Issued April 2017

CE-305

Consumer Expenditure Survey

Quarterly Interview Survey

Information Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page

Privacy Act Statement 4

Demographics 5

Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics 7

Section 2 – Rented Living Quarters 8

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

Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels 12

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

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

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

Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 24

Section 9 – Clothing and Clothing Services 28

Sections 10 and 11 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 31

Section 12 – Vehicle Operating Expenses 32

Section 13 – Health Insurance 34

Section 14 – Medical and Health Expenses 35

Section 15 – Insurance Other than Health 37

Section 16 – Educational Expenses 38

Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 39

Section 18 – Trips and Vacations 41

Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses 43

Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods 46

Section 21 – Occupations 47

Section 21 – Work Experience and Income 48

Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities 51

2017 Calendar 53

2018 Calendar 54

Fraction Conversion Chart 55

Language Identification Cards 56
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

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

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

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

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

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

used for statistical purposes only.

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

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

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

your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness 

and accuracy of these data. 
DEMOGRAPHICS

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Hispanic Origin 

1. Mexican 

2. Mexican-American 

3. Chicano 

4. Puerto Rican 

5. Cuban

Race 

(Please choose one or more)

1. White 

2. Black or African American 

3. American Indian or Alaska Native 

4. Asian 

5. Native Hawaiian 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro 

7. Samoan 

8. Other Pacific Islander 

Asian Origin 

1. Chinese 

2. Filipino 

3. Japanese 

4. Korean 

5. Vietnamese 

6. Asian Indian 
Demographics 

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Education 

1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year

2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary 

(grades 1-8)

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

4. High school graduate – high school diploma 

or the equivalent (GED)

5. Some college but no degree

6. Associate’s degree in college

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

8. Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree 

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

Armed Forces 

A person is considered to be in the Armed 

Forces if he or she serves in any branch of the 

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

Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; their 

Reserve components; and the Air and Army 

National Guard.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Type of Structure 

1. Single family detached 

A detached structure with only one primary residence; 

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

basement, attic, etc. 

2. Row or townhouse 

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

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

3. End row or end townhouse 

Shares only one common wall with other units. 

4. Duplex 

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

5. 3-plex or 4-plex 

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

6. Garden 

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

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

another. 

7. High rise 

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

8. Apartment or flat 

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

the garage of one of the units described above. 

9. Mobile home or trailer 

10. College dormitory 
SECTION 2 – RENTED LIVING QUARTERS

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Included in the Housing Unit 

Cooking stove, range, or oven 

Refrigerator or home freezer 

Built-in dishwasher 

Portable dishwasher 

Clothes washer 

Clothes dryer 

Included with the Rental Payment 

Electricity 

Gas 

Piped-in water 

Heating 

Trash/garbage collection 

Garage and parking facilities 

Telephone services 

Television services 

Internet services 

Furniture 
SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER 

OWNED REAL ESTATE

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Included with this Housing Unit 

1. Swimming pool 

2. Off-street parking 

3. Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony 

4. Apartment or guest house 

5. Central air conditioning 

6. Window air conditioning 

7. Solar panels 

Types of Owned Real Estate 

1. A home in which you used to live 

2. Other homes, vacation homes, and recreational 

properties including timeshares 

3. Commercial real estate or farmland 

4. Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes 

5. Land with no buildings on it 

Closing Costs 

advertising costs 

deed preparation 

escrow payment 

lawyer’s fees 

points paid by buyer 

property survey charges

real estate listing fees 

recording fees 

title search 

transfer taxes
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Costs for Selling a Property 

advertising costs 

closing costs

commission to realtor 

deferred mortgage 

interest payment 

lawyer’s fees

mortgage penalties

points for financing

property inspection

real estate listing fees

Mortgage Payment Items 

1. Principal 

2. Interest 

3. Property taxes 

4. Property insurance 

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance (PMI) 

6. Any other payments (specify) 

Fees for Cooperatives 

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative 

2. Property taxes 

3. Property insurance 

4. Management 

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal 

6. Improvements 

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

8. Security, including guards or alarm systems 

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

10. Trash collection 

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

Condominium Fees 

1. Management 

2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal 

3. Improvements 

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

5. Parking 

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

7. Security, including guards or alarm systems 

8. Maid service 

9. Medical services 

10. Trash collection 

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

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

1. Telephone service, including – 

residential service, including Voice over IP (VoIP) 

mobile/cellular service, including pre-paid 

2. Internet service, including – 

dial-up DSL high-speed

3. Cable or satellite TV service, including – 

cable TV DirecTV Dish TiVo service

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

Part B – Other Telephone or Internet Expenses 

Pre-paid long distance telephone cards/minutes 

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

airplanes 

Part C – Utilities, Fuels, and Services 

1. Electricity 

2. Natural or utility gas 

3. Fuel oil 

4. Bottled or tank gas 

kerosene propane

5. Other fuels including wood 

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance 

7. Garbage and recycling collection, including – 

hazardous waste 

collection

recyclable material 

collection 

waste disposal

8. Water softening service 

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

AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY

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Job Types 

1. Homes under construction, including a vacation 

home or second home 

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

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

attached garages, carports, breezeways, 

greenhouses, and sheds 

decks, porches, patio, and terraces added or improved

detached garages or carports added or improved 

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

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

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

walls) 

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

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

bathroom remodeling 

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

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

kitchen remodeling

5. Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees 

Do not landscaping maintenance or routine lawn care.

