DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: IF THRDPRTY = RESPONSE then 

goto THRDPLOC

 ELSE goto MORE

09 THRDPLOC THRDPLOC In what city is (company name) located? Goto THDPLCST

09 THDPLCST THDPLCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_THDPLCST

ELSE goto MORE
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09 RENT_MORE MORE Did you rent any other (description)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 10 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM

2,DK,RF: IF row number = 10 then

 IF no vehicles on inventory 

chart or 

 all vehicles have 

8500.LSD_STAT = 3 then 

 exit block and goto 

BLEASE.BROW.ITEM

 ELSE exit block and goto 

TblInventory block

 ELSE goto ITEM

09 LVIHAVE LVIHAVE Now I am going to ask about leased vehicles you mentioned 

previously. 

Are you still leasing the (model year) (vehicle make and 

model)? 

 If the vehicle was purchased at the end of the lease, collect the 

new vehicle in Section 10

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto S09INV_END

2: Goto LVIENDMO
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09 LVIENDMO LVIENDMO What month was the lease terminated?

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto TERMFEE

09 TERMFEE TERMFEE ? [F1]

Were any fees incurred at the termination of the lease?

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TERMFEEX

2,DK,RF: Goto S09INV_END

09 TERMFEEX TERMFEEX How much?

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1-99999: IF entry lt 25 or gt 7000 

then goto ERR1_TERMFEEX

 ELSE goto S09INV_END

DK,RF: Goto S09INV_END

09 S09INV_END IF no more vehicles on the inventory 

table then exit block and goto the 

BSECT09L2 Block

ELSE goto LVIHAVE for next 

appropriate vehicle on the 

 inventory table
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09 LSD_ITEM ITEM Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) (made any lease payments or/ ) 

begun leasing any automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or 

SUVs not used entirely for business?

1. Automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or SUVs

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1: Goto MODELYR

99: Exit block and goto S9_END

888: IF no more rows then exit block 

and goto S9_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of the 

table

09 LSDNUM ** SHOW/OUT Field **

09 DESCRIPTION ** SHOW OWNLY **

09 MODELYR MODELYR 1900-current year + 1: IF MODELYR 

gt (current year + 1) 

 then goto 

CK_MODELYR

 ELSE goto 

MKMD_SCR

DK,RF: Goto MKMD_SCR

09 MKMD_SCR MKMD_SCR X: Goto OTHMODEL

30 characters besides X, DK, RF: IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

 then goto 

NUMPAY

 ELSE goto 

ANYBUSIN

09 OTHMODEL OTHMODEL IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 then goto 

NUMPAY

ELSE goto ANYBUSIN

09 ANYBUSIN ANYBUSIN Is it used for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PRCBSNSZ

2,DK,RF: Goto NUMPAY

09 PRCBSNSZ PRCBSNSZ What percentage of the mileage is counted as a business 

expense?

1-99,DK,RF: Goto NUMPAY

100: Goto ERR2_PRCBSNSZ
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09 NUMPAY NUMPAY What was the number of payments contracted for? 1-999: IF entry lt 12 or gt 60 then 

goto ERR1_NUMPAY

 ELSE goto PMTMONTH

DK,RF: Goto PMTMONTH

09 PMTMONTH PMTMONTH In what month was or will the first payment be made?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto PMTYEAR

09 PMTYEAR PMTYEAR In what year was or will the first payment be made? IF pmtyear gt current year + 1 then 

goto CK_PMTYEAR

ELSE goto PAYEXPX

09 PAYEXPX PAYEXPX (What is your monthly payment amount?/What is the amount 

of each payment?)

IF NUMPAY ge 12 AND entry lt 158 or 

gt 700 then 

 goto ERR1_PAYEXPX

ELSEIF NUMPAY lt 12 then goto 

PAYTIME

ELSE goto ANYEXTRA
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09 PAYTIME PAYTIME What period is covered by each payment? 

1. Week

2. 2 Weeks

3. Month

4. Quarter

5. Semiannually

6. Annually

7. One time payment

8. Other

1: IF PAYEXPX lt 40 or gt 189 then 

goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

2: IF PAYEXPX lt 79 or gt 377 then 

goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

3: IF PAYEXPX lt 158 or gt 700 then

goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

4: IF PAYEXPX lt 474 or gt 2262 

then goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

5: IF PAYEXPX lt 948 or gt 4524 

then goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

6: IF PAYEXPX lt 1500 or gt 9000 

then goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

7: IF PAYEXPX lt 5000 or gt 10000 

then goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

8: IF PAYEXPX lt 5 or gt 9000 then 

goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto PAYOTH

DK,RF: IF PAYEXPX lt 5 or gt 9000 

then goto ERR1_PAYTIME

 ELSE goto ANYEXTRA

09 PAYOTH PAYOTH Goto ANYEXTRA
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09 ANYEXTRA ANYEXTRA Does the ($(entry in PAYEXPX) payment / payment) include 

any charges other than the lease amount such as auto 

insurance or maintenance?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto EXTRAEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYEMPLY

09 EXTRAEXP EXTRAEXP How much of the payment is for these extra charges? 1-99999: IF EXTRAEXP gt PAYEXPX 

then goto CK_EXTRA

 ELSEIF (PAYTIME = 1 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 100) OR 

 (PAYTIME = 2 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 200) OR 

 (PAYTIME = 3 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 400) OR

 (PAYTIME = 4 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 1200) OR 

 (PAYTIME = 5 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 2400) OR

 (PAYTIME = 6 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 4800) OR

 (PAYTIME = 7 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000) OR

 (PAYTIME = 8 and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000) OR 

 (PAYTIME = DK or RF and 

EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000)

 then goto 

ERR1_EXTRAEXP

 ELSE goto ANYEMPLY

DK,RF: Goto ANYEMPLY

09 ANYEMPLY ANYEMPLY Is any of the ($ (amount in PAYEXPX) ) lease payment paid by 

an employer?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto EMPLYEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYTRADE
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09 EMPLYEXP EMPLYEXP How much? 1-99999: IF lt 5 or gt 525 then goto 

ERR1_EMPLYEXP

 ELSEIF EMPLYEXP gt 

PAYEXPX then goto CK_EMPLYEXP

 ELSE goto ANYTRADE

DK,RF: Goto ANYTRADE

09 ANYTRADE ANYTRADE Was a trade-in allowance received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRADEEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYDOWN

09 TRADEEXP TRADEEXP How much? 1-999999: IF entry lt 400 or gt 26000 

then goto ERR1_TRADEEXP

 ELSE goto ANYDOWN

DK,RF: Goto ANYDOWN

09 ANYDOWN ANYDOWN 1: Goto DOWNEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYHAVE

09 DOWNEXP DOWNEXP How much? 1-999999: IF lt 262 or gt 10000 then 

goto ERR1_DOWNEXP

 ELSE goto ANYDNEMP

DK,RF: Goto ANYDNEMP

09 ANYDNEMP ANYDNEMP Was any portion of the cash down payment paid by an 

employer?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto DNEMPEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYHAVE
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09 DNEMPEXP DNEMPEXP How much? 1-999999: IF lt 5 or gt 2500 then goto 

ERR1_DNEMPEXP

 ELSEIF DNEMPEXP gt 

DOWNEXP then goto 

CK_DNEMPEXP

 ELSE goto ANYHAVE

DK,RF: Goto ANYHAVE

09 ANYHAVE ANYHAVE 1,DK,RF: Goto LSDSTORE

2: Goto LSDENDMO

09 LSDENDMO LSDENDMO In what month was the lease terminated?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto LSDENDYR

09 LSDENDYR LSDENDYR In what year was the lease terminated? IF lsdendyr gt current year + 1 then 

goto CK_LSDENDYR

ELSE goto ANYFEES
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09 ANYFEES ANYFEES ? [F1]

Were any fees incurred at the termination of the lease?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FEESEXP

2,DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 1-16 or 

01-09 then goto LSDSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

09 FEESEXP FEESEXP How much? IF ENTRY lt 50 or gt 3000 then goto 

ERR1_FEESEXP

 

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 1-16 or 01-

09 then goto LSDSTORE

ELSE goto MORE

09 LSDSTORE LSDSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

 ELSE goto LSDPURCH

DK,RF: Goto MORE

09 LSDPURCH LSDPURCH Was this leased -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto LSDLOC

09 LSDLOC LSDLOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto LSDLOCST

09 LSDLOCST LSDLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_LSDLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

09 ANYOTH MORE Did you lease any other automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, 

or SUVs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 6 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

S09_END
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09 S9_END Exit block and goto BSect10 (Section 

10)

10 S10_INTRO S10_INTRO Now I'm going to ask about owned vehicles.

Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Business 

Number Year Make/Model Use 

(VEHICIB) (VEHICYR) (MKMDL_SC) (VEHBSNS)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are vehicles on the chart with 

8500.OVB_STAT <> 3 

 then goto TBLInv.Binv.OVAHAVE

ELSE goto BVehicle.Brow.ITEM

10 OVAHAVE OVAHAVE (Do/Does) (you/your household) still have the (Car 

Description)? 

Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Business 

Number Year Make/Model Use 

(VEHICIB) (VEHICYR) (MKMDL_SC) (VEHBSNS)

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto OVAHAVE for next 

appropriate vehicle on 

 chart, if no more vehicles 

exit block and 

 goto ITEM

2: Goto BDisposed.VEHDISP
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10 OVB_ITEM ITEM 28 ? [F1]

SCREEN 1A -----------------------------------------------------------------------

------------

(Since the first of (REF_MONTH), (have/has) (you/your 

household) purchased or acquired any vehicle that is not used 

entirely for business? Include th

 IF YES - What kind of vehicle was it?

SCREEN 1B -----------------------------------------------------------------------

-----

(Do/Does) (you/your household) own any automobiles, trucks, 

minivans, vans or SUV's which were not used entirely for 

business?

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------

(Do/Does) (you/your household) own any other types of 

vehicles including boats and planes which are not used 

entirely for business?

 IF YES- Read each item on list

 

 Do you own any. . .

 

SCREEN 3-------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Have/Has) (you/your household) purchased any (other/ ) 

vehicles since the first of (reference month) for someone 

outside of your household?

IF YES - 

 What kind of vehicle(s) did you purchase?

1: Goto VEHICYR

2-9: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

goto VEHNEWU

 ELSE goto VEHBSNS

95: Goto ITEM, next screen

99: Goto S10_END

888: IF no more grid lines goto 

S10_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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SCREEN 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(Have/Has) (you/your household) disposed of (any/any 

automobiles or) other vehicles since the first of (reference 

month)? 

 IF YES - 

 Which kind of vehicle(s) did you dispose of?

1. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs'

2. Motor homes

3. Campers, including those attached to trucks

4. Motorcycles, motor scooters, or mopeds (motorized bicycles)

5. Boats, with a motor

6. Boats, without a motor

7. Trailers other than a camper type, such as for a boat or cycle

8. Private aircraft

9. Other vehicles

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

10 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

10 VEHICYR VEHICYR What (Was/Is) the model year of the vehicle? 1900-current year + 2: IF entry gt 

(current year+2) then 

 goto CK_VEHICYR

 ELSE goto 

MKMDL_SC

DK,RF: Goto MKMDL_SC
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10 MKMDL_SC MKMDL_SC What (Was/Is) the make and model of this vehicle?

 If vehicle make and model is not found, key X.

30 characters: IF MKMDLY(4:5) = XX 

or ZZ then goto AUTOTRK

 ELSE goto FUELTYPE

DK,RF: Goto AUTOTRK

X: Goto OTHMDLY

10 OTHMDLY OTHMDLY IF ITEM = 2-9 THEN:

 IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 goto 

VEHNEWU

 ELSE goto VEHBSNS

ELSE goto AUTOTRK

10 AUTOTRK AUTOTRK Is this vehicle an automobile or a truck, minivan, van or SUV?

1. Automobile

2. Truck, van, minivan, or SUV

Goto FUELTYPE

10 FUELTYPE FUELTYPE Is it fueled by -

 Read each item on list.

1. Gasoline only?

2. Diesel fuel?

3. Hybrid electric/gasoline?

4. Electric only?

5. FlexFuel/E85?

6. Other - specify?

1-5,DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN 

= 2 goto VEHNEWU

 ELSE goto VEHBSNS

6: Goto FUELOTH

10 FUELOTH FUELOTH IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 goto 

VEHNEWU 

ELSE goto VEHBSNS

10 VEHBSNS VEHBSNS (Was/Is) it used for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VEHBSNZ

2,DK,RF: Goto VEHNEWU

10 VEHBSNZ VEHBSNZ What percentage of the mileage (was/is) counted as a 

business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: Goto VEHNEWU

100: Goto ERR2_VEHBSNZ
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10 VEHNEWU VEHNEWU Was it new or used when acquired? 

1. New

2. Used

1: IF coming from ITEM screen 1A, 

1B, 2, or 4 then

 goto VEHGFTC

 ELSE goto VEHPURMO

2,DK,RF: IF coming from ITEM 

screen 1A, 1B, 2, or 4

 then goto VEHGFTC

 ELSE goto VPURINDV

10 VEHGFTC VEHGFTC Was this vehicle -

1. Purchase for own use?

2. Purchased for someone outside of your household?

3. Received as a gift?

1,2,DK,RF: IF VEHNEWU = 1 then 

goto VEHPURMO

 ELSE goto VPURINDV

3: IF DISPOSED = 1 then goto 

VEHDISP

 ELSE goto ANYOTHR

10 VPURINDV VPURINDV Was this vehicle purchased from a private individual? 

1. Yes

2. No

IF ITEM = 1-2 or 4 AND VEHGFTC = 

3 AND DISPOSED ne 1 then 

 goto ANYOTHR

ELSEIF ITEM = 1-2 or 4 AND 

VEHGFTC = 3 AND DISPOSED = 1 

then

 goto VEHDISP

ELSE goto VEHPURMO
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10 VEHPURMO VEHPURMO In what month was it purchased?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto VEHPURYR

10 VEHPURYR VEHPURYR In what year was it purchased? 1900-current year: IF the month and 

year (VEHPURMO and 

 VEHPURYR) are more 

than one month

 in the future then goto 

CK_VEHPURYR

 ELSEIF (VPURINDV = 2, 

DK or RF) AND 

 (CURRENT YEAR - 

VEHPURYR le 5) AND 

 ((ITEM = 3, 5, 6, or 7) 

OR

 (VEHNEWU = 1 and 

ITEM = 1 or 4))

 AND (RT10.POPGRP 

= 1-16 or 01-09)

 then goto OVBSTORE

 ELSE goto VFINANCE

DK,RF: Goto VFINANCE
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10 OVBSTORE OVBSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM"

 then goto ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto VFINANCE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

VFINANCE

ELSE goto OVBPURCH

10 OVBPURCH OVBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto VFINANCE

2: Goto OVBLOC

10 OVBLOC OVBLOC In what city is (store) located? Goto OVBLOCST

10 OVBLOCST OVBLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_OVBLOCST

ELSE goto VFINANCE

10 VFINANCE VFINANCE Was any portion of the purchase price financed?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VLOANST

2,DK,RF: IF VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior to 3 months ago 

AND

 DISPOSED = 1 then goto 

VEHDISP

 ELSIF VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior to 3 months ago

 AND DISPOSED ne 1 then 

goto ANYOTHR

 ELSE goto TRADE
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10 VLOANST VLOANST On the first of (reference month), were there remaining loan 

payments?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto TRADE

2: IF VEHPURMO + VEHPURYR is 

prior to 3 months ago AND

 DISPOSED = 1 then goto 

VEHDISP

 ELSEIF VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior to 3 months ago 

AND

 DISPOSED ne 1 then goto 

ANYOTHR

 ELSE goto TRADE

10 TRADE TRADE Was a trade-in allowance received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRADEX

2,DK,RF: Goto NETPURX

10 TRADEX TRADEX How much? 0-999999: IF lt 200 or gt 19000 then 

goto ERR1_TRADEX

 ELSE goto NETPURX

DK,RF: Goto NETPURX
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10 NETPURX NETPURX What was the amount paid for the vehicle after (trade-in 

allowance, / ) rebate, and discount?

 Include destination fee in the price.

0-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

NETPURX lt 500 or gt 99999)

 or (ITEM = 2 and NETPURX lt 

2500 or gt 127500)

 or (ITEM = 3 and NETPURX lt 

533 or gt 65000)

 or (ITEM = 4 and NETPURX lt 

420 or gt 29999) 

 or (ITEM = 5 and NETPURX lt 

200 or gt 99999) 

 or (ITEM = 6 and NETPURX lt 

200 or gt 63000) 

 or (ITEM = 7 and NETPURX lt 

240 or gt 29999) 

 or (ITEM = 8 and NETPURX lt 

4000 or gt 120000)

 or (ITEM = 9 and NETPURX lt 

250 or gt 29999) 

 then goto ERR1_NETPURX

 ELSE goto SALESTAX

DK,RF: IF VLOANST = 1 then goto 

DNPAYMTX

 ELSE goto ANYOTHR

10 SALESTAX SALESTAX Did this include sales tax?

1. Yes

2. No

IF VLOANST = 1 then goto 

DNPAYMTX

ELSE goto ANYOTHR
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10 DNPAYMTX DNPAYMTX What was the amount of the cash down payment? 0-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

DNPAYMTX gt 25000) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 30000) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 50000) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 15000) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 26000) OR

 (ITEM = 6 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 15000) OR

 (ITEM = 7 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 10000) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 15000) OR

 (ITEM = 9 and DNPAYMTX 

gt 15000) 

 then goto 

ERR1_DNPAYMTX

 ELSEIF DNPAYMTX > 

NETPURX and (NETPURX <> DK or 

 RF) then goto 

CK_DNPAYMTX

 ELSE goto VEHEQTLN

DK,RF: Goto VEHEQTLN

10 VEHEQTLN VEHEQTLN Was the source of credit a Home Equity Loan?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto PRINCIPX
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10 PRINCIPX PRINCIPX How much was borrowed, excluding any interest? 1-99: Goto CK_PRINCIPX

100-999999: IF [PRINCIPX > 

((NETPURX * 1.10) - DNPAYMTX)] 

OR

 [PRINCIPX < ((NETPURX * 

0.90) - DNPAYMTX)]

 then goto ERR1_PRINCIPX 

 ELSE goto VINTRATE

DK,RF: Goto VINTRATE

10 VINTRATE VINTRATE 00.000-99.999: IF gt 12 then goto 

ERR1_VINTRATE

 ELSE goto PMT1YR

DK,RF: Goto PMT1YR

10 PMT1YR PMT1YR In what year was or will the first payment be made? IF PMT1YR is greater than current 

year +1 then

 goto CK_FutureDate

ELSE goto PMT1MO

10 PMT1MO PMT1MO In what month was or will the first payment be made?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF PMT1MO + PMT1YR is before 

VEHPURMO + VEHPURYR then

 goto CK_PMT1MO

ELSE goto VEHQPMT
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10 VEHQPMT VEHQPMT For how many months was the payment contract? 1-999: IF VEHQPMT = 1-11, 13-23, 

25-35, 37-47, 49-59, 61-71, 

 73-83, 85-95, 97-107, 109-

119, 121-131, 133-143, or 

 145-999 then goto 

ERR1_VEHQPMT 

 ELSE goto PAYMENTX

DK,RF: Goto PAYMENTX

10 PAYMENTX PAYMENTX What is your monthly payment amount? 1-99999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

PAYMENTX lt 150 or gt 1200)

 OR (ITEM = 2 and 

PAYMENTX lt 134 or gt 1200) 

 OR (ITEM = 3 and 

PAYMENTX lt 59 or gt 721) 

 OR (ITEM = 4 and 

PAYMENTX lt 70 or gt 721) 

 OR (ITEM = 5 and 

PAYMENTX lt 100 or gt 721) 

 OR (ITEM = 6 and 

PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) 

 OR (ITEM = 7 and 

PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 340)

 OR (ITEM = 8 and 

PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) 

 OR (ITEM = 9 and 

PAYMENTX lt 100 or gt 362)

 then goto 

ERR1_PAYMENTX

 ELSEIF PAYMENTX > 

PRINCIPX then goto CK_PAYMENTX

 ELSEIF DISPOSED = 1 then 

goto VEHDISP

 ELSE goto ANYOTHR

DK,RF: IF DISPOSED = 1 then goto 

VEHDISP

 ELSE goto ANYOTHR
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10 VEHDISP VEHDISP How did you dispose of the (Car description)?

1. Sold

2. Traded in

3. Given away or donated to someone outside the household, 

including students away at school

4. Totaled (damaged beyond repair)

5. Stolen

6. Other

1-5,DK,RF: Goto VDISPMO

6: Goto DISPOTHV

10 DISPOTHV DISPOTHV Goto VDISPMO

10 VDISPMO VDISPMO In what month was it (sold/traded in/given away to someone 

outside the CU/damaged beyond repair/stolen/disposed of)?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF VDISPMO is not within the 

reference period then 

 goto ERR3_VDISPMO

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 1 then goto 

SALEX

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 2, 3, 6, DK or RF 

then goto LOANSTAT

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 4 or 5 then goto 

REIMBURS
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10 SALEX SALEX How much did you sell it for? 1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and SALEX lt 

5 or gt 17400) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR 

 (ITEM = 3 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR 

 (ITEM = 4 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR

 (ITEM = 6 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR 

 (ITEM = 7 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000) OR 

 (ITEM = 9 and SALEX lt 35 

or gt 23000)

 then goto ERR1_SALEX

 ELSE goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto LOANSTAT

10 REIMBURS REIMBURS Were you reimbursed for the value of the (Car description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto REIMBURX

2,DK,RF: Goto EXREIMB

10 REIMBURX REIMBURX How much did you receive? 1-999999: IF lt 20 or gt 23742 then 

goto ERR1_REIMBURX

 ELSE goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto LOANSTAT

10 EXREIMB EXREIMB Do you expect to be reimbursed for the value of the (Car 

description)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto EXREIMBX

2,DK,RF: Goto LOANSTAT
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10 EXREIMBX EXREIMBX How much will you receive? 1-999999: IF lt 300 or gt 9000 then 

goto ERR1_EXTREIMBX

 ELSE goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto LOANSTAT

10 LOANSTAT LOANSTAT Were there any outstanding loans on the (Car description) 

when it was (sold/traded in/given away to someone outside 

the CU/damaged beyond repair/stolen/disposed of)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FINPAYMT

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYOTHR

10 FINPAYMT FINPAYMT Were any final payments made on the loan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FINPAYMX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYOTHR

10 FINPAYMX FINPAYMX How much was the final payment? 1-999999: IF lt 384 or gt 26500 then 

goto ERR1_FINPAYMX

 ELSE goto ANYOTHR

DK,RF: Goto ANYOTHR

10 ANYOTHR ANYOTHR (Did (you/you household) purchase or acquire any other 

(vehicle description)?/(Do/Does) (you/your household) own 

any other (vehicle description)?/Did 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF Row number = 25 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next screen as 

appropriate 

2,DK,RF: goto ITEM, next screen as 

appropriate

10 S10_End Goto section 11 - BSect11

11A S11A_INTRO S11A_INTRO I will now ask about expenses for vehicle services, parts, and 

equipment. Please do not include expenses for vehicles used 

entirely for business.

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM
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11A VEQ_ITEM ITEM 29 ? [F1]

 Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had

 expenses for any of the following?

 Read each item on list

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter

2. Motor tune-up

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

8. Body work or painting

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs

10. Vehicle accessories or customizing

11. Other vehicle services, parts, or equipment

12. Vehicle cleaning services including car washes

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

1-12: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

99: Goto S11A_END

888: IF no more rows then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of the 

table

11A VOPDESC DESCRIPTION What was the expense for?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

IF ITEM = 3, 4, or 5 then goto MONTH

ELSE goto VOPLABOR

11A VOPLABOR VOPLABOR Did this expense include labor?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto MONTH
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11A VOPMOA MONTH In what month did you have this expense?

(* Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference 

period/ )

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

MONTH not within reference period 

 then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13,DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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11A VOPEXPX AMOUNT What was the total cost?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1-99999: IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT lt 

8 or gt 89) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 1500) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 16 

or gt 211) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 5 or 

gt 100) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 20 

or gt 1000)OR

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 8 or 

gt 690) OR

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 22 

or gt 1000) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 15 

or gt 4000) OR

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 6 or 

gt 3000) OR

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1700) OR

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1000) OR

 (ITEM = 12 and AMOUNT lt 2 

or gt 100)

 then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF (ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for this 

 record are equal to any 

records data on the 

 pre-chart/input then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto VOPTAX

DK,RF: Goto C
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11A VOPTAX VOPTAX Did this include sales tax?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto C

11A VOPCMB_C C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: Goto VOPREIMB

IF anything other than a 'C' or blank is 

entered then

 goto CK_C

11A VOPCMB COMBCODE 29 ? [F1]

What expense was combined with the (description) expense?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter

2. Motor tune-up

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

8. Body work or painting

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs

10. Vehicle accessories or customizing

11. Other vehicle services, parts, or equipment

12. Vehicle cleaning services including car washes

77. Misc combined (unable to specify/DK)

Goto VOPREIMB
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11A VOPREIMB VOPREIMB Has any of this expense been, or will any of it be, reimbursed?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPRMBXA

2,DK,RF: IF [(VEQ_ITEM = 1, 2, 4, 6, 

7, 8 or 9) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)] 

OR 

 [(VEQ_ITEM = 3, 5, 10 or 11) 

and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 or 10)] 

then goto VEQSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

11A VOPRMBXA VOPRMBXA How much?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

IF VOPRMBXA gt 5000 and (not equal 

DK or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_VOPRMBXA

ELSEIF (VOPRMBXA gt AMOUNT) 

then goto CK_VOPRMBXA

ELSEIF ((VEQ_ITEM = 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 

or 9) and 

 [RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16]) OR 

 ((VEQ_ITEM = 3, 5, 10 or 11) and 

 [RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 or 10]) 

then goto VEQSTORE 

ELSE goto MORE

11A VEQSTORE VEQSTORE What is the name of the business where you had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then 

 goto ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto VEQPURCH
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11A VEQPURCH VEQPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto VEQLOC

11A VEQLOC VEQLOC In what city is (store) located? Goto VEQLOCST

11A VEQLOCST VEQLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (store) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_VEQLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

11A MOREVEOP MORE Did you have any other expenses for (description)?

 Description Month Amount

 (VOPDESC) (VOPMOA) (VOPEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 26 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of the 

table

2,DK,RF: IF Row number = 26 then 

goto S11A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of 

the table

11A S11A_END IF INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1 then 

exit block and 

 goto BTABLEB.Brow.ITEM

ELSE exit block and goto INTROB

11B S11B_INTRO INTROB Goto BTABLEB.BROW.ITEM
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11B VLR_ITEM ITEM 30 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had any

expenses for - 

 Read each item on list 

 

1. Driver's licenses?

2. Vehicle inspection?

3. State vehicle registration?

4. Local vehicle registration?

5. Personal property taxes for vehicles?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete line

1-5: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

99: Goto S11B_END

888: IF no more rows then goto 

S11B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of the 

table

11B PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

11B VREGDESC DESCRIPTION What was the expense for?

 Description Month Amount 

 (VREGDESC) (VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

Goto MONTH

11B VOPMO_C MONTH In what month did you have this expense?

 Description Month Amount 

 (VREGDESC) (VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

MONTH not within reference period 

 then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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11B VOPREGX AMOUNT What was the total amount of the expense?

 Description Month Amount 

 (VREGDESC) (VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

1-9999: IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 86) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 120) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 423) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 8 

or gt 442) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 18 

or gt 3213) then 

 goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for the record 

 are equal to any records 

data on the

 prechart/input) then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto C

DK,RF: Goto C

11B S11BCMB_C C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: Goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or blank is 

entered then

 goto CK_C
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11B S11B_CMB COMBCODE Goto MORE

11B MOREREG MORE Did you have any other (Description) expenses?

 Description Month Amount 

 (VREGDESC) (VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 11 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row or the 

table

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 11 then 

goto S11B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of 

the table

11B S11B_END Goto Section 11C

11C VOPGASX VOPGASX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month --

What has been (your/your household's) AVERAGE MONTHLY 

expense for gasoline and other fuels for all vehicles? 

0,RF: IF S10Electric_Flag = 1 then 

goto VOPELEC

 ELSE goto VOPOIL

1-9999: IF VOPGASX gt 400 then 

goto ERR1_VOPGASX

 ELSE goto VOPDIES

DK: Goto VOPDIES
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11C VOPDIES VOPDIES Was any of this expense for diesel fuel? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPDIESX

2,DK,RF: IF S10FlexFuel_Flag = 1 

then goto VOPETH

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto GASSTORE

 ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

and BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

 2 then goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPBSNS

11C VOPDIESX VOPDIESX How much? IF (VOPDIESX lt 5 or gt 400) and (not 

equal DK or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_VOPDIESX

ELSEIF (VOPDIESX gt VOPGASX) 

then goto CK_VOPDIESX

ELSEIF S10FlexFuel_Flag = 1 then 

goto VOPETH

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto GASSTORE

ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 then 

 goto VOPELEC

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

then goto VOPOIL

ELSE goto VOPBSNS
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11C VOPETH VOPETH Was any of this expense for the purchase of E85?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPETHX

2,DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto GASSTORE

 ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

and BCeintro.BUSCREEN =

 2 then goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPBSNS

11C VOPETHX VOPETHX How much? 1-9999: IF (VOPETHX gt 400) then 

goto ERR1_VOPETHX

 ELSEIF ((VOPDIESX + 

VOPETHX) gt VOPGASX) then 

 goto CK_VOPETHX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto GASSTORE

 ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

and BCeintro.BUSCREEN =

 2 then goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPBSNS

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto GASSTORE

 ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

and BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

 2 then goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPBSNS
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11C GASSTORE GASSTORE At what station or store did (you/you or any members of your 

household) last purchase (gas, diesel, or E85?/gas or 

diesel?/gas or E85?/gas?)

 Enter store or station name

ENTRY: Goto GASLOC

DK, RF: IF S10Electric_Flag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

 then goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPBSNS

11C GASLOC GASLOC In what city is (store) located? Goto GASLOCST

11C GASLOCST GASLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_GASLOCST

ELSEIF S10Electric_Flag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 then 

 goto VOPELEC

ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

then goto VOPOIL

ELSE goto VOPBSNS

11C VOPBSNS VOPBSNS Was any of the AVERAGE MONTHLY cost counted as a 

business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPBSPER

2,DK,RF: IF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

then goto VOPELEC

 ELSE goto VOPOIL

11C VOPBSPER VOPBSPER What percentage of the AVERAGE MONTHLY COST was 

counted as a business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: IF S10Electric_Flag = 1 

then goto VOPELEC

 ELSE goto VOPOIL

100: Goto ERR2_VOPBSPER
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11C VOPELEC VOPELEC Since the first of (reference month) not including this month --

Have (you/you or any members of your household) paid for 

electric vehicle charging away from home? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPELECX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPOIL

11C VOPELECX VOPELECX How much? 1-9999: IF (VOPELECX lt 5 or gt 

400) then goto ERR1_VOPELECX

 ELSEIF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 

2 then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPELBS

DK,RF: IF BCeintro.BUSCREEN = 2 

then goto VOPOIL

 ELSE goto VOPELBS

11C VOPELBS VOPELBS Was any of this amount counted as a business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPELBPR

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPOIL

11C VOPELBPR VOPELBPR What percentage of (the amount/(entry in VOPELECX)) was 

counted as a business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: Goto VOPOIL

100: Goto ERR2_VOPELBPR

11C VOPOIL VOPOIL Since the first of (reference month) not including this month --

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

any oil for operating vehicles? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPOILX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPFLUID

11C VOPOILX VOPOILX ? [F1]

What was the total cost? 

IF (VOPOILX lt 5 or gt 65) and (not 

equal DK or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_VOPOILX

ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09 or 

10) then goto OILSTORE

Else goto VOPFLUID
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11C OILSTORE OILSTORE What is the name of the business where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or company name

 If there are multiple stores, websites, or company names, 

enter the last/most recent

IF UPPERCASE ENTRY contains 

".COM" then goto VOPFLUID

ELSE ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

VOPFLUID

ELSE goto OILPURCH

11C OILPURCH OILPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto VOPFLUID

2: Goto OILLOC

11C OILLOC OILLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto OILLOCST

11C OILLOCST OILLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_OILLOCST

ELSE goto VOPFLUID

11C VOPFLUID VOPFLUID Since the first of (reference month), not including this month --

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

any antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield 

wiper fluid, or additives, except if purchased with a tune-up? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPFLUDX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPPARK

11C VOPFLUDX VOPFLUDX What was the total cost of these purchases? IF (VOPFLUDX lt 5 or gt 50) and (not 

equal DK or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_VOPFLUDX

ELSEIF (VOPOIL = 2, DK or RF) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 9, 09

 or 10)] then goto FLDSTORE

ELSE goto VOPPARK
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11C FLDSTORE FLDSTORE What is the name of the business where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or company name

 If there are multiple stores, websites, or company names, 

enter the last/most recent

IF UPPERCASE ENTRY contains 

".COM" then goto VOPPARK

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

VOPPARK

ELSE Goto FLDPURCH

11C FLDPURCH FLDPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto VOPPARK

2: Goto FLDLOC

11C FLDLOC FLDLOC In what city is FLDSTORE_Fill located? Goto FLDLOCST

11C FLDLOCST FLDLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is FLDSTORE_Fill located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_FLDLOCST

ELSE goto VOPPARK

11C VOPPARK VOPPARK Since the first of (reference month) not including this month --

Have (you/you or any members of your household) had 

expenses for 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, a business expense or expenses that will be 

totally reimbursed. 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPPARKX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPTOLL
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11C VOPPARKX VOPPARKX How much was paid, not including any payments made this 

month?

1-99999: IF VOPPARKX gt 390 then 

goto ERR1_VOPPARKX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 13 

or 14 then goto PRKPLACE

 ELSE goto VOPTOLL

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto PRKPLACE

 ELSE goto VOPTOLL

11C PRKPLACE PRKPLACE At what street intersection or location was the vehicle parked?

 Enter name of location (such as Anytown Shopping 

Center) or approximate address

 (such as First Street & Main Street)

 If there are multiple locations, enter the last/most recent

ENTRY: Goto PRKLOC

DK,RF: Goto VOPTOLL

11C PRKLOC PRKLOC And what is the city? Goto PRKLOCST

11C PRKLOCST PRKLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_PRKLOCST

ELSE goto PRKSTORE

11C PRKSTORE PRKSTORE What is the name of the company or institution that you paid?

 Enter store, website, or company name

 If there are multiple stores, websites, or company names, 

enter the last/most recent 

Goto VOPTOLL

11C VOPTOLL VOPTOLL Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household) had expenses for - 

 Local tolls or electronic toll passes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPTOLLX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPDOCK
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11C VOPTOLLX VOPTOLLX How much was paid, not including any payments made this 

month?

1-99999: IF VOPTOLLX gt 200 then 

goto ERR1_VOPTOLLX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto TOLPLACE

 ELSE goto VOPDOCK

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto TOLPLACE

 ELSE goto VOPDOCK

11C TOLPLACE TOLPLACE What is the last road, bridge, ferry, or tunnel (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid a toll for?

 Enter name or description of road, bridge, ferry, or tunnel

ENTRY: Goto VTLLOC

DK,RF: VOPDOCK

11C VTLLOC VTLLOC And what is the city? Goto VTLLOCST

11C VTLLOCST VTLLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_VTLLOCST

ELSE goto VOPDOCK

11C VOPDOCK VOPDOCK Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household) had expenses for -

 Docking and landing fees for boats and planes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPDOCKX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPPOLCY

11C VOPDOCKX VOPDOCKX How much was paid, not including any payments made this 

month?

1-9999: IF VOPDOCKX gt 1752 then 

goto ERR1_VOPDOCKX

 ELSE goto VOPPOLCY

DK,RF: Goto VOPPOLCY
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11C VOPPOLCY VOPPOLCY Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household) had any expenses for 

--

Auto repair service policies such as extended warranties? 

Do not include service policies for vehicles used entirely for 

business. 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPPLCYX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPAUTO

11C VOPPLCYX VOPPLCYX How much? 1-9999: IF VOPPLCYX lt 5 or gt 1800 

then goto ERR1_VOPPLCYX

 ELSE goto VOPAUTO

DK,RF: Goto VOPAUTO

11C VOPAUTO VOPAUTO Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household) had any expenses

for --

 Automobile service clubs, such as AAA or services such as 

OnStar or LoJack?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPCLUBX

2,DK,RF: Goto VOPTOW

11C VOPCLUBX VOPCLUBX How much? 1-9999: IF VOPCLUBX lt 6 or gt 155 

then goto ERR1_VOPCLUBX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto CLUBNAME

 ELSE goto VOPTOW

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto CLUBNAME

 ELSE goto VOPTOW

11C CLUBNAME CLUBNAME What is the name of the club or service? Goto VOPTOW
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11C VOPTOW VOPTOW Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household)

had expenses for -

 Towing charges, not already reported?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VOPTOWX

2,DK,RF: Goto TANKGAS

11C VOPTOWX VOPTOWX How much was paid, not including any payments made this 

month?

1-9999: IF VOPTOWX gt 315 then 

goto ERR1_VOPTOWX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

16 then goto TOWSTORE

 ELSE goto TANKGAS

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

16 then goto TOWSTORE

 ELSE Goto TANKGAS

11C TOWSTORE TOWSTORE What is the name of the towing company?

 Enter store, website, or company name

ENTRY: Goto TOWLOC

DK,RF: Goto TANKGAS

11C TOWLOC TOWLOC In what city is TOWSTORE_Fill located? Goto TOWLOCST

11C TOWLOCST TOWLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is TOWSTORE_Fill located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_TOWLOCST

ELSE goto TANKGAS

11C TANKGAS TANKGAS Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, have 

(you/you or any members of your household) had any expenses

for --

 Bottled or tank gas for recreational vehicles, including 

vans, campers, and boats? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TANKGASX

2,DK,RF: Goto S11C_END
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11C TANKGASX TANKGASX How much? 1-9999: IF TANKGASX lt 5 or gt 200 

then goto ERR1_TANKGASX

 ELSE goto S11C_END

DK,RF: Goto S11C_END

12C S11C_END Goto section 12 - BSECT12

12 S12_INTRO S12_INTRO The next questions are about health insurance. Include health 

insurance obtained through employment or purchased 

directly as well as government programs like Medicare and 

Medicaid that provide Medical care or help pay medical bills.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are Medicare inventory 

records goto Medicare inventory block

ELSEIF there are 8500.MEDICAID = 1 

OR 8500.CHIP = 1 OR 8500.IHS = 1 

goto Medicaid/CHIP/IHS inventory 

block

ELSEIF there are single service or 

private insurance inventory records 

goto their inventory block

ELSEIF 8500.MILITARY = 1 goto their 

inventory block

ELSE goto screener block for new 

policies/coverage (detailed section)

12A - Medicare MDCRSTLL MDCRSTLL (Are/Is) (you/NAME) still enrolled in Medicare?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCCHOICA

2, DK, RF: goto MDCRSTLL for next 

person with HIC_STAT = 1

 If no other active records then 

exit Medicare 

 inventory block and goto next 

appropriate block
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12A - Medicare MCCHOICA MCCHOICA (Medicare Advantage is the new name for Medicare Plus 

Choice plans./ ) (are/is) (you/NAME) (still enrolled/enrolled) in

a Medicare Advantage plan?

(* Enter 'Yes' if the member changed to a different Medicare 

Advantage plan./ )

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPREMA

2,DK,RF: Goto MCHMOPLA

12A - Medicare MCHMOPLA MCHMOPLA (are/is) (you/NAME) (still under/under) a Medicare managed 

care arrangement, such as an HMO, that is, a Health 

Maintenance Organization? (With an HMO, you must generally 

receive care from HMO doctors, otherwise the expense is not 

covered unless you were referred by the HMO or there was a 

medical emergency.) 

(* Enter 'Yes' if the member changed to a different Medicare HMO 

plan./ )

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPREMA

2,DK,RF: Goto MCPARTDA

12A - Medicare MCPREMA MCPREMA Besides (your/NAME's) Medicare Part B payment, (are/is) 

(you/NAME) ^MCPREMA_still paying a premium for 

^Yourhisher ^MCPREMA_advhmo plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPRPTCA

2,DK,RF: Goto MCPARTDA

12A - Medicare MCPRPTCA MCPRPTCA What is (your/NAME's) monthly premium for ^Yourhisher 

^MCPREMA_advhmo plan?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1080 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTCA

ELSE goto MCPARTDA
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12A - Medicare MCPARTDA MCPARTDA (are/is) (you/NAME) (still enrolled/enrolled) in Medicare Part D, 

also known as the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

 Enter 'Yes' if the member changed to a different Medicare Part 

D plan.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPRPTDA

2,DK,RF: Goto MDCRSTLL for next 

person with HIC_STAT = 1

 If no other active records then 

exit Medicare 

 inventory block and goto next 

appropriate block

12A - Medicare MCPRPTDA MCPRPTDA What is (your/NAME's) monthly premium for ^Yourhisher 

Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTDA

ELSE goto MDCRSTLL for next 

person with HIC_STAT = 1

 If no other active records then exit 

Medicare 

 inventory block and goto next 

appropriate block

12A - Medicaid MDCDSTLL MDCDSTLL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by 

Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MEDPREMA

2,DK,RF: IF 8500.CHIP = 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

 ELSEIF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next appropriate block

12A - Medicaid MEDPREMA MEDPREMA (Do/A health insurance premium is the amount you or a family 

member pays each month for healthcare coverage. Do) 

(you/you or any members of your household) (still pay/pay) a 

premium for your Medicaid plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MDCDPRXA

2,DK,RF: IF 8500.CHIP = 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

 ELSEIF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next appropriate block
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12A - Medicaid MDCDPRXA MDCDPRXA What is the monthly premium for this Medicaid plan? IF ENTRY gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_MDCDPRXA

ELSEIF 8500.CHIP = 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

ELSEIF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS block 

and goto next appropriate block

12A - Medicaid CHIPSTLL CHIPSTLL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by the 

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)^ST_CHIP?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CHIPRMA

2,DK,RF: IF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next appropriate block

12A - Medicaid CHIPRMA CHIPRMA (Do/A health insurance premium is the amount you or a family 

member pays each month for healthcare coverage. Do) 

(you/you or any members of your household) (still pay/pay) a 

premium for your CHIP^ST_CHIP plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CHIPPRXA

2,DK,RF: IF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next appropriate block

12A - Medicaid CHIPPRXA CHIPPRXA What is the monthly premium for this CHIP^ST_CHIP plan? IF ENTRY gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_CHIPPRXA

ELSEIF 8500.IHS = 1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

ELSE exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS block 

and goto next appropriate block

12A - Medicaid IHSSTLL IHSSTLL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by the Indian 

Health Service (IHS)?

1. Yes

2. No

Exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS block and 

goto next appropriate block
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12A - Private HHIPDLIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

12A - Private PLNMGD ** SHOW Variable **

12A - Private HINSCMP ** SHOW Variable **

12A - Private HHISTILL HHISTILL (Do/Does) (you/your household) still have your ^PLNMGD_fill 

from (insurance company name)? 

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 8500.HHIPRYOU = 2 then goto 

HHISTILL for the next active

 policy. If no more active policies, 

exit block and goto 

 the next appropriate inventory 

block. 

ELSE goto HHIANYPD

12A - Private HHIANYPD HHIANYPD Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) made any payments on this 

policy (including payroll deductions/ )?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 8500.HHIRPMPD = 1-9 then 

goto HHILSTTM

 ELSE goto HHIRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Goto HHISTILL for the next 

active policy. If no 

 more active policies, exit block 

and goto the next 

 appropriate inventory block.

12A - Private HHILSTTM HHILSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are made (periodicity). Is 

this still correct?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto HHIREGXA

2, DK, RF: Goto HHIRPMPA
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12A - Private HHIRPMPA HHIRPMPA How often are payments made (including payroll deductions/ 

)?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto HHIREGXA

10, DK, RF: Goto HHIPDAMT
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12A - Private HHIREGXA HHIREGXA What is the amount currently paid (periodicity)? 

^HHIRPMXB_fill

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

If [[(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 1) or HHIRPMPA 

= 1)] 

 and HHIREGXA greater than 410)] 

OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 2) or HHIRPMPA 

= 2)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 432] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 3) or HHIRPMPA 

= 3)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 596] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 4) or HHIRPMPA 

= 4)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 1084] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 5) or HHIRPMPA 

= 5)]

 and HHIREGXA greater than 1084] 

OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 6) or HHIRPMPA 

= 6)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 3544] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 7) or HHIRPMPA 

= 7)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 3544] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 8) or HHIRPMPA 

= 8)] and 

 HHIREGXA greater than 3544] OR

 [(HHILSTTM = 1 and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 9) or HHIRPMPA 

= 9)] and

 HHIREGXA greater than 12000] ] 
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then goto ERR1_HHIREGXA

ELSE goto HHISTILL for the next 

active policy. If no more 

 active policies, exit block and goto 

the next 

 appropriate inventory block.

12A - Private HHIPDAMT HHIPDAMT How much was paid since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month? ^HHIRPMXB_fill

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1-99999: IF HHIPDAMT greater than 

864 then goto 

 ERR1_HHIPDAMT

 ELSE goto HHISTILL for the next 

active policy. If no 

 more active policies, exit block 

and goto 

 the next appropriate inventory 

block.

DK,RF: Goto HHISTILL for the next 

active policy. If no 

 more active policies, exit block 

and goto the next 

 appropriate inventory block.

12A - Single 

Service

SSPDLIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

12A - Single 

Service

SSNSDESC ** SHOW Variable **

12A - Single 

Service

SSNSCMP ** SHOW Variable **

12A - Single 

Service

SSSTILL SSSTILL (Do/Does) (you/your household) still have your (dental 

care/long-term care/prescription/vision care/other) policy from 

(Single service insurance company name)? 

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 8500.SSPRYOU = 2 then 

 goto SSSTILL for the next active 

policy

 If no more active policies, exit block 

and goto next

 appropriate inventory block.

ELSE goto SSANYPD
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12A - Single 

Service

SSANYPD SSANYPD Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) made any payments on this 

policy(including payroll deductions?/? )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_SSRPMPD = 1-9 then 

goto SSLSTTM

 ELSE goto SSRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Goto SSSTILL for the next 

active policy

 If no more active policies, exit 

block and 

 goto next appropriate 

inventory block.

12A - Single 

Service

SSLSTTM SSLSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are made (periodicity). Is 

this still correct?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SSREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto SSRPMPA

12A - Single 

Service

SSRPMPA SSRPMPA How often are payments made(including payroll 

deductions?/? )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto SSREGXA

10,DK,RF: Goto SSPDAMT
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12A - Single 

Service

SSREGXA SSREGXA What is the amount currently paid (periodicity)?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

If ((I_SSTYPE = 1 and SSREGXA lt 5 

or gt 1700) or

 (I_SSTYPE = 2 and SSREGXA lt 5 

or gt 1882) or 

 (I_SSTYPE = 3 and SSREGXA lt 10 

or gt 1341) or

 (I_SSTYPE = 4 and SSREGXA lt 5 

or gt 1080) or

 (I_SSTYPE = 5 and SSREGXA lt 5 

or gt 1080)) and

 (SSREGXA ne DK or RF) 

 then goto ERR1_SSREGXA

Else goto SSSTILL for the next active 

policy

 If no more active policies, exit block 

and goto next

 appropriate inventory block.

12A - Single 

Service

SSPDAMT SSPDAMT How much was paid since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll |Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company |Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1-99999: IF (I_SSTYPE = 2 and 

SSPDAMT greater than 1491) 

 OR (I_SSTYPE <> 2 and 

SSPDAMT greater than 133)

 then goto ERR1_SSPDAMT

 ELSE goto SSSTILL for the next 

active policy

 If no more active policies, exit 

block and 

 goto next appropriate 

inventory block.

DK,RF: Goto SSSTILL for the next 

active policy

 If no more active policies, exit 

block and goto next

 appropriate inventory block.
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12A - Military MILOTSTL MILOTSTL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by ( (other 

military coverage description)/your other military coverage)?

1. Yes

2. No

IF I_VACHAMP = 1 then goto 

MILVASTL

ELSEIF I_TRICARE = 1 then goto 

TRICRSTL

ELSE exit military inventory block and 

goto Part B

12A - Military MILVASTL MILVASTL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by (VA or 

CHAMP-VA/VA/CHAMP-VA/DK/RF)?

1. Yes

2. No

IF I_TRICARE = 1 then goto 

TRICRSTL

ELSE exit military inventory block and 

goto Part B

12A - Military TRICRSTL TRICRSTL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your household) still covered by (TRICARE 

Prime/TRICARE Select/TRICARE for Life/(other 

name)TRICARE)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_MILMAN = 3 then exit military 

inventory block 

 and goto Part B

 ELSE goto TRIANYPD

2,DK,RF: Exit military inventory block 

and goto Part B

12A - Military TRIANYPD TRIANYPD Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) made any payments for Tricare 

including payroll deductions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_TRIRPMPD = 1-9 then 

goto TRILSTTM

 ELSE goto TRIRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Exit military inventory block 

and goto Part B

12A - Military TRILSTTM TRILSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are made (periodicity from 

previous quarter). Is this still correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRIREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto TRIRPMPA
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12A - Military TRIRPMPA TRIRPMPA How often are payments made including any payroll 

deductions? 

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto TRIREGXA

10, DK, RF: Goto TRIPDAMT

12A - Military TRIREGXA TRIREGXA What is the amount currently paid (periodicity)? IF ([(TRILSTTM = 1 and I_TRIRPMPD 

= 1) or TRIRPMPA = 1] and

 TRIREGXA greater than 125) OR

 ([(TRILSTTM = 1 and I_TRIRPMPD = 

2) or TRIRPMPA = 2] and 

 TRIREGXA greater than 220) OR 

([(TRILSTTM = 1 and I_TRIRPMPD = 

3) or TRIRPMPA = 3] and 

 TRIREGXA greater than 60) OR 

([(TRILSTTM = 1 and (I_TRIRPMPD 

= 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8)) or 

 (TRIRPMPA = 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8)] and 

TRIREGXA greater 

 than 758) OR 

([(TRILSTTM = 1 and I_TRIRPMPD = 

9) or TRIRPMPA = 9] and

 TRIREGXA greater than 1200) ] 

then goto TRIREGXA

ELSE exit military inventory block and 

goto Part B
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12A - Military TRIPDAMT TRIPDAMT How much was paid since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month?

IF ENTRY greater than 758 then goto 

ERR1_TRIPDAMT

ELSE exit military inventory block and 

goto Part B

12B - Military VACHAMP ** Created in Processing **

12B - Military TRICARE ** Created in Processing **

12B - Military TRIRPMPD TRIRPMPD How often are payments made for (TRICARE Prime/TRICARE 

Select/ (other name)/TRICARE ) including payroll deductions?

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto TRIRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto TRIIRGXB

12B - Military MILMAN MILMAN 1,2,DK,RF: Goto TRIRPMPD

3: Goto Military_Complete

4: Goto MILMANOT

12B - Military MILMANOT MILMANOT Goto TRIRPMPD

12B - Military VCDESC ** Created in Processing **
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12 - Screener FHICOV FHICOV (question text)

1. Yes

2. No

1, DK, RF: Goto HIKIND

2: IF NumPers65 ge 1 AND 

NumMCareInv = 0 then goto 

MCAREPRB

 ELSEIF AnyInv = 0 then goto 

MCAIDPRB

 ELSE goto Screener_END
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12 - Screener HIKIND HIKIND 31 ? [F1]

What (other kind/kind) of health insurance or health care 

coverage (do/does) (you/your household) have or pay for? 

INCLUDE those that pay for only one type of service (nursing 

home care, vision care, or dental care). EXCLUDE private 

plans that only provide extra cash while hospitalized.

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Private health insurance, including employer and healthcare 

exchange plans?

2. (Medicare?/ )

3. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medi-Gap)?

4. (Medicaid(/state name)?/ )

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

name)?/ )

6. Military health care (Tricare/VA/CHAMP-VA)?

7. (Indian Health Service?/ )

8. Single service plan (e.g., dental, vision, long-term care)?

9. No coverage of any type

DK,RF: IF NumPers65 ge 1 AND 

NumMCareInv = 0 then 

 goto MCAREPRB

 ELSEIF AnyInv = 0 then goto 

MCAIDPRB

 ELSEIF NumSSInv = 0 then goto 

SINCOV

 ELSE goto Screener_END

1-8: IF (3 selected without 2 AND 

NumMCareInv = 0 then 

 goto CK_HIKIND

 ELSEIF (NumPers65 ge 1) AND (2 

not selected in HIKIND)

 AND (NumMCareInv = 0) then 

goto MCAREPRB

 ELSEIF (8 not selected in HIKIND) 

AND (NumSSInv = 0) 

 then goto SINCOV

 ELSE goto Screener_END

9: IF 1-8 also selected in HIKIND then 

goto ERR_HIKIND

 ELSEIF (NumPers65 ge 1) AND (2 

not selected in HIKIND)

 AND (NumMCareInv = 0) then 

goto MCAREPRB

 ELSEIF AnyInv = 0 then goto 

MCAIDPRB

 ELSEIF NumSSInv = 0 then goto 

SINCOV

 ELSE goto Screener_END
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12 - Screener MCAREPRB MCAREPRB ^Areyou_Isanyone covered by Medicare?

1. Yes

2. No

IF ((HIKIND = 9, DK, or RF) or 

FHICOV = 2) AND AnyInv = 0 

 then goto MCAIDPRB

ELSEIF (8 not selected in HIKIND) 

AND (HIKIND = RESPONSE, DK 

 or RF) AND NumSSInv = 0 then 

goto SINCOV

ELSE goto Screener_End

12 - Screener MCAIDPRB MCAIDPRB There is a program called Medicaid that pays for health care 

for persons in need. 

(In this state it is also called (program name). / )

^Areyou_Isanyone covered by Medicaid?

1. Yes

2. No

IF NumSSInv = 0 AND(8 not selected 

in HIKIND) AND 

 (HIKIND = RESPONSE, DK or RF) 

then goto SINCOV

ELSE goto Screener_END

12 - Screener SINCOV SINCOV ^Doyou_Doesanyone have or pay for a separate insurance 

plan that pays for only one type of service such as dental, 

vision, or long-term care?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto Screener_End

12 - Screener Screener_End ** Not Displayed ** IF 2 selected in HIKIND OR 

MCAREPRB = 1 then goto 

MEDICARE

ELSEIF 4, 5, OR 7 selected in HIKIND 

OR MCAIDPRB = 1 then

 goto BlkMedicaid

ELSEIF 8 selected in HIKIND OR 

SINCOV = 1 then 

 goto Tblsingleserv

ELSEIF 1 OR 3 selected in HIKIND 

goto BlkPrivate

ELSEIF 6 selected in HIKIND goto 

BlkMilitary 

ELSE goto PartB_End
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12B - Medicare MEDICARE MEDICARE Who (else is/else) enrolled in Medicare?

 Enter line numbers for all that apply, separate with 

commas.

1. Person 1

2. Person 2

3. Person 3

4. Person 4

5. Person 5

6. Person 6

7. Person 7

8. Person 8

9. Person 9

10. Person 10

11. Person 11

12. Person 12

13. Person 13

14. Person 14

15. Person 15

16. Person 16

17. Person 17

18. Person 18

19. Person 19

20. Person 20

21. Person 21

22. Person 22

23. Person 23

24. Person 24

25. Person 25

26. Person 26 

27. Person 27

28. Person 28

29. Person 29

30. Person 30

Goto TblMEDICARE

12B - Medicare MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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12B - Medicare MCCHOICE MCCHOICE ? [F1]

Medicare Advantage is the new name for Medicare Plus 

Choice plans. (Are/Is) (you/NAME) enrolled in a Medicare 

Advantage plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPREM

2, DK, RF: Goto MCHMOPLN

12B - Medicare MCHMOPLN MCHMOPLN (Are/Is) (you/NAME) under a Medicare managed care 

arrangement, such as an HMO, that is, a Health Maintenance 

Organization? (With an HMO, you must generally receive care 

from HMO doctors, otherwise the expense is not covered 

unless you were referred by the HMO or there was a medical 

emergency.)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPREM

2,DK,RF: Goto MCPARTD

12B - Medicare MCPREM MCPREM Besides (your/NAME's) Medicare Part B payment, (are/is) 

(you/NAME) paying a premium for ^Yourhisher (Medicare 

Advantage/Medicare HMO) plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPRPTCX

2,DK,RF: Goto MCPARTD

12B - Medicare MCPRPTCX MCPRPTCX What is (your/NAME's) monthly premium for ^Yourhisher 

(Medicare Advantage/Medicare HMO) plan?

IF entry lt 5 or gt 1080 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTCX

ELSE goto MCPARTD

12B - Medicare MCPARTD MCPARTD (Are/Is) (you/NAME) enrolled in Medicare Part D, also known 

as the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MCPRPTDX

2,DK,RF: Goto End_Person

12B - Medicare MCPRPTDX MCPRPTDX What is (your/NAME's) monthly premium for ^Yourhisher 

Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?

IF entry lt 5 or gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTDX

ELSE goto End_Person
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12B - Medicaid MEDICAID MEDICAID Earlier I recorded that (you/your household) (are/is) covered 

by Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name). Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

MXCHNG

 ELSE goto MDCDCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid MDCDCOV MDCDCOV How many members of your household are covered by 

Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name)?

IF MDCDCOV gt number of CU 

members then goto CK_MDCDCOV

ELSE goto MXCHNG

12B - Medicaid MXCHNG MXCHNG Was (your/your household's) Medicaid obtained through 

Healthcare.gov or the (Health Insurance Marketplace, such as 

(state name)/Health Insurance Marketplace)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto MEDPREM

13B - Medicaid MEDPREM MEDPREM A health insurance premium is the amount you or a family 

member pays each month for healthcare coverage. Do 

(you/you or anyone in your household) pay a premium for 

your Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name) plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MDCDPRMX

2,DK,RF: Goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid MDCDPRMX MDCDPRMX What is the monthly premium for this Medicaid(/state medicaid 

plan name) plan?

IF entry gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_MDCDPRMX

Else goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid CHIP CHIP Earlier I recorded that (you/your household) (are/is) covered 

by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)^ST_CHIP. 

Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

CHXCHNG

 ELSE goto CHIPCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid CHIPCOV CHIPCOV How many members of your household are covered by 

CHIP^ST_CHIP?

IF CHIPCOV gt number of CU 

members then goto CK_CHIPCOV

ELSE goto CHXCHNG
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12B - Medicaid CHXCHNG CHXCHNG Was (your/your household's) CHIP plan obtained through 

Healthcare.gov or the (Health Insurance Marketplace, such as 

(state name)/Health Insurance Marketplace)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STRFPRM1

12B - Medicaid STRFPRM1 STRFPRM1 A health insurance premium is the amount you or a family 

member pays each month for healthcare coverage. Do 

(you/you or anyone in your household) pay a premium for 

CHIP^ST_CHIP?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CHIPPRMX

2,DK,RF: Goto Medicaid_Complete

13B - Medicaid CHIPPRMX CHIPPRMX What is the monthly premium for CHIP^ST_CHIP? IF entry gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_CHIPPRMX

ELSEIF 7 selected in HIKIND then 

goto IHS

ELSE goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid IHS IHS Earlier I recorded that (you/your household) (are/is) covered 

by the Indian Health Service (IHS). 

Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

Medicaid_Complete

 ELSE goto IHSCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto Medicaid_Complete

12B - Medicaid IHSCOV IHSCOV How many members of your household are covered by IHS? IF IHSCOV gt number of CU members 

then goto CK_IHSCOV

ELSE goto Medicaid_Complete
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12B - Medicaid Medicaid_Complete Exit Medicaid/CHIP/IHS block and

 IF 8 selected in HIKIND OR 

SINCOV = 1 then

 goto Tblsingleserv

 ELSEIF 1 OR 3 selected in HIKIND 

goto BlkPrivate

 ELSEIF 6 selected in HIKIND goto 

BlkMilitary 

 ELSE goto PartB_End

12B - Single 

Service

SSTYPE SSTYPE (You mentioned that (you have/your household has) a singleservice plan - that is, an insurance plan that provides one 

specific type of coverage.) Let's talk about your (first/next) 

single-service plan. 

What type of service or care does your single-service plan pay 

for?

1. Dental care

2. Long-term care

3. Prescriptions

4. Vision care

5. Other (specify)

888. Delete the Line

1-4,DK,RF: Goto SSNSCMP

5: Goto SSOTHER

888: Goto SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

12B - Single 

Service

SSOTHER SSOTHER Goto SSNSCMP

12B - Single 

Service

SSNSCMP SSNSCMP IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

SSGROUP

ELSE goto SSCOVQ

12B - Single 

Service

SSCOVQ SSCOVQ How many household members are/were covered by this 

plan?

1-30: IF SSCOVQ gt NUMHOUSE 

then goto CK_SSCOVQ

 ELSE goto SSGROUP

0,DK,RF: Goto SSGROUP
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12B - Single 

Service

SSGROUP SSGROUP Was the plan obtained on an individual or group basis?

 

1. Individually obtained

2. Group through place of employment

3. Group through other organization

Goto SSPRYOU

12B - Single 

Service

SSPRYOU SSPRYOU (Do/Does) (you/your household) pay ANY portion of the 

premiums for this plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto SSPRDED

2: Goto SSPROUT

12B - Single 

Service

SSPROUT SSPROUT Who pays the plan premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your household?

Goto SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

SSPRDED SSPRDED Are any premiums paid through payroll deductions?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto SSRPMPD

12B - Single 

Service

SSRPMPD SSRPMPD How often are payments made for (entry for SSNSCMP/this 

plan )(including payroll deductions/ )?

 

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto SSRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto SSRGXB
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12B - Single 

Service

SSRPMXB SSRPMXB What is the amount currently paid (periodicity)? 1-99999: IF (SSTYPE = 2 AND

 [(SSRPMPD = 1 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 373) or

 (SSRPMPD = 2 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 745) or

 (SSRPMPD = 3 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 745) or

 (SSRPMPD = 4 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 1491) or 

 (SSRPMPD = 5 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 2982) or

 (SSRPMPD = 6 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 4472) or

 (SSRPMPD = 7 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 5964) or

 (SSRPMPD = 8 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 8946) or

 (SSRPMPD = 9 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 17892) THEN

 goto ERR1_SSRPMXB

 ELSEIF SSTYPE <> 2 AND 

 [(SSRPMPD = 1 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 81) or

 (SSRPMPD = 2 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 81) or

 (SSRPMPD = 3 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 195) or

 (SSRPMPD = 4 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 212) or

 (SSRPMPD = 5 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 212) or

 (SSRPMPD = 6 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 215) or

 (SSRPMPD = 7 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 215) or

 (SSRPMPD = 8 and 

SSRPMXB greater than 531) or

 (SSRPMPD = 9 and 
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SSRPMXB greater than 675) ]

 then goto ERR1_SSRPMXB 

 ELSE goto SSMORE

 

DK,RF: Goto SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

SSRGXB SSRGXB What was the total expense paid for this plan since (reference 

month) not including this month?

1-99999: IF (SSTYPE = 2 and 

SSRGXB greater than 1491) or

 (SSTYPE <> 2 and SSRGXB 

greater than 133) then

 goto ERR1_SSRGXB 

 ELSE goto SSMORE

 

DK,RF: Goto SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

SSMORE SSMORE (Do/Does) (you/your household) have any other single-service 

plans - that is, any other insurance plans that provide one 

specific type of coverage?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 12 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto SSTYPE for next 

plan, next line of grid

2,DK,RF: IF SSTYPE on the row 

below this one is not EMPTY

 then goto CK_SSMORE. 

 ELSE exit single service block 

and

 IF 1 OR 3 selected in HIKIND 

goto BlkPrivate

 ELSEIF 6 selected in HIKIND 

goto BlkMilitary 

 ELSE goto PartB_End

12B - Private HINSCMP HINSCMP ^HINSCMP_fill

Let's talk about your (first/next) private health insurance plan.

What is the name of the insurance company for this plan?

 Enter name of insurance company, not the insurance 

agent

 Enter 888 to delete the line 

IF 888 then goto HHIMORE

ELSEIF 3 selected in HIKIND then 

goto MEDIGAP

ELSEIF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

PLNMGD

ELSE goto HHICOVQ
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12B - Private MEDIGAP MEDIGAP 1: IF MCCHOICE_Flag = 1 OR 

MCHMOPLN_Flag = 1 then

 goto CK_MEDIGAP

 ELSEIF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

PLNMGD

 ELSE goto HHICOVQ

2,DK,RF: IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then 

goto PLNMGD

 ELSE goto HHICOVQ

12B - Private HHICOVQ HHICOVQ How many household members are/were covered by this 

plan?

0-30: IF HHICOVQ greater than 

NUMHOUSE then goto CK_HHICOVQ

 ELSEIF ((MEDIGAP = 1) AND 

(HHICOVQ gt TotalMedicare) 

 then goto CK_HHICOVQ2

 ELSE goto PLNMGD

DK,RF: Goto PLNMGD

12B - Private PLNMGD PLNMGD ? [F1]

Is this plan an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), an IPA 

(Individual Practice Association), a PPO (Preferred Provider 

Organization), or fee-for-service?

1. HMO/IPA

2. PPO/Fee-for-service

1: Goto FSA

2,DK,RF: Goto HSAHRA

12B - Private HSAHRA HSAHRA With this plan, is there a special account or fund that can be 

used to pay for medical expenses? The accounts are 

sometimes referred to as Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), 

Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Personal Care 

accounts, Personal Medical funds, or Choice funds, and are 

different from Flexible Spending Accounts.