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

swimming pools, or hot tubs, including – 

detached building 

driveways and walkways added or improved 

fences added or improved

patios and terraces 

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

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

fences patios and terraces recreational facilities

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

combination of painting and wallpapering

varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing

Wallpaper

9. Plastering or paneling, including – 

drywall patching 

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

all interior water pipes 

built-in dishwasher or laundry tubs

external sprinkler systems, septic tanks, 

and wells

garbage disposal 

plumbing fixtures 

septic tank 

water heater

11. Electrical work, including – 

garage door opener 

12. Heating or air conditioning jobs 

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

tile, including – 

carpet

tile, linoleum, or vinyl

wood, slate, marble, or concrete flooring

14. Insulation 

15. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts, including – 

combined maintenance and repairs 

including roofing 

combined replacements including re-roofing

complete re-roofing 

repair of shingles, gutters, downspouts, etc.

16. Siding 

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

and the like, including – 

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

18. Masonry, brick, or stucco work 

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

the home)
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Appliances

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven 

2. Microwave oven 

3. Refrigerator or home freezer, including – 

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator

4. Built-in dishwasher 

5. Portable dishwasher 

6. Garbage disposal 

7. Clothes washer or dryer 

8. Range hood 

9. Smoke alarms and detectors, including – 

burglar alarm

carbon monoxide detector

home security device

smoke detector

water leak alarm

10. Window air conditioner 

11. Portable cooling and heating equipment, including – 

fans 

humidifiers

portable dehumidifiers

space heaters

12. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans 

13. Other major home appliances and equipment, including – 

central air conditioner

furnace

heat pump 

trash compactor

water softener
SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT, 

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS

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Part A – Major Household Appliances 

1. Microwave oven 

2. Cooking stove, range, or oven 

3. Range hood 

4. Refrigerator or home freezer, including – 

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator

5. Built-in dishwasher 

6. Portable dishwasher 

7. Garbage disposal 

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

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES 

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances, including – 

blender

bread maker

coffee grinder

coffee maker

crockpot

deep fryer

electric barbecue

electric can opener

electric fondue set 

electric frying pan

electric grill 

electric iron

electric knife

electric timer

electric wine chiller

electric wok

food processor

hot plate

ice cream maker

juicer

mixer

pizza oven

popcorn maker

rice cooker

sandwich grill

slow cooker

smoothie maker

toaster

toaster oven

waffle iron

2. Electrical personal care appliances, including – 

curling iron

denture cleaner

digital scale

electric hair trimmer

electric razor

electric toothbrush

facial sauna

flat iron

foot bath

hair dryer

heating pad

make-up mirror

massager

Waterpik

3. Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including – 

floor polisher/buffer

hand vacuum

rug shampooer

vacuum cleaner

4. Other household appliances, including – 

air purifier 

burglar alarm

carbon monoxide detector

home security device

smoke detector

trash compactor

water filters

water leak alarm

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

knitting machines quilting machines sergers

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

copy machines 

Garmin

graphing calculator

paper shredder

typewriters

7. Digital book readers or tablets, including – 

iPad

Kindle

Nook

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

cables

CD/DVD drive

computer printers

external hard drive

keyboards

laptops

memory

modems

monitors

mouse

netbooks

scanner

9. Computer software, including computer games 

10. Computer accessories, including – 

mouse pads printer cartridges

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

tapes, including – 

blank CDs/DVDs

memory stick

SD card

USB flash drive

12. Video game hardware or accessories, including – 

Nintendo 3DS

PlayStation

PlayStation Vita

Wii U 

Xbox

Do not include video games.

13. Telephones or accessories, including – 

Apple Watch

answering machines 

Bluetooth accessories 

cell phones

cell phone covers

chargers

cordless telephones

headsets

phone jacks and cords

selfie stick

smartphones

smartwatch

14. Photographic equipment, including – 

battery pack 

camera bag

camera or lens cases

digital camera

enlarger

filter

film camera

flashes

lens 

motor driven film advancer

projection screen 

projector

strobe light (for photographs)

tripod

winder

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

brass instruments

carrying case 

clarinet

drums

guitar

keyboards

music books

music stand

piano picks

reeds

rosin

saxophone

sheet music

stringed instruments

strings for musical instruments

trombone

trumpet

valve oil

woodwinds

any other musical accessories

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

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

edger

electric lawn trimmer 

garden hose

lawn mower 

rake

shovel 

snow blower 

spreader

tiller

tractor (farm, garden, etc.)