1. Yes

2. No

Goto FSA
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12B - Private FSA FSA Do (you/you or any members of your household) have a 

Flexible Spending Account for health expenses? These 

accounts are offered by some employers to allow employees 

to set aside pre-tax dollars of their own money for their use 

throughout the year to reimburse themselves for their out-ofpocket expenses for health care. With this type of account, 

any money remaining in the account at the end of the year, 

following a short grace period, is lost to the employee.

1. Yes

2. No

Goto HHIGROUP

12B - Private HHIGROUP HHIGROUP Was the plan obtained on an individual or group basis? 

1. Individually obtained

2. Group through place of employment

3. Group through other organization

1,3,DK,RF: Goto PORTAL

2: Goto HHIPRYOU

12B - Private PORTAL PORTAL Was the plan obtained through ^ST_PORTAL Healthcare.gov?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PORTPLAN

2,DK,RF: Goto HHIPRYOU

12B - Private PORTPLAN PORTPLAN Is this plan a platinum, gold, silver, bronze, or catastrophic 

plan?

1. Platinum plan

2. Gold plan

3. Silver plan

4. Bronze plan

5. Catastrophic plan

Goto HHIPRYOU

12B - Private HHIPRYOU HHIPRYOU (Do/Does) (you/your household) pay ANY portion of the 

premiums for this plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto HHIPRDED

2: Goto HHIPROUT

12B - Private HHIPROUT HHIPROUT Who pays the policy premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your household?

IF PORTAL = 1 goto PREMSUBS

ELSE goto HHIMORE
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12B - Private HHIPRDED HHIPRDED Are any premiums paid through payroll deductions?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto HHIRPMPD

12B - Private HHIRPMPD HHIRPMPD How often are payments made for (entry for HINSCMP/this 

plan ) (including payroll deductions/ )?

 

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto HHIRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto HHIIRGXB
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12B - Private HHIRPMXB HHIRPMXB What is the amount currently paid ^PERIOD_PI? 

^HHIRPMXB_fill

1-99999: IF ((HHIRPMPD = 1 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 410) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 2 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 432) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 3 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 596) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 4 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 1084) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 5 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 1084) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 6 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 3544) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 7 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 3544) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 8 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 3544) OR

 (HHIRPMPD = 9 and 

HHIRPMXB greater than 12000))

 Then goto ERR1_HHIRPMXB

 ELSEIF PORTAL = 1 then goto 

PREMSUBS

 ELSE goto HHIMORE

 

DK,RF: IF PORTAL = 1 then goto 

PREMSUBS

 ELSE goto HHIMORE

12B - Private HHIIRGXB HHIIRGXB What was the total expense paid for this plan since (reference 

month) not including this month? ^HHIRPMXB_fill

1-99999: IF HHIIRGXB greater than 

864 then goto ERR1_HHIIRGXB

 ELSEIF PORTAL = 1 then goto 

PREMSUBS

 ELSE goto HHIMORE

DK,RF: IF PORTAL = 1 then goto 

PREMSUBS

 ELSE goto HHIMORE
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12B - Private PREMSUBS PREMSUBS Is the cost of the premium subsidized based on (your/your 

household's) income?

 Subsidized health coverage is insurance with a reduced 

premium. Low

 and middle income families are eligible to receive tax credits that 

allow

 them to pay lower premiums for insurance bought through 

healthcare

 exchanges or marketplaces.

1. Yes

2. No

1: goto HHISUBPD

2, DK, RF: goto HHIMORE

12B - Private HHISUBPD HHISUBPD Is the subsidy paid directly to the health insurance company?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto HHIMORE

12B - Private HHIMORE HHIMORE Do (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

other private health insurance plans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 12 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto HINSCMP for next 

plan, next line of grid

2,DK,RF: IF HINSCMP on the row 

below this one is not EMPTY

 then goto CK_HHIMORE. 

 Else exit private insurance 

table and

 IF 6 selected in HIKIND goto 

BlkMilitary 

 ELSE goto PartB_End

12B - Military MILITARY MILITARY Earlier I recorded that (you/your household) are covered by 

military health care. Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MILSPC

2,DK,RF: Goto Military_Complete
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12B - Military MILSPC MILSPC What (other types/types) of military health care (are/is) 

(you/your household) covered by?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. (Tricare/ )

2. (VA/ )

3. (CHAMP-VA/ )

4. (Other military coverage (specify)/ )

1-4: IF 4 selected then goto 

MILSPCOT

 ELSEIF 2 or 3 selected AND 

NUMHOUSE gt 1 then 

 goto MILVACOV

 ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC 

AND NUMHOUSE gt 1 then 

 goto TRICOV

 ELSEIF 1 selected then goto 

MILMAN

 ELSE goto Military_Complete

DK, RF: Goto Military_Complete

12B - Military MILSPCOT MILSPCOT IF NUMHOUSE gt 1 then goto 

MILOTCOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE gt 1 then goto TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto Military_Complete

12B - Military MILOTCOV MILOTCOV How many members of your household are covered by 

^MILSPCOT_fill?

IF MILOTCOV greater than 

NUMHOUSE then goto 

CK_MILOTCOV

ELSEIF 2 or 3 selected in MILSPC 

AND NUMHOUSE gt 1 then 

 goto MILVACOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE gt 1 then goto TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto Military_Complete
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12B - Military MILVACOV MILVACOV How many members of your household are covered by (VA or 

CHAMP-VA/VA/CHAMP-VA)?

IF MILVACOV gt the number of CU 

members then goto CK_MILVACOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE gt 1 then goto TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 selected in MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto Military_Complete

12B - Military TRICOV TRICOV How many members of your household are covered by 

TRICARE?

IF TRICOV gt the number of CU 

members then goto CK_TRICOV

ELSE goto MILMAN

ELSE goto Military_Complete

12B - Military MILMAN MILMAN 1,2,DK,RF: Goto TRIRPMPD

3: Goto Military_Complete

4: Goto MILMANOT

12B - Military MILMANOT MILMANOT Goto TRIRPMPD
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12B - Military TRIRPMPD TRIRPMPD How often are payments made for (TRICARE Prime/TRICARE 

Select/ (other name)/TRICARE ) including payroll deductions?

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto TRIRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto TRIIRGXB

12B - Military TRIRPMXB TRIRPMXB What is the amount currently paid (periodicity)? If (TRIRPMPD = 1 and TRIRPMXB 

greater than 125) or

 (TRIRPMPD = 2 and TRIRPMXB 

greater than 220) or

 (TRIRPMPD = 3 and TRIRPMXB 

greater than 60) or

 ((TRIRPMPD = 4-8) and TRIRPMXB 

greater than 758) or

 (TRIRPMPD = 9 and TRIRPMXB 

greater than 1200) ]

 then goto ERR1_TRIRPMXB

Else goto Military_Complete

12B - Military TRIIRGXB TRIIRGXB What was the total expense paid for (TRICARE 

Prime/TRICARE Select/ (other name)/TRICARE ) since 

(reference month) not including this month?

IF ENTRY greater than 758 then goto 

ERR1_TRIIRGXB

Else goto Military_Complete

12B - Military Military_Complete Exit military block and goto PartB_End

12B PartB_END ** Not displayed ** Exit Sect12 block and goto Section 13
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13A S13A_INTRO S13AINTRO Now I am going to ask some questions about medical 

payments and reimbursements. I will begin with your 

payments.

By payments I mean any co-pays and out-of-pocket expenses. 

Include all payments, even those for persons who are outside 

of your household.

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BSect13.BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM
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13A MDB_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1--------------------------------------------------------------

32 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) made any payments for the 

following? 

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

 33 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) made any 

payments for --

 Read each item on list

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery

2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses

3. Dental care

4. Hospital room or hospital services

5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians

6. Physician services

7. Lab tests or x-rays

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly 

persons in the home

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative equipment

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general 

use

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

1-15: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto next ROW

99: Goto S13A_END

888: IF no more rows then goto 

S13A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of the 

table

13A ServiceOrItem ** SHOW ONLY **
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13A MEDPDESC DESCRIPTION Ask if not apparent

 Describe the care/service/item.

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

IF ITEM = 5 then goto MEDPNOUT

ELSEIF ITEM = 14 or 15 then goto 

MEDPPRNT

ELSE goto MEDPGFTC

13A MEDPNOUT MEDPNOUT Was this service provided inside or outside the home? 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Inside the home

2. Outside the home

Goto MEDPGFTC

13A MEDPPRNT MEDPPRNT Goto MEDPGFTC

14A MEDPGFTC MEDPGFTC Ask if not apparent

(Was/Were) the (description) for a member of your household 

or someone outside of your household?

 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Household member

2. Non-household member

Goto MONTH
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13A MEDPMTMO MONTH In what month was(were) the payment(s) made?

 ( * Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference 

period./ ) 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

(MONTH is not within the 

 reference period) 

then goto 

 ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13,DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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13A MEDPMTX AMOUNT (What was the total amount paid in (month)?/What was the 

total amount paid?/What is your monthly expense?)

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1-999999: IF [(ITEM = 1 and 

AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 2000) or

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 500) or

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 4000) or

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 5000) or 

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 800) or

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1200) or

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 800) or

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 15 

or gt 8000) or

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 20 

or gt 10,700) or

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1200) or

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 650) or

 (ITEM = 12 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 5000) or

 (ITEM = 13 and AMOUNT lt 3 

or gt 450) or

 (ITEM = 14 and AMOUNT lt 6 

or gt 1350) or

 (ITEM = 15 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 500)]

 AND (MONTH <> 13) then 

goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and AMOUNT for 

this record = data on

 the prechart/input AND (that 

prechart records 

 MEDPMTMO <> 13) then 
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goto ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto C

DK,RF: Goto C

13A MEDPCB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF [(ITEM = 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 

12) and (RT10.POPGRP = 

 7, 8, 07 or 08)] OR [ITEM = 10 

and (RT10.POPGRP 

 = 15 or 16)] OR [(ITEM = 13, 

14 or 15) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)] 

then goto MDBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

IF anything other than 'C' or blank is 

entered then

 goto CK_C
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13A MEDPCMB COMBCODE 32-33 ? [F1]

What is (description) combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Description Amount Month

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Eye examinations, treatments, or surgery

2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses

3. Dental care

4. Hospital room or hospital services

5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians

6. Physician services

7. Lab tests or x-rays

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly 

persons in the home

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative equipment

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general 

use

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF [(ITEM = 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 12) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8,

 07 or 08)] OR [ITEM = 10 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)] OR

 [(ITEM = 13, 14 or 15) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)] 

 then goto MDBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE

13A MDBSTORE MDBSTORE What is the name of the business (that provided this 

service/where this was purchased)?

IF UPPERCASE ENTRY contains 

".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto MDBPURCH
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13A MDBPURCH MDBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto MDBLOC

13A MDBLOC MDBLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto MDBLOCST

13A MDBLOCST MDBLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_MDBLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

13A MEDPMORE MORE Did (you/you or any members of your household) make any 

other payments for (description)?

 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 40 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the 

grid

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 40 then 

goto S13A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line on

the grid

13A S13A_END ** Not Displayed ** Exit block and goto S13B_INTRO

13B S13B_INTRO S13B_INTRO Now I am going to ask some questions about your 

reimbursements. 

By reimbursements I mean any money received for any 

members of your household from an insurance company, 

medical care provider or non-household member for medical 

expenses which you previously paid or will pay. 

^HSAHRAFSA_Fill

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto ITEM
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13B MDC_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------

32 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) received any medical 

reimbursements for the items I just asked about?

 IF YES - What did you get reimbursed for?

 Read each item on list

 

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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33 ? [F1]

 IF YES - Have you received any reimbursements for -- 

 Read each item on list

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery

2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses

3. Dental care

4. Hospital room or hospital services

5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians

6. Physician services

7. Lab tests or x-rays

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly 

persons in the home

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative equipment

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general 

use

1-15: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto next ROW

99: Goto S13B_END

888: IF no more grid lines then goto 

S13B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

13B ServiceOrItem ** SHOW ONLY **

13B MEDRDESC DESCRIPTION Ask if not apparent

 Describe the care/service/item.

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

IF ITEM = 5 then goto MEDRNOUT

ELSEIF ITEM = 14 or 15 then goto 

MEDRPRNT

ELSE goto MEDRGFTC

13B MEDRPNOUT MEDRNOUT Was this service provided inside or outside the home? 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Inside the home

2. Outside the home

Goto MEDRGFTC

13B MEDRPRNT MEDRPRNT Goto MEDRGFTC

14B MEDRGFTC MEDRGFTC Ask if not apparent

(Was/Were) the (description) for a member of your household 

or someone outside of your household?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO) 

 

1. Household member

2. Non-household member

Goto MONTH
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13B MEDRMBMO MONTH In what month was(were) the reimbursement(s) received?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry not within the reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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13B MEDRMBX AMOUNT What was the total amount received (in month)?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 2300) or

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 13 

or gt 450) or 

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 20 

or gt 1400) or

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 5000) or

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 8 

or gt 800) or

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 980) or

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 800) or

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 8000) or 

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 20 

or gt 10700) or

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1200) or

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 650) or

 (ITEM = 12 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 3208) or

 (ITEM = 13 and AMOUNT lt 7 

or gt 850) or

 (ITEM = 14 and AMOUNT lt 

15 or gt 1350) or

 (ITEM = 15 and AMOUNT lt 

32 or gt 500)

 then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in 

AMOUNT for this 

 record are equal to any records 

data in the pre- 

 chart/input then goto 

ERR_DUP
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 ELSE goto C

DK,RF: Goto C

13B MEDRCB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: Goto MORE

IF anything other than 'C' or the enter 

key is entered then

 goto CK_C
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13B MEDRCMB COMBCODE 32-33 ? [F1]

What other medical reimbursement is (description) combined 

with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

1. Eye examinations, treatments, or surgery

2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses

3. Dental care

4. Hospital room or hospital services

5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians

6. Physician services

7. Lab tests or x-rays

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly 

persons in the home

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative equipment

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general 

use

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

Goto MORE

13B MEDRMORE MORE Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

other reimbursements for (description)?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 22 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 22 then 

goto S13B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of 

grid

13B S13B_END ** Not Displayed ** Exit block and goto LP13A_FLAG
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13 S13_Sectcomp Exit block and goto Section 14 -

BSECT14

14A S14A1_INTRO S14A1_INTRO Now I am going to ask about your non-health insurance 

policies.

(Include policies paid by your household for someone outside 

your household./ ) 

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period |Payment

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are any active Policies listed 

on the inventory 

 chart (8500.PLCYSTAB <> 1) then 

goto BSect14A Block

ELSE goto S14A_END

14A POLICYIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

14A INSDESC ** SHOW Variable **

14A INSCOMP ** SHOW Variable **

14A TYPE_F ** SHOW ONLY Field **

14A PLCYSTIL PLCYSTIL Do (you/you or any members of your household) still have or 

make payments for the (life or 

disability/auto/homeowner's/tenants'/other type of non-health) 

insurance policy from (Insurance Company)? 

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period |Payment

1. Yes

2. No

IF 8500.PREMYOU = 2 then goto 

S14A_END

ELSE goto INSEX3A

14A INSEX3A INSEX3A Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

have you had any expenses for this policy?

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period|Payment 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_INSRPMPD = 1-9 then goto 

INSLSTTM

 ELSE goto INSRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Goto S14A_END
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14A INSLSTTM INSLSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are made (once a 

week/once every 2 weeks/twice a month/once a month/every 2 

months/every 3 months/every 4 months/every 6 months/once 

a year). 

Is that still correct?

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period|Payment

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INSREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto INSRPMPA

14A INSRPMPA INSRPMPA How often are payments made( including payroll 

deductions?/?) 

Policy |Insurance | |Insurance |Paid|Payroll 

|Payment|Paid | Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total | Period |Payment

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto INSREGXA

10,DK,RF: Goto INSEX3AX
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14A INSREGXA INSREGXA What is the amount currently paid(Periodicity)?/?)

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period|Payment

IF INSREGXA = 1 or 2 then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB = 100 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or INSRPMPA = 1) and 

INSREGXA gt 120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 2) and INSREGXA 

gt 61) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 3) and INSREGXA 

gt 300) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 4) and INSREGXA 

gt 1120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 5) and INSREGXA 

gt 1120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 6) and INSREGXA 

gt 3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 7) and INSREGXA 

gt 3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 8) and INSREGXA 

gt 3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 9) and INSREGXA 

gt 6628) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB = 200 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or INSRPMPA = 1) and 

INSREGXA gt 299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 
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2) or INSRPMPA = 2) and INSREGXA 

gt 299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 3) and INSREGXA 

gt 299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 4) and INSREGXA 

gt 700) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 5) and INSREGXA 

gt 700) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 6) and INSREGXA 

gt 1500) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 7) and INSREGXA 

gt 1500) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 8) and INSREGXA 

gt 3409) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 9) and INSREGXA 

gt 4200) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB = 300 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or INSRPMPA = 1) and 

INSREGXA gt 99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 2) and INSREGXA 

gt 99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 3) and INSREGXA 

gt 99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 4) and INSREGXA 

gt 798) or 
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(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 5) and INSREGXA 

gt 798) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 6) and INSREGXA 

gt 1576) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 7) and INSREGXA 

gt 1576) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 8) and INSREGXA 

gt 3180) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 9) and INSREGXA 

gt 6170) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB = 400 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or INSRPMPA = 1) and 

INSREGXA gt 11) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 2) and INSREGXA 

gt 29) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 3) and INSREGXA 

gt 29) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 4) and INSREGXA 

gt 461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 5) and INSREGXA 

gt 461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 6) and INSREGXA 

gt 461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 7) and INSREGXA 
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gt 461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 8) and INSREGXA 

gt 461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 9) and INSREGXA 

gt 798) ] then goto ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB = 500 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or INSRPMPA = 1) and 

INSREGXA gt 50) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD =

2) or INSRPMPA = 2) and INSREGXA 

gt 60) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 3) and INSREGXA 

gt 85) or 
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(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 4) or 

INSRPMPA = 4) 

and INSREGXA gt 

250) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 5) or 

INSRPMPA = 5) 

and INSREGXA gt 

280) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 6) or 

INSRPMPA = 6) 

and INSREGXA gt 

497) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 7) or 

INSRPMPA = 7) 

and INSREGXA gt 

497) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 8) or 

INSRPMPA = 8) 

and INSREGXA gt 

986) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD 

= 9) or 

INSRPMPA = 9) 

and INSREGXA gt 

3837) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGX A
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ELSE goto 

S14A_END

14A INSEX3AX INSEX3AX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

how much was paid?

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period 

|Total|Period|Payment

1,2: Goto ERR1_INSEX3AX

3-99999: IF (POLICYYB = 100 and 

INSEX3AX gt 3999) OR

 (POLICYYB = 200 and 

INSEX3AX gt 1500) OR 

 (POLICYYB = 300 and 

INSEX3AX gt 1576) OR

 (POLICYYB = 400 and 

INSEX3AX gt 461) OR 

 (POLICYYB = 500 and 

INSEX3AX gt 497) 

 then goto 

ERR1_INSEX3AX

 ELSE goto S14A_END

DK,RF: Goto S14A_END

14A S14A_END ** Not Displayed ** IF no more active policies in the table 

then exit block and 

 goto BTableB - S14B

ELSE goto PLCYSTIL for then next 

active policy
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14B INB_ITEM ITEM 34 ? [F1]

(Do ^YOU_ANYMEM have any or pay for any -/Since the first 

of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased o 

 Read each item on list

1. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of 

death or disability?

2. Homeowners' insurance?

3. Renters' insurance?

4. Automobile or other vehicle insurance?

5. Other types of non-health insurance?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

1-5: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto INSCOMP

99: Goto S14B_END

888: IF no more rows in the table then 

goto S14B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row of the 

table

14B PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

14B INSCOMP INSCOMP What is the name of the insurance company for your (life or 

disability/homeowners'/tenants'/vehicle/other type of 

insurance) policy?

 Enter name of insurance company, not the insurance agent.

Goto INSDESC

14B INSDESC DESCRIPTION Briefly describe the policy. IF ITEM = 2 then goto INSPROP

ELSE goto PREMYOU
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14B INSPROP INSPROP 1-20: IF any entry is higher than the 

number of properties

 or a blank answer list option 

then goto CK_INSPROP

 ELSE goto PREMYOU

99,DK,RF: Goto PREMYOU

14B PREMYOU PREMYOU (Do/Does) (you/your household) pay ANY portion of the 

premiums for this policy?

1. Yes

2. No

1, DK, RF: Goto PAYDEDPR

2: Goto PREMOUT

14B PREMOUT PREMOUT Who pays the policy premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your household?

Goto C
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14B PAYDEDPR PAYDEDPR Are any premiums paid through payroll deductions?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto INSRPMPD

14B INSRPMPD INSRPMPD How often are payments made( including payroll 

deductions?/?)

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto INSRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto INSEXPBX
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14B INSRPMXB INSRPMXB What is the amount currently paid (once a week/once every 2 

weeks/twice a month/once a month/every 2 months/every 3 

months/every 4 months/every 6 months/once a year)( 

including payroll deductions?/?)

IF INSRPMXB = 1 or 2 then goto 

ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSEIF ITEM = 1 AND

( (INSRPMPD = 1 and 

INSRPMXB gt 120) or 

 (INSRPMPD = 2 and 

INSRPMXB gt 61) or 

 (INSRPMPD = 3 and 

INSRPMXB gt 300) or 

 ((INSRPMPD = 4 or 5) and 

INSRPMXB gt 1120) or 

 ((INSRPMPD = 6-8) and 

INSRPMXB gt 3999) or 

 (INSRPMPD = 9 and 

INSRPMXB gt 6628) ) THEN

 goto ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSEIF ITEM = 2 AND

( ((INSRPMPD = 1-3) and 

INSRPMXB gt 299) or 

 ((INSRPMPD = 4 or 5) and 

INSRPMXB gt 700) or 

 ((INSRPMPD = 6 or 7) and 

INSRPMXB gt 1500) or 

 (INSRPMPD = 8 and 

INSRPMXB gt 3409) or 

 (INSRPMPD = 9 and 

INSREGXA gt 4200) ) THEN

 goto ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSEIF ITEM = 3 and 

( ((INSRPMPD = 1-3) and 

INSRPMXB gt 99) or 

((INSRPMPD = 4 or 5) and 

INSRPMXB gt 798) or 

((INSRPMPD = 6 or 7) and 
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INSRPMXB gt 1576) or 

(INSRPMPD = 8 and 

INSRPMXB gt 3180) or 

(INSRPMPD = 9 and 

INSRPMXB gt 6170) ) THEN

 goto ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSEIF ITEM = 4 AND

( (INSRPMPD = 1 and 

INSRPMXB gt 11) or 

((INSRPMPD = 2 or 3) and 

INSRPMXB gt 29) or 

((INSRPMPD = 4-8) and 

INSRPMXB gt 461) or 

(INSRPMPD = 9 and 

INSRPMXB gt 798) ) THEN

 goto ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSEIF ITEM = 5 AND

( (INSRPMPD = 1 and 

INSRPMXB gt 50) or 

(INSRPMPD = 2 and 

INSRPMXB gt 60) or 

(INSRPMPD = 3 and 

INSRPMXB gt 85) or 

(INSRPMPD = 4 and 

INSRPMXB gt 250) or 

(INSRPMPD = 5 and 

INSRPMXB gt 280) or 

((INSRPMPD = 6 or 7) and 

INSRPMXB gt 497) or 

(INSRPMPD = 8 and 

INSRPMXB gt 986) or 

(INSRPMPD = 9 and 

INSRPMXB gt 3837) ) THEN

 goto ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSE Goto C
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14B INSEXPBX INSEXPBX Since the first of (reference month) not including this month, 

what was (your/your household's) total expense for this 

insurance policy?

 

 Enter the actual amount the household paid. Do not include 

any expenses paid for the household by others.

IF INSEXPBX = 1 or 2 then goto 

ERR1_INSEXPBX

ELSEIF (ITEM = 1 and INSEXPBX gt 

3999) OR 

 (ITEM = 2 and INSEXPBX gt 

1500) OR 

 (ITEM = 3 and INSEXPBX gt 

1576) OR 

 (ITEM = 4 and INSEXPBX gt 461) 

OR 

 (ITEM = 5 and INSEXPBX gt 497) 

 then goto ERR1_INSEXPBX

ELSE goto C

14B S14_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: Goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered

 then goto CK_C

14B S14CMB COMBCODE 34 ? [F1]

What other type of policy is the (Insurance type) combined 

with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of 

death or disability

2. Homeowners' insurance

3. Renters' insurance

4. Automobile or other vehicle insurance

5. Other types of non-health insurance

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

IF 2 is selected then goto 

COMBPROP

ELSE goto MORE
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14B S14CMBPROP COMBPROP 1-20: IF any entry is higher than the 

number of properties

 or a blank answer list option 

then goto CK_COMBPROP

 ELSE goto MORE

99,DK,RF: Goto MORE

14B INSMORE MORE (Do ^You_Anymem have any or make payments for any other 

^inbdescription policy?/Did ^you_Anymem purchase or begin 

paying for any other ^inbdescritpion

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF Row number = 100 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of the 

table

2,DK,RF: IF Row number = 100 then 

goto S14B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next row of 

the table

14B S14B_END ** Not Displayed ** Goto section 15 - BSect15
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15 EDA_INTRO EDA_INTRO Goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM

15 EDA_ITEM ITEM 35 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid for any - 

 Read each item on list.

 Baby sitting and in home day care are collected in Section 

19A

 Do not include payments on student loans. They are 

collected in Section 22.

1. Recreational lessons or other instructions?

2. Preschool or child day care centers?

3. Tuition, including pre-paid tuition?

4. Housing while attending school?

5. Food or board while attending school?

6. Private school bus service?

7. Test preparation or tutoring services?

8. Purchase of school books?

9. Purchase of school supplies or equipment not already reported?

10. Other school related expenses not already reported including 

the rental of any school books or equipment?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-10: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

99: Goto S15_END

888: IF no more grid lines then goto 

S15_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of grid

15 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **
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15 EDUDESC DESCRIPTION What was the expense for?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

Goto WHO

15 EDUCGFTC WHO Was this expense for -

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

1. Someone inside the household?

2. Someone outside the household?

IF ITEM = 3, 8, or 10 then goto 

SCHOOL

ELSE goto MONTH

15 EDSCHL_A SCHOOL Goto MONTH
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15 EDMONTHA MONTH In what month was the payment made?

 Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference 

period.

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry not in reference period 

 then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13,DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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15 EDEXOXA AMOUNT (How much was paid?/How much is paid monthly?)

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT 

lt 10 or gt 544) 

 OR (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 

20 or gt 1120) 

 OR (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 

28 or gt 6000) 

 OR (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 

35 or gt 3000) 

 OR (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 1980)

 OR (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 

10 or gt 465)

 OR (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 600)

 OR (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 500) 

 OR (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 500)

 OR (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT 

lt 5 or gt 600) 

 then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF EDUC_AY and the 

entry in AMOUNT for this

 record are equal to any 

records data in the

 prechart/input AND (that 

prechart records

 EDMONTHA does not 

equal 13) then 

 goto ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto C

DK,RF: Goto C
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15 EDUCMB_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: Goto REIMB

IF any entry other than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered

 then goto CK_C

15 EDUCMB COMBCODE 35 ? [F1]

What was combined with (Description)?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

 

1. Recreational lessons or other instructions

2. Preschool or child day care centers

3. Tuition, including pre-paid tuition

4. Housing while attending school

5. Food or board while attending school

6. Private school bus service

7. Test preparation or tutoring services

8. Purchase of school books

9. Purchase of school supplies or equipment which has not already 

been reported

10. Other school related expenses not already reported including 

the rental of any school books or equipment

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

Goto REIMB
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15 EDREIMB REIMB 1: Goto REIMBX

2,DK,RF: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)) OR

 ((ITEM = 2 or 10) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 03, 04, 3, 

 or 4)) OR (ITEM = 5 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

 16)) OR (ITEM = 8 and 

(SCHOOL = 1 or 2) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 03, 04, 3 or 

4)) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and (SCHOOL = 1-

5) and (RT10.POPGRP = 

 03, 04, 3 or 4)) then goto 

EDASTORE

 ELSE Goto MORE

15 EDREIMBX REIMBX IF entry lt 15 or gt EDEXOXA AND 

(not equal DK and not equal 

 RF) then goto ERR1_REIMBX

ELSEIF (ITEM = 1 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)) OR

 ((ITEM = 2 or 10) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 03, 04, 3, or 4)) 

 OR (ITEM = 5 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and (SCHOOL = 1 or 2) 

and (RT10.POPGRP = 

 03, 04, 3 or 4)) OR (ITEM = 3 and 

(SCHOOL = 1-5) and 

 (RT10.POPGRP = 03, 04, 3 or 4)) 

then goto EDASTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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15 EDASTORE EDASTORE What is the name of the (Description)? ENTRY: IF ITEM = 1, 2, 3, or 5 then 

goto EDALOC

ELSEIF ITEM = 8 or 10 then 

goto EDAPURCH

DK, RF: Goto MORE

15 EDAPURCH EDAPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto EDALOC

15 EDALOC EDALOC In what city is ^EDASTORE_fill located? Goto EDALOCST

15 EDALOCST EDALOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_EDALOCST

ELSE goto MORE

15 EDUMORE MORE Did you make any other payments for (Description)?

 Description Type Month Amount 

 (EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 34 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 34 then 

goto S15_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of 

grid

15 S15_END ** Non displayed ** Goto Section 16 - BSECT16

16 SUB_INTRO SUB_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenses for subscriptions, 

memberships, books, and entertainment. Please remember to 

include any payments you made online or had automatically 

deducted. Also, include any shipping and handling charges 

with the cost of any item that was shipped.

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM
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16 SUB_ITEM ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - 

36 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month) have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had any membership costs or 

other expenses related to any of the following? Do not 

include contributions to or membership in religious, 

professional, business, or other tax deductible organizations.

 Read each item on list.

 

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - 

36 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) purchased any of the following 

items for your household or for someone outside your 

household? 

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - 

37 ? [F1]

Have you purchased any - 

 Read each item on list

 Report blank tapes, CDs, and DVDs in Section 6B under 

item code 11

1-27: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto next row

99: Goto S16_END

888: IF no more grid lines goto 

S16_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of grid
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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

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

5. Vacation clubs

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

10. Single or season tickets to spectator sports events such as 

football, baseball, hockey racing, or track events

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

12. Movie tickets

13. Tickets to parks or museums

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. Do not include 

school books or reference books.

17. Photo printing or processing

18. Photographic film or disposable cameras

19. Purchased music files, CDs, or records

20. Sirius or XM satellite radio service

21. Subscription music services such as Spotify or Pandora

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

23. Rented video files or DVDs or streaming video subscription

16 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

16 SUBDESC DESCRIPTION (What is the name of the (Description))? / )

(* Ask if not apparent: Describe the item./ )

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX)

Goto WHO
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16 S16GFTCA WHO Was this purchase for your household or someone outside 

your household?

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX) 

1. For household

2. For someone outside your household

Goto MONTH

16 SUBMO MONTH In what month did you have this expense?

(* Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference 

period/ )

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

entry not in reference period 

 then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13: IF ITEM = 3, 5-8, 10-14, 17-19, 

22, 24, 26, or 27 then 

 goto CK_MONTH 

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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16 SUBEXPX AMOUNT (What was the total amount of this expense?/What is 

^YR_YRCUS monthly expense?) ((Include shipping and 

handling fees./ ))

(Include ticket/admission service fees and surcharges/ )

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX)

If (ITEM = 1 or 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 or 

gt 1060) OR 

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 

750) OR 

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 

750) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 800 or gt 

10,000) OR 

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

300) OR 

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

300) OR 

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

300) OR 

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

1200) OR 

 (ITEM = 10 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

2500) OR 

 (ITEM = 11 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

720) OR 

 (ITEM = 12 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

100) OR 

 (ITEM = 13 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

320) OR 

 (ITEM = 14 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

250) OR 

 (ITEM = 15 and AMOUNT lt 7 or gt 

145) OR 

 (ITEM = 16 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

300) OR 

 (ITEM = 17 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

150) OR 

 (ITEM = 18 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

100) OR

 (ITEM = 19 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

250) OR

 (ITEM = 20 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 

500) OR
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 (ITEM = 21 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

100) OR

 (ITEM = 22 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

209) OR

 (ITEM = 23 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

150) OR

 (ITEM = 24 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 

200) OR

 (ITEM = 25 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 

390) OR

 (ITEM = 26 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

30) OR

 (ITEM = 27 and AMOUNT lt 1 or gt 

50) then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

ELSEIF ITEMCODEOUT and the entry 

in AMOUNT for this record 

 are equal to any records data on 

the pre-chart/Input 

 then goto ERR_DUP

ELSEIF ITEM = 19, 22, 23, or 26, goto 

C 

ELSEIF (ITEM = 1, 2, 5, 6, or 8) AND 

(RT10.POPGRP = 13 or

 14) then goto SUBPURCH

ELSEIF ((ITEM = 3, 7, 10-16) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14)) OR

 ((ITEM = 17 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 

 06)) OR (ITEM = 24 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 

 02)) OR (ITEM = 4, 20, or 25 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)) 

 then goto SUBSTORE
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ELSE goto MORE

16 S16CM_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF (ITEM = 19, 22 or 23) 

AND (RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

 12) OR (ITEM = 26 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 

 08))then goto SUBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

If anything other than a 'C' or the Enter 

key is entered goto CK_C

16 S16CMB COMBCODE IF (ITEM = 19, 22 or 23) AND 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12) OR 

 (ITEM = 26 and (RT10.POPGRP = 

7, 8, 07 or 08)) then 

 goto SUBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE
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16 SUBSTORE SUBSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM", then goto MORE

ELSEIF (ENTRY = DK or RF) OR 

ITEM = 7 then goto MORE

ELSEIF ITEM = 10-13 then goto 

SUBLOC

ELSE goto SUBPURCH

16 SUBPURCH SUBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person? 

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto SUBLOC

16 SUBLOC SUBLOC In what city is (business description) located? Goto SUBLOCST

16 SUBLOCST SUBLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_SUBLOCST

ELSEIF ITEM = 10-13 then goto 

SUBTIC

ELSE goto MORE

16 SUBTIC SUBTIC Were the tickets purchased directly from (business 

description) or through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto TCKPURCH

2: Goto TCKTCOMP
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16 TCKTCOMP TCKTCOMP Goto TCKPURCH

16 TCKPURCH TCKPURCH Were the tickets paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: IF SUBTIC = 2 then goto 

TCKTLOC 

 ELSE goto MORE

16 TCKTLOC TCKTLOC In what city is (Ticket Company) located? Goto TKTLOCST

16 TKTLOCST TKTLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_TKTLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

16 S16OTHR MORE Did you (purchase/pay for renting/pay for) any other 

(description)? 