weed digger

wheelbarrow

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

17. Power tools, including – 

air compressor 

cordless circular saw 

cordless drill 

electric drill 

electric plane 

electric polisher

electric saw 

electric swimming pool 

cleaning equipment 

lathe

router 

sander 

trouble light

18. Non-power tools, including – 

axe

caulking gun

hammer

hand tools

level

plane

pliers

saw

screwdriver

sockets

wrench

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

19. Window air conditioners 

20. Portable cooling or heating equipment, including – 

dehumidifier 

fan 

humidifier

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

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

3-D TV HD TV

combo TV/DVD player TVs in cars

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

Blu-ray disc player 

combination of VCR/DVD player

digital TV converter box

GoPro

high definition disc player

TiVo unit

video cassette recorder/player 

video laser disc player

video tape recorder/player

23. Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories 

24. Handheld personal music players, including – 

iPod personal mp3 players

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

vehicles, such as – 

amplifier 

audio cassette players/recorders

car stereo

CB radio 

clock radio

compact disc players 

equalizer

mixer

receiver 

satellite radio

short-wave radio

speakers

stereo

stereo system

tuner

turntable

walkie talkie

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

adapter for sound equipment 

antenna (TV, radio, etc.)

base station CB antenna 

battery packs

earphones/headphones

headset

microphone 

power booster 

power converter
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SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 

27. General sports equipment, including – 

badminton set 

baseball bat 

baseball glove

basketball 

basketball hoop

bowling ball

boxing equipment

football 

Frisbee

golf bag

golf clubs 

helmets 

karate equipment

lawn games

pads

racquetball 

racquetball racket

roller blades

skateboard

soccer ball 

sports protective equipment

sports uniform 

table tennis equipment

tennis racket

volleyball

Do not include any shoes for sports.

Do not include any equipment for water sports.

28. Health and exercise equipment, including – 

exercise mat 

exercycle 

Fitbit

home gym

pedometer 

rowing machine

trampoline

treadmill

weight bench

weights

29. Camping equipment, including – 

air mattress 

camping cookware

camping stove

canteen 

frame packs and other camping packs 

kerosene lantern

portable heater

screenhouse

sleeping bag

sleeping pad

tent 

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

ammunition

BB/pellet gun

bow and arrow

crossbow

fishing lures

fishing rod and tackle

handgun 

knife

rifle

scopes 

shotgun
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31. Winter sports equipment, including – 

ice boat 

ice skates

ski boots

ski poles

sled 

sledding equipment 

snow skis

snowboard 

snowboard equipment 

toboggan

32. Water sports equipment, including – 

boogie board

diving equipment 

life jacket

raft

skim board

snorkel

surf board 

swim cap

wake board

water ski vest

water skis

wind/paddle board

33. Outboard motors 

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment, including – 

bicycle helmet

bicycle parts

bike pump

lock

rack

stand

supplies 

tires

tubes 

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders, including – 

Big Wheels

36. Playground equipment, including – 

gym set 

portable swimming pool

sand box 

swing set

37. Other sports or recreation equipment, including – 

metal detector 

paintball equipment

telescope 
SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS, SERVICE 

CONTRACTS, AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES

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

2. Other household appliances, such as – 

clothes washer

dehumidifier 

portable air conditioning equipment

portable fan 

portable heating equipment

range/oven

refrigerator

sewing machine

vacuum cleaner

window air conditioner

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

automobiles or other vehicles 

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

including – 

accidental damage

AppleCare

Geek Squad

smartphone repair

technical support

5. Lawn and garden equipment, including – 

lawn mower repair snow blower repair

Do not include lawn care service.

6. Musical instruments or accessories, including – 

professional tuning

7. Hand or power tools 

8. Photographic equipment 

9. Sport or recreational equipment, including – 

bicycle repair

exercise equipment repair

golf club repair 

gun repair

outdoor sports equipment repair

tennis racket repair

10. Termite or pest control 

11. Heating or air conditioning service contracts, covering – 

central air conditioners 

central coolers

furnaces

heat pumps

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

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

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Part A – Purchases 

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE 

1. Sofas, including – 

futon 

loveseat 

sectionals 

sofabed

2. Living room chairs, including – 

bean bag chair

convertible chair

recliner

rocker

swivel chair

3. Living room tables, including – 

coffee table

end tables

lamp table 

TV table

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

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

shelving, including – 

bar stools

bookcase

card table/chairs

coat rack

curio cabinet

desk/chair

entertainment center

foot stool (ottoman)

gun cabinet 

portable bar or cart

room divider

6. Living room furniture combinations, including – 

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture, including – 

buffet/hutch

china cabinet 

dinette set

dining table and chairs

kitchen chairs 

serving table or cart

BEDROOM FURNITURE

8. Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways 

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

armoire 

bed frames

bunk bed 

chairs

chest 

dresser

headboard

mattress topper

mirrors

night tables 

vanity

water bed
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INFANTS’ FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

10. Infants’ furniture, including – 

bassinet

changing table 

chest 

crib

dresser

high chair 

mattress

playpen

portable crib

toy chest

11. Infants’ equipment, including – 

baby bottle sterilizer

baby carrier/backpack

baby gate

baby monitor

baby travel systems

car seat 

carriage

guard rail

jogging stroller

stroller

swing

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

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

beach chair

canopy 

chaise lounge

hammock

patio set

patio umbrella

picnic table

porch swing

13. Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including – 

bird bath

bird houses

fountain

inflatable lawn decorations

outdoor flag

patio lanterns 

patio statues

planters 

tiki torches 

wind chimes

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

14. Office furniture for home use, including – 

computer furniture 

drafting table

file cabinet

office chairs

safe 

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

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

chandeliers

ceiling fans with/without 

lights 

floor lamps

recessed lighting 

sconces

table lamps

track lights 

16. Other household decorative items, including – 

baskets

book ends 

Christmas lights

clocks 

fireplace equipment and 

accessories

mirror

painting

plant stand 

seasonal decorations 

(Christmas)

silk flowers

vase

wall hangings

wreaths

CLOSET, STORAGE, AND TRAVEL ITEMS

17. Closet and storage items, including – 

drawer organizers 

drawers

garment bag

garment racks

hampers 

hangers

hanging bags

shelf organizers 

shoe bag

shoe rack

storage bins 

underbed storage

18. Travel items including luggage, such as – 

backpack

briefcase

messenger bag

passport holder

toiletry bag

tote bag

travel garment bags

travel pillow

trunk

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

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

20. Non-electric cookware, including – 

casserole dishes 

pans 

pots

pressure cooker

roaster

saucepan

skillet

teakettle

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

bowls

china 

cups 

crystal 

mugs 

pitchers

plates

platters

stemware 

trays

Tupperware
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HOUSEHOLD LINENS

22. Bedroom linens, including – 

baby blanket

bedspread

blanket

comforter

duvet

electric blanket

mattress pad

pillowcases

pillows

quilt sheets

23. Bathroom linens, including – 

bath mat

face cloths 

hand towels

shower curtain

toilet cover 

towels

tub mat

wash cloths

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

chair pads

cloth napkins

covers for living room tables

dish cloths 

dish towels

doilies 

furniture protectors

placemats

small appliance covers

table pads

tablecloths

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

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS 

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

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

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

Part B – Rental, Leasing, or Repair of Furniture 

Rental or leasing of furniture 

Repairing, refinishing, or reupholstering furniture, including the cost for fabric 
SECTION 9 – CLOTHING AND CLOTHING SERVICES

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Part A – Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

1. Coats, jackets, or furs, including – 

down vest raincoat shawl/stole

2. Sport coats, tailored jackets, or blazers 

3. Suits, including – 

formal suit

man’s suit (of two or more pieces)

tuxedo

woman’s suit (of two or more pieces)

Do not include tuxedo rentals.

4. Vests (purchased separately, not with a suit), excluding sweater vests and outerwear 

vests 

5. Shirts, sweaters, blouses, or tops, including – 

cardigan

dress shirts 

knit blouses

maternity tops

polo shirt

pullover

sweater 

sweater vest

tank top

t-shirts

Do not include any sweatshirts or athletic wear.

6. Pants, jeans, or shorts, including – 

crops/capris

dress slacks 

jump suit 

maternity pants

overalls

rompers

short sets

Do not include any athletic wear.

7. Dresses, including – 

formals or semi-formals 

maternity dresses

two-piece dresses

wedding gown

8. Skirts, including skorts 

Do not include any tennis skirts, golf skirts, or other athletic wear.

9. Undergarments, including – 

bras

shapewear

slips

thermal underwear 

undershirts

underwear

10. Hosiery, including – 

knee-highs pantyhose socks tights 

 Do not include medical compression or surgical hosiery. 

11. Nightwear or loungewear, including – 

house coat 

night gown 

night shirt

pajamas

robe

thermal sleeping garments
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12. Accessories, including – 

apron

bandannas

belts

bridal headpiece

ear muffs

fold-up rain accessories

gloves

hand bag

handkerchiefs

hat mittens

non-prescription sunglasses

purse

scarves

suspenders

ties

umbrellas

wallet

13. Swimsuits or warm-up or ski suits, including – 

athletic shirt 

athletic shorts

bike shorts

hunting wear

jogging suit 

leotards 

snow and ski suit

sweatshirt

swimwear

swimwear accessories

tennis outfit

workout clothes

Do not include any sports uniforms.

14. Uniforms, other than sport, for which the cost is not reimbursed, including – 

barber smocks 

lab smocks 

medical scrubs

military uniforms 

school uniforms 

scout uniforms

work uniforms

15. Costumes, including – 

dance and ballet performances

Halloween

stage performances

16. Footwear, including athletic footwear, such as – 

aerobic, basketball, jogging, 

or tennis shoes 

bedroom slippers

boots

casual shoes 

cleats

dress shoes 

sandals

sneakers

work boots

Include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, soccer, bowling, biking, or 

baseball, except if included in the rental or activity fee for the sport.

17. Diapers, including disposable 

Do not include diaper service. 