 Description Month Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) (SUBEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 40 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid

2,DK,RF: Goto ITEM, next line of grid

16 S16_END ** Non Displayed ** Goto Section 17 - BSect17

17A ANYOUTSD ANYOUTSD Now I am going to ask about trips and vacations. 

Since the first of (reference month) have (you/you or any 

members of your household) taken any trips entirely 

paid for by anyone outside your household, such as a 

business, employer, or relative? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMOUTSD

2,DK,RF: IF I_17Acoun gt 0 then 

goto TBLSECT17A_1

 ELSE goto ANYTRIPS

17A NUMOUTSD NUMOUTSD How many? Goto ANYYUPD
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17A ANYYUPD ANYYUPD Even on trips entirely paid for by someone outside of your 

household there are sometimes 

miscellaneous expenses which are not paid for. Did 

(you/your household) have any expenses 

on (this trip/these trips) that will not be covered by a business, 

employer or other non-household member?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FOODYUPD

2,DK,RF: IF I_17Acoun gt 0 then 

goto TBLSECT17A_1

 ELSE goto ANYTRIPS

17A FOODYUPD FOODYUPD Did these expenses include anything for . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGYUPD

17A LODGYUPD LODGYUPD Did these expenses include anything for . . .

 . . . Lodging? 

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANYUPD

17A TRANYUPD TRANYUPD Did these expenses include anything for . . .

 . . . Transportation?

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSEYUPD
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17A ELSEYUPD ELSEYUPD Did these expenses include . . .

 . . . Anything else?

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRAELSE

2,DK,RF: Goto TOTYUPDX

17A TRAELSE TRAELSE Goto TOTYUPDX

17A TOTYUPDX TOTYUPDX What was the total amount of these expenses? 1-99999999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 1200 

then goto ERR1_TOTYUPDX

 ELSEIF I_17Acoun gt 0 then 

goto TBLSECT17A_1

 ELSE goto ANYTRIPS

DK,RF: IF I_17Acoun gt 0 then goto 

TBLSECT17A_1

 ELSE goto ANYTRIPS

17A1 PLACENAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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17A1 ENDTRP1 ENDTRP1 (Last interview you reported (# of unfinished trips) (trip/trips) 

which had not yet ended. I'd like to ask about (that trip/those 

trips) now. / ) 

In what month did your trip to (place word for 8500.TRIPPLAC) 

end? 

 Destination Ended How paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

 

0. Trip not ended

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

0: IF no more unended trips then exit 

block and 

 goto ANYTRIPS

 ELSE goto next line on grid

 

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

ENDTRP1 is not within reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_ENDTRP1

 ELSE goto ANYBOTH1

DK,RF: Goto ANYBOTH1

17A1 ANYBOTH1 ANYBOTH1 Did a business, employer, or any other non-household 

member pay any of 

the costs for this trip?

 

1. Yes

2. No

IF no more unended trips then exit the 

block and 

 goto ANYTRIPS

ELSE goto ENDTRP1, next line of grid
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17A2 ANYTRIPS ANYTRIPS 38 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household)

taken (any trips/any other trips) for reasons such as:

 * Visiting relatives or friends?

 * Business?

 * Recreational trips?

 * Other trips overnight or longer?

 * Day trips of at least 75 miles away from home?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPPLACE

2,DK,RF: Goto S17A_END

17A2 TRIPPLAC TRIPPLAC Where did (you/your household) go?

 Enter 888 to delete the trip

 Destination Ended How paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

30 characters: Goto DESTCODE

888: Goto S18MORE

17A2 DESTCODE DESTCODE 2 character state abbrev.,DK,RF: 

Goto ENDTRP2

X: Goto FOREIGN

17A2 PLACE ** SHOW ONLY **
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17A2 FOREIGN FOREIGN Goto ENDTRP2

17A2 ENDTRP2 ENDTRP2 0: Goto S18MORE

REF_MONTH-CUR_MONTH: IF trip 

is not within the reference

 period, then goto 

ERR3_ENDTRP2

 ELSE goto MORTHONE

DK,RF: Goto MORTHONE
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17A2 MORTHONE MORTHONE Did you take more than one trip to (trip destination) in (month 

trip ended)?

 Destination Ended How paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMTRIPS

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYBOTH2

17A2 NUMTRIPS NUMTRIPS How many times did you go to (trip destination) 

 in (month trip ended)?

 Destination Ended How paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

Goto ANYBOTH2

17A2 ANYBOTH2 ANYBOTH2 Were any of the expenses for (this trip/these trips) paid for

by anyone outside of your household?

 Destination Ended How paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S18MORE

17A2 S17MORE S17MORE 1: Goto TRIPPLAC, next line on 

the grid

2,DK,RF: Goto S17A_END
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17A S17A_END ** Non Displayed ** IF (ANYBOTH1 = 1,2,DK or RF) or 

(ANYBOTH2 = 1,2,DK or RF)

 for any trips goto Section 17BC

ELSE goto Section 17E

17BC TRIPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC TRIPPLACE ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC NUMNIGHT NUMNIGHT (Now I'm going to ask you about the (trip/trips) that (you/your 

household) took to (place) ending in (days)/You 

(Since (you/your CU) took a set of similar trips to (Trip 

destination) in (month trip ended) , I wil 

How many nights did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend away from home on (these trips/this trip)?

 Enter 0 for none

 Enter 888 to delete this trip

0-800: IF entry gt 90 then goto 

ERR1_NUMNIGHT

 ELSE goto PKGTRIP

DK,RF: Goto PKGTRIP

888: Goto S18BC_END

17BC PKGTRIP PKGTRIP (Sometimes when people take a trip they have some sort of 

package deal that covers some or all of the costs./ ) 

 

Was all or part of (these trips/this trip) covered by a package 

deal?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FOODDEAL

2,DK,RF: Goto TRPTRNS

17BC FOODDEAL FOODDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGDEAL
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17BC LODGDEAL LODGDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Lodging? 

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANDEAL

17BC TRANDEAL TRANDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Transportation? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSEDEAL

17BC ELSEDEAL ELSEDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Anything else? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRBELSE

2,DK,RF: Goto PKGTRIPX

17BC TRBELSE TRBELSE Goto PKGTRIPX

17BC PKGTRIPX PKGTRIPX How much did (you/your household) pay for the package 

deal?

1-999999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 7000 then 

goto ERR1_PKGTRIPX

 ELSE goto TRPTRNS

DK,RF: Goto TRPTRNS
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17BC TRPTRNS TRPTRNS 38 ? [F1]

Starting at the beginning of this trip, please tell me all the 

kinds of transportation 

(you/you or any members of your household) used from the 

time you (they) left home to the time you (they) got back 

home. 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

1. Local (taxi, etc.)

2. Airplane

3. Train

4. Bus

5. Ship

6. Automobile, truck, van (Rented)

7. Motorcycle, moped (Rented)

8. Private plane (Rented)

9. Boat, trailer (Rented)

10. Camper (Rented)

11. Other vehicles (Rented)

12. Automobiles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by

household

13. Vehicle owned by someone else (Private)

14. Other transport (Private)

1-14: IF 1 is selected then goto 

CMLOCALX

 ELSEIF 2 is selected then goto 

CMPLANEX

 ELSEIF 3 is selected then goto 

CMTRAINX

 ELSEIF 4 is selected then goto 

CMBUSX

 ELSEIF 5 is selected then goto 

CMSHIPX

 ELSEIF 6 is selected then goto 

RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 is selected then goto 

RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected then goto 

RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected then goto 

RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected then goto 

RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected then goto 

RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-14 is selected then 

goto ANYGAS

DK,RF: Goto LODGING
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17BC CMLOCALX CMLOCALX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for local transportation (taxi, etc.)

(other than what the package deal covered/ )?

IF entry gt 640 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_CMLOCALX

ELSEIF 2 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMPLANEX

ELSEIF 3 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMTRAINX

ELSEIF 4 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING
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17BC CMPLANEX CMPLANEX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for airfare (other than what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF entry = 1-25 or gt 7500 and <> DK 

or RF then 

 goto ERR1_COMPLANEX

ELSEIF 3 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMTRAINX

ELSEIF 4 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING
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17BC CMTRAINX CMTRAINX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for train fare (other than what the package deal 

covered/ )?

IF entry gt 800 and ne DK or RF then 

 goto ERR1_CMTRAINX 

ELSEIF 4 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING
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17BC CMBUSX CMBUSX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for bus fare (other than what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF entry gt 315 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING
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17BC CMSHIPX CMSHIPX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for ship fare (other than what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF entry gt 2800 and ne DK or RF, 

then 

 goto ERR1_CMSHIPX 

ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01 or 

02) AND (DESTCODE <> X or 

 (DESTCODE = X and FOREIGN 

= 5)) then goto SHPSTORE

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING
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17B SHPSTORE SHPSTORE ENTRY: Goto SHPRSRV

DK, RF: IF 6 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

 goto ANYGAS

 ELSE goto LODGING
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17BC SHPRSRV SHPRSRV Was the reservation made directly with (cruise line or ship 

travel company) or through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: IF uppercase entry in 

SHPSTORE contains .COM then 

 IF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

 goto ANYGAS

 ELSE goto LODGING

 ELSE goto SHPPURCH

2: Goto SHPRCOMP
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17B SHPRCOMP SHPRCOMP IF uppercase entry contains ".COM" 

then 

 IF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

 ELSE goto LODGING

ELSE goto SHPPURCH

17BC SHPPURCH SHPPURCH Was this reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 6 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

 goto ANYGAS

 ELSE goto LODGING

2: Goto SHPRLOC

17BC SHPRLOC SHPRLOC In what city is (Company name) located? Goto SPRLOCST
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17BC SPRLOCST SPRLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_SPRLOCST

ELSEIF 6 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto LODGING

17BC RTCARX RTCARX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for rented automobiles, trucks or vans, not including

gas (you/you or any members of your household) bought 

(other than what the package deal covered/ )?

 (* Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 

9 / )

IF entry gt 1400 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTCARX

ELSEIF ((RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 

06) AND DESTCODE ne X) 

 then goto RTCSTORE

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS
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17BC RTCSTORE RTCSTORE ENTRY: Goto RTCPKUP

DK, RF: IF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTCPKUP RTCPKUP In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto RTPKUPST

17BC RTPKUPST RTPKUPST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_RTPKUPST

ELSEIF entry is not XX then goto 

RTCRSRV

ELSE 

 IF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto ANYGAS
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17BC RTCRSRV RTCRSRV Was the reservation made directly with (rental car company) 

or through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: IF uppercase entry in 

RTCSTORE does not 

 contain ".COM' then goto 

RTCPURCH

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto ANYGAS 

2: Goto RTCRCOMP

17BC RTCRCOMP RTCRCOMP IF uppercase entry contains does not 

".COM" and is not DK or 

 RF then goto RTCPURCH

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS
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17BC RTCPURCH RTCPURCH Was this reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto ANYGAS 

2: IF RTCRCOMP = RESPONSE 

then goto RTCRLOC

 ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTCRLOC RTCRLOC In what city is (Reservation company) located? Goto RTRLOCST
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17BC RTRLOCST RTRLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_RTRLOCST

ELSEIF 7 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTMOPEDX RTMOPEDX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for rented motorcycles or mopeds, not including gas 

(you/you or any members of your household) bought (other 

than what the package deal covered/ )?

 (* Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 

9/ )

IF entry gt 250 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTPLANEX RTPLANEX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for rented private planes,

not including gas (you/you or any members of your 

household) bought (other than what the package deal 

covered/ )?

 (*Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 9 

/ )

IF entry gt 6000 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS
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17BC RTBOATX RTBOATX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for rented boats or trailers,

not including gas (you/you or any members of your 

household) bought (other than what the package deal 

covered/ )?

 (* Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 

9 / )

IF entry gt 400 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTCAMPX RTCAMPX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for rented campers,

not including gas (you/you or any members of your 

household) bought (other than what the package deal 

covered/ )?

 (* Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 

9 / )

IF entry gt 1375 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is selected in TRPTRNS 

then goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC RTOTHERX RTOTHERX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

spend for other rented vehicle transportation,

not including gas (you/you or any members of your 

household) bought (other than what the package deal 

covered/ )?

 (* Do not include any rental costs already collected in Section 

9 / )

IF entry gt 870 and ne DK or RF then 

goto ERR1_RTOTHERX

ELSE goto ANYGAS

17BC ANYGAS ANYGAS While on the trip did (you/you or any members of your 

household) stop to buy any gasoline, diesel fuel, or any other 

fuels?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto GASOILX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYTOLL

17BC GASOILX GASOILX (How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for that?/What costs 

for gasoline or other fuels won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry = 1 or gt 499 and <> DK or RF 

then goto ERR1_GASOILX

ELSE goto ANYTOLL

17BC ANYTOLL ANYTOLL While on the trip, did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything for tolls, not already reported?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPTOLLX

2,DK,RF Goto ANYPARK
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17BC TRPTOLLX TRPTOLLX (How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for tolls?/What costs 

for tolls won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 50 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPTOLLX

ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14) 

and DESTCODE <> X then 

 goto TOLSTORE

ELSE goto ANYPARK

17B TOLSTORE TOLSTORE ENTRY: Goto TOLLOC

DK,RF: Goto ANYPARK

17BC TOLLOC TOLLOC What is the city? Goto TOLLOCST

17BC TOLLOCST TOLLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_TOLLOCST

ELSE goto ANYPARK

17BC ANYPARK ANYPARK Did (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

parking fees?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PARKINGX

2,DK,RF: Goto LODGING

17BC PARKINGX PARKINGX (How much were they?/What cost for parking fees won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 100 and (<> DK and <> RF) 

then goto ERR1_PARKINGX

ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14) 

AND DESTCODE <> X then 

 goto TRPPKLOC

ELSE goto LODGING

17BC TRPPKLOC TRPPKLOC Goto TRPKLC

17BC TRPKLC TRPKLC What is the city? Goto TRPKLCST
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17BC TRPKLCST TRPKLCST IF not a valid state abbreviation then 

goto CK_TRPKLCST

ELSE goto TRPPKSTR

17BC TRPPKSTR TRPPKSTR Goto LODGING

17BC TRIPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC TRIPPLACE ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC LODGING LODGING Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for hotels, cottages, trailer camps,

or other lodging (not counting what the package deal covered/ 

)?

(Do not include expenses previously reported for vacation 

clubs.)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LDGCOSTX

2,DK,RF: Goto TRPFOOD

17BC LDGCOSTX LDGCOSTX (What was the cost, including taxes and tips?/What costs for 

lodging, including taxes and tips, won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry = 1-25 or gt 2500 and (<> DK 

or RF) then 

 goto ERR1_LDGCOSTX

ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14) 

AND DESTCODE <> X then 

 goto HOTEL

ELSE goto TRPFOOD

17B HOTEL HOTEL ENTRY: Goto HOTLOC

DK,RF: Goto TRPFOOD

17BC HOTLOC HOTLOC In what city did you stay? Goto HOTLOCST

17BC HOTLOCST HOTLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_HOTLOCST

ELSE goto HOTRSRV
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17BC HOTRSRV HOTRSRV Was the reservation made directly with (Hotel name) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto HOTPURCH

2: Goto HOTRVCOM

17B HOTRVCOM HOTRVCOM Goto HOTPURCH

17BC HOTPURCH HOTPURCH Was the reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto TRPFOOD

2: IF HOTRSRV = 2 then goto 

HOTRVLOC

 ELSE goto TRPFOOD

17BC HOTRVLOC HOTRVLOC In what city is (Hotel reservation company) located? Goto HTRVLCST

17BC HTRVLCST HTRVLCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_HTRVLCST

ELSE goto TRPFOOD

17BC TRPFOOD TRPFOOD Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for meals, snacks, or drinks at restaurants,

bars, or fast food places (not counting what the package deal 

covered/ )?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPFOODX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYGROC

17BC TRPFOODX TRPFOODX (What was the cost, including taxes and tips?/What costs for 

these things won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 700 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPFOODX

ELSE goto TRPALCIN
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17BC TRPALCIN TRPALCIN Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in TRPFOODX) for alcoholic 

beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPALCHX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYGROC

17BC TRPALCHX TRPALCHX (What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes 

and trips?/What costs for alcoholic beverages, including taxes 

and tips, won't be reimburs

IF entry gt 210 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPALCHX

ELSE goto ANYGROC

17BC ANYGROC ANYGROC Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for food or beverages at grocery stores,

convenience stores, or liquor stores on this trip? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPGROCX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYSPEQP

17BC TRPGROCX TRPGROCX (What were the expenses, including taxes?/What costs, 

including taxes, won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 300 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPGROCX

ELSE goto ANYALC

17BC ANYALC ANYALC Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in TRPGROCX) ) for alcoholic 

beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPALCGX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYSPEQP

17BC TRPALCGX TRPALCGX (What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including 

taxes?/What costs for alcoholic beverages, including taxes, 

won't be reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 150 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPALCGX

ELSE goto ANYSPEQP

17BC ANYSPEQP ANYSPEQP 39 ? [F1]

Did (you/you or any members of your household) pay any fees 

to play sports, exercise, or rent any sports equipment

(not counting what the package deal covered/ )?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPSPRTX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYENTER

17BC TRPSPRTX TRPSPRTX (How much did (you/you or any member of your CU) 

pay?/What costs for playing sports or renting sports 

equipment won't be reimbursed?) 

IF entry gt 600 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPSPRTX

ELSE goto ANYENTER
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17BC ANYENTER ANYENTER 39 ? [F1]

Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything on this trip for entertainment or admissions (not 

counting what the package deal covered/ )? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPETRTX

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

BlkSection17_BC_3.CHKTCOMB

17BC TRPETRTX TRPETRTX (How much did (you/you or any member of your CU) 

spend?/What costs for entertainment and admissions won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF entry gt 682 and (ne DK or RF) then 

goto ERR1_TRPETRTX

ELSE exit block and goto 

BlkSection17_BC_3.CHKTCOMB

17BC TRIPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC TRIPPLACE ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC CHKTCOMB CHKTCOMB 1: Goto TCOMBEST

2: Goto TRPGFTC

17BC TCOMBEST TCOMBEST (Only those expenses the respondent could not provide 

individual expenses for should be combined and entered here./ 

IF entry gt 6000 and (ne DK or RF) 

then goto ERR1_TCOMBEST

ELSE goto FOODCOMB

17BC FOODCOMB FOODCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) include anything for . . .

 . . . Food? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGCOMB
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17BC LODGCOMB LODGCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) include anything for . . .

 . . . Lodging 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANCOMB

17BC TRANCOMB TRANCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) include anything for . . .

 . . .Transportation? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSECOMB

17BC ELSECOMB ELSECOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) include anything for . . .

 . . . Other expenses? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto OTHRCOMB

17BC OTHRCOMB OTHRCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) include . . . 

 . . . Any expenses for others?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRPGFTC

17BC TRPGFTC TRPGFTC (You've told me about many expenses (you/you or your CU) 

had on this trip. Were any of these expens

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRPGTCX

2,DK,RF: Goto S17BC_END

17BC TRPGFTCX TRPGFTCX (How much of the total expenses for this trip were for persons 

outside your CU?/How much of the tota

IF entry gt 1100 and (ne DK or RF) 

then goto ERR1_TRPGFTCX

ELSE goto S17BC_END
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17BC S17BC_END IF more trips with flganyboth = 2 then 

go to NUMNIGHT for the next trip

ELSEIF more trips with flganyboth = 1 

then go to NUMNIGHT for the next trip

ELSE goto Section 17E - BlkSect17_E

17E ANYNONCU ANYNONCU Sometimes people in a household don't take a trip 

themselves, but pay for 

part or all of a trip that someone else takes. Since the first of 

(reference month), have (you/you or any members of your 

household) paid for part or all of 

such a trip for any non-household members? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FOODNOCU

2,DK,RF: Goto S17E_END

17E FOODNOCU FOODNOCU Did these expenses include anything for...

 . . . Food and beverages?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGNOCU

17E LODGNOCU LODGNOCU Did these expenses include anything for...

 . . . Lodging? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANNOCU
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17E TRANNOCU TRANNOCU Did these expenses include anything for...

 . . . Transportation? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSENOCU

17E ELSENOCU ELSENOCU Did these expenses include ...

 . . . Anything else? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRNONCUX

17E TRNONCUX TRNONCUX What was the total amount that (you/your household) paid for 

those trips?

IF entry lt 25 or gt 3000 and (<> DK 

and <> RF) then 

 goto ERR1_TRNONCUX

ELSE goto S17E_END

17E S17E_END Exit block and goto ANYLOC

17F ANYLOC ANYLOC Sometimes people stay overnight in a local hotel or motel 

during holidays, family 

getaways, moves, or home repair. Since the first of (reference 

month), have 

(you/you or any members of your household) stayed overnight 

in a local hotel or motel? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BlkSect17_F.NUMLOC

2,DK,RF: Goto S17F_END

18F NUMLOC NUMLOC How many nights did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend away from home on this stay?

Goto ANYLOCDL
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18F ANYLOCDL ANYLOCDL Sometimes when people stay away from home overnight they 

have some 

sort of package deal that covers some or all of the costs. Was 

all 

or part of this stay covered by anything like that?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FOODLCDL

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYLODGE

18F FOODLCDL FOODLCDL Did the package deal include anything for. . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGLCDL

18F LODGLCDL LODGLCDL Did the package deal include anything for. . .

 . . .Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ENTRLCDL

18F ENTRLCDL ENTRLCDL Did the package deal include anything for. . .

 . . . Entertainment?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSELCDL

18F ELSELCDL ELSELCDL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Anything else?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRFELSE

2,DK,RF: Goto LOCDEALX

18F TRFELSE TRFELSE Goto LOCDEALX
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18F LOCDEALX LOCDEALX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

pay for the package deal?

IF entry gt 1500 and (ne DK or RF) 

then goto ERR1_LOCDEALX

ELSE goto ANYLODGE

18F ANYLODGE ANYLODGE Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for hotels, motels, 

cottages, trailer camps, or other lodging (not counting what 

the package deal covered/ )?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LOCLODGX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYMEAL

18F LOCLODGX LOCLODGX What was the cost, including taxes and tips? IF entry lt 22 or gt 648 and (<> DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_LOCLODGX

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14 

then goto LHTLSTOR

ELSE goto ANYMEAL

18F LHTLSTOR LHTLSTOR ENTRY: Goto LHTLLOC

DK,RF: Goto ANYMEAL

18F LHTLLOC LHTLLOC In what city did you stay? Goto LHTLOCST

18F LHTLOCST LHTLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_LHTLOCST

ELSE goto LOCSTRSV

18F LOCSTRSV LOCSTRSV Was the reservation made directly with (Hotel name) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto LHTPURCH

2: Goto LHTRCOMP

18F LHTRCOMP LHTRCOMP Goto LHTPURCH
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18F LHTPURCH LHTPURCH Was the reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto ANYMEAL

2: IF LOCSTRSV = 2 then goto 

LHRCOLOC

 ELSE goto ANYMEAL

18F LHRCOLOC LHRCOLOC In what city is (Reservation company name) located? Goto LHRLOCST

18F LHRLOCST LHRLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_ LHRLOCST

ELSE gGoto ANYMEAL

18F ANYMEAL ANYMEAL Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for meals, snacks, or drinks 

at restaurants, bars, or fast food places (not counting what the 

package deal covered/ )?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LOCMEALX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYLCGR

18F LOCMEALX LOCMEALX What was the cost, including taxes and tips? IF entry lt 6 or gt 1000 and (ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_LOCMEALX

ELSE goto ANYALCML

18F ANYALCML ANYALCML Was any of the (amount/(entry in LOCMEALX)) for alcoholic 

beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ALCMEALX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYLCGR

18F ALCMEALX ALCMEALX What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes 

and tips?

IF entry lt 5 or gt 388 and (ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_ALCMEALX

ELSE goto ANYLCGR
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18F ANYLCGR ANYLCGR Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything for food or beverages at 

grocery stores, convenience stores, or liquor stores?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LOCGROCX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYADMIS

18F LOCGROCX LOCGROCX What were the expenses, including taxes? IF entry lt 5 or gt 600 and (Ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_LOCGROCX

ELSE goto ANYALCGR

18F ANYALCGR ANYALCGR Was any of the (amount/ entry in LOCGROCX) for alcoholic 

beverages?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ALCGROCX

2,DK,RF: Goto ANYADMIS

18F ALCGROCX ALCGROCX What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes? IF entry lt 5 or gt 270 and (Ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_ALCGROCX

ELSE goto ANYADMIS

18F ANYADMIS ANYADMIS 39 ? [F1] 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) spend 

anything on this stay for entertainment or admissions (not 

counting what the package deal covered/ )?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LOCADMSX

2,DK,RF: Goto LOCCOMBX

18F LOCADMSX LOCADMSX How much did (you/you or any members of your household) 

pay?

IF entry lt 5 or gt 290 and (Ne DK or 

RF) then 

 goto ERR1_LOCADMSX

ELSE goto LOCCOMBX
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18F CHKFCOMB CHKFCOMB Are there combined expenses for food/beverages, lodging,

 transportation, or other things?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LOCCOMBX

2: Goto DIDYOU

18F LOCCOMBX LOCCOMBX 1-99999999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 210 

then goto ERR1_LOCCOMBX

 ELSE goto FOODLCCM

DK,RF: Goto FOODLCCM

18F FOODLCCM FOODLCCM Does this include anything for. . .

 . . . Food and beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGLCCM

18F LODGLCCM LODGLCCM Does this include anything for . . 

 . . . Lodging?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ENTRLCCM

18F ENTRLCCM ENTRLCCM Does this include anything for . . 

 . . . Entertainment?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSELCCM
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18F ELSELCCM ELSELCCM Does this include any . . .

 . . . Other expenses?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto DIDYOU

18F DIDYOU DIDYOU Did (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

other stays at local hotels or motels?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NUMLOC, next row

2,DK,RF: Exit block and goto 

S18F_END

17F S17F_END Goto Section 18 - BSECT18

18A S18A_INTRO S18A_INTRO Now I am going to ask about clothing and related expenses. 

First, let's start with some selected items and services. You 

may find it helpful to refer to receipts, credit card statements 

or other records to answer the questions. Please include any 

shipping and handling charges with the cost of any item that 

was shipped.

 Description Month Amount 

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLOTHXD)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BSECT18.BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM
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18A CLD_ITEM ITEM 40 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had expenses for any of the 

following items, either for members of your household or for 

someone outside your household?

 

 Read each item on list.

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

2. Purchase of any watches?

3. Purchase of any jewelry?

4. Shoe repair or other shoe services?

5. Watch or jewelry repair?

6. Repairs, alterations, or tailoring for clothing and accessories?

7. Rental of any clothing or accessories, including tuxedos?

8. Storage outside the home, just for clothing?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-8: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 IF ITEM = 1-3 then goto WHO

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

99: Goto S18A_END

888: IF no more row then goto 

S18A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next row in the 

table

18A PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

18A CLODESCD DESCRIPTION Goto WHO

18A CLSVGFTC WHO Was this for (you/your household) or for someone outside 

your household?

 Description Month Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

1. Your household

2. Someone outside your household

Goto MONTH
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18A CLOTHMOD MONTH When did you purchase (this/this service)?

 Description Month Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

REF_MONTH-CUR_MONTH: IF 

Entry is not within reference 

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT

18A CLSRVCX AMOUNT How much did it cost?

 Description Month Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

AMOUNT lt 18 or gt 1000) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 450) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1800) OR

 (ITEM = 4-8 and AMOUNT lt 

5 or gt 249) 

 then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF CLOTHYD and entry 

in AMOUNT for this 

 record are equal to any 

record data in the

 prechart/input then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE goto TAX

DK,RF: Goto C
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18A CLSRVCTX TAX Did this include sales tax?

 Description Month Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto C

18A CLOCMBD_S C C: Goto COMBCODE

EMPTY: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05 or 06]) OR 

 ((ITEM = 2-7) and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 7, 8, 07 or 08]) OR 

 (ITEM = 8 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16])

 then goto CLBSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered

 then goto CK_C
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18A CLOCMBD COMBCODE 40 ? [F1] 

 What (is/other clothing services is) (Item Description) 

combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

 Description Month Amount

 CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

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

2. Purchase of any watches

3. Purchase of any Jewelry

4. Shoe repair or other shoe services

5. Watch or jewelry repair

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

7. Rental of any clothing or accessories, including tuxedos.

8. Storage outside the home, just for clothing

77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/ DK)

IF (ITEM = 1 and [RT10.POPGRP = 5, 

6, 05 or 06]) or

 ((ITEM = 2-7) and [RT10.POPGRP = 

7, 8, 07 or 08]) or

 (ITEM = 8 and [RT10.POPGRP = 15 

or 16])

 then goto CLBSTORE

ELSE goto MORE

18A CLBSTORE CLDSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then 

 goto ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto CLBPURCH

18A CLBPURCH CLDPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto CLBLOC

18A CLBLOC CLDLOC In what city is (Store Description) located? Goto CLBLOCST
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18A CLBLOCST CLDLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_CLBLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

18A CLOMORED MORE Did you have any other expenses for (Clothing Service 

Description)? 

 Description Month Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 15 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM next row in the 

table

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 15 then 

goto S18A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM next row in 

the table

18A S18A_END Exit block and goto ADLTCLOX

18B ADLTCLOX ADLTCLOX Now I am going to ask about clothing, footwear, and 

accessory expenses for your household.

 

Since the first of (reference month), how much (have/has) 

(you/your household) spent on ALL OTHER clothing, 

footwear, and accessories for (yourself/the following people in 

your household)?

 

(Names of person 18+)

IF ADLTCLOX = 1-4 or gt 249 then 

goto ERR1_ADLTCLOX

ELSEIF there are active CU members 

with age = 0-17 or age2 = 1

 then goto CHLDCLOX

ELSE goto CLOGFTX

18B CHLDCLOX CHLDCLOX Since the first of (reference month), how much (have/has) 

(you/your household) spent on ALL OTHER clothing, 

footwear, and accessories for (Childs name/the following 

people in your household)?

 

(Names of person 0-17)

IF CHLDCLOX = 1-4 or gt 249 then 

goto ERR1_CHLDCLOX

ELSE goto CLOGFTX

18B CLOGFTX CLOGFTX Since the first of (reference month), how much (have/has) 

(you/your household) spent on ALL OTHER clothing, 

footwear, and accessories for those outside of your 

household?

IF CLOGFTX = 1-4 or gt 249 then goto 

ERR1_CLOGFTX

ELSE goto S18_SectComp

18 S18_SectComp Exit block and goto Section 19 -

BSECT19
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19A S19A_INTRO S19A_INTRO Now I am going to ask about miscellaneous expenses which 

have not been collected anywhere 

else in this survey. Please remember to include any payments 

you made online or had 

automatically deducted. Also, please include any shipping 

and handling charges with the cost of any item that was 

shipped. 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM
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19A MIS_ITEM ITEM Screen 1 ------------------------------------------------------------

41 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) had expenses for any of the

following, either for (you/your household) or for someone 

outside your household?

 Read each item on list.

 

SCREEN 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------

42 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) had 

expenses for --

 Read each item on list. 

 Do not include pet food. It is a Diary-only item.

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants?

2. Professional photography?

3. Services of lawyers or other legal professionals?

4. Accounting fees?

5. Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional 

licenses?

6. Gardening or lawn care services?

7. Housekeeping services?

8. Home security system service fees?

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

previously reported?

10. Moving, storage, or freight?

11. Stamp or coin collecting?

12. Lotteries or games of chance?

13. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care inside or 

outside of your home?