18. Layettes 

19. Watches, including – 

pocket watches wristwatches

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

20. Jewelry, including – 

bracelets

costume jewelry

cufflinks

earrings

infants jewelry

necklaces

rings
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Part B – Clothing Services 

1. Repair, alteration, and tailoring for clothing and accessories, including – 

dress alterations 

handbag repair 

hemming 

sew buttons

wallet repair 

zipper replacement

2. Shoe repair or other shoe services, including – 

dyeing 

inserting lifts

new soles

orthopedic modification

re-stitching

replace heel

stretching

waterproofing

3. Watch or jewelry repair, including cleaning, such as – 

cleaning 

replace battery

replace setting

replace/add stones

ring sizing

4. Clothing or accessory rental, including formal wear, such as – 

handbag rental tuxedo or suit rental

5. Clothing storage outside the home, including – 

cold storage for furs
SECTIONS 10 AND 11 – RENTED, LEASED, AND OWNED 

VEHICLES

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

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

2. Motor home 

3. Trailer-type camper 

4. Other attachable-type camper 

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

6. Boat with a motor, including – 

boat with outboard motor 

cabin cruiser 

jet skis

launch

pontoon boat

power boat 

yacht

7. Boat without a motor, including – 

canoes

kayaks 

rowboats

rowing shells

sailboats

8. Trailer other than camper, including – 

ATV trailer 

boat trailer

cargo trailer

horse trailer 

motorcycle trailer 

utility trailer

9. Private aircraft, including – 

gliders

helicopters 

planes 

10. Any other vehicle, including – 

ATV 

dune buggy 

riding golf cart (except if rental included in 

golfing fees)

Segway 

snowmobile
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Part A – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and 

Equipment 

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter 

2. Motor tune-up, including – 

air/fuel filters

computer sensor

distributor cap, rotor

emission controls 

ignition timing or mixture 

adjustment 

PCV valve

spark plugs 

valve adjustment

3. Battery purchases or installation 

4. Tire purchases or mounting 

5. Tire repairs 

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

7. Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts 

8. Body work or painting, including – 

accident repairs 

convertible top

doors

glass replacement 

rust proofing

sanding

T-roof

window repair

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs, including – 

air conditioning 

alternator

axle 

battery 

bearings

brakes

carburetor 

car computer

clutch

condenser

differential

electrical system 

engine work

exhaust system 

fan switch or belt

fuel injector or pump

hydraulic system

ignition system

muffler 

radiator 

steering

suspension 

timing belt

transmission

10. Vehicle accessories or customizing, including – 

alarm system

bike, luggage, or ski racks

bumper guards

carpeting

fender skirts

running boards

seat covers

spoilers

steering wheel covers

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

battery cables

charcoal canister filters

gas cable/cap/can

gasket sets

jack

lights

speedometer cable

upholstery work

vent filters

wheel lugs

wheels/rims/hub caps

windshield wipers

12. Vehicle cleaning services including car washes, including – 

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

1. Driver’s licenses 

Do not include other forms of identification such as passports. 

2. Vehicle inspection, including – 

emissions inspection safety inspection

3. State vehicle registration, including – 

license plates

renewals

tags 

4. Local vehicle registration 

5. Personal property taxes for vehicles 

Part C – Other Vehicle Operating Expenses

Average monthly expense for gasoline 

Paid for electric vehicle charging away from home 

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

additives 

Parking, including – 

parking garages

parking lot fees

parking meters

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

business expense, or expenses that will be totally reimbursed.

Local tolls or electronic toll passes 

Docking and landing fees for boats and planes 

Auto repair service policies such as extended warranties 

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

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

Towing charges, not already reported 

Bottled or tank gas for recreational vehicles, including vans, campers, and boats 
SECTION 13 – HEALTH INSURANCE 

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

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

purchased directly by the household, such as – 

COBRA/Temporary Continuation of 

Coverage 

Fee for service plans

HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations

Individual Practice Association (IPAs))

Point of Service Plans (POS)

PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)

2. Medicare 

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

persons under 65, including – 

Medicare Advantage

Medicare HMOs

Medicare Part C

Medicare Part D

Medicare Plus Choice 

Medicare prescription drug plans

3. Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medi-Gap) 

Private health insurance purchased to supplement Medicare. 

4. Medicaid 

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Military health care, including – 

CHAMP-VA 

Tricare

VA (Veterans Administration)

7. Indian Health Service (IHS) 

Federal health care program for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 

8. Single service plans 

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

vision care, prescriptions, and long-term care. 

 Do not include Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. 

9. No coverage of any type
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EYE CARE

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

eye examinations eye treatments laser surgery

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

contact lenses

contact lens insurance

eye glasses

fittings

kits and equipment

prescription sunglasses

warranty expenses

DENTAL CARE

3. Dental care, such as – 

braces/Invisalign

bridges 

caps or crowns

cleanings

cosmetic dentistry

dentures

extractions

fillings

implants

root canals

teeth whitening in a 

dental office

x-rays

INPATIENT CARE

4. Hospital room or hospital services, including – 

anesthetics

blood transfusions

drugs and medicine

examinations

injections

intensive care unit

laboratory tests

nursing services

operating room

oxygen 

recovery room

therapy

treatment rooms

x-rays

From facilities, such as – 

birthing centers 

general care hospitals

psychiatric hospitals 

substance abuse hospitals

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

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

acupuncturist

chiropractor

homeopath

marriage counselor

medical massage therapist 

midwife

nurse practitioners 

physical therapist 

podiatrist

psychologist

substance abuse 

professionals

Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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

dermatologist

general practitioner

gynecologist 

internist

osteopath 

pediatrician 

plastic surgeon

psychiatrist

surgeon 

urologist
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OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7. Lab tests or x-rays, such as – 

blood tests 

CAT scan

MRI

x-rays

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

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes 

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

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

Do not include institutional or medical care.

10. Adult day care centers 

11. Other medical care and services, such as – 

ambulance services 

blood donation 

dialysis services

emergency room services 

outpatient hospital care 

oxygen services

rescue services

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

allergy shots

baby shots 

blood pressure check

broken bones/sprains

cancer treatment

cardiology test

electro cardiogram

hearing test

immunizations

injections

physicians check up

skin treatment

MEDICINE OR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

12. Hearing aids 

13. Prescription drugs, including – 

asthma inhalers birth control insulin medical marijuana 

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

ace bandages

braces

canes

cervical collars

crutches

orthotics 

power chair/scooter

prosthetics

slings

splints

walkers 

wheelchairs 

whirlpools

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

blood pressure kits

heating pads

home defibrillator

hot water bottles

ice bags

insulin needles 

orthopedic supports

ostomy supplies

oxygen 

pollen masks 

vaporizers 

syringes

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

including – 

annuities 

burial insurance 

cash benefits

flight insurance

group-life insurance

income or disability insurance

life endowments

straight-life insurance

term insurance

veterans insurance

whole-life insurance

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

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

fire and extended coverage flood insurance

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

against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage 

4. Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including – 

bodily injury insurance

collision insurance

comprehensive insurance

liability insurance

no-fault insurance 

property damage insurance

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

ambulance insurance

credit card insurance

mortgage guarantee insurance

personal liability insurance

pet insurance

private mortgage insurance (PMI)

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

cooking 

dancing

driving

golf

horseback riding 

instructional day camps

music

needlepoint

painting

photography

sailing

self defense 

sewing

skiing

skydiving 

swimming

tennis

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

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

adult education 

business school

college or university

elementary school

high school

middle/junior high 

parochial school

preparatory school 

secretarial school

seminary 

technical school 

vocational school

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

Do not report student loan payments.

4. Housing while attending school, including – 

fraternity

housing for married students 

sorority 

student dormitory

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

5. Food or board while attending school 

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

6. Private school bus service 

7. Test preparation or tutoring services 

8. Purchase of any school books, supplies, or equipment, which has not already been 

reported, including – 

art supplies 

cap and gown 

drafting equipment

laboratory equipment

microscopes 

ruler

technical books

text books

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

school books or expenses, including – 

administration fees 

athletic fees

cap and gown rentals

conferences and seminars 

health fees

laboratory fees

laundry fees

matriculation fees

registration fees

rental of school books

rental of school equipment

SAT, ACT, GRE test fees

student union fees

transportation fees

Do not report student loan payments.
SECTION 17 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, BOOKS, 

AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES

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1. Golf courses or country clubs 