14. Toys or games?

1-24: IF ITEM ne Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

95: Goto ITEM - next line of grid

99: Goto S19A_END

888: IF no more grid lines then goto 

S19A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of 

grid
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15. Arts or crafts kits?

16. Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials and items?

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

include pet food.

18. Pet services?

19. Veterinarian expenses for pets?

20. Catering?

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?

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

19A PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

19A MISCDESC DESCRIPTION What was the expense for?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

Goto MONTH
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19A MISCMO MONTH In what month did you have this expense?

(* Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference period)

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. ^S19A_13Option

REF_MONTH - CUR_MONTH: IF 

month not in the reference period 

 then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto WHO

13: IF ITEM = 2, 9, 11, 14-16, 20-22 

then goto CK_MONTH

 ELSE goto WHO

DK,RF: Goto WHO

19A MISCGFTC WHO Was this expense for someone inside or outside your 

household? 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

 

 

1. For household

2. For someone outside your household

Goto AMOUNT
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19A MISCEXPX AMOUNT (What was the total amount of this expense?/What is your 

monthly expense?)

(* Do not include legal fees related to real estate closing costs 

reported in Section 3./ ) 

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 300)

 or (ITEM = 2 and MISCEXPX 

lt 8 or gt 795) 

 or (ITEM = 3 and MISCEXPX 

lt 13 or gt 5000)

 or (ITEM = 4 and MISCEXPX 

lt 25 or gt 1000)

 or (ITEM = 5 and MISCEXPX 

lt 9 or gt 900) 

 or (ITEM = 6 and MISCEXPX 

lt 15 or gt 600)

 or (ITEM = 7 and MISCEXPX 

lt 20 or gt 1260)

 or (ITEM = 8 and MISCEXPX 

lt 19 or gt 300)

 or (ITEM = 9 and MISCEXPX 

lt 5 or gt 557)

 or (ITEM = 10 and 

MISCEXPX lt 9 or gt 1800)

 or (ITEM = 11 and 

MISCEXPX gt 1300) 

 or (ITEM = 12 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 520) 

 or (ITEM = 13 and 

MISCEXPX lt 10 or gt 10700)

 or (ITEM = 14 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 550)

 or (ITEM = 15 and 

MISCEXPX lt 6 or gt 800) 

 or (ITEM = 16 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 214)

 or (ITEM = 17 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 300)

 or (ITEM = 18 and 

MISCEXPX lt 8 or gt 500)

 or (ITEM = 19 and 

MISCEXPX lt 12 or gt 700)
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 or (ITEM = 20 and 

MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 6840)

 or (ITEM = 21 and 

MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 7000)

 or (ITEM = 22 and 

MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 7000)

 or (ITEM = 23 and 

MISCEXPX lt 10 or gt 3208)

 or (ITEM = 24 and 

MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 7000) 

 then goto ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF MISCCODE and the 

entry in AMOUNT for this

 record are equal to any 

records data on the

 prechart/input AND (that 

prechart records 

 MISCMO does not equal 

13) then goto ERR_DUP

 ELSEIF ITEM = 14-24 then goto 

C 

 ELSEIF (ITEM = 1 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03, or 04)) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05, or 06)) OR

 ((ITEM = 3, 6, 7, or 10) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01

 or 02) OR (ITEM = 4 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)) 

 then goto MISSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

DK,RF: IF ITEM = 14-24 then goto C

 ELSEIF (ITEM = 1 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 3, 4, 03, or 04)) OR

 (ITEM = 2 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 5, 6, 05, or 06)) OR

 ((ITEM = 3, 6, 7, or 10) and 
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(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01

 or 02) OR (ITEM = 4 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)) 

 then goto MISSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

19A S19ACM_S C C: Goto CombCode

EMPTY: IF ((ITEM = 14, 15, 23 or 

24) and (RT800.POPGRP = 

 1, 2, 01 or 02) OR 

 (ITEM = 16 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14)) OR

 (ITEM = 17 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12)) OR

 ((ITEM = 18 or 19) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 9, 10 

 or 09)) OR

 (ITEM = 20 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16)) then

 goto MISSTORE

 ELSE goto MORE

IF anything other than a 'C' or the 

Enter key is entered then goto CK_C
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19A S19ACMB CombCode IF ((ITEM = 14, 15, 23 or 24) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 1, 2, 01

 or 02) OR (ITEM = 16 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 14)) OR

 (ITEM = 17 and (RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) OR

 ((ITEM = 18 or 19) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 9, 10 or 09)) OR

 (ITEM = 20 and (RT10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16)) then 

 goto MISSTORE 

ELSE goto MORE

19A MISSTORE MISSTORE IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then goto 

 ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto MORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = DK or RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto MISPURCH

19A MISPURCH MISPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MORE

2: Goto MISLOC
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19A MISLOC MISLOC In what city is ^MISSTORE_fill located? Goto MISLOCST

019A MISLOCST MISLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_MISLOCST

ELSE goto MORE

19A MISCMORE MORE Did you have any other expenses for (description)?

 Description Amount Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW number = 43 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of 

grid

2,DK,RF: IF ROW number = 43 then 

goto S19A_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line of 

grid

19A S19A_END Goto S19B_INTRO

19B S19B_INTRO S19B_INTRO Now I am going to ask about payments and contributions to 

persons outside of your household.

 Description Month Amount 

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BSECT19.BTABLEB.BROW.ITEM
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19B CNT_ITEM ITEM 43 ? [F1]

SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) given any money by cash, 

checks,

or given any gift cards to . . .

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid any of the following . . . 

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) given any money by cash, 

checks,

money orders, or credit cards to benefit . . .

 Read each item on list 

SCREEN 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) given any . . .

 Read item on list

SCREEN 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

In response to the coronavirus, the Federal government began 

sending stimulus payments, that is the coronavirus (COVID19) related economic impact payment, directly to many 

households, either by check, direct deposit, or debit card. 

Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) received a stimulus payment 

from the Federal government? Do not include refunds on 

annual income taxes, unemployment 

1-9: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto DESCRIPTION

10: IF ITEM <> Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSEIF NUMHOUSE = 1 then 

goto MONTH

 ELSE goto CONTWHO

95: Goto next row

99: Goto S19B_END

888: IF no more grid lines then goto 

S19B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM - next line of grid
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compensation, or payments from an employer.

1. College students living away from home?

2. Any other people not in your household, such as friends, coworkers, or homeless persons?

3. Child support?

4. Alimony?

5. Educational institutions?

6. Political organizations?

7. Religious organizations, including churches, temples and 

mosques?

8. Charities or other organizations?

9. Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to persons or organizations 

outside of your household?

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

19B PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

19B CONTDESC DESCRIPTION What was the (payment/contribution/stimulus payment) for?

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

Goto MONTH
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19B CONTWHO CONTWHO Goto MONTH
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19B CONTMO MONTH In what month (did you make the payment/did you make the 

contribution/was the stimulus payment received)?

 (did you make the payment/did you make the 

contribution/was the stimulus payment received)2

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

13. (Same amount each month/ )

REF_MONTH-CUR_MONTH: IF entry 

is not within the reference

 period then goto 

ERR3_MONTH

 ELSE goto AMOUNT

13,DK,RF: Goto AMOUNT
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19B CONTEXPX AMOUNT (What was the total amount of the 

(payment/contribution)/What is the monthly 

(payment/contribution))? 

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

1-999999: IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT 

lt 20 or gt 3000) OR 

 (ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 2300) OR

 (ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 55 

or gt 3600) OR

 (ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 40 

or gt 8000) OR

 (ITEM = 5 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1500) OR

 (ITEM = 6 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 1000) OR

 (ITEM = 7 and AMOUNT lt 10 

or gt 1600) OR

 (ITEM = 8 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 650) OR

 (ITEM = 9 and AMOUNT lt 5 

or gt 10000) OR

 (CONTCODE = 800 and 

AMOUNT lt 100 or gt 5000)

 then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF CONTCODE and the 

entry in AMOUNT for this

 record are equal to any 

records data on the

 pre-chart/input AND (that 

prechart records 

 CONTMO does not equal 

13) then goto ERR_DUP

 ELSEIF ITEM = 10 then goto 

CHCKEFT

 ELSE goto MORE

DK,RF: IF ITEM = 10 then goto 

CHCKEFT

 ELSE goto MORE
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19B CHCKEFT CHCKEFT Was the stimulus payment received by . .

1. check?

2. direct deposit?

3. debit card?

Goto REBTUSED

19B REBTUSED REBTUSED How did or will (you/you or any members of your household) 

use the stimulus payment?

1. Mostly to pay for expenses

2. Mostly to pay off debt

3. Mostly to add to savings

Goto MORE

19B CONTMORE MORE Did you (receive any other stimulus payments/make any other 

(payments/contributions) (expenditure description))?

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF Row number = 43 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line in grid

2,DK,RF: IF Row number = 43 then 

goto S19B_END

 ELSE goto ITEM, next line in 

grid

19B S19B_END Exit block and goto S19_Sectcomp

19B S19_Sectcomp Goto section 20A - BSECT20

20A GROCWEKX GROCWEKX 44

Now I am going to ask about expenses for food, beverages 

and other items (you/your household) (have/has) purchased 

since the first of (reference month).

What has been (you/your household) usual WEEKLY expense 

for grocery shopping? 

 Include grocery home delivery service fees and drinking 

water delivery fees.

0,DK,RF: Goto OTHSTOR

1-9999: IF Entry gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_GROCWEKX

 ELSE OTHSTUFX
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20A OTHSTUFX OTHSTUFX About how much of this amount was for nonfood items, such 

as paper

products, detergents, home cleaning supplies, pet foods, and 

alcoholic

beverages?

0-9999: IF Entry gt 50 then goto 

ERR1_OTHSTUFX

 ELSEIF Entry gt GROCWEKX 

then goto CK_OTHSTUFX

 ELSEIF (RT10.POPGRP = 1-

16 or 01-09) then 

 goto GROSTORE

 ELSE goto OTHSTOR

DK,RF: IF (RT10.POPGRP = 1-16 

or 01-09) then 

 goto GROSTORE 

 ELSE goto OTHSTOR

20A GROSTORE GROSTORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

last purchased groceries?

 Enter store, website, or company name

ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto OTHSTOR

 ELSE goto GROPURCH

DK,RF: Goto OTHSTOR

20A GROPURCH GROPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto OTHSTOR

2: Goto GROLOC

20A GROLOC GROLOC In what city is (Grocery store name) located? Goto GROLOCST

20A GROLOCST GROLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_GROLOCST

ELSE goto OTHSTOR
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20A OTHSTOR OTHSTOR Other than your regular grocery shopping already reported, 

have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

any food or nonalcoholic beverages from places such as 

grocery stores, convenience stores, specialty stores, home 

delivery, or farmer's markets?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OSTORWKX

2,DK,RF: Goto DINE_WKX

20A OSTORWKX OSTORWKX What was your usual WEEKLY expense at these places? 0-9999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 90 then 

goto ERR1_OSTORWKX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 1-16 

or 01-09 then 

 goto OTHSTORE

 ELSE goto DINE_WKX

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 1-16 or 

01-09 then goto OTHSTORE

 ELSE goto DINE_WKX

20A OTHSTORE OTHSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then 

 goto DINE_WKX

 ELSE goto OTHPURCH

DK, RF: Goto DINE_WKX

20A OTHPURCH OTHPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto DINE_WKX

2: Goto OTHLOC

20A OTHLOC OTHLOC In what city is (Store name) located? Goto OTHLOCST

20A OTHLOCST OTHLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_OTHLOCST

ELSE goto DINE_WKX
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20A DINE_WKX DINE_WKX What has been (your/your household's) usual WEEKLY 

expense for meals or snacks from restaurants, fast food 

places, cafeterias, carryouts or other such places? (Do not 

include meals purchased at school./ )

1-9999: IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 120 

then goto ERR1_DINEWKX

 ELSE goto CIGARETT

0,DK,RF: Goto CIGARETT

20A CIGARETT CIGARETT Since the first of (reference month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) purchased cigarettes?

Do not include e-cigarettes.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CIGARETX

2,DK,RF: Goto OTHTOBAC

20A CIGARETX CIGARETX What is the usual WEEKLY expense for cigarettes? 0-999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 80 then goto 

ERR1_CIGARETX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto CIGSTORE

 ELSE goto OTHTOBAC

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto CIGSTORE 

 ELSE goto OTHTOBAC

20A CIGSTORE CIGSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then 

 goto OTHTOBAC

 ELSE goto CIGPURCH

DK, RF: Goto OTHTOBAC

20A CIGPURCH CIGPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto OTHTOBAC

2: Goto CIGLOC

20A CIGLOC CIGLOC In what city is (Store name) located? Goto CIGLOCST
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20A CIGLOCST CIGLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_CIGLOCST

ELSE goto OTHTOBAC

20A OTHTOBAC OTHTOBAC 44 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) purchased 

other tobacco products such as cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing 

tobacco, or vaping products? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHTBACX

2,DK,RF: Goto ALC_HOMX

20A OTHTBACX OTHTBACX ? [F1]

What is the usual WEEKLY expense?

0-999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 80 then goto 

ERR1_OTHTBACX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto TOBSTORE

 ELSE goto ALC_HOMX

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto TOBSTORE

 ELSE goto ALC_HOMX

20A TOBSTORE TOBSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then 

 goto ALC_HOMX

 ELSE goto TOBPURCH

DK, RF: Goto ALC_HOMX

20A TOBPURCH TOBPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto ALC_HOMX

2: Goto TOBLOC

20A TOBLOC TOBLOC In what city is (Store name) located? Goto TOBLOCST
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20A TOBLOCST TOBLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_TOBLOCST

ELSE goto ALC_HOMX

20A ALC_HOMX ALC_HOMX What has been (your/your household's) usual MONTHLY 

expense for alcohol, including beer and wine to be served at 

home?

0-9999: IF Entry = 2 or ENTRY gt 210 

then goto ERR1_ALCHOMX

 ELSE goto ALC_OUTX

DK,RF: Goto ALC_OUTX

20A ALC_OUTX ALC_OUTX What has been your usual MONTHLY expense for alcohol, 

including beer and wine at restaurants, bars and recreational 

events?

1-9999: IF Entry = 2 or entry gt 240 

then goto ERR1_ALCOUTX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

16 then goto ALCSTORE

 ELSEIF any "active" CU 

member has AGE lt 22 then 

 goto ANYMEALS

 ELSE goto S20A_END

0: IF any "active" CU member has 

AGE lt 22 then goto ANYMEALS

 ELSE goto S20A_END

DK,RF: IF any "active"CU member 

has AGE lt 22 then 

 goto ANYMEALS

 ELSE goto S20A_END

20A ALCSTORE ALCSTORE What is the name of the restaurant, bar, or recreational event 

where (you/your household) last purchased alcohol, including 

beer or wine?

 Enter restaurant, bar, or venue name

ENTRY: Goto ALCLOC

DK, RF: IF any active CU member 

has AGE lt 22 then 

 goto ANYMEALS

 ELSE goto S20A_END

20A ALCLOC ALCLOC In what city is (Restaurant, bar, or recreactional event name) 

located?

Goto ALCLOCST
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20A ALCLOCST ALCLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_ALCLOCST

ELSEIF any active CU member has 

AGE lt 22 then goto ANYMEALS

ELSE goto S20A_END

20A ANYMEALS ANYMEALS Since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month), have (you/you or any members of your household) 

purchased any meals at school for preschool through high 

school age children?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FBPERSN

2,DK,RF: Goto 20A_END
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20A FBPERSON FBPERSON 1-30: Goto TblSCHMEAL 

DK,RF: Goto 20A_END

20A MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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20A SCHLMLX SCHLMLX Goto SCHMLPD

20A SCHLMLPD SCHLMLPD 1: IF SCHLMLX gt 10 goto 

ERR1_SCHLMLPD

 ELSE goto SCHMLWKQ

2: IF SCHLMLX lt 5 or gt 30 goto 

ERR1_SCHLMLPD

 ELSE goto SCHMLWKQ

3: IF SCHLMLX lt 5 or gt 60 go to 

ERR1_SCHLMLPD

 ELSE goto SCHMLWKQ

4: IF SCHLMLX lt 5 or gt 120 goto 

ERR1_SCHLMLPD

 ELSE goto SCHMLWKQ

5: IF SCHLMLX lt 5 or gt 400 goto 

ERR1_SCHLMLPD

 ELSE goto SCHMLWKQ

6: Goto SCHLMLRX 

DK,RF: Goto SCHMLWKQ

20A SCHLMLRX SCHLMLRX How much was paid since the first of (reference month), not 

including this month?

1,2: Goto ERR1_SCHLMLRX

3-90,DK,RF: Goto SCHMLWKQ

91-999: Goto ERR1_SCHLMLRX

20A SCHMLWKQ SCHMLWKQ How many WEEKS did (Name) purchase meals? IF no more persons then goto 

S20_END

ELSE goto SCHLMLX for next person
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20B LNDROMAT LNDROMAT 44 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month) have (you/you or any members of your household) had 

any expenses for self-service laundry machines?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LNDRYX

2,DK,RF: Goto DRYCLEAN

20B LNDRYX LNDRYX ? [F1]

What was the total cost?

IF Entry lt 5 or gt 260 then goto 

ERR1_LNDRYX

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 16 

then goto LNDSTORE

ELSE goto OTHLNDRY

20B LNDSTORE LNDSTORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

last paid for self-service laundry machines?

 Enter store or company name

ENTRY: Goto LNDRYLOC

DK, RF: Goto OTHLNDRY

20B LNDRYLOC LNDRYLOC In what city is (Laundromat Name) located? Goto LDYLOCST

20B LDYLOCST LDYLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_LDYLOCST

ELSE goto OTHLNDRY

20B OTHLNDRY OTHLNDRY Was any of this amount for items other than clothes, such as 

linens or drapes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHLNDRX

2,DK,RF: Goto DRYCLEAN
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20B OTHLNDRX OTHLNDRX ? [F1]

How much?

0-9999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 100 then 

goto ERR1_OTHLNDRX

 ELSEIF entry gt LNDRYX then 

goto CK_OTHLNDRX

 ELSE goto DRYCLEAN

DK,RF: Goto DRYCLEAN

20B DRYCLEAN DRYCLEAN 44 ? [F1] 

Have (you/you or any members of your household) had any 

expenses for dry cleaning or laundry service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto DRYCLNX

2,DK,RF: Goto SALONS

20B DRYCLNX DRYCLNX ? [F1]

What was the total cost?

1-9999: IF Entry lt 6 or gt 390 then 

goto ERR1_DRYCLNX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

16 then goto DRYSTORE

 ELSE goto OTHDRCLN

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 15 or 

16 then goto DRYSTORE 

 ELSE goto OTHDRCLN

20B DRYSTORE DRYSTORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

last paid for dry cleaning or laundry services?

 Enter store, website, or company name

ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto 

OTHDRCLN

 ELSE goto DRYPURCH

DK,RF: Goto OTHDRCLN

20B DRYPURCH DRYPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto OTHDRCLN

2: Goto DRYLOC

20B DRYLOC DRYLOC In what city is (Dry cleaner name) located? Goto DRYLOCST
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20B DRYLOCST DRYLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_DRYLOCST

ELSE goto OTHDRCLN

20B OTHDRCLN OTHDRCLN Was any of this amount for items other than clothes, such as 

linens, drapes, or rugs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHDCLNX

2,DK,RF: Goto SALONS

20B OTHDCLNX OTHDCLNX ? [F1]

How much?

1-9999: IF entry lt 5 or gt 200 then 

goto ERR1_OTHDRCLNX

 ELSEIF entry gt DRYCLNX then 

goto CK_OTHDCLNX

 ELSE goto SALONS

DK,RF: Goto SALONS

20B SALONS SALONS 44 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month) have (you/you or any members of your household) had 

any expenses for haircutting, styling, attached hair pieces, 

manicures, massages or other salon services? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SALONX

2,DK,RF: Goto WIGS

20B SALONX SALONX ? [F1]

What was the total expense for these services since the first 

of (reference month), not including (current month)?

0-9999: IF entry = 1-3 or gt 998 then 

goto ERR1_SALONX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto SALNNAME

 ELSE goto WIGS

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 13 or 

14 then goto SALNNAME

 ELSE goto WIGS
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20B SALNNAME SALNNAME What is the name of the business where (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid for salon services?

 Enter name of establishment, not name of salon 

technician

RESPONSE: IF uppercase entry = 

"GROUPON" or "GROUPON.COM" 

 then goto ERR_GROUPON 

 ELSEIF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then 

 goto WIGS

 ELSE goto SALPURCH

DK,RF: Goto WIGS

20B SALPURCH SALPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto WIGS

2: Goto SALNLOC

20B SALNLOC SALNLOC In what city is ^SALNNAME_fill located? Goto SALLOCST

20B SALLOCST SALLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_SALLOCST

ELSE goto WIGS

20B WIGS WIGS 44 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month) have (you/you or any members of your household) had 

any expenses for removable hairpieces, wigs or toupees?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto WIGSX

2,DK,RF: Goto SAFEDPST

20B WIGSX WIGSX ? [F1]

What was the total expense for these items since the first of 

(reference month), not including (current month)?

0-9999: IF entry = 1-5 or gt 300 then 

goto ERR1_WIGSX

 ELSE goto SAFEDPST

DK,RF: Goto SAFEDPST
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20B SAFEDPST SAFEDPST Have (you/you or any members of your household) had any 

expenses for the rental of a safe deposit box located in a bank 

or similar financial institution?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SAFDPSTX

2,DK,RF: Goto BANKSRVC

20B SAFDPSTX SAFDPSTX What was the total rental expense for the safe deposit box 

since the first of (reference month), not including (current 

month)?

1-999: IF entry gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_SAFEDPSTX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto SAFSTORE

 ELSE goto BANKSRVC

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto SAFSTORE 

 ELSE goto BANKSRVC

20B SAFSTORE SAFSTORE ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto 

BANKSRVC

 ELSE goto SAFPURCH

DK,RF: Goto BANKSRVC

20B SAFPURCH SAFPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto BANKSRVC

2: Goto SAFDPLOC

20B SAFDPLOC SAFDPLOC In what city is (Bank or institution name) located? Goto SAFLOCST

20B SAFLOCST SAFLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_SAFLOCST

ELSE goto BANKSRVC
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20B BANKSRVC BANKSRVC 44 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your household) paid any 

charges or fees for bank services such as ATM or overdraft 

fees or account service charges from a bank or similar 

financial institution? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BANKMOX

2,DK,RF: Goto TXLIMSRV

20B BANKMOX BANKMOX ? [F1]

What is the usual MONTHLY charge?

1-9999: IF entry = 1 or gt 300 then 

goto ERR1_BANKMOX

 ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto BNKNAME

 ELSE goto TXLIMSRV

DK,RF: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 

12 then goto BNKNAME

 ELSE goto TXLIMSRV

20B BNKNAME BNKNAME ENTRY: IF UPPERCASE ENTRY 

contains ".COM" then goto TXLIMSRV

 ELSE goto BNKPURCH

DK,RF: Goto TXLIMSRV

20B BNKPURCH BNKPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto TXLIMSRV

2: Goto BANKLOC

20B BANKLOC BANKLOC In what city is (Bank name) located? Goto BNKLOCST

20B BNKLOCST BNKLOCST IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_BNKLOCST

ELSE goto TXLIMSRV
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20B TXLIMSRV TXLIMSRV 44 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month) not including (current 

month), have (you/you or any members of your household) 

had expenses for taxis, limousine service, or car rides booked 

through an app? Do not include expenses entirely reimbursed 

for business purposes or expenses incurred on a trip.

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TXLIMX

2,DK,RF: Goto MASSTRAN

20B TXLIMX TXLIMX ? [F1]

What was the total expense?

IF entry lt 5 or gt 520 then goto 

ERR1_TXLIMX

ELSEIF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto LIMO

ELSE goto MASSTRAN

20B LIMO LIMO Was the $^TXLIMX_fill solely for limousine service?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MASSTRAN

2,DK,RF: Goto TAXINAME

20B TAXINAME TAXINAME IF uppercase entry = "GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" then 

 goto ERR_GROUPON

 

ELSE goto TXIPURCH

20B TXIPURCH TXIPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto MASSTRAN

2: Goto TAXILOC

20B TAXILOC TAXILOC In what city is (Cab company name/the company) located? Goto TAXLOCST
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20B TAXLOCST TAXLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Cab company name/the company) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto CK_TAXLOCST

ELSE goto MASSTRAN

20B MASSTRAN MASSTRAN Do (you/you or any members of your household) pay out-ofpocket for public transportation services such as bus, 

subway, train, or passenger ferry? 

 Include all forms of public transportation

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF RT10.POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto MASSNAME

 ELSEIF NUMHOUSE = 1 then 

goto TBLMSTRAN 

 ELSE goto TRANST

2,DK,RF: Goto S20B_END

20B MASSNAME MASSNAME What is the name of the public transportation system? IF NUMHOUSE = 1 then goto 

TBLMSTRAN

 

ELSE goto TRANSIT
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Section 20B TRANST TRANST 1-30: Goto TBLMSTRAN

DK,RF: Goto S20B_END

20A MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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Section 20B TRANAMTX TRANAMTX What is (your/NAME's) usual out-of-pocket cost?

 Select time period (per day, week, or month) on next screen

1-9999: Goto TRANPD

0,DK,RF: Goto TRANSUB

Section 20B TRANPD TRANPD 1: IF TRANAMTX greater than 10 

then goto ERR1_TRANAMTX

 ELSE goto TRANDAYX

2: IF TRANAMTX greater than 72 

then goto ERR1_TRANAMTX

 ELSE goto AMTRAK

3,DK,RF: IF TRANAMTX greater than 

285 then goto ERR1_TRANAMTX

 ELSE goto AMTRAK

Section 20B TRANDAYX TRANDAYX How many days per week usually? Goto AMTRAK

Section 20B AMTRAK AMTRAK Is any of the ^TRANAMTX_Fill^TRANPD_Fill Amtrak?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto AMTRAKX

2,DK,RF: Goto TRANSUB

Section 20B AMTRAKX AMTRAKX IF AMTRAKX greater than 

TRANAMTX then goto CK_AMTRAKX

ELSE goto TRANSUB

Section 20B TRANSUB TRANSUB Did (you/NAME) receive a transit subsidy?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRANSUBX

2,DK,RF: IF no more persons, exit 

block and goto S20B_END

 ELSE goto TRANAMTX for the 

next person
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Section 20B TRANSUBX TRANSUBX What is the usual monthly amount? 0-9999: IF entry greater than 250 

then goto ERR1_TRANSUBX

 ELSEIF no more persons, exit 

block and goto S20B_END

 ELSE goto TRANAMTX for the 

next person

DK,RF: IF no more persons, exit 

block and goto S20B_END

 ELSE goto TRANAMTX for the 

next person

20B S20B_END Exit block and goto 20C
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20C PGRP1_INTRO PGRP1_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last five years, that 

is, as far back as (year, 5 years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you about expenses that 

you told me that you did not have in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR22

ELSEIF Ask_R[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATR22 PSCATR22 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any video game hardware, games, 

or accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R22_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH29

 ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R22_COST R22_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of video game hardware, games, 

or accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 8 or gt 450 then goto 

ERR1_R22COST

ELSE goto R22STORE
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20C R22STORE R22STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R22PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R22PURCH R22PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH29

 ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R22LOC

20C R22LOC R22LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R22LOCST
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20C R22LOCST R22LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATR21 PSCATR21 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any toys, games, hobby 

supplies, or playground equipment, excluding video games?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R21_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

 ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R21_COST R21_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of toys, games, hobby supplies, 

or playground equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1200 then goto 

ERR1_R21COST

ELSE goto R21STORE
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20C R21STORE R21STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R21PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R21PURCH R21PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH29

 ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R21LOC

20C R21LOC R21LOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto R21LOCST
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20C R21LOCST R21LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATH29 PSCATH29 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any nonpowered tools 

or miscellaneous hardware?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H29_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H29_COST H29_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of nonpowered tools or 

miscellaneous hardware?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 250 then goto 

ERR1_H29COST

ELSE goto H29STORE
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20C H29STORE H29STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H29PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C H29PURCH H29PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H29LOC

20C H29LOC H29LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H29LOCST
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20C H29LOCST H29LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H29LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATH27 PSCATH27 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any materials or 

supplies for any paint or wallpaper jobs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H27_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H27_COST H27_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of materials or supplies for any 

paint or wallpaper jobs?

IF ENTRY gt 1000 then goto 

ERR1_H27COST

Goto H27STORE
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20C H27STORE H27STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H27PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C H27PURCH H27PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H27LOC

20C H27LOC H27LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H27LOCST
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20C H27LOCST H27LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H27LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATR16 PSCATR16 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any hunting, fishing, or 

camping equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R16_COST R16_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of hunting, fishing, or camping 

equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 650 then goto 

ERR1_R16COST

ELSE goto R16STORE
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20C R16STORE R16STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R16PURCH R16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R16LOC

20C R16LOC R16LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R16LOCST
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20C R16LOCST R16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATR15 PSCATR15 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any sport, recreation, 

or health and exercise equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R15_COST R15_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of sport, recreation, or health 

and exercise equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1850 then goto 

ERR1_R15COST

ELSE goto R15STORE

20C R15STORE R15STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R15PURCH R15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R15LOC

20C R15LOC R15LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R15LOCST

20C R15LOCST R15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATH40 PSCATH40 Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, two years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for inside home 

maintenance and repair, excluding exterior work?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H40CONT

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H40CONT H40CONT Did you do this job yourself or did you pay someone else to 

do all or part of the work?

1. Self only

2. Paid or contracted with someone else

3. Both

1,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2,3: H40_COST

20C H40_COST H40_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for inside home maintenance and 

repair, excluding exterior work?

IF ENTRY gt 10,000 then goto 

ERR1_H40COST

ELSE goto H40STORE
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20C H40STORE H40STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H40PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H40PURCH H40PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H40LOC

20C H40LOC H40LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H40LOCST
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20C H40LOCST H40LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H40LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATH38 PSCATH38 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for service 

contracts, maintenance, or repairs for major appliances? Do 

not include expenses for repairs you did yourself.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H38COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H38_COST H38_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for service contracts, maintenance, 

or repairs for major appliances?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 325 then goto 

ERR1_H38COST

ELSE goto H38TORE
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20C H38STORE H38STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H38PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H38PURCH H38PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H38LOC

20C H38LOC H38LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H38LOCST
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20C H38LOCST H38LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H38LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATH28 PSCATH28 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any power tools?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H28COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H28_COST H28_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend on power tools?

IF ENTRY lt 11 or gt 700 then goto 

ERR1_H28COST

ELSE goto H28TORE
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20C H28STORE H28STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H28PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H28PURCH H28PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[14] = 1 then

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H28LOC

20C H28LOC H28LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H28LOCST

20C H28LOCST H28LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H28LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C PSCATR14 PSCATR14 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any bicycles or bicycle 

equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R14COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R14_COST R14_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend on bicycles or bicycle equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 924 then goto 

ERR1_R14COST

ELSE goto R14TORE

20C R14STORE R14STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R14PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R14PURCH R14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R14LOC

20C R14LOC R14LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R14LOCST
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20C R14LOCST R14LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATH39 PSCATH39 Now, please think about the last five years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, five years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for repairing, refinishing, 

or reupholstering furniture? Do not include expenses for 

repairs you did yourself.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H39_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C H39_COST H39_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for repairing, refinishing, or 

reupholstering furniture?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1900 then goto 

ERR1_H39COST

ELSE goto H39STORE

20C H39STORE H39STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H39PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C H39PURCH H39PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H39LOC

20C H39LOC H39LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H39LOCST

20C H39LOCST H39LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H39LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATR12 PSCATR12 (Now, please think about the last five years, since the first of 

five years ago)./In the last FIVE YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any outboard motors or 

powered sports vehicles?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R12_COST R12_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of an outboard motor or powered 

sports vehicle?

IF ENTRY lt 40 or gt 50,000 then goto 

ERR1_R12COST

ELSE goto R12STORE

20C R12STORE R12STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1
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20C R12PURCH R12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R12LOC

20C R12LOC R12LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R12LOCST

20C R12LOCST R12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C PSCATR13 PSCATR13 (Now, please think about the last five years, since the first of 

five years ago)./In the last FIVE YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any unpowered boats, 

trailers, or campers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R13_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP1

20C R13_COST R13_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of any unpowered boats, trailers, 

or campers?