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

or recreational organizations 

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

swimming, including – 

baseball

basketball

bikesharing

billiards

club sports

fishing licenses

hunting licenses

martial arts

running races 

tennis

triathlons

4. Vacation clubs, including – 

Disney Vacation Club Hilton Grand Vacations RCI 

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

6. Credit card membership fees 

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

discount memberships like Amazon Prime 

8. Direct or online dating services, including – 

eHarmony Match.com OurTime

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

auto racing 

baseball

basketball

football

hockey

soccer 

track events

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

11. Movie tickets 

12. Tickets to parks or museums, including – 

amusement parks 

Disney World

historic sites

national/state parks

water parks 

zoos

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

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

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

Audible.com Listener

audio books 

digital books 

hardcovers 

Kindle Unlimited

paperbacks

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

digital photo processing

photo books

video film processing 

17. Photographic film or disposable cameras, including – 

35 mm film

8 mm film 

single-use film cameras

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

Amazon 

Google Play

iTunes

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

19. Sirius or XM satellite radio service 

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

Apple Music

Google Play Music

SoundCloud

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

Amazon Instant Video

Google Play

iTunes

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

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

Amazon Instant Video

Hulu Plus

iTunes

MLB.TV 

Netflix 

Playstation Vue

RedBox

Sling TV

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

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

Nintendo games

PlayStation games 

Wii games 

Xbox games

24. Rented video games, including – 

GameFly Gamerang

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

reported, including – 

Amazon App Store App Store Google Play

26. Online games or other internet entertainment sites 

PlayStationPlus Xbox Live 
SECTION 18 TRIPS AND VACATIONS

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Types of Trips 

1. Visiting relatives or friends 

2. Business trips 

3. Recreational trips, such as – 

club or organizational meetings

outdoor recreation

sightseeing

sports events

4. Any other trips that occur overnight or longer 

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

Types of Transportation 

COMMERCIAL 

1. Local, including – 

bus ferries local rail subway SuperShuttle taxi Uber

2. Airplane 

3. Train 

4. Bus, including – 

Greyhound Hampton Jitney Megabus Trailways 

5. Ship, including – 

cruise ships long-distance ferries river cruises

RENTED 

6. Automobile, truck, van 

7. Motorcycle, moped 

8. Private plane 

9. Boat, trailer 

10. Camper 

11. Other vehicles 

PRIVATE 

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

13. Vehicle owned by someone else 

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

Bikesharing 

Boating 

Bowling 

Exercise classes 

Fishing 

Golf 

Scuba/snorkeling 

Skiing/snowboarding 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Other sports 

Entertainment or Admissions 

Concerts 

Movies 

Museums 

Sports events 

Theater 

Tours 

Other entertainment events 
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Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants 

bouquets corsages funeral flowers wedding flowers

Do not include outdoor plants or gardening.

2. Professional photography 

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

arbitration services

bail bonds

bankruptcies

civil litigation 

contracts 

criminal litigation

divorce 

estate settlement

lawsuits

mediation

will

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

Do not include parking or traffic tickets.

4. Accounting fees, including – 

estate management income tax preparation trust management 

Do not include fees for business purposes.

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

6. Gardening or lawn care services, including – 

fertilizing

hedge trimming

lawn cutting

planting

plowing

tilling

tree pruning

tree removal

Include any services provided under service contracts.

Do not include services covered by management or maintenance fees.

7. Housekeeping services, including – 

carpet cleaning 

cleaning

cooking

laundering

window washing

8. Home security system service fees 

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

diaper service pool maintenance snow removal

10. Moving, storage, or freight, including – 

cargo shipping 

mini-warehouses

moving companies 

self-storage units

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

11. Stamp or coin collecting, including – 

coin albums first day covers stamp albums 

Do not include postage. 

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

Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.

14. Toys or games, including – 

action figures

dart board

dolls

games

infant toys 

stuffed animals

trains 

trucks 

15. Arts or crafts kits, including – 

model kits needlepoint kits rug kits scrapbook supplies

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

beads 

buttons

crochet hooks

embroidery hoops

fabric

felt

fiberfill 

interfacing

knitting equipment

measuring tapes

needles 

patterns

quilt pad

rug material

seam binding

sequins

sewing kit

stuffing

thread/yarn

zipper

17. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets, including – 

aquarium

bird 

bird cage 

cat 

collars 

dog

dog house

gerbil 

guinea pig 

hamster

hamster cage 

pet toys 

tropical fish

Do not include pet food.

18. Pet services, including – 

dog walking

grooming

kennels

license

pet daycare

pet resorts

training

19. Veterinarian expenses for pets, including – 

surgery vaccinations vet visits veterinary treatment

20. Catering, for – 

anniversaries 

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

bridal showers

confirmations 

graduations 

parties

quinceañeras

weddings 

21. Arrangement of live entertainment for special occasions 

22. Rental of party supplies 

23. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults 

24. Funerals, burials, or cremation, including – 

burial fees

burial plans

clergy

footstones 

funeral transcript 

headstones 

limousines (used during 

funeral)

musician honoraria
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Part B – Contributions 

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

1. College students living away from home 

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

entertainment expenses

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

birthday money

cash gifts at the office 

co-workers

friends

homeless persons

money to assist others

street musicians

wedding money

PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING – 

3. Child support 

4. Alimony 

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

5. Educational institutions, including – 

alumni funds

educational endowments 

parochial schools

scholarship funds 

school fund raisers 

6. Political organizations, including – 

political action committees 

(PACs)

political candidates political parties

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

building funds

religious fund raisers

religious television/radio ministries 

tithes and offerings

8. Charities or other organizations, including – 

ACLU

American Cancer Society

American Heart Association

civic organizations

Combined Federal 

Campaign (CFC)

fine arts and literary 

Humane Society

Red Cross

Salvation Army

United Way

GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS 

9. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds 

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

SERVICES AND GOODS

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Grocery shopping 

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

Cigarettes 

Do not include e-cigarettes. 