IF ENTRY lt 200 or gt 63,000 then 

goto ERR1_R13COST

ELSE goto R13STORE

20C R13STORE R13STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R13PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

20C R13PURCH R13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R13LOC
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20C R13LOC R13LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R13LOCST

20C R13LOCST R13LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R13LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP1

END_POPGRP1 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section

20C PGRP2_INTRO PGRP2_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last five years, that 

is, as far back as (year, 5 years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you about expenses that 

you told me that you did not have in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA21

ELSEIF Ask_A[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA20

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATA21 PSCATA21 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any infants' or toddlers' 

underwear or diapers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A21_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA20

 ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG20

 ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19 

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C A21_COST A21_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of infants' or toddlers' underwear 

or diapers?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 150 then goto 

ERR1_A21COST

ELSE goto A21STORE
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20C A21STORE A21STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" or is not a DK or 

 RF then goto A21PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA20

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C A21PURCH A21PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA20

 ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG20

 ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto A21LOC

20C A21LOC A21LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A21LOCST
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20C A21LOCST A21LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA20

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATA20 PSCATA20 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any infants' or toddlers' 

clothing or accessories, excluding jewelry, underwear and 

diapers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A20_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

 ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09 

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C A20_COST A20_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of infants' or toddlers' clothing 

or accessories, excluding jewelry, underwear and diapers?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_A20COST

ELSE goto A20STORE
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20C A20STORE A20STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A20PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C A20PURCH A20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG20

 ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto A20LOC

20C A20LOC A20LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A20LOCST
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20C A20LOCST A20LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATG20 PSCATG20 Now please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, two years ago), have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any infants' equipment such as 

strollers, car seats, bottles, or dishes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G20_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G20_COST G20_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of infants' equipment such as 

strollers, car seats, bottles, or dishes?

IF ENTRY lt 7 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_G20COST

ELSE goto G20STORE
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20C G20STORE G20STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G20PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C G20PURCH G20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G20LOC

20C G20LOC G20LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G20LOCST
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20C G20LOCST G20LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C PSCATR24 PSCATR24 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any musical 

instruments or musical accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R24_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C R24_COST R24_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of musical instruments or 

musical accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 950 then goto 

ERR1_R24COST

ELSE goto R24STORE

20C R24STORE R24STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R24PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C R24PURCH R24PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto R24LOC

20C R24LOC R24LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R24LOCST

20C R24LOCST R24LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R24LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATG19 PSCATG19 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any luggage, 

briefcases, or other carrying cases?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G19_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G19_COST G19_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of luggage, briefcases, or other 

carrying cases?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 425 then goto 

ERR1_G19COST

ELSE goto G19STORE

20C G19STORE G19STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G19PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C G19PURCH G19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G19LOC

20C G19LOC G19LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G19LOCST

20C G19LOCST G19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATH35 PSCATH35 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for 

housekeeping services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H35_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C H35_COST H35_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for housekeeping services?

IF ENTRY lt 20 or gt 1260 then goto 

ERR1_H35COST

ELSE goto H35STORE

20C H35STORE H35STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H35PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C H35PURCH H35PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H35LOC

20C H35LOC H35LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H35LOCST

20C H35LOCST H35LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H35LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATH36 PSCATH36 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for gardening or 

lawncare services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H36_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C H36_COST H36_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for gardening or lawncare 

services?

IF ENTRY lt 15 or gt 600 then goto 

ERR1_H36COST

ELSE goto H36STORE

20C H36STORE H36STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

If uppercase entry does not 

contain.com and is not DK or RF 

 then goto H36PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C H36PURCH H36PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H36LOC

20C H36LOC H36LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H36LOCST

20C H36LOCST H36LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H36LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C PSCATH37 PSCATH37 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for moving, 

storage, or freight services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H37_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C H37_COST H37_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for moving, storage, or freight 

services?

GIF ENTRY lt 9 or gt 1800 then goto 

ERR1_H37COST

ELSE gto H37STORE
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20C H37STORE H37STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H37PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C H37PURCH H37PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H37LOC

20C H37LOC H37LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H37LOCST

20C H37LOCST H37LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H37LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATG09 PSCATG09 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for legal 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G09_COST G09_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for legal services?

IF ENTRY lt 13 or gt 5000 then goto 

ERR1_G09COST

ELSE goto G09STORE

20C G09STORE G09STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G09PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G09PURCH G09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G09LOC

20C G09LOC G09LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G09LOCST

20C G09LOCST G09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATG10 PSCATG10 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for funeral 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G10_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G10_COST G10_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for funeral services?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 7000 then goto 

ERR1_G10COST

ELSE goto G10STORE

20C G10STORE G10STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G10PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

20C G10PURCH G10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G10LOC

20C G10LOC G10LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G10LOCST

20C G10LOCST G10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located? 

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATT17 PSCATT17 Now, please think about the last five years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, five years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for ship travel or 

passenger cruises? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T17_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP2

20C T17_COST T17_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last expense for ship travel or passenger 

cruises?

IF ENTRY gt 2800 then goto 

ERR1_T17COST

ELSE goto T17STORE

20C T17STORE T17STORE What is the name of the cruise line or ship travel company?

 Enter store, website, or company name

RESPONSE: Goto T17DIR

DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP2

20C T17DIR T17DIR Was the reservation made directly with Business name?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: IF uppercase entry in 

T17STORE contains .COM then 

 goto END_POPGRP2

 ELSE goto T17PURCH

2: Goto T17THRDP

20C T17THRDP T17THRDP IF uppercase entry contains ".COM", 

DK or RF then 

 goto END_POPGRP2

ELSE goto T17PURCH

20C T17PURCH T17PURCH Was this reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP2

2: Goto T17LOC

20C T17LOC T17LOC In what city is (Company name) located? Goto T17LOCST
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20C T17LOCST T17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Company name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T17LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP2

END_POPGRP2 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section

20C PGRP3_INTRO PGRP3_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_H[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH26

ELSEIF Ask_H[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH26 PSCATH26 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any indoor plants or fresh cut 

flowers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H26_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

 ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH17

 ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H26_COST H26_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of indoor plants or fresh cut 

flowers?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_H26COST

ELSE goto H26STORE
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20C H26STORE H26STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H26PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H26PURCH H26PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH25

 ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH17

 ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H26LOC

20C H26LOC H26LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H26LOCST
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20C H26LOCST H26LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H26LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH25 PSCATH25 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any non-electric 

kitchen utensils, cookingware, or bakeware?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H25_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

 ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H25_COST H25_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of non-electric kitchen utensils, 

cookingware, or bakeware?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_H25COST

ELSE goto H25STORE
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20C H25STORE H25STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H25PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H25PURCH H25PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH17

 ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H25LOC

20C H25LOC H25LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H25LOCST
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20C H25LOCST H25LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H25LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C PSCATH17 PSCATH17 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any refrigerators or home 

freezers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H17_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H17_COST H17_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of refrigerators or home 

freezers?

IF ENTRY lt 40 or gt 1825 then goto 

ERR1_H17COST

ELSE goto H17STORE

20C H17STORE H17STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H17PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H17PURCH H17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H17LOC

20C H17LOC H17LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H17LOCST

20C H17LOCST H17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH19 PSCATH19 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any stoves, ovens, or 

microwave ovens?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H19_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H19_COST H19_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of stoves, ovens, or microwave 

ovens?

IF ENTRY lt 20 or gt 1915 then goto 

ERR1_H19COST

ELSE goto H19STORE

20C H19STORE H19STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H19PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H19PURCH H19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H19LOC

20C H19LOC H19LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H19LOCST

20C H19LOCST H19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH18 PSCATH18 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any washers or dryers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H18_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H18_COST H18_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of washers or dryers?

IF ENTRY lt 40 or gt 1185 then goto 

ERR1_H18COST

ELSE goto H18STORE

20C H18STORE H18STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H18PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H18PURCH H18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H18LOC

20C H18LOC H18LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H18LOCST

20C H18LOCST H18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH20 PSCATH20 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any vacuums or other 

electric floor cleaning equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H20_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H20_COST H20_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of vacuums or other electric floor 

cleaning equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 15 or gt 600 then goto 

ERR1_H20COST

ELSE goto H20STORE

20C H20STORE H20STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H20PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H20PURCH H20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H20LOC

20C H20LOC H20LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H20LOCST

20C H20LOCST H20LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C PSCATH21 PSCATH21 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any small electric 

appliances or clothing irons?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H21_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[21] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C H21_COST H21_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of small electric appliances or 

clothing irons?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 200 then goto 

ERR1_H21COST

ELSE goto H21STORE

20C H21STORE H21STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H21PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H21PURCH H21PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H21LOC

20C H21LOC H21LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H21LOCST

20C H21LOCST H21LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH22 PSCATH22 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any home heating or 

cooling equipment or home safety devices?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H22_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H22_COST H22_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of home heating or cooling 

equipment or home safety devices?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 940 then goto 

ERR1_H22COST

ELSE goto H22STORE

20C H22STORE H22STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H22PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H22PURCH H22PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H22LOC

20C H22LOC H22LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H22LOCST

20C H22LOCST H22LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH23 PSCATH23 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any household 

decorative items including clocks and lamps?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H23_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H23_COST H23_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of household decorative items 

including clocks and lamps?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 530 then goto 

ERR1_H23COST

ELSE goto H23STORE

20C H23STORE H23STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H23PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H23PURCH H23PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H23LOC

20C H23LOC H23LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H23LOCST

20C H23LOCST H23LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H23LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3
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20C PSCATH24 PSCATH24 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any dishes, glasses, or 

flatware?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H24_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP3

20C H24_COST H24_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of dishes, glasses, or flatware?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 415 then goto 

ERR1_H24COST

ELSE goto H24STORE

20C H24STORE H24STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H24PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

20C H24PURCH H24PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H24LOC

20C H24LOC H24LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H24LOCST

20C H24LOCST H24LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H24LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP3

END_POPGRP3
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20C PGRP4_INTRO PGRP4_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last five years, that 

is, as far back as (year, 5 years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you about expenses that 

you told me that you did not have in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_E[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE01

ELSEIF Ask_E[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE02

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C PSCATE01 PSCATE01 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any college or university 

textbooks?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE02

 ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

 ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E01_COST E01_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of college or university 

textbooks?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_E01COST

ELSE goto E01STORE
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20C E01STORE E01STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto E01PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE02

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E01PURCH E01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE02

 ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE06

 ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E01LOC

20C E01LOC E01LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E01LOCST
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20C E01LOCST E01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE02

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C PSCATE02 PSCATE02 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any textbooks for 

elementary through high school?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

 ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E02_COST E02_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of textbooks for elementary 

through high school?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_E02COST

ELSE goto E02STORE
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20C E02STORE E02STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK or RF then 

goto E02PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E02PURCH E02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE06

 ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E02LOC

20C E02LOC E02LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E02LOCST
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20C E02LOCST E02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C PSCATE06 PSCATE06 (Now, please think about the last 12months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for day care 

providers including nursery school?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E06_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E06_COST E06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for day care providers including 

nursery school?

IF ENTRY lt 30 or gt 6000 then goto 

ERR1_E06COST

ELSE goto E06STORE
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20C E06STORE E06STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK or RF then 

goto E06PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E06PURCH E06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE05

 ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E06LOC

20C E06LOC E06LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E06LOCST

20C E06LOCST E06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4
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20C PSCATE05 PSCATE05 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for tuition or 

fixed fees for elementary through high school?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E05_COST E05_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for tuition or fixed fees for 

elementary through high school? 

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 6000 then goto 

ERR1_E05COST

ELSE goto E05STORE

20C E05STORE E05STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E05PURCH E05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE04

 ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E05LOC

20C E05LOC E05LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E05LOCST
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20C E05LOCST E05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C PSCATE04 PSCATE04 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for tuition or 

fixed fees for college or university?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E04_COST E04_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for tuition or fixed fees for college 

or university? 

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 6000 then goto 

ERR1_E04COST

ELSE goto E04STORE

20C E04STORE E04STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E04PURCH E04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE07

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E04LOC

20C E04LOC E04LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E04LOCST
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20C E04LOCST E04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C PSCATE07 PSCATE07 Now please think about the last five years, since the first 

(Month and Year, five years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for tuition or fixed fees for 

technical or vocational school?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E07_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP4

20C E07_COST E07_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for tuition or fixed fees for technical 

or vocational school? 

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 6000 then goto 

ERR1_E07COST

ELSE goto E07STORE

20C E07STORE E07STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E07PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4

20C E07PURCH E07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP4

2: Goto E07LOC

20C E07LOC E07LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E07LOCST

20C E07LOCST E07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E07LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP4
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END_POPGRP4 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section

20C PGRP5_INTRO PGRP5_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA06

ELSEIF Ask_A[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA07

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATA06 PSCATA06 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any men's shirts, sweaters, or 

vests?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A06_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

 ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A06_COST A06_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's shirts, sweaters, or 

vests?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_A06COST

ELSE goto A06STORE
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20C A06STORE A06STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A06PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA07

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A06PURCH A06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA01

 ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A06LOC

20C A06LOC A06LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A06LOCST
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20C A06LOCST A06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA07

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATA07 PSCATA07 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any men's pants, jeans, 

or shorts?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

 ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A07_COST A07_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's pants, jeans, or shorts?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 270 then goto 

ERR1_A07COST

ELSE goto A07STORE
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20C A07STORE A07STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A07PURCH A07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA01

 ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A07LOC

20C A07LOC A07LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A07LOCST
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20C A07LOCST A07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATA01 PSCATA01 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any men's suits or blazers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A01_COST A01_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's suits or blazers?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 1000 then goto 

ERR1_A01COST

ELSE goto A01STORE
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20C A01STORE A01STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A01PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A01PURCH A01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A01LOC

20C A01LOC A01LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A01LOCST

20C A01LOCST A01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5
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20C PSCATA02 PSCATA02 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS,) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any men's coats or 

jackets?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A02_COST A02_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's coats or jackets?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_A02COST

ELSE goto A02STORE

20C A02STORE A02STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A02PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C A02PURCH A02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR01

 ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A02LOC

20C A02LOC A02LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A02LOCST
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20C A02LOCST A02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATR01 PSCATR01 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 months) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any televisions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C R01_COST R01_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of televisions?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 4200 then goto 

ERR1_R01COST

ELSE goto R01STORE

20C R01STORE R01STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R01PURCH

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C R01PURCH R01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5 

 

2: Goto R01LOC
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20C R01LOC R01LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R01LOCST

20C R01LOCST R01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATR03 PSCATR03 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 months) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any DVD players, 

camcorders, or other video equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R03_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C R03_COST R03_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of DVD players, camcorders, or 

other video equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 25 or gt 2800 then goto 

ERR1_R03COST

ELSE goto R03STORE

20C R03STORE R03STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R03PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C R03PURCH R03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto R03LOC

20C R03LOC R03LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R03LOCST
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20C R03LOCST R03LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C PSCATR06 PSCATR06 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 months) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any audio equipment 

for automobiles or home?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R06_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP5

20C R06_COST R06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of audio equipment for 

automobiles or home?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1590 then goto 

ERR1_R06COST

ELSE goto R06STORE

20C R06STORE R06STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R06PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

20C R06PURCH R06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online? 

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP5 

 

2: Goto R06LOC

20C R06LOC R06LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R06LOCST

20C R06LOCST R06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R06LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP5

END_POPGRP5 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP6_INTRO PGRP6_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last two years, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already given us to shorten 

this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you about 

expenses that you told me that you did not have in the last 

three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[20] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR20

ELSEIF Ask_R[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATR20 PSCATR20 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago)

have (you/you or anyone in your household) purchased any 

digital photo printing or film development services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R20_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

 ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR18

 ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR19

 ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R20_COST R20_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of digital photo printing or film 

development services?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 150 then goto 

ERR1_R20COST

ELSE goto R20STORE
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20C R20STORE R20STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R20PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R20PURCH R20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF LP17_Flag[18] = no 

then goto PSCATR17

 ELSEIF LP6B_Flag[14] = no 

then goto PSCATR18

 ELSEIF LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto PSCATR19

 ELSEIF LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = no 

 then goto PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R20LOC

20C R20LOC R20LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R20LOCST
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20C R20LOCST R20LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATR17 PSCATR17 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last six months) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any film, film 

development supplies, or disposable cameras?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R17_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

 ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then

goto PSCATR19

 ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R17_COST R17_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of any film, film developing 

supplies, or disposable cameras?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_R17COST

ELSE goto R17STORE
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20C R17STORE R17STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R17PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R17PURCH R17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF LP6B_Flag[14] = no 

then goto PSCATR18

 ELSEIF LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto PSCATR19

 ELSEIF LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = no 

 then goto PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R17LOC

20C R17LOC R17LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R17LOCST
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20C R17LOCST R17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATR18 PSCATR18 Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, two years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any cameras or other 

photography equipment excluding film?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R18_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

 ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R18_COST R18_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of any cameras or other 

photography equipment excluding film?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 1068 then goto 

ERR1_R18COST

ELSE goto R18STORE

20C R18STORE R18STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R18PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6
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20C R18PURCH R18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto PSCATR19

 ELSEIF LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = no 

 then goto PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R18LOC

20C R18LOC R18LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R18LOCST

20C R18LOCST R18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATR19 PSCATR19 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for 

photographer's fees?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R19_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R19_COST R19_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for photographer's fees?

IF ENTRY lt 8 or gt 800 then goto 

ERR1_R19COST

ELSE goto R19STORE
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20C R19STORE R19STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R19PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C R19PURCH R19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT04

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R19LOC

20C R19LOC R19LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R19LOCST

20C R19LOCST R19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATT04 PSCATT04 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for car, truck, or 

van rentals?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T04_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP6

20C T04_COST T04_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for car, truck, or van rentals?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 1200 then goto 

ERR1_T04COST

ELSE goto T04STORE
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20C T04STORE T04STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

RESPONSE: Goto T04PKCTY

DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP6

20C T04PKCTY T04PKCTY In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto T04PKST

20C T04PKST T04PKST ? [F1]

In what state was the vehicle picked up?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T04PKST

ELSEIF entry = XX then goto 

END_POPGRP6

ELSE goto T04DIR

20C T04DIR T04DIR Was the reservation made directly with (Business Name) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: IF Uppercase entry in 

T04STORE contains ".COM" 

 then goto END_POPGRP6

 ELSE goto T04PURCH

2: Goto T04THRDP

20C T04THRDP T04THRDP IF uppercase entry contains ".COM" or 

is DK or RF then 

 goto END_POPGRP6

ELSE goto T04PURCH

20C T04PURCH T04PURCH Was the reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP6

 

2: IF T04THRDP = RESPONSE then 

goto T04LOC

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C T04LOC T04LOC In what city is (3rd party Business Name) located? Goto T04LOCST

20C T04LOCST T04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (3rd party Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T04LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP6

20C END_POPGRP6
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20C PGRP7_INTRO PGRP7_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last two years, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already given us to shorten 

this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you about 

expenses that you told me that you did not have in the last 

three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA23

ELSEIF Ask_E[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE12

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATA23 PSCATA23 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any jewelry?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A23_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE12

 ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C A23_COST A23_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of jewelry?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1800 then goto 

ERR1_A23COST

ELSE goto A23STORE
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20C A23STORE A23STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A23PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE12

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C A23PURCH A23PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE12

 ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto A23LOC

20C A23LOC A23LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A23LOCST
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20C A23LOCST A23LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A23LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE12

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATE12 PSCATE12 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any computer software, 

accessories, online games, or blank media?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C E12_COST E12_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of computer software, 

accessories, online games, or blank media?

IF ENTRY gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_E12COST

ELSE goto E12STORE
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20C E12STORE E12STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto E12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C E12PURCH E12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E12LOC

20C E12LOC E12LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E12LOCST
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20C E12LOCST E12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C PSCATE13 PSCATE13 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for accessing 

the internet at home or away from home? Do not include 

mobile data charges.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E13_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C E13_COST E13_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for accessing the internet at home 

and away, including separate or bundled charges?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 60 then goto 

ERR1_E13COST

ELSE goto E13STORE

20C E13STORE E13STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto E13PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C E13PURCH E13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA22

 ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E13LOC

20C E13LOC E13LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E13LOCST

20C E13LOCST E13LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E13LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATA22 PSCATA22 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any watches?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A22_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C A22_COST A22_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of watches?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 450 then goto 

ERR1_A22COST

ELSE goto A22STORE

20C A22STORE A22STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A22PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C A22PURCH A22PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto A22LOC

20C A22LOC A22LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A22LOCST

20C A22LOCST A22LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATE15 PSCATE15 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any calculators, 

typewriters, or fax machines?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C E15_COST E15_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of calculators, typewriters, or fax 

machines?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 700 then goto 

ERR1_E15COST

ELSE goto E15STORE

20C E15STORE E15STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto E15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C E15PURCH E15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG12

 ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E15LOC

20C E15LOC E15LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E15LOCST

20C E15LOCST E15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATG12 PSCATG12 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for shoe repair 

or other shoe services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C G12_COST G12_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for shoe repair or other shoe 

services?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 249 then goto 

ERR1_G12COST

ELSE goto G12STORE

20C G12STORE G12STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C G12PURCH G12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G12LOC

20C G12LOC G12LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G12LOCST

20C G12LOCST G12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C PSCATG13 PSCATG13 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for clothing 

rental, alterations or repairs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G13_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C G13_COST G13_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for clothing rental, alterations or 

repairs?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 249 then goto 

ERR1_G13COST

ELSE goto G13STORE
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20C G13STORE G13STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G13PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C G13PURCH G13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G13LOC

20C G13LOC G13LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G13LOCST

20C G13LOCST G13LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G13LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATG14 PSCATG14 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for watch or 

jewelry repair?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G14_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C G14_COST G14_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for watch or jewelry repair?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 249 then goto 

ERR1_G14COST

ELSE goto G14STORE

20C G14STORE G14STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto G14PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C G14PURCH G14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G14LOC

20C G14LOC G14LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G14LOCST

20C G14LOCST G14LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATE11 PSCATE11 Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, two years ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any personal computers or 

peripheral equipment?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C E11_COST E11_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of personal computers or 

peripheral equipment?

IF ENTRY lt 12 or gt 2500 then goto 

ERR1_E11COST

ELSE goto E11STORE

20C E11STORE E11STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C E11PURCH E11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E11LOC

20C E11LOC E11LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E11LOCST

20C E11LOCST E11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7
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20C PSCATE14 PSCATE14 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any home or cellular 

telephones, answering machines, or other phone 

accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E14_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP7

20C E14_COST E14_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of home or cellular telephones, 

answering machines, or other phone accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_E14COST

ELSE goto E14STORE

20C E14STORE E14STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E14PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

20C E14PURCH E14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E14LOC

20C E14LOC E14LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E14LOCST

20C E14LOCST E14LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E14LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP7

END_POPGRP7 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP8_INTRO PGRP8_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last two years, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already given us to shorten 

this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you about 

expenses that you told me that you did not have in the last 

three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_H[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH16

ELSEIF Ask_H[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH16 PSCATH16 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any entertainment centers, 

bookcases, desks, or barstools?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

 ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH15

 ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04 

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H16_COST H16_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of living room, family, or 

recreation room furniture?

IF ENTRY lt 11 or gt 2400 then goto 

ERR1_H16COST

ELSE goto H16STORE
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20C H16STORE H16STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C H16PURCH H16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH10

 ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH15

 ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H16LOC

20C H16LOC H16LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H16LOCST
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20C H16LOCST H16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH10 PSCATH10 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 months ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any bedroom furniture 

including mattresses or box springs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H10_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

 ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H10_COST H10_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of bedrrom furniture including 

mattresses or box springs?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 3500 then goto 

ERR1_H10COST

ELSE goto H10STORE
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20C H10STORE H10STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H10PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C H10PURCH H10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH15

 ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H10LOC

20C H10LOC H10LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H10LOCST
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20C H10LOCST H10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH15 PSCATH15 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any outdoor furniture?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H15_COST H15_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of outdoor furniture?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 900 then goto 

ERR1_H15COST

ELSE goto H15STORE
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20C H15STORE H15STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C H15PURCH H15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H15LOC

20C H15LOC H15LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H15LOCST
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20C H15LOCST H15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C PSCATM04 PSCATM04 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for physicians' 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C M04_COST M04_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for physicians' services?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 379 then goto 

ERR1_M04COST

ELSE goto M04STORE

20C M04STORE M04STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto M04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C M04PURCH M04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M04LOC

20C M04LOC M04LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto M04LOCST

20C M04LOCST M04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATM05 PSCATM05 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for dental 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C M05_COST M05_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for dental services?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 1400 then goto 

ERR1_M05COST

ELSE goto M05STORE

20C M05STORE M05STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto M05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C M05PURCH M05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M05LOC

20C M05LOC M05LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto M05LOCST

20C M05LOCST M05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATM06 PSCATM06 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for eyeglasses 

or eye care?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M06_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C M06_COST M06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for eyeglasses or eye care?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 2000 then goto 

ERR1_M06COST

ELSE goto M06STORE

20C M06STORE M06STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto M06PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C M06PURCH M06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M06LOC

20C M06LOC M06LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto M06LOCST

20C M06LOCST M06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATM07 PSCATM07 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for services by 

medical professionals excluding physicians, dentists, and 

ophthalmologists or opticians?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C M07_COST M07_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for services by medical 

professionals excluding physicians, dentists, 

ophthalmologists or opticians?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 800 then goto 

ERR1_M07COST

ELSE goto M07STORE

20C M07STORE M07STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto M07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C M07PURCH M07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M07LOC

20C M07LOC M07LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto M07LOCST

20C M07LOCST M07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C PSCATH41 PSCATH41 Now, please think about the last TWO YEARS, since the first 

of (Month and Year, two years ago), have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any living room, dining room, 

or kitchen furniture?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H41_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H41_COST H41_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of living room, dining room, or 

kitchen furniture?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 7000 then goto 

ERR1_H41COST

ELSE goto H41STORE
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20C H41STORE H41STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H41PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H41PURCH H41PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H41LOC

20C H41LOC H41LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H41LOCST

20C H41LOCST H41LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H41LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH14 PSCATH14 (Now, please think about the last TWO YEARS, since the first 

of (two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any infants' furniture?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H14_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H14_COST H14_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of infants' furniture?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 1065 then goto 

ERR1_H14COST

ELSE goto H14STORE

20C H14STORE H14STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H14PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H14PURCH H14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H14LOC

20C H14LOC H14LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H14LOCST

20C H14LOCST H14LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH07 PSCATH07 (Now, please think about the last TWO YEARS, since the first 

of (two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any flooring coverings, 

such as hard surface tiling, carpets, or scatter rugs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H07_COST H07_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of flooring coverings, such as 

hard surface tiling, carpets, or scatter rugs?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1100 then goto 

ERR1_H07COST

ELSE goto H07STORE

20C H07STORE H07STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H07PURCH H07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H07LOC

20C H07LOC H07LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H07LOCST

20C H07LOCST H07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8
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20C PSCATH08 PSCATH08 (Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(two years ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any window coverings, 

such as curtains, drapes, or blinds?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H08_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP8

20C H08_COST H08_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of window coverings, such as 

curtains, drapes, or blinds?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1650 then goto 

ERR1_H08COST

ELSE goto H08STORE

20C H08STORE H08STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto H08PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

20C H08PURCH H08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H08LOC

20C H08LOC H08LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H08LOCST

20C H08LOCST H08LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H08LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP8

END_POPGRP8 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP9_INTRO PGRP9_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA03

ELSEIF Ask_A[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA13

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATA03 PSCATA03 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any men's socks, 

underwear, nightwear, or swimwear?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A03_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

 ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A03_COST A03_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's socks, underwear, 

nightwear, or swimwear?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 200 then goto 

ERR1_A03COST

ELSE goto A03STORE
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20C A03STORE A03STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A03PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA13

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A03PURCH A03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA13

 ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA14

 ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A03LOC

20C A03LOC A03LOC In what city is (business name) located? Goto A03LOCST
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20C A03LOCST A03LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[13] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA13

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATA13 PSCATA13 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's 

underwear, nightwear, or swimwear?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A13_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

 ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A13_COST A13_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's underwear, 

nightwear, or swimwear?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 200 then goto 

ERR1_A13COST

ELSE goto A13STORE
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20C A13STORE A13STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A13PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A13PURCH A13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA14

 ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

2: Goto A13LOC

20C A13LOC A13LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A13LOCST
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20C A13LOCST A13LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A13LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATA14 PSCATA14 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's hosiery or 

accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A14_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A14_COST A14_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's hosiery or 

accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 160 then goto 

ERR1_A14COST

ELSE goto A14STORE
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20C A14STORE A14STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A14PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A14PURCH A14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA04

 ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A14LOC

20C A14LOC A14LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A14LOCST

20C A14LOCST A14LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9
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20C PSCATA04 PSCATA04 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any men's accessories, 

including hats, ties, belts, or wallets?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A04_COST A04_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of men's accessories, including 

hats, ties, belts, or wallets?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 160 then goto 

ERR1_A04COST

ELSE goto A04STORE

20C A04STORE A04STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C A04PURCH A04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR10

 ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A04LOC

20C A04LOC A04LOC In what city is (business name) located? Goto A04LOCST
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20C A04LOCST A04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATR10 PSCATR10 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for pet services 

such as grooming, boarding, or training?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R10_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C R10_COST R10_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for pet services such as grooming, 

boarding, or training?

IF ENTRY lt 8 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_R10COST

ELSE goto R10STORE

20C R10STORE R10STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R10PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C R10PURCH R10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto R10LOC
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20C R10LOC R10LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R10LOCST

20C R10LOCST R10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATR11 PSCATR11 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for veterinarian 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C R11_COST R11_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for veterinarian services?

IF ENTRY lt 12 or gt 700 then goto 

ERR1_R11COST

ELSE goto R11STORE

20C R11STORE R11STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C R11PURCH R11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto R11LOC

20C R11LOC R11LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R11LOCST
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20C R11LOCST R11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C PSCATH30 PSCATH30 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago), have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any barbeque grills, 

powered lawn or garden equipment, or outdoor decorations?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H30_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP9

20C H30_COST H30_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of barbeque grills, powered lawn 

or garden equipment, or outdoor decorations?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 2500 then goto 

ERR1_H30COST

ELSE goto H30STORE

20C H30STORE H30STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H30PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

20C H30PURCH H30PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP9 

 

2: Goto H30LOC

20C H30LOC H30LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H30LOCST

20C H30LOCST H30LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H30LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP9

END_POPGRP9 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP10_INTRO PGRP10_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA12

ELSEIF Ask_A[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA10

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C PSCATA12 PSCATA12 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago), have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any women's suits or suit 

components?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA10

 ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

 ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A12_COST A12_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's suits or suit 

components?

IF ENTRY lt 18 or gt 1000 then goto 

ERR1_A12COST

ELSE goto A12STORE

20C A12STORE A12STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA10

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A12PURCH A12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA10

 ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA11

 ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A12LOC

20C A12LOC A12LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A12LOCST
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20C A12LOCST A12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA10

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C PSCATA10 PSCATA10 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's dresses?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A10_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

 ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A10_COST A10_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's dresses?

IF ENTRY lt 8 or gt 455 then goto 

ERR1_A10COST

ELSE goto A10STORE

20C A10STORE A10STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A10PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A10PURCH A10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA11

 ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A10LOC

20C A10LOC A10LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A10LOCST

20C A10LOCST A10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATA11 PSCATA11 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's tops, 

skirts, pants, or shorts?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C A11_COST A11_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's tops, skirts, pants, or 

shorts?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_A11COST

ELSE goto A11STORE

20C A11STORE A11STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A11PURCH A11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA16

 ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A11LOC

20C A11LOC A11LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A11LOCST

20C A11LOCST A11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATA16 PSCATA16 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any girls' clothing or 

accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C A16_COST A16_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of girls' clothing or accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_A16COST

ELSE goto A16STORE

20C A16STORE A16STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto A16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A16PURCH A16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A16LOC

20C A16LOC A16LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A16LOCST

20C A16LOCST A16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATA08 PSCATA08 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any boys' clothing or 

accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A08_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C A08_COST A08_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of boys' clothing or accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 500 then goto 

ERR1_A08COST

ELSE goto A08STORE

20C A08STORE A08STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A08PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C A08PURCH A08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT09

 ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A08LOC

20C A08LOC A08LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A08LOCST

20C A08LOCST A08LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C PSCATT09 PSCATT09 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any motor oil, coolants, 

or fluids?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T09_COST T09_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of motor oil, coolants, or fluids?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 65 then goto 

ERR1_T09COST

ELSE goto T09STORE
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20C T09STORE T09STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto T09PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T09PURCH T09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto T09LOC

20C T09LOC T09LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto T09LOCST

20C T09LOCST T09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATT08 PSCATT08 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any vehicle parts or 

accessories? Do not include tires.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T08_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T08_COST T08_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of vehicle parts or accessories? 

Do not include tires.

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1700 then goto 

ERR1_T08COST

ELSE goto T08STORE

20C T08STORE T08STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T08PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T08PURCH T08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto T08LOC

20C T08LOC T08LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto T08LOCST

20C T08LOCST T08LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATT07 PSCATT07 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago), have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any tires?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T07_COST T07_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of tires?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 700 then goto 

ERR1_T07COST

ELSE goto T07STORE

20C T07STORE T07STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C T07PURCH T07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto T07LOC

20C T07LOC T07LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto T07LOCST

20C T07LOCST T07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10
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20C PSCATA09 PSCATA09 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 months ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's coats or 

jackets?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A09_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP10

20C A09_COST A09_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of women's coats or jackets?

IF ENTRY lt 9 or gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_A09COST

ELSE goto A09STORE

20C A09STORE A09STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A09PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

20C A09PURCH A09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP10

2: Goto A09LOC

20C A09LOC A09LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto A09LOCST

20C A09LOCST A09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A09LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP10

END_POPGRP10 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP11_INTRO PGRP11_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last six months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, six month ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already given us to shorten 

this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you about 

expenses that you told me that you did not have in the last 

three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_T[05] = 1 then goto PSCATT05

ELSEIF Ask_E[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE16

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATT05 PSCATT05 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any gasoline, diesel, or alternative 

fuels?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE16

 ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

 ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C T05_COST T05_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of gasoline, diesel or alternative 

fuels?

IF ENTRY gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_T05COST

ELSE goto T05STORE
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20C T05STORE T05STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto T05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE16

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C T05PURCH T05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE16

 ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE17

 ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto T05LOC

20C T05LOC T05LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto T05LOCST
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20C T05LOCST T05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE16

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATE16 PSCATE16 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for cellular 

telephone service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

 ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C E16_COST E16_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for cellular telelphone service?

IF ENTRY lt 7 or gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_E16COST

ELSE goto E16STORE
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20C E16STORE E16STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C E16PURCH E16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_E[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE17

 ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto E16LOC

20C E16LOC E16LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto E16LOCST
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20C E16LOCST E16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATE17 PSCATE17 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for local or long 

distance landline telephone service including prepaid phone 

cards?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto E17_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C E17_COST E17_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for local or long distance landline 

telephone service including prepaid phone cards?

IF ENTRY lt 7 or gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_E17COST

ELSE goto E17STORE
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20C E17STORE E17STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto E17PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C E17PURCH E17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto E17LOC

20C E17LOC E17LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto E17LOCST
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20C E17LOCST E17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_E17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATR02 PSCATR02 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for any cable or 

satellite television or radio service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R02_COST R02_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for cable or satellite television or 

radio service?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 100 then goto 

ERR1_R02COST

ELSE goto R02STORE

20C R02STORE R02STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R02PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R02PURCH R02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R02LOC

20C R02LOC R02LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R02LOCST

20C R02LOCST R02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATR09 PSCATR09 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any pets, pet supplies 

or accessories?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C R09_COST R09_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of pets, pet supplies or 

accessories?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_R09COST

ELSE goto R09STORE

20C R09STORE R09STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R09PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R09PURCH R09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R09LOC

20C R09LOC R09LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R09LOCST

20C R09LOCST R09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATR05 PSCATR05 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for DVD or 

video game rentals?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C R05_COST R05_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for DVD or video game rental?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 390 then goto 

ERR1_R05COST

ELSE goto R05STORE

20C R05STORE R05STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R05PURCH R05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R05LOC

20C R05LOC R05LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R05LOCST

20C R05LOCST R05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATR07 PSCATR07 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any CDs or audio 

downloads? Do not include fees for streaming services.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C R07_COST R07_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of CDs or audio downloads? Do 

not incude fees for streaming services.

IF ENTRY gt 250 then goto 

ERR1_R07COST

ELSE goto R07STORE

20C R07STORE R07STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R07PURCH R07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R07LOC

20C R07LOC R07LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R07LOCST

20C R07LOCST R07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATR04 PSCATR04 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased DVDs or video 

downloads?

1. Yes 

2. No

1: Goto R04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C R04_COST R04_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of DVDs or video downloads?

IF ENTRY gt 210 then goto 

ERR1_R04COST

ELSE goto R04STORE

20C R04STORE R04STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto R04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19 

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C R04PURCH R04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R04LOC

20C R04LOC R04LOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto R04LOCST

20C R04LOCST R04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11
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20C PSCATM03 PSCATM03 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any medical equipment, 

supplies, or dressings?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M03_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C M03_COST M03_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of medical equipment, supplies, 

or dressings?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1350 then goto 

ERR1_M03COST

ELSE goto M03STORE

20C M03STORE M03STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto M03PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C M03PURCH M03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto M03LOC

20C M03LOC M03LOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto M03LOCST
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20C M03LOCST M03LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATT18 PSCATT18 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for intracity 

mass transit?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T18_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C T18_COST T18_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for intracity mass transit?

IF ENTRY gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_T18COST

ELSE goto T18STORE

20C T18STORE T18STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto T18PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C T18PURCH T18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto T18LOC

20C T18LOC T18LOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto T18LOCST
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20C T18LOCST T18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATT19 PSCATT19 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for taxi or cab 

fares?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T19_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP11

20C T19_COST T19_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for taxi or cab fares?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 520 then goto 

ERR1_T19COST

ELSE goto T19STORE

20C T19STORE T19STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto T19PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

20C T19PURCH T19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online? 

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP11

2: Goto T19LOC

20C T19LOC T19LOC In what city is (Business name) located? Goto T19LOCST

20C T19LOCST T19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) located? 

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T19LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP11

END_POPGRP11 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP12_INTRO PGRP12_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG01

ELSEIF Ask_G[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG01 PSCATG01 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any cigarettes? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

 ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G01_COST G01_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of cigarettes?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 80 then goto 

ERR1_G01COST

ELSE goto G01STORE
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20C G01STORE G01STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G01PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G01PURCH G01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG02

 ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G01LOC

20C G01LOC G01LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G01LOCST
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20C G01LOCST G01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG02 PSCATG02 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any cigars, smoking 

tobacco, or chewing tobacco?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

 ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G02_COST G02_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of cigars, smoking tobacco, or 

chewing tobacco?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 80 then goto 

ERR1_G02COST

ELSE goto G02STORE
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20C G02STORE G02STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G02PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G02PURCH G02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G02LOC

20C G02LOC G02LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G02LOCST
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20C G02LOCST G02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATM01 PSCATM01 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any prescription 

drugs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C M01_COST M01_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of prescription drugs?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 340 then goto 

ERR1_M01COST

ELSE goto M01STORE

20C M01STORE M01STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto M01PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12
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20C M01PURCH M01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto M01LOC

20C M01LOC M01LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto M01LOCST

20C M01LOCST M01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG15 PSCATG15 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for checking 

account fees, annual credit card fees, or other bank services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G15_COST G15_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for checking account fees, annual 

credit card fees, or other bank services?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_G15COST

ELSE goto G15STORE
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20C G15STORE G15STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G15PURCH G15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G15LOC

20C G15LOC G15LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G15LOCST

20C G15LOCST G15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located? 

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG16 PSCATG16 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) had any expenses for tax return 

preparation or other accounting services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP12
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20C G16_COST G16_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for tax return preparation or other 

accounting services?

IF ENTRY lt 25 or gt 1000 then goto 

ERR1_G16COST

ELSE goto G16STORE

20C G16STORE G16STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G16PURCH G16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G16LOC

20C G16LOC G16LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto G16LOCST

20C G16LOCST G16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG06 PSCATG06 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any electrical personal 

care appliances such as shavers or hair dryers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G06_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP12

20C G06_COST G06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of electrical personal care 

appliances such as shavers or hair dryers?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 125 then goto 

ERR1_G06COST

ELSE goto G06STORE
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20C G06STORE G06STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G06PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

20C G06PURCH G06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G06LOC

20C G06LOC G06LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G06LOCST

20C G06LOCST G06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G06LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP12

END_POPGRP12 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section

20C PGRP13_INTRO PGRP13_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[32] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR32

ELSEIF Ask_R[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13
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20C PSCATR32 PSCATR32 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchased any books, audio books, or 

ebooks?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R32_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

 ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR30

 ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R32_COST R32_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of books, audio books, or 

ebooks?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_R32COST

ELSE goto R32STORE

20C R32STORE R32STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R32PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13
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20C R32PURCH R32PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR29

 ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR30

 ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R32LOC

20C R32LOC R32LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R32LOCST

20C R32LOCST R32LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R32LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[29] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C PSCATR29 PSCATR29 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any single copy 

newspapers or magazines?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R29_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

 ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R29_COST R29_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of single copy newspapers or 

magazines?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 250 then goto 

ERR1_R29COST

ELSE goto R29STORE
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20C R29STORE R29STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R29PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R29PURCH R29PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR30

 ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R29LOC

20C R29LOC R29LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R29LOCST

20C R29LOCST R29LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R29LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13
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20C PSCATR30 PSCATR30 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) purchased any newspaper or magazine 

subscriptions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R30_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R30_COST R30_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of newspaper or magazine 

subscriptions?

IF ENTRY lt 7 or gt 145 then goto 

ERR1_R30COST

ELSE goto R30STORE

20C R30STORE R30STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R30PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R30PURCH R30PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R30LOC

20C R30LOC R30LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R30LOCST

20C R30LOCST R30LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R30LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13
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20C PSCATR23 PSCATR23 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any sewing machines, 

fabric, or sewing supplies?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R23_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R23_COST R23_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of sewing machines, fabric, or 

sewing supplies?

IF ENTRY lt 8 or gt 400 then goto 

ERR1_R23COST

ELSE goto R23STORE

20C R23STORE R23STORE IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R23PURCH

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R23PURCH R23PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R23LOC

20C R23LOC R23LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R23LOCST

20C R23LOCST R23LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R23LOCST

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13
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20C PSCATR25 PSCATR25 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for membership 

fees for sport or health clubs, fraternal organizations, 

shopping clubs, or online discount memberships?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R25_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP13

20C R25_COST R25_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for membership fees for sport or 

health clubs, fraternal organizations, shopping clubs, or 

online discount memberships?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 10000 then goto 

ERR1_R25COST

ELSE Goto R25STORE

20C R25STORE R25STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R25PURCH

 

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

20C R25PURCH R25PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R25LOC

20C R25LOC R25LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R25LOCST

20C R25LOCST R25LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R25LOCST

 

ELSE goto END_POPGRP13

END_POPGRP13 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP14_INTRO PGRP14_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[08] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG08

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C PSCATG08 PSCATG08 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for personal care services 

such as haircuts, nail services, or tanning?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G08_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT15

 ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR26

 ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C G08_COST G08_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for personal care services such as 

haircuts, nail services, or tanning?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 300 then goto 

ERR1_G08COST

ELSE goto G08STORE
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20C G08STORE G08STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G08PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C G08PURCH G08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT15

 ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR26

 ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto G08LOC

20C G08LOC G08LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G08LOCST
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20C G08LOCST G08LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C PSCATT15 PSCATT15 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for parking fees 

or tolls?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

 ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C T15_COST T15_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for parking fees or tolls?

IF ENTRY gt 390 then goto 

ERR1_T15COST

ELSE goto T15STORE
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20C T15STORE T15STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C T15PURCH T15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[26] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR26

 ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto T15LOC

20C T15LOC T15LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto T15LOCST
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20C T15LOCST T15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06 

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATR26 PSCATR26 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Six Months Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any movie, concert, 

museum, or theme park tickets?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R26_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C R26_COST R26_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for movie, concert, museum, or theme park tickets?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 720 then goto 

ERR1_R26COST

ELSE goto R26STORE

20C R26STORE R26STORE What is the name of the theater, park, or museum? ENTRY: Goto R26LOC

DK,RF: IF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

 ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R26LOC R26LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R26LOCST

20C R26LOCST R26LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R26LOCST

ELSE goto R26DIR

20C R26DIR R26DIR Were the tickets purchased directly from Business name or 

from a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto R26PURCH

2: Goto R26THRDP
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20C R26THRDP R26THRDP IF uppercase entry does not contain 

.COM and is not DK or RF 

 then goto R26PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R26PURCH R26PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

IF ENTRY = 2 and R26DIR = 2 then 

goto R26THDLC

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R26THDLC R26THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) located? Goto R26THDST
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20C R26THDST R26THDST ? [F1]

In what state is (3rd party name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R26THDST

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATR27 PSCATR27 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago), have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any admissions to 

sporting events?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R27_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R27_COST R27_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for admissions to sporting events?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 2500 then goto 

ERR1_R27COST

ELSE goto R27STORE
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20C R27STORE R27STORE What is the name of the stadium, arena, or sporting venue? ENTRY: Goto R27LOC

DK,RF: IF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R27LOC R27LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R27LOCST

20C R27LOCST R27LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R27LOCST

ELSE goto R27DIR

20C R27DIR R27DIR Were the tickets purchased directly from Business name or 

from a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto R27PURCH

2: Goto R27THRDP
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20C R27THRDP R27THRDP IF uppercase entry does not contain 

.COM and is not DK or RF 

 then goto R27PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R27PURCH R27PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

IF ENTRY = 2 and R27DIR = 2 then 

goto R27THDLC

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C R27THDLC R27THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) located? Goto R27THDST
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20C R27THDST R27THDST ? [F1]

In what state is (3rd party name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R27THDST

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATT16 PSCATT16 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for automobile 

service clubs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C T16_COST T16_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for automobile service clubs?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 155 then goto 

ERR1_T16COST

ELSE goto T16STORE
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20C T16STORE T16STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C T16PURCH T16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto T16LOC

20C T16LOC T16LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto T16LOCST
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20C T16LOCST T16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATH02 PSCATH02 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for lodging 

while away from home such as hotels, motels, or vacation 

rentals?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H02_COST H02_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for lodging away from home such 

as hotels, motels, or vacation rentals?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1200 then goto 

ERR1_H02COST

ELSE goto H02STORE
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20C H02STORE H02STORE What is the name of the hotel or place that you stayed? RESPONSE: Goto H02LOC

DK,RF: IF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

 ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H02LOC H02LOC In what city did you stay? Goto H02LOCST

20C H02LOCST H02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state did you stay?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H02LOCST

ELSE goto H02DIR

20C H02DIR H02DIR Was the reservation made directly from Business name or 

from a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third party

1,DK,RF: Goto H02PURCH

2: Goto H02THRDP

20C H02THRDP H02THRDP IF uppercase entry does not contain 

.COM and is not DK or RF 

 then goto H02PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C H02PURCH H02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

IF ENTRY = 2 and H02DIR = 2 then 

goto H02THDLC

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H02THDLC H02THDLC In what city is (3rd party name( located? Goto H02THDST

20C H02THDST H02THDST ? [F1]

In what state is (3rd party name( located? 

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H02THDST

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATH03 PSCATH03 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for fuel oil for 

household heating?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H03_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C H03_COST H03_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for fuel oil for household heating?

IF ENTRY lt 34 or gt 722 then goto 

ERR1_H03COST

ELSE goto H03STORE

20C H03STORE H03STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H03PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H03PURCH H03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H03LOC

20C H03LOC H03LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H03LOCST

20C H03LOCST H03LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14
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20C PSCATH04 PSCATH04 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for propane, 

firewood, coal, or charcoal used for household heating or 

cooking?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H04_COST H04_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for propane, firewood, coal, or 

charcoal used for household heating or cooking?

IF ENTRY lt 7 or gt 700 then goto 

ERR1_H04COST

ELSE goto H04STORE

20C H04STORE H04STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H04PURCH H04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H04LOC

20C H04LOC H04LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H04LOCST
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20C H04LOCST H04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATH05 PSCATH05 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for residential 

water and sewer service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H05_COST H05_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for residential water or sewer 

service?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 250 then goto 

ERR1_H05COST

ELSE goto H05STORE

20C H05STORE H05STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H05PURCH H05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H05LOC

20C H05LOC H05LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H05LOCST
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20C H05LOCST H05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] = 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATH06 PSCATH06 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for garbage or 

trash collection service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H06_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP14

20C H06_COST H06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for garbage or trash collection 

service?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 150 then goto 

ERR1_H06COST

ELSE goto H06STORE

20C H06STORE H06STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H06PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

20C H06PURCH H06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H06LOC

20C H06LOC H06LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H06LOCST

20C H06LOCST H06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is Business name located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H06LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP14

END_POPGRP14 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20C PGRP15_INTRO PGRP15_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last two years, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already given us to shorten 

this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you about 

expenses that you told me that you did not have in the last 

three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATG11

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATG11 PSCATG11 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for laundry or dry cleaning 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto G11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

 ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

 ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C G11_COST G11_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expenses for laundry or dry cleaning 

services?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 260 then goto 

ERR1_G11COST

ELSE goto G11STORE
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20C G11STORE G11STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto G11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C G11PURCH G11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_R[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR28

 ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT11

 ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

2: Goto G11LOC

20C G11LOC G11LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto G11LOCST

20C G11LOCST G11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_G11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] = 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15
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20C PSCATR28 PSCATR28 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for recreational 

lessons, classes, or instruction?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto R28_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

 ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C R28_COST R28_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for recreational lessons, classes, or 

instruction?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 544 then goto 

ERR1_R28COST

ELSE goto R28STORE

20C R28STORE R28STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto R28PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C R28PURCH R28PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT11

 ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

2: Goto R28LOC

20C R28LOC R28LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto R28LOCST
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20C R28LOCST R28LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_R28LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATT11 PSCATT11 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) had any expenses for motor vehicle 

maintenance, inspections, or towing?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C T11_COST T11_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for motor vehicle maintenance, 

inspections, or towing?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1500 then goto 

ERR1_T11COST

ELSE goto T11STORE

20C T11STORE T11STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

has this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C T11PURCH T11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT12

 ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

2: Goto T11LOC
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20C T11LOC T11LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto T11LOCST

20C T11LOCST T11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATT12 PSCATT12 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for motor 

vehicle repair?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C T12_COST T12_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for motor vehicle repair?

IF ENTRY lt 6 or gt 3000 then goto 

ERR1_T12COST

ELSE goto T12STORE

20C T12STORE T12STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF uppercase entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto T12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C T12PURCH T12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

2: Goto T12LOC

20C T12LOC T12LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto T12LOCST
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20C T12LOCST T12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATT10 PSCATT10 Now, please think about the last two years, since the first of 

(Month and Year, two years ago), have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) had any expenses for motor vehicle body 

work or paint?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto T10_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP15

20C T10_COST T10_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for motor vehicle body work or 

paint?

IF ENTRY lt 15 or gt 4000 then goto 

ERR1_T10COST

ELSE goto T10STORE

20C T10STORE T10STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK 

 or RF then goto T10PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15

20C T10PURCH T10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP15

2: Goto T10LOC

20C T10LOC T10LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto T10LOCST

20C T10LOCST T10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_T10LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP15
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END_POPGRP15 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section

20C PGRP16_INTRO PGRP16_INTRO The next few questions are about expenses made by (you/you 

or anyone in your household) during the last 12 months, that 

is, as far back as (Month and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've already given us to 

shorten this part of the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that you did not have in the 

last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[17] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA17

ELSEIF Ask_A[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA19

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[9] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[9] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATA17 PSCATA17 Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, six month ago) have (you/you or anyone in 

your household) purchase any men's footwear?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A17_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA19

 ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A17_COST A17_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for men's footwear?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 210 then goto 

ERR1_A17COST

ELSE goto A17STORE
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20C A17STORE A17STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A17PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA19

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A17PURCH A17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA19

 ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then 

goto PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto A17LOC

20C A17LOC A17LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A17LOCST
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20C A17LOCST A17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[19] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA19

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATA19 PSCATA19 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any women's footwear?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A19_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A19_COST A19_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for women's footwear?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 210 then goto 

ERR1_A19COST

ELSE goto A19STORE
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20C A19STORE A19STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A19PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A19PURCH A19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_A[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA18

 ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then 

goto PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto A19LOC

20C A19LOC A19LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A19LOCST

20C A19LOCST A19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16
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20C PSCATA18 PSCATA18 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any boys' or girls' 

footwear?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto A18_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A18_COST A18_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for boys' or girls' footwear?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 210 then goto 

ERR1_A18COST

ELSE goto A18STORE

20C A18STORE A18STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto A18PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C A18PURCH A18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_H[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then 

goto PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto A18LOC

20C A18LOC A18LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto A18LOCST
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20C A18LOCST A18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_A18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATH09 PSCATH09 (Now, please think about the last six months, since the first of 

(six months ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased any household linens 

such as kitchen or bathroom towels, bedding, or tablecloths?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto H09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C H09_COST H09_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did (you/your household) 

last spend for household linens such as kitchen or bathroom 

towels, bedding, or tablecloths?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 374 then goto 

ERR1_H09COST

ELSE goto H09STORE

20C H09STORE H09STORE IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto H09PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C H09PURCH H09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_F54 = 1 then 

goto PSCATF54

 ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto H09LOC
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20C H09LOC H09LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto H09LOCST

20C H09LOCST H09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_H09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATF54 PSCATF54 Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(Month and Year, twelve months ago) have (you/you or anyone 

in your household) had any expenses for catered events or 

board? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto F54_COST

2,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C F54_COST F54_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for catered events or board?

IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 6500 then goto 

ERR1_F54COST

ELSE goto F54_STORE

20C F54STORE F54STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto F54PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C F54PURCH F54PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto F54LOC

20C F54LOC F54LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto F54LOCST
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20C F54LOCST F54LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_F54LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] = 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATM09 PSCATM09 (Now, please think about the last 12 months, since the first of 

(12 Months Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any expenses for adult day 

care? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto M09_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP16

20C M09_COST M09_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for adult day care?

IF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 1200 then goto 

ERR1_M09COST

ELSE goto M09_STORE

20C M09STORE M09STORE What is the name of the business where (you/your household) 

had this expense?

 Enter store, website, or company name

IF Uppercase Entry does not contains 

".COM" and is not a DK

 or RF then goto M09PURCH

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

20C M09PURCH M09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto END_POPGRP16

2: Goto M09LOC

20C M09LOC M09LOC In what city is (Business Name) located? Goto M09LOCST

20C M09LOCST M09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) located?

 Enter the two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a valid state 

abbreviation then 

 goto CK_M09LOCST

ELSE goto END_POPGRP16

END_POPGRP16 Exit section 20C and goto the next 

appropriate section
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20B S20_END Goto Section 21 - BSECT21

21a ANYWORK ANYWORK Since the first of (reference month), did (you/NAME) earn any 

income from wages or salary?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 21A_INTRO

2,DK,RF: Goto S21A_CHECK

21A S21A_INTRO S21A_INTRO The next few questions are about income. We know people 

aren't used to discussing their income, but please be assured 

that, like all other information you have provided, these 

answers will be kept strictly confidential.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto INCWEEKQ

21A INCWEEKQ INCWEEKQ (Now I am going to ask about (Your/Name's) work experience 

and income/ )

In the past 12 months, including paid vacation and sick leave, 

how many weeks did (you/NAME) work?

 

 If household member did not work, enter zero.

0: Goto INCNONWK 

1-52,DK,RF: Goto INC_HRSQ

21A INC_HRSQ INC_HRSQ In the weeks that (you/NAME) worked, how many hours did 

(you/he/she) usually work per week?

Goto OCCUCODE
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21A OCCUCODE OCCUCODE 45 ? [F1]

Which of the following categories best describes the job in 

which (you/NAME) received the most earnings during the past 

12 months?

 

1. Administrator, manager

2. Teacher

3. Professional

4. Administrative support, including clerical

5. Sales, retail

6. Sales, business goods and services

7. Technician

8. Protective service

9. Private household service

10. Other service

11. Machine or transportation operator, laborer

12. Construction workers, mechanics

13. Farming

14. Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping

15. Armed Forces

Goto INCOMEY

21A INCOMEY INCOMEY (Were/Was) (you/NAME):

 

1. An employee of a PRIVATE company, business, or individual 

working for wages or salary?

2. A Federal government employee?

3. A State government employee?

4. A local government employee?

5. Self-employed ^YourHisHer OWN business, partnership, 

professional practice, or farm?

6. Working WITHOUT PAY in a family business or farm?

Goto SALARYST
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21A INCNONWK INCNONWK What was the main reason (you/NAME) did not work during 

the past 12 months? 

(Were/Was) (you/he/she) - 

1. Retired?

2. Taking care of home/family?

3. Going to school?

4. Ill, disabled, unable to work?

5. Unable to find work?

6. Doing something else?

Goto SALARYST

21A SALARYST SALARYST ? [F1]

The next few questions are about income DURING THE PAST 

12 MONTHS, that is from (Date - one year ago) to (Yesterdays 

date)...

Did (you/NAME) receive any wages, salary, tips, bonuses, or 

commissions? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SALARYX

2,DK,RF: Goto SEMPFRM

21A SALARYX SALARYX ? [F1]

How much did (you/NAME) receive before taxes?

1-99999999: IF SALARYX lt 500 or gt 

200000 goto ERR1_SALARYX

 ELSE goto GROSPAYX

DK,RF: Goto SALARYB
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21A SALARYB SALARYB 46 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects 

(your/NAME's) total wages and salaries for ALL JOBS during 

the PAST 12 MONTHS? 

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

Goto GROSPAYX

21A GROSPAYX GROSPAYX What was the amount of (your/NAME's) last pay before any 

deductions?

Goto PAYPERD
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21A PAYPERD PAYPERD What period of time did this cover?

1. One week

2. Two weeks

3. Month

4. Quarter

5. Year

6. Twice a month

7. Other

1: IF GROSPAYX lt 50 or gt 1635 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

2: IF GROSPAYX lt 120 or gt 4800 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

3: IF GROSPAYX lt 100 or gt 12000 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

4: IF GROSPAYX lt 51 or gt 14583 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

5: IF GROSPAYX lt 250 or gt 155000 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

6: IF GROSPAYX lt 15 or gt 12838 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

7: IF GROSPAYX lt 200 or gt 10000 

goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYPRDOT

DK,RF: IF GROSPAYX lt 8 or gt 

200000 goto ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto PAYSTUB

21A PAYPRDOT PAYPRDOT Goto PAYSTUB

21A PAYSTUB PAYSTUB Does the respondent have a paper or electronic pay check 

record present for (his / her / his/her) last paycheck?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto PRIVPENS
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21A PRIVPENS PRIVPENS ? [F1]

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for - 

Private pension fund?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto PRIVPENX

2,DK,RF: Goto GOVRET

21A PRIVPENX PRIVPENX How much? 1-99999999: IF PAYPERD = DK or 

RF and (PRIVPENX lt 5 or gt 

 147000) OR

 PAYPERD = 1 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 5 or gt 275) OR

 PAYPERD = 2 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 8 or gt 644) OR

 PAYPERD = 3 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 32 or gt 6000) OR

 PAYPERD = 4 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 5 or gt 4500) OR

 PAYPERD = 5 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 7 or gt 20000) OR

 PAYPERD = 6 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 30 or gt 1000) OR

 PAYPERD = 7 and 

(PRIVPENX lt 12 or gt 3000)

 THEN goto 

ERR1_PRIVPENX

 ELSE goto GOVRET

DK,RF: Goto GOVRET

21A GOVRET GOVRET Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

Government retirement?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto GOVRETX

2,DK,RF: Goto RRRDED
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21A GOVRETX GOVRETX How much? 1-99999999: IF GOVRETX lt 5 or gt 

590 then goto ERR1_GOVRETX

 ELSE goto RRRDED

DK,RF: Goto RRRDED

21A RRRDED RRRDED Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

Railroad retirement?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RRRDEDX

2,DK,RF: Goto SSDED

21A RRRDEDX RRRDEDX How much? 1-99999999: IF RRRDEDX lt 5 or gt 

444 then goto ERR1_RRRDEDX

 ELSE goto SSDED

DK,RF: Goto SSDED

21A SSDED SSDED ? [F1]

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for - 

Social Security including Medicare?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MEDICOV

2,DK,RF: Goto SSNORM

21A SSNORM SSNORM Are Social Security payments NORMALLY deducted from 

(your/NAME's) pay?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MEDICOV

2,DK,RF: Goto EMPLCONT

21A MEDICOV MEDICOV Does the money deducted for Social Security cover only the 

Medicare portion of Social Security?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto EMPLCONT
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21A EMPLCONT EMPLCONT Other than Social Security, did any employer or union 

contribute to (your/NAME's) pension or retirement plan in the 

past 12 months?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto SEMPFRM

21A SEMPFRM SEMPFRM ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/NAME) receive any self-employment income or have 

a loss?

(Report income from own businesses (farm or non-farm) including 

proprietorships and partnerships)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SEMPFRMX

2,DK,RF: Goto SOCSRRET

21A SEMPFRMX SEMPFRMX -999999999-999999999: IF 

SEMPFRMX = 0 then goto 

CK_SEMPFRMX

 ELSEIF SEMPFRMX lt 

1 or gt 200000 then

 goto 

ERR1_SEMPFRMX

 ELSE goto SOCSRRET

DK,RF: Goto SEMPFRMB
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21A SEMPFRMB SEMPFRMB 46 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects 

(your/NAME's) income or loss from self-employment during 

the PAST 12 MONTHS?

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

Goto SOCSRRET

21A SOCSRRET SOCSRRET ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/NAME) receive any Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement benefits?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RRRETIRX

2,DK,RF: Goto SUPPLINC

21A RRRETIRX RRRETIRX ? [F1]

What was the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement payment received?

1-99999999: IF RRRETIRX lt 139 or 

gt 6000 then

 goto ERR1_RRRETIRX

 ELSE goto INCMEDCR

DK,RF: Goto RRRETIRB
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21A RRRETIRB RRRETIRB 47 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD B best reflects the 

amount of (your/NAME's) last Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement payment during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

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

Goto INCMEDCR

21A INCMEDCR INCMEDCR Is this amount AFTER the deduction for a Medicare premium?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto SS_RRQ

21A SS_RRQ SS_RRQ During the past 12 months, how many Social Security or 

Railroad Retirement payments did (you/NAME) receive?

IF SS_RRQ gt 12 then goto 

ERR1_SSRRQ

ELSE goto SUPPLINC

21A SUPPLINC SUPPLINC ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/NAME) receive any - 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SSIX

2,DK,RF: Goto INDRETAC

21A SSIX SSIX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: IF SSIX lt 5 or gt 15180 

then goto ERR1_SSIX

 ELSE goto INDRETAC

DK,RF: Goto SSIB
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21A SSIB SSIB 48 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the 

amount (you/NAME) received in Supplemental Security 

income during the past 12 months?

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

Goto INDRETAC

21A INDRETAC INDRETAC DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/NAME) contribute any money to retirement plans 

such as 401(k)s or Individual Retirement Accounts, also 

known as IRAs? Do not include rollovers.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INDRETX

2,DK,RF: Goto S21A_CHECK

21A INDRETX INDRETX How much? IF INDRETX lt 75 or gt 32000 AND (ne 

DK or RF) then

 goto ERR1_INDRETX

ELSE goto S21A_CHECK
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21A S21A_CHECK IF no more persons with 

8500.INCWEEKQ = 0 or 

 8500.ANYWORK = 2,DK or RF then 

goto S21A_END

ELSE goto ANYWORK for the next 

person

21A S21A_END Goto Section 21B

21B INTERDIV INTERDIV ? [F1]

fill for INTERDIV

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

interest or dividends? Report even small amounts credited to 

an account.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto INTRDVX

2,DK,RF: Goto NETRENT

21B INTRDVX INTRDVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: IF INTRDVX gt 18000 

then goto ERR1_INTRDVX

 ELSE goto NETRENT

DK,RF: Goto INTRDVB
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21B INTRDVB INTRDVB 48 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the 

amount (you/you or any members of your household) received 

in interest or dividends during the PAST 12 MONTHS?

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

Goto NETRENT

21B NETRENT NETRENT ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

net rental income or loss?

 Net rental income is the total amount after expenses.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto NETRENTX

2,DK,RF: Goto ROYEST
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21B NETRENTX NETRENTX -999999999-999999999: IF 

NETRENTX = 0 then goto 

CK_NETRENTX

 ELSEIF (NETRENTX lt -

150,000 or 

 gt 48,000) then goto 

ERR1_NETRENTX

 ELSE goto ROYEST

DK,RF: Goto NETRENTB

21B NETRENTB NETRENTB Goto ROYEST

21B ROYEST ROYEST ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

royalty income or income from estates and trusts?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto ROYESTX

2,DK,RF: Goto RETSURV
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21B ROYESTX ROYESTX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: IF ROYESTX lt 11 or gt 

57926 then

 goto ERR1_ROYESTX

 ELSE goto RETSURV

DK,RF: Goto ROYESTB

21B ROYESTB ROYESTB Goto RETSURV

21B RETSURV RETSURV ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

retirement, survivor, or disability pensions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RETSURVX

2,DK,RF: Goto OTHREG
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21B RETSURVX RETSURVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

(Do not include Social Security.)

1-99999999: IF RETSURVX lt 125 or 

gt 50000 then

 goto ERR1_RETSURVX

 ELSE goto OTHREG

DK,RF: Goto RETSURVB

21B RETSURVB RETSURVB Goto OTHREG

21B OTHREG OTHREG ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive 

income on a REGULAR basis from any other source such as 

Veteran's Administration (VA) payments, unemployment 

compensation, child support, or alimony?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHREGX

2,DK,RF: Goto LUMPSUM
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21B OTHREGX OTHREGX ? [F1]

What was the amount from all sources?

(Do not include lump sum payments such as money from an 

inheritance or sale of a home.)

1-99999999: IF OTHREGX lt 58 or gt 

29812 then goto 

 ERR1_OTHREGX 

 ELSE goto LUMPSUM

DK,RF: Goto OTHREGB

21B OTHREGB OTHREGB Goto LUMPSUM

21B LUMPSUM LUMPSUM ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

lump sum payments from insurance, estates, trusts, royalties, 

child support, alimony, prizes or games of chance, or from 

persons outside your household?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LUMPSUMX

2,DK,RF: Goto OTHERINC
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21B LUMPSUMX LUMPSUMX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received (by all household 

members/ )?

1-99999999: IF LUMPSUMX lt 5 or 

gt 106000 then

 goto ERR1_LUMPSUMX

 ELSE goto OTHERINC

DK,RF: Goto LUMPSUMB

21B LUMPSUMB LUMPSUMB Goto OTHERINC

21B OTHERINC OTHERINC ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of your household) receive any 

other money income, including money received from cash 

scholarship and fellowships, stipends not based on working, 

or from the care of foster children, not already reported?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHRINCX

2,DK,RF: Goto MISCTAX
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21B OTHRINCX OTHRINCX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received (by all household 

members/ )?

1-99999999: IF OTHRINCX lt 100 or 

gt 23404 then

 goto ERR1_OTHRINCX

 ELSE goto MISCTAX

DK,RF: Goto OTHRINCB

21B OTHRINCB OTHRINCB Goto MISCTAX

21B MISCTAX MISCTAX DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any members of your household) PAY any 

inheritance or estate tax? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MISCTAXX

2,DK,RF: Goto FOODSMP
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21B MISCTAXX MISCTAXX What was the total amount PAID (by all household members/ 

)?

IF MISCTAXX lt 35 or gt 6500 and (ne 

DK or RF) then

 goto ERR1_MISCTAXX

ELSE goto FOODSMP

21B FOODSMP FOODSMP DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did anyone in this household receive Food Stamps or a Food 

Stamp benefit card? Include government benefits from the 

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Do 

NOT include WIC or the National School Lunch Program.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto FS_MTHI

2,DK,RF: Goto WELFARE

21B FS_MTHI FS_MTHI In how many of the past 12 months were food stamps or EBTs 

received?

Goto FS_AMT

21B FS_AMT FS_AMT What was the dollar value of the last food stamps or EBT 

received?

1-99999999: IF FS_AMT lt 10 or gt 

540 then goto ERR1_FS_AMT

 ELSE goto WELFARE

DK,RF: Goto WELFARE

21B WELFARE WELFARE ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS - 

Did (you/you or any members of this household, including 

children,) receive any welfare payments or cash assistance 

from the state or local welfare office?

Please include even if only for one month. Do NOT include 

benefits from food, energy, or rental assistance programs.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto WELFAREX

2,DK,RF: Goto MEALSPAY
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21B WELFAREX WELFAREX ? [F1]

What was the amount for the PAST 12 MONTHS?

1-99999999: IF WELFAREX lt 120 or 

gt 11064 then goto 

 ERR1_WELFAREX

 ELSE goto MEALSPAY

DK,RF: Goto WELFAREB

21B WELFAREB WELFAREB Goto MEALSPAY

21B MEALSPAY MEALSPAY DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Have (you/you or any members of your household) received 

any free meals at work as part of your pay?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto MLPAYWKX

2,DK,RF: Goto S21B_END

21B MLPAYWKX MLPAYWKX About what was the WEEKLY dollar value of these meals? IF MLPAYWKX lt 18 or gt 3213 and 

(ne DK or RF) then

 goto ERR1_MLPAYWKX

ELSE goto MLPYQWKS
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21B MLPYQWKS MLPYQWKS How many weeks did (you/you or any members of your 

household) receive such meals during the past 12 months?

Goto S21B_END

21B S21B_END Exit block and goto 

Set21CompleteFlag

Set21CompleteFlag IF INTNMBR = 4 then goto Section 22

ELSE goto the BBACK block

22 LIAINTRO LIAINTRO The next few questions are about financial assets, credit, and 

loans. We know people aren't used to discussing their debt 

and financial assets, but we use this information to get a 

picture of how spending relates to changes in debt and 

savings. Be assured that, like all other information you have 

provided, these answers will be kept strictly confidential.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto IRA

22 IRA IRA Do (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or Thrift Savings 

Plans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto IRAX

2,DK,RF: Goto DEFBENRP

22 IRAX IRAX ? [F1]

As of TODAY -- 

What is the total value of all retirement accounts such as 

401(k)s, IRAs, or Thrift Savings Plans that (you/your 

household) (own/owns)?

1-999999999999: IF IRAX gt 600000 

then goto ERR1_IRAX

 ELSE Goto IRAYRX

DK,RF: Goto IRAB
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22 IRAB IRAB 1-6: Goto IRAYRX

DK,RF: Goto DEFBENRP

22 IRAYRX IRAYRX ? [F1]

What was the total value of all retirement accounts ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY?

0: Goto IRAYR

1-999999999999: IF IRAYRX gt 

600000 then goto ERR1_IRAYRX

 ELSE Goto DEFBENRP

DK,RF: Goto IRAYRB

22 IRAYRB IRAYRB Goto DEFBENRP

22 IRAYR IRAYR Did (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or Thrift Savings 

Plans ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto DEFBENRP
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22 DEFBENRP DEFBENRP ? [F1]

Do (you/you or any members of your household) have a 

defined benefit retirement plan, such as a pension from an 

employer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STOCK

22 STOCK STOCK ? [F1]

Do (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

directly-held stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (Not in 

Retirement accounts/ )?

 Include U.S. savings bonds

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto STOCKX

2,DK,RF: Goto LIQUID

22 STOCKX STOCKX ? [F1]

As of TODAY -- 

What is the total value of all directly-held stocks, bonds, and 

mutual funds (Not in Retirement accounts/ ) that (you/your 

household) (own/owns)?

 Include US savings bonds

1-999999999999: IF STOCKX lt 5 or 

gt 600000 then 

 goto ERR1_STOCKX

 ELSE goto STOCKYRX

DK,RF: Goto STOCKB
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22 STOCKB STOCKB 49 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD D best reflects the 

total value of all directly-held stocks, bonds, and mutual funds 

(Not in Retirement accounts/ )?

 Include US savings bonds

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

1-6: Goto STOCKYRX

DK,RF: Goto LIQUID

22 STOCKYRX STOCKYRX ? [F1]

What was the total value of all directly-held stocks, bonds, and 

mutual funds (Not in Retirement accounts/ ) ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

 Include US savings bonds

0: Goto STOCKYR

1-999999999999: IF STOCKYRX = 

1-5 or gt 600000 then 

 goto ERR1_STOCKYRX

 ELSE goto LIQUID

DK,RF: Goto STOCKYRB

22 STOCKYRB STOCKYRB 49 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on CARD D best reflects the 

total value of all directly-held stocks, bonds, and mutual funds 

(Not in Retirement accounts/ ) ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

 Include US savings bonds

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

Goto LIQUID
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22 STOCKYR STOCKYR Did (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

directly-held stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (Not in 

Retirement accounts/ ) ONE YEAR AGO TODAY? 

 Include U.S. savings bonds

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LIQUID

22 LIQUID LIQUID Do (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

checking, savings, money market accounts, or certificates of 

deposit or CDs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LIQUIDX

2,DK,RF: Goto WHOLIF

22 LIQUIDX LIQUIDX ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

What is the total value of all checking, savings, money market 

accounts, and certificates of deposit or CDs (you/your 

household) (have/has)?

1-999999999999: IF LIQUIDX gt 

200000 then goto ERR1_LIQUIDX

 ELSE goto LIQUDYRX

DK, RF: Goto LIQUIDB

22 LIQUIDB LIQUIDB 1-6: Goto LIQUDYRX

DK, RF: Goto WHOLIF
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22 LIQUDYRX LIQUDYRX ? [F1]

What was the total value of all checking, savings, money 

market accounts, and certificates of deposit or CDs ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY?

0: Goto LIQUDYR

1-999999999999: IF LIQUDYRX gt 

200000 then goto ERR1_LIQUDYRX

 ELSE goto WHOLIF

DK,RF: Goto LIQUDYRB

22 LIQUDYRB LIQUDYRB Goto WHOLIF

22 LIQUDYR LIQUDYR Did (you/you or any members of your household) have any 

checking, savings, money market accounts, or certificates of 

deposit or CDs ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto WHOLIF

22 WHOLIF WHOLIF ? [F1]

(Do/Does) (you/your household) own any whole life insurance 

or other life insurance policies that can be surrendered for 

cash or borrowed against prior to the death of the person 

insured? 

 Also include universal life and variable life insurance

 Do NOT include term life insurance or other policies that 

only have a benefit upon death or disability

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto WHOLIFX

2,DK,RF: Goto OTHAST
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22 WHOLIFX WHOLIFX 1-999999999999: IF WHOLIFX gt 

70000 then goto ERR1_WHOLIFX

 ELSE goto WHLFYRX

DK,RF: Goto WHOLIFB

22 WHOLIFB WHOLIFB 1-6: Goto WHLFYRX

DK,RF: Goto OTHAST

22 WHLFYRX WHLFYRX 0: Goto WHLFYR

1-999999999999: IF WHLFYRX gt 

70000 then goto ERR1_WHLFYRX

 ELSE goto OTHAST

DK,RF: Goto WHLFYRB
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22 WHLFYRB WHLFYRB Goto OTHAST

22 WHLFYR WHLFYR Did (you/your household) own any whole life insurance or 

other life insurance policies that can be surrendered for cash 

or borrowed against prior to the death of the person insured 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY? 

 Also include universal life and variable life insurance

 

 Do NOT include term life insurance or other policies that 

only have a benefit upon death or disability

1. Yes

2. No

Goto OTHAST

22 OTHAST OTHAST (Do/Does) (you/your household) have any other financial 

assets, such as annuities, trusts, and royalties?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHASTX

2,DK,RF: Goto CREDIT
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22 OTHASTX OTHASTX As of TODAY --

What is the total value of these other financial assets?

1-999999999999: IF OTHASTX lt 5 

or gt 600000 then 

 goto ERR1_OTHASTX

 ELSE goto OTHSTYRX

DK, RF: Goto OTHASTB

22 OTHASTB OTHASTB 1-6: Goto OTHSTYRX

DK, RF: Goto CREDIT

22 OTHSTYRX OTHSTYRX What was the total value of these other financial assets ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY?

0: Goto OTHSTYR

1-999999999999: IF OTHSTYRX =1-

5 or gt 600000 then 

 goto ERR1_OTHSTYRX

 ELSE goto CREDIT

DK,RF: Goto OTHSTYRB

22 OTHSTYRB OTHSTYRB Goto CREDIT
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22 OTHSTYR OTHSTYR Did (you/your household) have any other financial assets, 

such as annuities, trusts, and royalties ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto CREDIT

22 CREDIT CREDIT ? [F1]

(Do/Does) (you/your household) have any credit cards 

including store cards and gas cards?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CREDITX

2,DK,RF: Goto STUDNT

22 CREDITX CREDITX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on all cards as of TODAY?

0-999999999999: IF CREDITX = 1-9 

or gt 30000 then

 goto ERR1_CREDITX

 ELSE goto CREDTYRX

DK, RF: Goto CREDITB

22 CREDITB CREDITB 1-6: Goto CREDTYRX

DK,RF: Goto CREDFINX
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22 CREDTYRX CREDTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed on all cards ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

0: Goto CREDYR

1-999999999999: IF CREDTYRX = 

1-9 or gt 30000 then 

 goto ERR1_CREDTYRX

 ELSE goto CREDFINX

DK, RF: Goto CREDYRB

22 CREDYRB CREDYRB Goto CREDFINX

22 CREDYR CREDYR Did (you/your household) have any credit cards including 

store cards and gas cards ONE YEAR AGO TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto CREDFINX

22 CREDFINX CREDFINX What was the total amount paid in finance, late charges, and 

interest for all cards in (last month)?

0-999999999999: IF CREDFINX gt 

700 then goto ERR1_CREDFINX

 ELSE Goto STUDNT

DK, RF: Goto STUDNT

22 STUDNT STUDNT ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

(Do/Does) (you/your household) have any student loans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto STUDNTX

2, DK, RF: Goto OTHLOAN
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22 STUDNTX STUDNTX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on all student loans?

1-999999999999: IF STUDNTX lt 50 

or gt 72000 then

 goto ERR1_STUDNTX

 ELSE goto STDNTYRX

DK, RF: Goto STUDNTB

22 STUDNTB STUDNTB 1-6: Goto STDNTYRX

DK, RF: Goto STUDFINX

22 STDNTYRX STDNTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed on all student loans ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY?

0: Goto STDNTYR

1-999999999999: IF STDNTYRX = 

1-49 or gt 72000 then

 goto ERR1_STDNTYRX

 ELSE goto STUDFINX

DK, RF: Goto STDNTYRB

22 STDNTYRB STDNTYRB Goto STUDFINX
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22 STDNTYR STDNTYR Did (you/your household) have any student loans ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STUDFINX

22 STUDFINX STUDFINX What was the total amount paid in finance, late charges, and 

interest for all student loans in (last month)?

0-999999999999: IF STUDFINX gt 

375 then goto ERR1_STUDFINX

 ELSE goto OTHLOAN

DK, RF: Goto OTHLOAN

22 OTHLOAN OTHLOAN ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

(Do/Does) (you/your household) have any other debt such as 

medical loans or personal loans?

 Do not include mortgages, home equity loans, or vehicle 

loans

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OTHLONX

2,DK,RF: Goto S22_END

22 OTHLONX OTHLONX 1-999999999999: IF OTHLONX lt 50 

or gt 72000 then 

 goto ERR1_OTHLONX

 ELSE goto OTHLNYRX

DK,RF: Goto OTHLONB
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22 OTHLONB OTHLONB 1-6: Goto OTHLNYRX

DK,RF: Goto OTHFINX

22 OTHLNYRX OTHLNYRX 0: Goto OTHLNYR

1-999999999999: IF OTHLNYRX = 

1-49 or gt 72000 then

 goto ERR1_OTHLNYRX

 ELSE goto OTHFINX

DK,RF: Goto OTHLNYRB

22 OTHLNYRB OTHLNYRB Goto OTHFINX
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22 OTHLNYR OTHLNYR Did (you/your household) have any other debt such as 

medical loans or personal loans ONE YEAR AGO TODAY? 

 Do not include mortgages, home equity loans, or vehicle 

loans

1. Yes

2. No

Goto OTHFINX

22 OTHFINX OTHFINX 0-999999999999: IF OTHFINX gt 375 

then goto ERR1_OTHFINX

 ELSE goto S22_END

DK, RF: Goto S22_END

22 S22_END

BACK AFTERMID IF COMPLETE_FLAG = 1 and 

NOCONTACT = 0 and INTNMBR = 4 

then 

 goto BlkAPPT.BResearch

IF COMPLETE_FLAG = 1 then goto 

DK_THANK

IF START = 4 then goto 

VERIFY_INFO

IF START = 3 then goto TRANS

IF REPLACE_VER2 = 1 OR 

REPLACE_SPAWN = 1 then goto 

DONE

IF (TYPEC = 3, 7, 10-12) then goto 

DONE

IF NONTYP = 1-3 then goto THANK2

ELSE goto BLkAPPT.APPTDATE
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RES_INTRO RES_INTRO We would like to improve the survey taking experience for 

others and your feedback can help us do that. Please think of 

your involvement in this survey as a whole when answering 

these next few questions.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto RES01

Back RES01 RES01 How burdensome was this survey to you? Would you say:

1. Not at all burdensome?

2. A little burdensome?

3. Somewhat burdensome?

4. Very burdensome?

5. Extremely burdensome?

Goto RES02

Back RES02 RES02 How difficult was it for you to answer the questions in this 

survey?

1. Not at all difficult

2. A little difficult

3. Somewhat difficult

4. Very difficult

5. Extremely difficult

Goto RES03

Back RES03 RES03 How sensitive did you feel the questions I asked today were?

1. Not at all sensitive

2. A little sensitive

3. Somewhat sensitive

4. Very sensitive

5. Extremely sensitive

Goto RES04

Back RES04 RES04 In thinking about the length of today's survey, would you say 

that it was...

1. Very short?

2. Somewhat short?

3. Neither short nor long?

4. Somewhat long?

5. Very long?

Exit BResearch block and goto 

DK_CHECK
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BACK DK_CHECK DK_CHECK 1: Goto APPTDATE

2: Goto THANKYOU

BACK APPTDATE APPTDATE I'd like to schedule a DATE to complete the (missing 

items/interview).

What DATE AND TIME would be best to visit you again?

 Enter date in the format MM/DD/YYYY Today is (current 

date)

(DK Items: Press Ctrl-M to review all Don’t knows/ * 

Missing Sections: Press shift-F5 to view the status table)

EMPTY,RF: Goto APPTOTH

DATE: IF apptdate.DAY > 1 or 

apptdate.DAY < 31 then goto 

 CK_ApptDATE

 ELSEIF apptdate.MONTH < 1 or 

apptdate.MONTH > 12 then

 goto CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF apptdate.YEAR < 

INTDATE.YEAR or apptdate.YEAR >

 INTDATE.YEAR + 1 then 

goto CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF apptdate.MONTH <> 

INTPER[5:6] then goto 

 CK_ApptMonth

 ELSEIF apptdate < SYSDATE 

then goto CK_ApptPast

 ELSE goto APPTTIME

APPTTIME APPTTIME What TIME would be best to visit you again?

 Enter time in the format HH:MM AM/PM

IF (APPTDATE = SYSDATE) AND 

(APPTTIME <= SYSTIME) then 

 goto CK_APPTTIME

ELSE goto APPTOTH

BACK APPTOTH APPTOTH IF AskPhone2 = EMPTY then goto 

PHONENUMBER2

ELSE goto THANKCB
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BACK THANKYOU THANKYOU This concludes the interview. Thank you for your patience, 

and for taking the time to answer

our questions.

Let me remind you that the information you provide is very 

valuable because it is used to

update the Consumer Price Index, which is one of our nation's

leading economic indicators.

That is why we sincerely appreciate your participation in this 

survey(and look forward to your continued support when we 

contact you again in 3 months.). 

 

 Interview number: (1/2/3/4/5) 

 NOTE: Inform the respondent that a supervisor may call 

them to conduct re-interview.

 Explain re-interview as needed.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF INTNMBR = 1-3 then goto 

QTRAPPT

ELSE goto HOW_INTV

BACK QTRAPPT QTRAPPT IF AskPhone2 = EMPTY then goto 

PHONENUMBER2

ELSE goto HOW_INTV
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FRONT PHONENUMBER

2

PHONENUMBER2 Ask or verify, if necessary.

In case I need to contact you about this appointment, is there (a / a 

secondary) phone number and/or e-mail where I can reach you?

 Enter phone number or 0 for None/Refused

IF PHONENUMBER2 lt 10 digits and 

<> 0 then goto CK_PHONENUMBER2

ELSEIF PHONENUMBER2 = 0 then 

goto EMAILADDR

ELSE goto PHTYP2

Front PHTYP2 PHTYP2 Goto EMAILADDR

FRONT EMAILADDR EMAILADDR Enter E-Mail or press ENTER for None/Same IF THANKYOU = 1 then goto 

HOW_INTV

ELSE goto THANKCB

BACK THANKCB THANKCB (Thank you, I will come back at the time suggested./Thank you 

for your time.)

 Revisit: (Appointment information)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto VERIFY_INFO

BACK THANK2 THANK2 Thank you for your time. You've been very helpful.

 NOTE: Inform the respondent that a supervisor

 may call them to conduct re-interview.

 Explain re-interview as needed.

 Interview number: (1/2/3/4/5)

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto TELPV
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BACK TRANS TRANS 1: Goto MISS_SEC

2: Goto VERIFY_INFO

BACK MISS_SEC MISS_SEC Goto HOW_INTV

BACK HOW_INTV HOW_INTV How did you collect the data for this (first/second/third/fourth) 

interview for this household?

1. Personal visit for all sections

2. Personal visit for all sections, but telephone followup for some 

questions

3. Personal visit for more than half of the sections, the rest by 

telephone

4. Equally split between personal visit and telephone

5. Telephone for more than half of the sections, the rest by 

personal visit

6. Telephone for all sections

1,6: Goto SNGL_INT

2: Goto TEL_RESN

3,4,5: Goto TEL_SECT

BACK SNGL_INT SNGL_INT Were you able to conduct the interview in a single (visit/call)?

1. Yes

2. No

IF HOW_INTV = 6 then goto 

TEL_RESN

ELSE goto TRVLTIME
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BACK TEL_SECT TEL_SECT Which of these sections did you collect entirely by telephone? 

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas. 

 

 Do not select 6 or 7 if any part of the section was collected 

in person.

1. Sections 2 and 3 Housing - rent, mortgage, home equity loans.

2. Section 4 Utilities/Communications (electricity, heating, 

telephone, cable, internet).

3. Section 6 Appliances

4. Section 8 Home Furnishings

5. Section 9 Clothing

6. Sections 10, 11, and 12 Vehicle Expenses

7. Sections 13 and 15 Insurance

8. Section 14 Medical/Health Expenses

9. Section 18 Trips and Vacations

10. Section 21 Work Experience and Income

Goto TEL_RESN

BACK TEL_RESN TEL_RESN 1-7: Goto TRVLTIME

8: Goto OTHTLRSN

BACK OTHTLRSN OTHTLRSN Goto TRVLTIME

BACK TELPV TELPV Goto TRVLTIME
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Back TRVLTIME TRVLTIME 0-240: Goto INTVTIME

241-999: Goto CK_TRVLTIME

Back INTVTIME INTVTIME 0-240: Goto OTHTIME

241-999: Goto CK_INTVTIME

Back OTHTIME OTHTIME 0-240: IF Bcoverage.NONTYP = 1 

AND SECTCOMP[2 or 3] = 1 AND

 BCeintro.CE_INTRO = 1 then 

goto RESPON

 ELSEIF BCoverage.NONTYP = 

1-3 then goto DONE

 ELSE goto CONVREF

241-999: Goto CK_OTHTIME

BACK CONVREF CONVREF Goto RESPON
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BACK RESPON RESPON If 

(BControlcard.TUnit1.Person.HH_ME

M[RESPON] = 2) OR 

 

(BControlcard.TUnit2.Person.AGERN

G[RESPON] = 1) OR

 

(BControlcard.TUnit1.Person.PERSTA

T[RESPON] = 7, 8 or 99) OR

 

(BControlcard.TUnit1.Person.MEMBS

TAT[RESPON] = 1, 3 or 5) 

 then goto CK_RESPON

ELSE goto OTHRSP
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BACK OTHRSP OTHRSP IF OTHRSP = RESPON then goto 

CK_OTHRSP

ELSEIF 

(BControlcard.Tunit1.Person.FNAME[

Othrsp] = 999 or 

 EMPTY) or 

 

(BControlcard.Tunit1.Person.HH_ME

M[othrsp] = 2) OR

 

(BControlcard.Tunit1.Person.MEMBST

AT[othrsp] = 1, 3 or 5)

 OR 

(BControlcard.Tunit1.Person.PERSTA

T[othrsp] = 7, 8 

 or 99) then goto CK2_OTHRSP

ELSEIF 0 is selected with other 

answer list options then 

 goto CK3_OTHRSP

ELSE goto USERECS
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BACK USERECS USERECS 1-3: Goto TYPERECS

4: IF (INTNMBR = 4 or 

HOMEFILE8500 = 1) then 

 goto INFOBOOK

 ELSE goto HOMEFILE

BACK TYPERECS TYPERECS 1-8: Goto RSECTN

9: Goto SPECRECS

BACK SPECRECS SPECRECS Goto RSECTN
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RSECTN RSECTN IF (INTNMBR = 4 or HOMEFILE8500 

= 1) then goto INFOBOOK

ELSE goto HOMEFILE
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BACK HOMEFILE HOMEFILE Goto INFOBOOK

BACK INFOBOOK INFOBOOK Goto LANGUAGE

BACK LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 1,2: Goto VERIFY_INFO

3: Goto LANG_SP

BACK LANG_SP LANG_SP Goto VERIFY_INFO
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BACK VERIFY_INFO VERIFY_INFO

 Verify/change any of the information listed below

 

 Phone number: ((area)) (phone number) (Extension) 

Type: (Home/Work/Cell)

 Second phone: (2nd phone number) (2nd phone extension) 

Type: (Home/Work/Cell)

 Email address: (Email address)

 Best time to call : (Bestime code description)

 Specific best time: (best time specify)

 No Sunday: ((No Sunday Interview/Sunday interview 

okay)) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

2. Change something

1: Goto DONE

2: Goto V_CHGWHAT

V_CHGWHAT V_CHGWHAT What would you like to update?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas

 Phone number: ((area)) (phone number) (Extension) Type: 

(Home/Work/Cell)

 Second phone: (2nd phone number) (2nd phone extension) 

Type: (Home/Work/Cell)

 Email address: (Email address)

 Best time to call : (Bestime code description)

 Specific best time: (best time specify)

 No Sunday: ((No Sunday Interview/Sunday interview 

okay)) 

1. Primary phone

2. Secondary phone

3. E-mail address

4. Best time to call

5. No Sunday

1: Goto V_PHONE

2: Goto V_PHONE2

3: Goto V_EMAIL

4: Goto V_BSTTI

5: Goto V_NOSUN
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BACK V_PHONE V_PHONE IF entry lt 10 digits and ne 0 then goto 

CK_VPHONE

ELSEIF V_PHONE = 0 or EMPTY 

then 

 If 2 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_PHONE2

 Elseif 3 selected in V_ChgWhat 

then goto V_EMAIL

 Elseif 4 selected in V_ChgWhat 

then goto V_BSTTI

 Elseif 5 selected in V_ChgWhat 

then goto V_NOSUN

 Else goto DONE

ELSE goto V_PHTYP1

Back V_PHTYP1 V_PHTYP1 IFf 2 selected in V_ChgWhat then goto 

V_PHONE2

ELSEIF 3 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_EMAIL

ELSEIF 4 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_BSTTI

ELSEIF 5 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_NOSUN

ELSE goto DONE
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Back V_PHONE2 V_PHONE2 IF entry lt 10 digits and <> 0 and <> 

EMPTY then goto CK_VPHONE2

ELSEIF V_PHONE2 = 0 or EMPTY 

then 

 if 3 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_EMAIL

 Elseif 4 selected in V_ChgWhat 

then goto V_BSTTI

 Elseif 5 selected in V_ChgWhat 

then goto V_NOSUN

 Else goto DONE

ELSE goto V_PHTYP2

Back V_PHTYP2 V_PHTYP2 IF 3 selected in V_ChgWhat then goto 

V_EMAIL

ELSEIF 4 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_BSTTI

ELSEIF 5 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_NOSUN

ELSE goto DONE

Back V_EMAIL V_EMAIL IF 4 selected in V_ChgWhat then goto 

V_BSTTI

ELSEIF 5 selected in V_ChgWhat then 

goto V_NOSUN

ELSE goto DONE
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V_BSTTI V_BSTTI Best time to contact

 

1. Morning (9am-12noon) 

2. Noon/lunchtime (11am-1pm) 

3. Afternoon (12noon-4pm)

4. Suppertime/early evening/dinnertime(4pm-7pm) 

5. Evening (6pm-9pm) 

6. Anytime (9am-9pm)

7. Late evening/night (7pm-9pm)

8. Daytime (9am-4pm)

9. After 5pm

Goto V_BSTTI2

BACK V_BSTTI2 V_BSTTI2 IF 5 selected in V_ChgWhat then goto 

V_NOSUN

ELSE goto DONE

BACK V_NOSUN V_NOSUN Would a Sunday interview be acceptable?

 

1. Yes

2. No

3. battery problem

Goto DONE

BACK DONE Goto SET_REINT

BACK SET_REINT Exit Instrument

CHI CTATEMPT CTATEMPT 1-3: Goto TIMEOFCT

4: Goto NOATTEMPT
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TIMEOFCT TIMEOFCT 1: Goto CASECONTACT

2: Goto FR_DATE

CHI FR_DATE FR_DATE DATE OF CONTACT

 Enter the date of the contact attempt in MM/DD/YYYY format

Goto FRTIME

CHI FRTIME FRTIME TIME OF CONTACT

 Enter the time of the contact attempt in HH:MM am/pm format

Goto CASECONTACT

NOATTEMPT NOATTEMPT NOT ATTEMPTING CONTACT

 What were you doing?

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Reviewing or changing case information

2. Readying case for transmission

3. Locating activities (canvassing, management or government 

office, FastData, LiMA, etc.)

4. Verification of Type B/C

5. Opened case/ CHI by mistake

99. Other - specify

1-6: Exit CHI

99: Goto SPECNOATTEMPT

SPECNOATTEM

PT

SPECNOATTEMPT Exit CHI

CHI CASECONTACT CASECONTACT 1: Goto CTTYPE

2,3: IF CTATEMPT = 1 then goto 

NCTPER

 ELSE goto NCTTEL
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CHI CTTYPE CTTYPE CONTACT

Select the category that best describes this contact attempt.

1. Completed Case (Interview, Sufficient Partial, Type A/B/C/D, 

Vacant Interview, Temp Occupied Interview) - Ready to Transmit

2. Partial interview - follow-up required

3. Unable to conduct interview

1: Goto RSPNDENT

2,3: Goto NONINTER

NONINTER NONINTER PARTIAL INTERVIEW OR UNABLE TO CONDUCT 

INTERVIEW

 Select the categories that describe why you were not able to 

conduct or complete the interview during this

 contact attempt.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Eligible person not available

2. Inconvenient time

3. Respondent is reluctant

4. Language problem - specify

5. Health problem

6. Successful paper questionnaire placement / pick-up

99. Other - specify

1-3,5,6: Goto RSPNDENT

4: Goto cLANGUAGE

99: Goto CTOTHER

CTOTHER CTOTHER Goto RSPNDENT
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CHI cLANGUAGE cLANGUAGE LANGUAGE

 Select the categories that descrige this language situation.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Specify language or dialect

2. No household member able to translate

3. Contact RO/FS about language problem

4. Unable to find translator

5. No time left to find translator

IF 1 selected then goto LANGLIST

ELSE goto RSPNDENT

CHI LANGLIST LANGLIST 11-25, 97, 98: Goto RSPNDENT

99: Goto SPECLANG

SPECLANG SPECLANG Goto RSPNDENT
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CHI RSPNDENT RSPNDENT CONCERN / BEHAVIOR / RELUCTANCE

 Select the categories that describe respondent concerns, 

behaviors, or reluctance during this contact

 attempt.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Not interested

2. Too busy

3. Interview takes too much time

4. Scheduling difficulties

5. Survey is voluntary

6. Privacy concerns

7. Local / State / Federal government concerns

8. Asks questions about the survey

9. Hang-up / slams door on Fr

10. Hostile or threatens FR

11. Family issues (death, illness, block participation in survey)

12. Gave that information last time

13. Asked too many personal questions last time

14. Too many interviews

15. Intends to quit survey

98. No concerns

99. Other - specify

IF 99 selected then goto RSPNDOTH

ELSE goto STRATEGS

RSPNDOTH RSPNDOTH OTHER CONCERNS/BEHAVIORS/RELUCTANCE

 Specify other concerns/behaviors/reluctance during this contact 

attempt.

Goto STRATEGS
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NCTTEL NCTTEL CONTACT-NONCONTACT / TELEPHONE

 Select the categories that describe this telephone 

contact/noncontact.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Got answering machine/voicemail 

2. Ring, no answer

3. Busy Signal

4. Disconnected

5. Wrong number

6. Spoke with ineligible person

7. Respondent left message (voicemail, text message, etc.)

99. Other - specify

IF 99 selected then goto NCTTELOT

ELSE goto STRATEGS

NCTTELOT NCTTELOT Goto STRATEGS

NCTPER NCTPER CONTACT-NONCONTACT / PERSONAL VISIT

 Select the categories that describe this personal visit 

contact/noncontact.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. No one home / No eligible person home

2. No one home - pervious note / letter taken

3. Household does not answer door - - evidence someone is home

4. Observe HH from vehicle

5. Unable to reach / locked gate / buzzer entry

6. Address does not exist / unable to locate

7. On vacation, away from home / at second home

8. Spoke with neighbor

9. Building management / doorman contact

10. Completed case (Type B/C, Vacant interview, or Temporarily 

Occupied Interview)

99. Other - specify

IF 99 selected then goto NCTPEROT

ELSE goto STRATEGS

NCTPEROT NCTPEROT Goto STRATEGS
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STRATEGS STRATEGS STRATEGIES USED ON THIS CONTACT ATTEMPTED

 Select the categories that describe the strategies used on this 

contact attempt.

 Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Advance letter given

2. Scheduled appointment

3. Left note / appointment card

4. Left promotional packet / informational brochure

5. Called household

6. Left message on answering machine/voicemail

7. Waited for respondent

8. Checked with neighbors

9. Contacted other family members

10. Contacted property manager doorman

11. Offered incentive

98. No Strategies

99. Other - specify

IF 99 selected then goto STRATOTH

ELSE exit CHI

STRATOTH STRATOTH Exit CHI