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

products, including – 

e-cigarettes

Alcohol, including beer and wine 

Meals at school for preschool through high school 

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

clothing

coats

drapes 

linens 

quilts

rugs

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

clothing

coats

drapes 

linens 

quilts

rugs

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

services, including – 

facials

hair coloring

hair weaves

pedicures

tanning 

waxing

Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees, including – 

temporary hair extensions

Safe deposit box rental in a bank or similar financial institution 

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

charges from a bank or similar financial institution, including – 

below minimum balance fee 

bill payment fee

certified check fee

check cashing fee check order fee

personal loan fees 

management fees for trust, custodial, or 

escrow accounts

money order fee

online banking fee

regular service charges

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

Lyft SuperShuttle Uber

Public transportation services such as bus, subway, train, or passenger ferry
SECTION 21 – OCCUPATIONS 

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1. Administrator, Manager 

funeral director

2. Teacher 

guidance counselor

3. Professional 

accountant 

clergy 

engineer 

IT analyst 

lawyer 

photographer

physician 

registered nurse 

social worker

4. Administrative Support, including Clerical 

assistant bookkeeper clerk receptionist secretary

5. Sales, Retail 

apparel salesperson 

cashier

commodity salesperson 

door-to-door salesperson

motor vehicle salesperson

6. Sales, Business Goods and Services 

financial services

insurance salesperson 

manufacturing sales 

representative 

mining sales representative 

real estate salesperson

wholesale sales 

representative

7. Technician 

clinical laboratory technician 

drafter

electronic technician 

health technician

practical nurse 

8. Protective Service 

firefighter police officer private guard

9. Private Household Service 

household worker nanny

10. Other Service (except private household) 

childcare worker 

cook 

food preparer 

hairstylist

janitor 

maid/houseman

orderly 

waiter/waitress

11. Machine or Transportation Operator, Laborer 

assembler 

bus driver

construction laborer 

freight handler 

inspector 

machine operator 

material handler 

packager 

stock handler 

taxi driver

tractor operator

truck driver

12. Construction Workers, Mechanics 

automobile mechanic

carpenter

electrician

machine repairer

machinist

meat cutter

mining worker

painter 

plumber

sheet metal worker

13. Farming 

farm worker farmer 

14. Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping 

animal caretaker fisher forestry worker groundskeeper 

15. Armed Forces
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CARD A 

0. Loss

1. $ 1 – $ 4,999

2. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

4. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

5. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

6. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

7. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

8. $ 50,000 – $ 69,999

9. $ 70,000 – $ 89,999

10. $ 90,000 – $ 119,999

11. $ 120,000 and over
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CARD B 

1. Less than $500

2. $ 500 – $ 699

3. $ 700 – $ 999

4. $ 1,000 – $ 1,299

5. $ 1,300 – $ 1,699

6. $ 1,700 and over
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CARD C 

0. Loss

1. $ 1 – $ 999

2. $ 1,000 – $ 1,999

3. $ 2,000 – $ 2,999

4. $ 3,000 – $ 3,999

5. $ 4,000 – $ 4,999

6. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

7. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

8. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

9. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

10. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

11. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

12. $ 50,000 and over
SECTION 22 – ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

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CARD D 

1. $ 1 – $ 1,999

2. $ 2,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 49,999

4. $ 50,000 – $ 199,999

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999

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

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CARD E 

1. $ 1 – $ 499

2. $ 500 – $ 999

3. $ 1,000 – $ 2,499

4. $ 2,500 – $ 9,999

5. $ 10,000 – $ 34,999

6. $ 35,000 and over
2017 CALENDAR

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JANUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

JULY

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

FEBRUARY

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28

AUGUST

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

MARCH

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

MAY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

JUNE

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31
2018 CALENDAR

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JANUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

JULY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

AUGUST

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

APRIL

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

MAY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

JUNE

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31
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Fractions to Percentages 

Fraction % Fraction % Fraction %

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/6 83.33 2/9 22.22 9/10 90.00
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Hello, I’m from the U.S. Census Bureau. Is someone here now who speaks

English and can help us? If not, please give me your phone number and 

someone may contact you in English. 01. English

Buenos días (Buenas tardes), soy de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados 

Unidos. ¿Se encuentra alguien que hable inglés y pueda ayudarnos? Si no, 

favor, dígame su número de teléfono; es possible que alguien se comuniqu

con usted en español. 02. Español/Spanish

03.

04.

/

CantoneseSimplified

05.

/

MandarinSimplified 

06. /Korean

Dzień dobry. Jestem z Amerykańskiego Biura Spisu Ludności. Czy ktoś tut

mówi po angielsku I czy mógłby nam pomóc? Jeżeli nie, proszę podać mi sw

numer telefonu, pod którym można skontaktować się z Państwem po polsk 07. Polski/Polish

Здравствуйте! Я представляю Бюро переписи населения Соединенных

Штатов. Присутствует ли здесь кто-нибудь, кто говорит по-английски

мог бы нам помочь? Если нет, то, пожалуйста, дайте нам свой номер 

телефона, чтобы при необходимости наш сотрудник мог с вами 

поговорить по-русски.

08. Pусский/

Russian

Xin chào, tôi là nhân viên của Cục Thống Kê Dân Số Hoa Kỳ. Ở đây hiện c

ai biết nói tiếng Anh và có thể giúp chúng tôi không? Nếu không xin vui lo

cho biết số điện thoại của quý vị. Chúng tôi có thể liên lạc với quý vị bằng 

tiếng Việt.

09. Tiếng Việt /

Vietnamese

LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION CARDS

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau