Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

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Introduction 

This document provides data users with the questions asked of respondents in the April 2023 through 

March 2024 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. 

Table of Contents

CEQ Section Page

Front 4

Coverage 27

Demographics 39

01 General Housing Characteristics 51

02 Rented Living Quarters 53

03 Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 74

04 Utilities and Fuels 153

05 Construction, Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance of Property 181

06 Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 205

07 Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and and Extended Warranties 222

08 Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 229

09 and 10 Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 239

11 Vehicle Operating Expenses 276

12 Health Insurance 301

13 Medical and Health Expenses 354

14 Insurance Other than Health 362

15 Educational Expenses 374

16 Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 384

17 Trips and Vacations 391

18 Clothing and Clothing Services 436

19 Miscellaneous Expenses 443

20 Expensesfor Food, Beverages, and Other Selected Items 454

21 Occupations, Work Experience and Income 859

22 Assets and Liabilities 884

Back 902

CHI 921
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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Section Tag 

Name

Variable Name Question Text Skip 

Instructions

XXXX

Laundry_List_Standa

rds

** Non Displayed **

PreChart_Standards ** Non Displayed **

GLOBAL_HELP

CASEID_IN_Info ** Non-Displayed Field ***

CASEID_OUT_Info ** Not Displayed **

Spawning_Info

FUNCTION_KEYS ** Non Displayed **

STATUS_BAR ** Non Displayed **

8500_Input_Layouts

Input_Setup_Specific

ations

** See Attached **

CARIFile_Name_Info

CARIFIELDS
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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CARI_Recording_Rul

es

CARI is handled at the "Session 

level". A session refers to one time 

into and out of a case. 

As we know, FRs enter in and leave 

cases multiple times.

Session Scenario 

CARI Files Result 

CARI Consent = No for entire session 

No CARI files produced 

CARI Consent = Yes for entire 

session 

CARI Files produced (if conditions 

met) 

Initial Consent = "No", Later changed 

to "Yes" No CARI 

files produced for questions asked 

when consent = No. 

 

CARI files produced for questions 

asked when Consent = Yes

 

(if conditions met). 

Initial Consent = "Yes", Later changed 

to "No" No CARI 

files are produced for this session. 

 

The Blaise software "sees" Consent = 

"No" and will not

 

create final sound/"image" files for 

anything that may

 

have been previously captured in 

session. The is not

 

something the Authoring team 

programmed. This is the

 

behavior. The thinking is 

respondent changed mind and

 

therefore no recording should be 

kept. 

First Session, Consent = Yes, 2nd 

session Consent = No Files are 

created and saved for first session. 

 

No Files are created for second 

session 

First Session, Consent = No, 2nd 

session Consent = Yes No Files 

are created for first session. 

 

Files are created and saved for 

second session 

First Session, Consent = Yes, 2nd 

session Consent = Yes Files are 

created and saved for both sessions 
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT CTRLNUM

COVER

AGE

MAXCUN

UM

MAXCUNUM ** VARIABLE NEEDED FOR 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

CUNUMBER

REPLACE

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT H_HHRO

S

H_HHROS RESP LN NAME 

MEMBER RELATIONSHIP CU 

SEX AGE 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview

FRONT H_PURP

OSE

H_PURPOSE FREQUENTLY 

ASKED QUESTIONS 

1. What is this survey all about? 

2. Who uses this information? 

What good is it? 

3. How is the data collected? 

How many times will I be 

interviewed?

4. I hesitate to tell some things about 

myself, what protection do I have?

5. Is this survey authorized by law?

6. Proceed with the interview

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_PURP

OSE1

H_PURPOSE1 WHAT IS THIS SURVEY 

ALL ABOUT?

The Consumer Expenditure 

Survey collects information from 

the Nation's households and 

families their buying habits 

(expenditures), income, and 

characteristics. The strength of 

the survey is that it allows data 

users to relate the expenditure 

and income of consumers to the 

characteristics of those

consumers. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT H_PURP

OSE2

H_PURPOSE2 WHO USES THIS 

INFORMATION? WHAT GOOD IS 

IT?

Data from the Consumer 

Expenditure Survey are used in a 

number of different ways by a 

variety of users. An important 

use of the survey by the Bureau 

of Labor Statistics is for the 

periodic revisions of the 

Consumer Price Index (CPI). 

Survey results are used to select 

new market basket of goods and 

services for the CPI, to determine 

the relative importance of CPI 

components and to derive new 

cost weights for the market 

basket.Government and private 

agencies use the data to study the 

welfare of particular segments of 

the population. Economic 

policymakers use the data to 

study the impact of policy 

changes in the welfare of different 

socioeconomic groups. 

Researchers use the data in a 

variety of studies, including those 

that focus on the spending 

behavior of different family types 

and historical spending trends. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT H_PURP

OSE3

H_PURPOSE3 HOW IS THE DATA 

COLLECTED?

 HOW MANY TIMES WILL 

I BE INTERVIEWED?

Data collection is carried out by 

the Bureau of the Census. In the 

Interview Survey, each consumer 

unit is interviewed every 3 months 

over 4 calendar quarters. In the 

initial interview, information is 

collected on demographic and 

family characteristics. 

Expenditure information is then 

collected over four quarterly 

interviews using uniform 

questionnaires. In the fourth 

interview, a supplement is used to 

account for changes in assets 

and liabilities.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview

FRONT H_PURP

OSE4

H_PURPOSE4 I HESITATE TO TELL 

SOME THINGS ABOUT MYSELF.

 WHAT PROTECTION 

DO I HAVE?

The information that respondents 

provide is used solely for 

statistical purposes.

All Census Bureau data 

collectors take an oath of 

confidentiality and are subject

to fines and imprisonment for 

improperly disclosing information 

provided by

respondents. Names and 

addresses are removed from all 

forms and that information

is not released as part of any 

statistical data.

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

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FRONT H_PURP

OSE5

H_PURPOSE5 IS THIS SURVEY 

AUTHORIZED BY LAW?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics 

conducts the Consumer 

Expenditure Survey under the 

authority of Title 29 of the U.S. 

Code. Congress authorizes the 

financial support for the CE 

survey through Public Laws 

94-439 and 95-205.The Bureau of 

the Census collects the CE data 

under the authority of Title 13, 

U.S. Code, Section 8b, which 

allows the Census Bureau to 

undertake surveys for other 

government agencies. 

Participation in the survey is 

voluntary. Under Title 13, the 

Census Bureau holds all 

information in strict confidence. 

We will not release information 

reported in the survey which 

would permit the identification of 

a household or any of its 

members to anyone outside of the 

Census Bureau. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to 

interview
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

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FRONT HRESPO

NDENT

HRESPONDENT Ask if necessary: 

With whom am I speaking? 

Enter line number

95. For proxy respondent

1. NameOnly[1]

2. NameOnly[2]

3. NameOnly[3]

4. NameOnly[4]

5. NameOnly[5]

6. NameOnly[6]

7. NameOnly[7]

8. NameOnly[8]

9. NameOnly[9]

10. NameOnly[10]

11. NameOnly[11]

12. NameOnly[12]

13. NameOnly[13]

14. NameOnly[14]

15. NameOnly[15]

16. NameOnly[16]

17. NameOnly[17]

18. NameOnly[18]

19. NameOnly[19]

20. NameOnly[20]

21. NameOnly[21]

22. NameOnly[22]

23. NameOnly[23]

24. NameOnly[24]

25. NameOnly[25]

26. NameOnly[26]

27. NameOnly[27]

28. NameOnly[28]

29. NameOnly[29]

30. NameOnly[30]

95. Proxy Respondent

IF 

RT10.CARISA

MPLE = 1 then 

goto 

CARICONCrp

ELSE return to 

interview

Change 

Respond

ent Block

CARICON CARICON ? [F1]

This interview may be recorded 

for quality control purposes. Is 

that okay?

1. Yes

2. No

Return to 

interview

Change 

Respond

ent Block

RCARICON

1. Yes

2. No
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT H_STATU

S

H_STATUS 

STATUS OF INTERVIEW (X = 

Section Complete)

1. Survey Info . . . . . . . . (blank/X) 

12. Health Insurance .. 

(blank/X) 

2. Rental Liv Quarters 

(blank/X) 13. 

Medical/Health expenditures 

(blank/X)

3. Owned Liv Quarters 

(blank/X) 14. 

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(blank/X) 

4. Utility & Fuel . . . . . 

(blank/X) 15. Family 

Care & Education. . . . (blank/X) 

5. Construct Repairs . . 

(blank/X) 16. 

Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(blank/X) 

6. Appliances . . . . . . . 

(blank/X) 17. Trips & 

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

7. HH equipment . . . . . 

(blank/X) 18. Clothing. 

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

8. Home furnish . . . . . . 

(blank/X) 19. Misc. 

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

9. Rented & Leased Vehicles . 

(blank/X) 20. Expense patterns 

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

10. Owned Vehicles . . . 

(blank/X) 21. Work 

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

â€‹11. Transportation . . . . . 

(blank/X) 22. Assets 

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

Return to 

interview

ProductK

ey

lookupkeyword Enter the lookup key word to 

search for in the Product Index.
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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StopLooki

ng

Endlooking Enter 1 to Continue and empty 

product lookup keyword.

 Enter nothing to retain current 

product keyword.

 Product 

= (Fill information from the 

"Product" column of excel file.)

 Item Description 

= (Fill information from the 

"ItemDesc" column of excel file.)

 Section Part-Item 

Number = (Fill information from 

the "Section" "Part"-"ItemNo" 

columns of the

 

excel file.) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Exit Help

Product_Index_File **Non Displayed**

FRONT H_KEYS H_KEYS See attached document H_Keys 

for the help text

Return to 

interview

FRONT Global_Prechart Global PRE-chart for case 

(CASEID)

 

 Section (X) - (Part X) -

(Description)

Return to 

interview

FRONT DATAMODEL_CK ** Non Displayed ITEM AT THE 

DATA MODEL LEVEL **

Goto START

FRONT TRAININGCASE THIS IS A TRAINING CASE 

THIS IS A TRAINING CASE 

THIS IS A TRAINING CASE

 

 THIS 

 

 IS A

 TRAINING

 CASE

THIS IS A TRAINING CASE 

THIS IS A TRAINING CASE 

THIS IS A TRAINING CASE

1. Enter 1 to Continue
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FRONT SENSITIV

ECASE

SENSITIVECASE WARNING! WARNING! 

WARNING! WARNING! 

WARNING! WARNING! 

 

 THIS 

THIS

 

 

CASE 

CASE

 

 

CONTAINS

 

SENSITIVE 

SENSITIVE

 DATA 

DATA

This case contains data that is 

considered sensitive and , 

therefore, you must treat the data 

as though it

is production data and apply 

appropriate data stewardship 

safeguards when using the data. 

These

include, but as not limited to, the 

following:

o Do not store the data to any 

removable media or to a laptop 

that is not fully encrypted

o Do not take the data offsite, 

for telework or other reasons

o Do not e-mail the data unless 

it is sent as an encrypted 

attachment

o Do ensure that the data, in 

electronic or hard copy format, 

are not viewed by anyone who 

does not have sworn status

***If you do not agree to these 

conditions, exit the case as soon 

as the instrument allows it.***

WARNING! WARNING! 

WARNING! WARNING! 

WARNING! WARNING! 

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT NEWCU

NEWCU2 ** Non-Displayed Field **

_NEWCU_ ** Non-Displayed Field **

EXITINTERVIEW

1. Yes

2. No

REPLACESPAWN

1. Yes

2. No
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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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.TRAN

S

4: Exit block 

and goto 

BBACK.VERIF

Y_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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT SHOSTA

T

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 EXT: (Extension)/ 

)

 (BC ADDRESS: (Street 

address) / )

 (BC ADDRESS: (street - line 2) / 

)

 ((city, state zip) / ) 

 (BC OBSERVATION: (Yes/No) 

/ ) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF 

ROSTERNAM

EONINPUT = 

Yes then goto 

SHOWROS

ELSE goto 

GENINTRO

FRONT SHOWRO

S

SHOWROS

 STATUS OF 

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

Resp. LN Name 

Member Relationship CU Sex 

Age 

(X / ) (Line #) (Name) 

(Yes/No/DK/RF) (Relationship) 

(Cu #) (Male/Female) (Age) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

GENINTRO
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT GENINTR

O

GENINTRO Do not read as worded below 

 

Identify yourself - show I.D.

(Ask for eligible respondent/Ask to 

speak to (respondent from last 

quarter))

The Household address is: 

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name) (Unit Designation)

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 

 

ROSTERNAM

EONINPUT = 

'Yes' AND not 

a 

 

replacement 

case then goto 

REPLACE_HH 

 ELSE 

goto VERADD

2: Goto 

GIVE_LETTER

3: Exit block 

and goto 

BCOVERAGE.

NONTYP

FRONT GIVE_LE

TTER

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

 

ROSTERNAM

EONINPUT = 

'Yes' AND not 

a replacement 

case 

 then goto 

REPLACE_HH 

ELSE goto 

VERADD
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT REPLAC

E_HH

REPLACE_HH Is this a Replacement 

Household? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CK_REPLACE

2: Goto 

VERADD

FRONT REPLAC

E_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/DK/RF) (Relationship) 

(Cu #) (Male/Female) (Age)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

RT8500.TOTA

LCU = 1 then 

goto 

REPLACE_SP

AWN

 ELSE 

goto 

REPLACE_VE

R2

2: Goto 

CK_REPLACE

VER

FRONT REPLAC

E_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_SP

AWN

FRONT REPLAC

E_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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT VERADD VERADD

(* Confirm address information 

(Only ask if necessary) )

I have your address listed as 

READ ADDRESS BELOW. Is that 

your exact address?

 (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)

1. Yes, address is EXACTLY 

CORRECT as listed.

2. Address is MOSTLY CORRECT, 

needs minor changes.

1: Goto 

MAILAD

2: Goto 

NADDST1

FRONT NADDST

1

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT NADDST

2

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 NADDST

3

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

FRONT NADDST

4

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.GQINAR

EA = 1 then 

goto NADDST5

ELSE goto 

NADDST6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT NADDST

5

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 NADDST

6

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

FRONT NADDPH

YS

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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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

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 less 

than 5 digits 

then goto 

CK_NADDZP

ELSE goto 

NADDBUIL
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FRONT NADDBUI

L

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?)

MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME 

MUNITDES 

MPO MST MZIP5-MZIP4 

GQ unit: MGQUNITINFO 

Non-city: MNONCITYADD 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PHONENUMB

ER

2: Goto 

NMAILST1

FRONT NMAILST

1

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
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FRONT NMAILST

2

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

FRONT NMAILST

3

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
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FRONT NMAILST

4

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.GQINAR

EA = 1 then 

goto 

NMAILST5

ELSE goto 

NMAILST6

FRONT NMAILST

5

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
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FRONT NMAILST

6

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

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
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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

FRONT NMAILZP

1

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 is less 

than 5 digits 

then goto 

CK_NMAILZP1

ELSE goto 

CK_MAILADD

RESS
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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FRONT PHONEN

UMBER

PHONENUMBER Ask or verify, if necessary.

What is your telephone number?

 Enter phone number or 0 for 

None/Refused

IF 

PHONENUMB

ER = 0 then 

exit block and 

goto 

BCOVERAGE

ELSEIF 

PHONENUMB

ER less than 

10 digits then 

goto 

CK_PHONEN

UMBER

ELSE goto 

PHTYP1

PHTYP1 PHTYP1 Is this a home, work, or cell 

number?

1. Home

2. Work

3. Cell

Exit block and 

goto 

BCOVERAGE

FRONT I_TOTALCU

CARI CARICON

1

CARICON_HH ? [F1]

This interview may be recorded 

for quality control purposes. Is 

that okay?

(* To turn CARI Off, Enter 2 - No/ 

* To turn CARI On, Enter 1 - Yes)

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

bCeintro.BUSC

REEN

CARI CARICON_Orig

1. Yes

2. No

CARI_Continue Press the END key to return to 

the next unanswered question.
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COVER

AGE

NONTYP NONTYP What type of non-interview 

do you have?

 Type A = No one home, 

Temporarily absent, or refusal

 Type B = Vacant, under 

construction, occupied by persons 

with URE

 Type C = Demolished, house 

moved, merged, condemned, 

located on base, CU moved 

1. TYPE A

2. TYPE B

3. TYPE C

1: Goto 

TYPEA

2: Goto 

TYPEB

3: Goto 

TYPEC
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COVER

AGE

TYPEA TYPEA Enter TYPE A noninterview. 

1. No one home

2. Avoidance/Silent Refusal

3. Temporarily Absent

4. Hostile respondent

5. Time related excuses

6. Language problem

7. Refused - specify

8. Other Type A -specify

1-6: IF 

RT2501.URRA

L = R and 

(RT2501.FRA

ME <> 3 or

 

RT2501.GQTY

PE = 901 or 

903) AND

 

(REPLACE = 1 

or ( (INTNMBR 

= 1 or NEWCU 

= 1)

 

AND 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) then goto 

FM_SALES

 ELSEIF 

( (INTNMBR = 

1 or _NEWCU_ 

= 1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S)

 

then goto 

GQ_UNIT

 ELSE 

goto 

RACETYP

7: Goto 

REASON_S

8: IF 

RT25.IMPADD 

= 1 then goto 

CK_TYPEA

 ELSE goto 

TYPEASP
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COVER

AGE

TYPEASP TYPEASP Specify other TYPE A IF 

RT2501.URRA

L = R and 

(RT2501.FRA

ME <> 3 or

 

RT2501.GQTY

PE = 901 or 

902) AND 

(REPLACE = 1

 or ( 

(INTNMBR = 1 

or _NEWCU_ 

= 1) AND 

 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) then goto 

FM_SALES

IF ( (INTNMBR 

= 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 

1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S)

 then goto 

GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto 

RACETYP
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COVER

AGE

REASON

_S

REASON_S Specify type of refusal IF 

RT2501.URRA

L = R and 

(RT2501.FRA

ME <> 3

 or 

RT2501.GQTY

PE = 901 or 

902) AND 

 

(REPLACE = 1 

or ( (INTNMBR 

= 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 

1)

 AND 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) then goto 

FM_SALES

ELSEIF ( 

(INTNMBR = 1 

or _NEWCU_ 

= 1) and

 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) then goto 

GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto 

RACETYP

COVER

AGE

TYPEB TYPEB Enter TYPE B 

noninterview

 

1. Vacant (for rent)

2. Vacant (for sale)

3. Vacant (other)

4. Occupied by persons with URE

5. Under construction, not ready

6. All persons under 16

7. Unfit or to be demolished

8. Unoccupied tent or trailer site

9. Permit granted, construction not 

started

10. Other Type B -specify

1,2,4-7: IF ( 

(INTNMBR = 1 

or _NEWCU_ 

= 1) and 

 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) then goto 

GQ_UNIT

 

ELSE goto 

BCONTACT.B

YOBS

3: Goto 

VACANT_S

8,9: Goto 

BCONTACT.B

YOBS

10: Goto 

TYPEB_SP
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31

COVER

AGE

TYPEB_S

P

TYPEB_SP Specify other TYPE B IF ((INTNMBR 

= 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 

1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) 

 then 

goto GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto 

BCONTACT.B

YOBS

COVER

AGE

VACANT_

S

VACANT_S Specify type of vacant IF ((INTNMBR 

= 1 or 

_NEWCU_ = 

1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) 

 then 

goto GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto 

BCONTACT.B

YOBS
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COVER

AGE

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.BYO

BS

3,7: Goto 

END_COVERA

GE

10: IF any 

POUT1-3 = 

201 or 203 

then goto 

CK_SpawnInEr

r

 ELSEIF 

CTRLNUM[18] 

= 1 OR 

CTRLNUM[20-

21] = 10 then

 

goto 

CK_SpawnInEr

r

 ELSE 

goto 

END_COVERA

GE

11: IF 

(RT25.IMPAD

D = 0 or blank) 

then goto 

CK_TYPEC

 ELSE 

goto 

END_COVERA

GE

12: IF 

RT25.DESIGN 

= 00 then goto 

CK_TYPEC2

 ELSE 

goto 

END_COVERA

GE

13: Goto 

TYPEC_SP

COVER

AGE

TYPEC_S

P

TYPEC_SP Specify other TYPE C Goto 

BContact.BYO

BS
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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COVER

AGE

FM_SALE

S

FM_SALES ? [F1]

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

COVER

AGE

GQ_UNIT GQ_UNIT Indicate if the unit is:

1. In a Group Quarters

2. NOT in a Group Quarters

1: Goto 

HUTYPE

2,DK: IF 

FRAME <> 3 

then goto 

DIRACC

 ELSE 

goto HUTYPE

COVER

AGE

DIRACC DIRACC ? [F1]

 Indicate if access to 

the household is:

1. Direct

2. Through another unit

1: Goto 

HUTYPE

2,DK: Goto 

MERGUA

COVER

AGE

MERGUA MERGUA ? [F1]

 

Is this a merged unit? 

1. Merged

2. Not Merged

1,DK: Goto 

HUTYPE

2: Goto 

CK_MERGUA

COVER

AGE

HUTYPE HUTYPE Enter type of Housing Unit.

1. House, apartment, flat

2. HU in non-transient hotel, motel, 

etc

3. HU permanent in transient hotel, 

motel, etc.

4. HU in rooming house

5. Mobile home or trailer with no 

permanent room added

6. Mobile home or trailer with one or 

more permanent rooms added

7. HU not specified above

8. Quarters not HU in rooming or 

boarding house

9. Students quarters in college 

dormitory

10. Group Quarters unit not 

specified above

1-6,8,9,DK: 

Goto 

UNISTRQ

7,10: IF 

TYPEB <> 8 

then goto 

HUTYPESP

 ELSE 

goto UNISTRQ

COVER

AGE

HUTYPE

SP

HUTYPESP Enter other type of housing unit Goto 

UNISTRQ
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COVER

AGE

UNISTRQ UNISTRQ Ask if not 

apparent

How many housing units, both 

occupied and vacant, are there in 

this structure? 

 

1. Only Group Quarters units

2. Mobile home or trailer

3. One, detached

4. One, attached

5. 2

6. 3 - 4

7. 5 - 9

8. 10 - 19

9. 20 - 49

10. 50 or more

IF NONTYPE = 

2 (type b) then 

goto BYOBS

ELSEIF 

NONTYP = 1 

then goto 

RACETYP

ELSE goto 

END_COVERA

GE

COVER

AGE

RACETY

P

RACETYP The items below are required 

information for all TYPE A cases.

Race code

 

 

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 

Goto 

HH_MEMQ

COVER

AGE

HH_MEM

Q

HH_MEMQ The items below are required 

information for all TYPE A cases.

Number of household members:

Goto TENURE

COVER

AGE

TENURE TENURE The items below are required 

information for all TYPE A cases.

Tenure code

 

1. Owned

2. Rented

1,2: Goto 

HHQSRCE

DK: Goto 

BUILD_A
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COVER

AGE

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

COVER

AGE

HHQSRC

E

HHQSRCE What was the source of 

the information for the household

 characteristics?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas

1. Observation

2. Neighbor

3. Building Manager

4. Other (Specify)

1-3: IF 

TYPEA = 3 

then goto 

REF_SEX

 ELSE 

goto 

END_COVERA

GE

4: Goto 

HHQ_SP

COVER

AGE

HHQ_SP

ECIFY

HHQ_SPECIFY Specify other source of 

information

IF TYPEA = 3 

then goto 

REF_SEX

ELSE goto 

END_COVERA

GE

COVER

AGE

REF_SEX REF_SEX Provide the characteristics of 

the individual who refused to 

participate.

Sex of individual 

1. Male

2. Female

Goto 

REF_RACE

COVER

AGE

REF_RA

CE

REF_RACE Provide the characteristics of 

the individual who

 refused to participate.

Race of individual 

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 

Goto

REF_AGED
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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36

COVER

AGE

REF_AG

ED

REF_AGED Provide the characteristics of the 

individual who

 refused to participate.

Approximate age of individual 

1. Under 20

2. 21 - 50

3. 51 - 74

4. 75 or older

Goto 

END_COVERA

GE

COVER

AGE

END_COVERAGE IF (TYPEC = 3, 

7, 10-12) then 

 goto 

BBACK.BlkApp

t.DONE

ELSEIF 

(NONTYP = 1 

or 2) OR 

(TYPEC = 1, 2 

4-6, 8 or 11)

 then 

goto 

BBACK.BlkApp

t.THANK2

All others goto 

START_DEMO

S

COVER

AGE

HSG_UNIT

COVER

AGE

RACETYP1 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

HH_MEMQ1 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

TENURE1 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

RACETYP2 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

HH_MEMQ2 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

TENURE2 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

RACETYP3 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

HH_MEMQ3 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

TENURE3 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

RACETYP4 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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37

COVER

AGE

HH_MEMQ4 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

TENURE4 ** CREATED IN POST 

PROCESSING **

COVER

AGE

BYOBS BYOBS Did you classify this unit by 

observation only?

 

 PREVIOUS OBSERVATION: 

(YES/NO)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Exit block 

and goto 

END_COVERA

GE

2: Goto 

CP1NAME

COVER

AGE

CP1NAM

E

CP1NAME Enter contact person 

name

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

PREVIOUS NAME: (Previous 

Contact Persons Name)

Goto CP1TITL

COVER

AGE

CP1TITL CP1TITL Enter contact person title

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

PREVIOUS TITLE: (Title)

Goto PHON

COVER

AGE

CP1PHO

NE

PHON Enter contact person phone 

number and extension 

 Press enter if no change is 

needed 

 PREVIOUS PHONE 

NUMBER: (Previous phone) 

 PREVIOUS EXTENSION: 

(Previous extension)

IF entry is less 

than 10 digits 

then goto 

CK_CP1PHON

E

ELSE goto 

CP1ADD1

COVER

AGE

CP1ADD1 CP1ADD1 Enter contact person street 

address

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous 

address)

 

(previous address - 2nd line)

 

(Previous city) (previous state) 

(previous zipcode) - (previous 

zipcode extension)

Goto 

CP1ADD2
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38

COVER

AGE

CP1ADD2 CP1ADD2 Enter contact person second 

line of address, if necessary

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: 

(Previous address)

 

(previous address - 2nd line)

 

(Previous city) (previous state) 

(previous zipcode) - (previous 

zipcode extension)

Goto CP1PO

COVER

AGE

CP1PO CP1PO Enter town or city

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: 

(Previous address)

 

(previous address - 2nd line)

 

(Previous city) (previous state) 

(previous zipcode) - (previous 

zipcode extension)

Goto CP1ST

COVER

AGE

CP1ST CP1ST ? [F1] 

 Enter state

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: 

(Previous address)

 

(previous address - 2nd line)

 

(Previous city) (previous state) 

(previous zipcode) - (previous 

zipcode extension)

IF entry is not a 

valid 2-digit 

state code then 

goto 

CK_CP1ST

ELSE goto 

CP1ZIP9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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39

COVER

AGE

CP1ZIP9 CP1ZIP9 Enter zipcode 

Press enter if no change is needed 

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous 

address)

 

(previous address - 2nd line)

 

(Previous city) (previous state) 

(previous zipcode) - (previous 

zipcode extension)

IF entry is less 

than 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_COVERA

GE

DEMOG

RAPHIC

S

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

DEMOG

RAPHIC

S

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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40

DEMOG

RAPHIC

S

FNAME FNAME ? [F1]

(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

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LNAME LNAME Enter Last Name Goto 

CU_CODE
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CU_COD

E

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_CUCOD

E = 1 AND 

CU_CODE = 

2-10, DK, or 

RF then

 goto 

CK_NewRefpe

r

ELSE goto 

SEX

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SEX SEX Ask if not apparent

Is (Name) male or female?

1. Male

2. Female

1,2: IF 

CU_CODE = 2 

and SEX = 

SEX[refper] 

then goto 

CK_SEX1

 ELSE 

goto 

AWAY_COL

DK,RF: Goto 

AWAY_COL
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AWAY_C

OL

AWAY_COL ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent 

Is (Name) living away at college?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

CU_CODE = 1 

then goto 

CK_AWAYCO

L

 ELSE 

goto HH_MEM

2,DK,RF,EMPT

Y: Goto 

HH_MEM

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HH_MEM HH_MEM ? [F1]

Does (Name) usually live here?

 Probe if usual 

place of residence is elsewhere. 

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF,EMPT

Y: 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

FlgElible

FlgActive

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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

DEMOG

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S

MEMBNO
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CHECKS ** Non Displayed ** IF RefPerCnt = 

EMPTY then 

goto 

CK_CHECKS1

IF any 

CU_CODE = 

EMPTY then 

goto 

CK_CUCODE

IF any SEX = 

EMPTY then 

goto CK_SEX

IF any 

AWAY_COL = 

EMPTY then 

goto 

CK_AWAYCO

L

IF any 

HH_MEM = 

EMPTY then 

goto 

CK_HHMEM

IF No person 

on the roster 

has FlgElible = 

Yes then goto 

ANY_HHMEM 

ELSE goto 

HHRESP

Control 

Card

ANY_HH

MEM

ANY_HHMEM There are NO household 

members for this case.

 Does anyone use this as their 

usual residence?

 If no one uses this as their 

usual residence, press HOME to 

return to the START

 screen and make this a 

noninterview - Type B.

1. Yes, this is the usual residence for 

at least one person

1: Got back to 

TUNIT1
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HHRESP HHRESP Ask if necessary

With whom am I speaking? 

 Enter line number

1. NameOnly[1]

2. NameOnly[2]

3. NameOnly[3]

4. NameOnly[4]

5. NameOnly[5]

6. NameOnly[6]

7. NameOnly[7]

8. NameOnly[8]

9. NameOnly[9]

10. NameOnly[10]

11. NameOnly[11]

12. NameOnly[12]

13. NameOnly[13]

14. NameOnly[14]

15. NameOnly[15]

16. NameOnly[16]

17. NameOnly[17]

18. NameOnly[18]

19. NameOnly[19]

20. NameOnly[20]

21. NameOnly[21]

22. NameOnly[22]

23. NameOnly[23]

24. NameOnly[24]

25. NameOnly[25]

26. NameOnly[26]

27. NameOnly[27]

28. NameOnly[28]

29. NameOnly[29]

30. NameOnly[30]

95. Proxy Respondent

IF HHRESP > 

NROSIZE then 

goto 

CK_HHRESP

ELSEIF 

(MEMBSTAT[H

HRESP] = 1 

and 

PERSTAT[HH

RESP] <> 9) 

OR 

 

(MEMBSTAT[H

HRESP] = 5) 

OR 

(PERSTAT[HH

RESP] = 7 or 

8) OR 

 

(HH_MEM[HH

RESP] = 2 or 

blank) then 

goto 

CK_HHRESP2

ELSEIF 

((INTNMBR = 

1 or NEWCU = 

1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) OR 

 

REPLACE = 1 

AND NROSIZE 

< 30 then goto 

MLIVE

ELSEIF 

((INTNMBR = 

1 or NEWCU = 

1) and 

NEWUNIT <> 

S) OR 

 

REPLACE = 1 

AND NROSIZE 

= 30 then exit 

block and goto

 

BSUBFAMILY, 

BSFMAKEUP 

or TUNIT2 as 

appropriate 

ELSE goto 

NEWLIV
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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

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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

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SUBFAM

1

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_SUBFAM

S

 ELSE 

goto 

SUBFAM1 for 

next 

unassigned 

non-rel
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SUBFAM

2

SUBFAM2 Who is (Name) related to?

 PROBE: Anyone 

else?

 Enter line number(s), 

separate with commas

1. NAME[1]

2. NAME[2]

3. NAME[3]

4. NAME[4]

5. NAME[5]

6. NAME[6]

7. NAME[7]

8. NAME[8]

9. NAME[9]

10. NAME[10]

11. NAME[11]

12. NAME[12]

13. NAME[13]

14. NAME[14]

15. NAME[15]

16. NAME[16]

17. NAME[17]

18. NAME[18]

19. NAME[19]

20. NAME[20]

21. NAME[21]

22. NAME[22]

23. NAME[23]

24. NAME[24]

25. NAME[25]

26. NAME[26]

27. NAME[27]

28. NAME[28]

29. NAME[29]

30. NAME[30]

IF SUBFAM2 > 

NROSIZE then 

goto 

CK_SUBFAM2

ELSEIF no 

more non-rels 

then goto 

SET_SUBFAM

S

ELSE goto 

SUBFAM, for 

next 

unassigned 

non-rel

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SET_SUBFAMS Goto 

BFSMAKEUP 

Block -

SHELTX
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SHELTX SHELTX ? [F1]

(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

DEMOG

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S

FOODX FOODX ? [F1]

(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_SUB

FAM

 ELSEIF 

SHELTX = 1 

then goto 

SHELTX for 

next subfam

 ELSE 

goto OTHERX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto OTHERX
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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_SUB

FAM

 ELSEIF 

SHELTX = 1 

OR FOODX = 

1 then goto 

SHELTX for 

next

 

subfamily

 ELSE 

goto SUPSRC

2,DK,RF: 

Goto SUPSRC

DEMOG

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S

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_SUB

FAM

 

ELSE goto 

SHELTX for 

next subfamily
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SUPRT1 SUPRT1 Who is that person(s)?

 Enter line number(s), separate 

with commas

1. NAME[1]

2. NAME[2]

3. NAME[3]

4. NAME[4]

5. NAME[5]

6. NAME[6]

7. NAME[7]

8. NAME[8]

9. NAME[9]

10. NAME[10]

11. NAME[11]

12. NAME[12]

13. NAME[13]

14. NAME[14]

15. NAME[15]

16. NAME[16]

17. NAME[17]

18. NAME[18]

19. NAME[19]

20. NAME[20]

21. NAME[21]

22. NAME[22]

23. NAME[23]

24. NAME[24]

25. NAME[25]

26. NAME[26]

27. NAME[27]

28. NAME[28]

29. NAME[29]

30. NAME[30]

IF SUPRT1 > 

NROSIZE then 

goto 

CK_SUPRT1

ELSEIF no 

more 

subfamilies 

then goto 

UPDATE_SUB

FAM 

ELSE goto 

SHELTX for 

next subfamily

DEMOG

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S

UPDATE_SUBFAM IF more than 1 

CU then exit 

block and goto 

CONSUMER_

UNITS

ELSE goto 

CU_INTRO

DEMOG

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S

CONSUM

ER_UNIT

S

CONSUMER_UNITS HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 

BROKEN INTO APPROPRIATE 

CU'S

 (List CU#, Line number, and 

name)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

CU_INTRO

Set_NUMHOUSE
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CU_INTR

O

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

Set_RECSTATM

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S

NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

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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

DEMOG

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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 < 16 

then goto 

CK_AGE

 

ELSEIF 

CU_CODE = 1 

AND (AGE = 

16 or 17 ) AND 

 

(there is at 

least 1 

household 

member with 

AGE > 17)

 

then goto 

CK_AgeRefPer

 

ELSEIF 

RESPLINE = 

MEMBNO AND 

AGE < 16 then 

goto 

CK_AGEResp

 

ELSEIF AGE = 

13 then goto 

AGESPEC

 ELSE 

goto HORIGIN

110-200: 

Goto 

CK_AGE1

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S

AGESPE

C

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
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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

DEMOG

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S

HORIGIN HORIGIN 5

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) Hispanic, 

Latino, or Spanish?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HISPANIC

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

MULTRACE

DEMOG

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S

HISPANI

C

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

DEMOG

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S

HISPOTH HISPOTH Specify: Goto 

MULTRACE
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MULTRA

CE

MULTRACE 5 ? [F1]

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 >= 14 

OR AGERNG 

= 8 or 9 then 

goto MARITAL

 

IELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

 

ELSE goto the 

next person

4: Goto 

ASIAN

9: Goto 

RACESP

DEMOG

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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 >= 14 

OR (AGERNG 

= 8 or 9) then 

goto MARITAL

 

ELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

 

ELSE goto the 

next person

7: Goto 

ASIANOTH

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S

ASIANOT

H

ASIANOTH Specify: IF AGE >= 14 

OR (AGERNG 

= 8 or 9) then 

goto MARITAL

ELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

ELSE goto the 

next person
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RACESP RACESP Specify other race IF AGE >= 14 

OR (AGERNG 

= 8 or 9) then 

goto MARITAL

ELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

ELSE goto the 

next person

DEMOG

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MARITAL MARITAL Ask if not apparent 

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) -

 

1. Married?

2. Widowed?

3. Divorced?

4. Separated?

5. Never married?

Goto EDUCA

DEMOG

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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 = 17-65 

or (AGERNG = 

8 or 9) then 

goto 

ARM_FORC

 

ELSEIF AGE 

>= 66 goto 

VETERAN

 

ELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

 

ELSE goto the 

next person

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 = 

17-65 or 

(AGERNG = 8 

or 9) then goto 

ARM_FORC

ELSE IF AGE 

>= 66 goto 

VETERAN

ELSEIF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

ELSE goto the 

next person

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ARM_FO

RC

ARM_FORC 6 ? [F1]

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) currently 

serving on Active Duty in the U.S. 

Armed Forces? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF this is 

the last person 

then exit the 

table

 ELSE goto 

the next person

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VETERAN

DEMOG

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S

VETERA

N

VETERAN ? [F1]

Did (you/NAME) ever serve on 

Active Duty in the U.S. Armed 

Forces?

1. Yes

2. No

IF this is the 

last person 

then exit the 

table

ELSE goto the 

next person

DEMOG

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S

MEMBNO

DEMOG

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S

HH_CODE

DEMOG

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S

AGE

DEMOG

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S

AGERNG

DEMOG

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S

MEMBSTAT

1. Delete person

2. Reinstate person

3. Deceased

5. Skip persons
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PERCUNUM

DEMOG

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S

RC_WHITE

DEMOG

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S

RC_BLACK

DEMOG

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S

RC_NATAM

DEMOG

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S

RC_ASIAN

DEMOG

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S

RC_HAWAI

DEMOG

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S

RC_GUAM

DEMOG

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S

RC_SAMOA

DEMOG

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S

RC_PACIL

DEMOG

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S

RC_OTHER

DEMOG

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S

RC_DK

DEMOG

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S

RECSTATM

DEMOG

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S

PERSTAT

7. Delete person

8. CU member deceased

9. Reinstate person

DEMOG

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S

FNAME

DEMOG

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S

LNAME
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AWAY_COL

 

1. Yes

2. No

DEMOG

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S

HH_MEM

 

1. Yes

2. No

S21_ActiveCU

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CE_INTR

O

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

IF 

RT10.CARISA

MPLE = 1 then 

goto 

bCase_Consen

t.CARICON_H

H 

ELSE goto 

bCeintro.BUSC

REEN

BUSCRE

EN

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
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SE

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

Control 

Ca

AGE62

1. Yes

2. No

01B ST_HOU

S

ST_HOUS ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

Are these living quarters 

presently used as student 

housing by a 

college or university?

1. Yes

2. No

IF 

COVERAGE.U

NISTRQ = 2 or 

3 OR 

(8500.UNISTR

Q = 2 or 3) 

 then goto 

ROOMSQ

ELSE goto 

BUILDING

01B BUILDIN

G

BUILDING 7 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent by 

observation

Which best describes this 

building? 

1. Single family detached

2. Row or 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

11. Other - Specify

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 BUILDOT

H

BUILDOTH Specify: Goto 

ROOMSQ
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01B ROOMSQ ROOMSQ ? [F1]

How many ROOMS are there in 

this unit, including all finished

living areas and excluding all 

bathrooms?

1-99: IF 

ROOMSQ > 30 

then goto 

ERR1_ROOM

SQ

 ELSE 

goto 

BEDROOMQ

DK,RF: Goto 

BEDROOMQ

01B BEDROO

MQ

BEDROOMQ ? [F1]

How many BEDROOMS are there 

in this unit?

 Count all rooms used 

mainly for sleeping, even if also 

used for other purposes.

0-99: IF 

BEDROOMQ > 

ROOMSQ then 

goto 

CK_BEDROO

MQ

 

ELSEIF 

BEDROOMQ > 

12 then goto 

ERR1_BEDRO

OMQ

 ELSE 

goto 

BATHRMQ

DK,RF: Goto 

BATHRMQ

01B BATHRM

Q

BATHRMQ How many COMPLETE bathrooms 

are there in this unit?

 A complete bathroom has 

a toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a 

sink,

 all with running water.

0-9: IF 

BATHRMQ > 

ROOMSQ then 

goto 

CK_BATHRMS

 ELSE 

goto 

HLFBATHQ

DK,RF: Goto 

HLFBATHQ
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01B HLFBATH

Q

HLFBATHQ How many HALF bathrooms are 

there in this unit?

 

 A half bathroom has at 

least a toilet or bathtub or shower, 

but

 does not have all the 

facilities of a complete bathroom.

0-9: IF 

HLFBATHQ > 

ROOMSQ 

AND 

ROOMSQ = 

RESPONSE 

then goto 

CK_HLFBATH

Q

 ELSE 

goto S1B_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S1B_END

01B S1B_END Goto Section 2 

- BSECT02

01B ROOMSQ_

01B BEDR_OMQ

01B FGN_ORIG
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02 S2_CHK IF 

BSECT01.ST_

HOUS (from 

Section 1B) = 1 

OR HUTYPE = 

9 (from 

Coverage) OR 

(8500.ST_HOU

S = 1) OR 

(HUTYPE = 9) 

then goto 

MORERENT.

IF INTNMBR = 

2-4 and there 

is a record with 

8500.OWNYB 

= 100 and 

8500.OPB_ST

AT = 1 then 

goto 

S3_INTRO.

IF INTNMBR = 

2-4 and (there 

is no 

8500.OWNYB 

= 100 with 

8500.OPB_ST

AT = 1) and 

8500.SectCom

p23 = 1 AND 

(8500.ST_HOU

S is not 1) then 

goto 

STLRENT.

All others goto 

OWNED.
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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.RTA

SPAY

3: IF 

I_UNITFEAT1 

= EMPTY then 

goto 

UNITFEAT

 ELSEIF 

I_YRBUILT = 

EMPTY then 

goto YRBUILT

 ELSE exit 

block and goto 

Section 3

02 OWNED OWNED Do you own this home?

 

 Include households 

with mortgages as owners.

1. Yes

2. No

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 UNITFEA

T

UNITFEAT 9 ? [F1]

Does this unit have any of the 

following?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas

 

0. None

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

77. Don't know

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
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02 YRBUILT YRBUILT About when was this building 

originally built?

 Do not consider later 

remodelings

 Probe for best estimate

1700-9999: IF 

YRBUILT > 

current year 

then goto 

CK_YRBUILT

 

ELSE goto 

Section 3

DK,RF: Goto 

Section 3

02 PUBLHO

US

PUBLHOUS ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

Is this house in a public housing 

project, that is, is it owned by 

a local housing authority or other 

local public agency?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

I_INCLDRYR = 

EMPTY then 

goto 

INCLSTOV

 ELSE goto 

RENTED

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

GOVTCOST

02 GOVTCO

ST

GOVTCOST ? [F1]

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 INCLSTO

V

INCLSTOV 8 ? [F1]

Were any of the following 

appliances included in the home 

when you moved in . . .

 . . . Cooking stove, range, or 

oven?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INCLFRIG
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02 INCLFRI

G

INCLFRIG 8 ? [F1]

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you 

moved in . . .

 . . . Refrigerator or home 

freezer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INCLBDSH

02 INCLBDS

H

INCLBDSH 8 

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you 

moved in . . .

 . . . Built-in dishwasher?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INCLPDSH

02 INCLPDS

H

INCLPDSH 8 

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you 

moved in . . .

 . . . Portable dishwasher?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INCLWSHR

02 INCLWSH

R

INCLWSHR 8 ? [F1]

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you 

moved in . . .

 . . . Clothes washer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INCLDRYR

02 INCLDRY

R

INCLDRYR 8 ? [F1]

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you 

moved in . . .

 . . . Clothes dryer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RENTED
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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.RENT

X1

2: Goto 

BRent02.RTAS

PAY

02 MORERE

NT

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.RENT

X1

2,DK,RF: 

Goto S2_END

Descriptio

n

RENTDESC ** SHOW ONLY **

02 RENTX1 RENTX1 ? [F1]

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 > 

4999 then goto 

ERR1_RENTX

1

 

ELSE goto 

RENTX2

0,DK,RF: 

Goto RENTX2
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02 RENTX2 RENTX2 What was the total rental payment 

for (month) for this unit?

1-9999999: 

IF RENTX2 > 

4999 then goto 

ERR1_RENTX

2

 

ELSEIF 

(RENTX1 <> 0, 

DK or RF) and 

 

((RENTX2 =< 

(0.6 x 

RENTX1)) or 

 

(RENTX2 >= 

(1.4 x 

RENTX1))) 

then 

 

goto 

ERR2_RENTX

2

 

ELSE goto 

RENTX3

0,DK,RF: 

Goto RENTX3
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02 RENTX3 RENTX3 What was the total rental payment 

for (last month) for this unit?

1-9999999: 

IF RENTX3 > 

4999 then goto 

ERR1_RENTX

3

 

ELSEIF 

(RENTX2 <> 

0,DK or RF) 

and ((RENTX3 

=< 

 

(0.6 x 

RENTX2)) or 

(RENTX3 >= 

(1.4 x 

RENTX2))) 

 

then goto 

ERR2_RENTX

3 

 

ELSE goto 

RTELECT

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

RTELECT

02 RTELECT RTELECT 8

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 

 . . . Electricity? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RTGAS

02 RTGAS RTGAS 8

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . . Gas? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTWATER
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02 RTWATE

R

RTWATER 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Piped in water? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RTHEAT

02 RTHEAT RTHEAT 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . . Heating? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTTRASH

02 RTTRAS

H

RTTRASH 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Trash or garbage 

collection?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RTPARK

02 RTPARK RTPARK 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Garage and parking 

facilities? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTTELEPH
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02 RTTELEP

H

RTTELEPH 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Telephone services?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTTVCABL

02 RTTVCA

BL

RTTVCABL 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary 

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Television services?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTINTRNT

02 RTINTRN

T

RTINTRNT 8 ? [F1]

 Repeat if necessary

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Internet services?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTFUNSH

02 RTFUNS

H

RTFUNSH 8 ? [F1]

Repeat if necessary 

Does the rental payment include 

the cost of -

 . . . Furniture?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RTASPAY
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02 RTASPA

Y

RTASPAY ? [F1]

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.BUS

CREEN <> 2 

then goto 

RTBSNS

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 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 RTCOMP

X

RTCOMPX What is the current monthly rental 

charge to another tenant for a 

similar unit?

0-999999: IF 

RTCOMPX < 

100 or 

RTCOMPX > 

1550 then goto 

ERR1_RTCOM

PX

 

ELSE goto 

REGRNTX

DK,RF: Goto 

REGRNTX

02 REGRNT

X

REGRNTX What is your regular rental 

payment?

IF REGRNTX 

> 1463 then 

goto 

ERR1_REGRN

TX

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN <> 2 

then goto 

RTBSNS

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 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 RTBSNS

Z

RTBSNSZ ? [F1]

What percent of the rental 

payment is counted as a business 

expense?

 

 Enter to the 

nearest whole percent.

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_RTBSN

SZ

02 RENTCO

NT

RENTCONT ? [F1]

Is this unit under rent control? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

MORERNT

02 MORERN

T

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 SAMP_UN
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02 RENTX1_

02 RENTX2_

02 RENTX3_

02 REGRNTX_

02 RTCOMPX_

02 RNT_STAT

02 RNT_ORIG

02 S2_END Goto Section 3 

- BSECT3

02 SWIMPOOL

02 OFSTPARK

02 PORCH

02 APTMENT

02 CNTRALAC

02 WINDOWAC

02 DNTKNOW

02 SOLARPNL

02 RNT2_ORIG

02 I_UNITFEAT1

02 I_YRBUILT

02 I_INCLDRYR

1. Yes

2. No

02 RNT2_FLAG

03A2 S3_INTR

O

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 = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

then goto 

BSect3A1

ELSE goto 

BSect3A2

03A1 PROP_NOJ

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

IF I_OWNYB = 

600 then exit 

block and goto 

S3CurrentProp

s_END 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND (there are 

previously 

reported loans 

with 

I_LOANTYPE 

= 1, 2 AND 

 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1) then exit 

block and goto 

BMCHANGE.M

change

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

 

THomeEquity.

PDLOAN2

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

exit block and 

goto 

TAddMort.ADD

MORT

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXPA
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03A1 BSNSEX

PA

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 

I_LOANTYPE 

= 1, 2 AND 

8500.OPF_ST

AT = 1 then

 

exit block and 

goto 

BMCHANGE.M

change

 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

THomeEquity.

PDLOAN2 

 

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddMort.ADD

MORT
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03A1 OBSNSZ

BA

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 

I_LOANTYP = 

1, 2 AND 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1 then

 

exit block and 

goto 

BMCHANGE.M

change

 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

THomeEquity.

PDLOAN2 

 

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddMort.ADD

MORT

100: Goto 

ERR2_OBSNS

ZBA

03A1 MATCHID

03A1 PROP_NOJ ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PROPDES ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 I_LoanNOF ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 LoanTyp ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 IMRTPMTX ** SHOW ONLY **
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03A1 MCHANG

E

MCHANGE ^MCHANGE_FILL 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MORTCHNG

2,DK,RF: IF 

I_Fixedrte = 2, 

DK or RF then 

goto PYMTJX1

 

ELSEIF 

I_FIXEDRTE = 

1 and there are 

more loans 

 

for this 

property with 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1 then 

 

goto 

MCHANGE for 

the next loan 

 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

THomeequity.P

DLOAN2

 

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddmort.ADD

MORT
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03A1 MORTCH

NG

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

03A1 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

03A1 MRTTER

MJ

MRTTERMJ Enter number of years. Goto 

FIXEDRTJ

03A1 FIXEDRT

J

FIXEDRTJ Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump 

sum home equity loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: 

Goto 

ORGMRTJX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto PAYTYPJ
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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 PAYTOT

HJ

PAYTOTHJ Specify: Goto 

ORGMRTJX

03A1 ORGMRT

JX

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_ORGMRTJ

X

5000-9999: 

Goto 

ERR1_ORGM

RTJX

1000-9999999

9: IF ( 

(OWNYB = 

100, 200 or 

300) and 

ORGMRTJX > 

1000000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 

400 and 

ORGMRTJX > 

300000) then 

goto 

ERR1_ORGM

RTJX

 

ELSE goto 

NEWMRRTJ

DK,RF: 

Goto 

NEWMRRTJ
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03A1 NEWMRR

TJ

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 < 2.5 

or entry > 8.5 

then goto 

ERR1_NEWM

RRT

 

ELSE goto 

PYRINIJ

DK,RF: 

Goto PYRINIJ

03A1 PYRINIJ PYRINIJ 10 ? [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 

I_FIXEDRTE = 

2,DK or RF or 

FIXEDRTJ = 

2,DK or RF 

then goto 

MORTCHMO

 ELSE 

goto 

MRTPMTJX

6: Goto 

PYJOTH

RF: IF 

I_FIXEDRTE = 

2, DK, or RF or 

FIXEDRTJ = 2, 

DK, or RF then 

goto 

MORTCHMO

 ELSE 

goto 

MRTPMTJX

03A1 PYJOTH PYJOTH Specify: IF 

(I_FIXEDRTE 

= 2, DK, or RF) 

or (FIXEDRTJ 

= 2, DK, or RF) 

then goto 

MORTCHMO

ELSE goto 

MRTPMTJX
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03A1 MRTPMT

JX

MRTPMTJX ? [F1]

How much is (your/your 

household's) (mortgage/lump sum 

home equity loan) payment per 

month?

IF entry < 70 or 

entry > 4000 

and (ne DK or 

RF) then goto 

ERR1_MRTPM

TJX

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 < 40 or 

entry > 4000 

then goto 

ERR1_PRININ

JX

 

ELSEIF 

PRININJX > 

MRTPMTJX 

then goto 

CK_PRININJX

 

ELSE goto 

MORTCHMO

DK,RF: Goto 

MORTCHMO
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03A1 MORTCH

MO

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 RESPONSE 

is not in the 

reference 

period then 

goto 

CK_MORTCH

MO

ELSE

 IF 

(FIXEDRTJ = 

2, DK or RF) or 

(FIXEDRTJ <> 

1 AND

I_FIXEDRTE = 

2, DK or RF) 

then goto 

PYMTJX1

 ELSE goto 

MCHANGE for 

next loan for 

this property 

with 

I_LOANTYPE 

= 1, 2 and 

8500.OPF_ST

AT = 1

 IF no 

more loans 

with 

(I_LOANTYPE 

= 1, 2 and 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1) for this 

property 

 AND 

I_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 ? [F1]

How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) in (reference month)?

1-99999999,D

K,RF: IF 

PYMTJX1 = 

1-70 or 

PYMTJX1 > 

4000 and (ne 

DK or RF then 

goto 

ERR1_PYMTJ

X1

 

ELSEIF (any 

codes 3-6 

selected in 

PYRINIJ) or 

I_PAYPROTX 

= 3 or 

I_PAYPROIN = 

4 or 

I_PAYMORIN 

= 5 or 

 

I_PAYOTHER 

= 6 then goto 

PRNINJX1

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX2

0: Goto 

PYMTJX2

03A1 PRNINJX

1

PRNINJX1 How much of that amount is for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINJX1 < 

40 or 

PRNINJX1 > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNINJ

X1

 

ELSEIF 

PRNINJX1 > 

PYMTJX1 then 

goto 

CK_PRNINJX1

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX2

DK,RF: Goto 

PYMTJX2
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03A1 PYMTJX2 PYMTJX2 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) in (month)?

1-99999999,D

K,RF: IF 

PYMTJX2 = 

1-70 or 

PYMTJX2 > 

4000 and 

PYMTJX2 <> 

DK or RF then 

goto 

ERR1_PYMTJ

X2

 

ELSEIF any 

codes 3 to 6 

selected in 

PYRINIJ or 

I_PAYPROTX 

= 3 or 

I_PAYPROIN = 

4 or 

I_PAYMORIN 

= 5 or 

I_PAYOTHER 

= 6 then goto 

PRNINJX2

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX3

0: Goto 

PYMTJX3

03A1 PRNINJX

2

PRNINJX2 How much of that amount is for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINJX2 > 

PYMTJX2 then 

goto 

CK_PRNINJX2

 

ELSEIF 

PRNINJX2 < 

40 or 

PRNINJX2 > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNINJ

X2

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX3

DK,RF: Goto 

PYMTJX3
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03A1 PYMTJX3 PYMTJX3 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) in (last month)?

IF PYMTJX3 < 

246 or 

PYMTJX3 > 

4000 and 

PYMTJX3 <> 

DK or RF then 

goto 

ERR1_PYMTJ

X3

ELSEIF (any 

codes 3 to 6 

selected in 

PYRINIJ) or 

I_PAYPROTX 

= 3 or 

I_PAYPROIN = 

4 or 

 

I_PAYMORIN 

= 5 or 

I_PAYOTHER 

= 6 then goto 

PRNINJX3

ELSEIF there 

are more loans 

on this property 

with 

 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1 then goto 

MCHANGE for 

the next loan 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

THomeequity.P

DLOAN2

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddmort.ADD

MORT
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03A1 PRNINJX

3

PRNINJX3 How much of that amount is for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINJX3 > 

PYMTJX3 then 

goto 

CK_PRNINJX3

 

ELSEIF 

PRNINJX3 < 

40 or 

PRNINJX3 > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNINJ

X3

 

ELSEIF there 

are more loans 

on this property 

with 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1 then goto 

MCHANGE for 

the next loan 

 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC 

>= 1 then exit 

block and goto 

THomeequity.P

DLOAN2

 

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddmort.ADD

MORT

DK,RF: IF 

there are more 

loans on this 

property with 

 

I_OPF_STAT = 

1 then goto 

MCHANGE for 

the next loan 

 ELSEIF 

8500.HWMNY

LOC >= 1 then 

exit block and

 

goto 

THomeequity.P

DLOAN2

 ELSE 

exit block and 

goto 

TAddmort.ADD

MORT
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03A1 PYPRINIJ

03A1 PYINTSTJ

03A1 PYPROTXJ

03A1 PYPROINJ

03A1 PYMORINJ

03A1 PYOTHERJ

03A1 LOAN_NOJ

03A1 ORGM_TJX

03A1 MRTP_TJX

03A1 PRIN_NJX

03A1 NEWM_RTJ

03A1 PYMTJX1_

03A1 PYMTJX2_

03A1 PYMTJX3_

03A1 PRNI_JX1

03A1 PRNI_JX2

03A1 PRNI_JX3

03A1 VARRTJ

03A1 INTONLJ

03A1 OTHRTJ

03A1 MATCHID

03F OWNYJ

03A1 IPROP_NOH ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PROPDES ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 I_LoanNOH ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PDLOAN

2

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 PD2AMT

X1

PD2AMTX1 What was the total amount paid in 

(reference month)?

1-99999999: IF 

(I_OWNYB = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000) 

 

OR (I_OWNYB 

= 200-400 and 

entry < 35 or 

entry > 

 

35000) then 

goto 

ERR1_PD2AM

TX1

 

ELSE goto 

PD2AMTX2

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PD2AMTX2

03A1 PD2AMT

X2

PD2AMTX2 What was the total amount paid in 

(month)?

1-99999999: IF 

(I_OWNYB = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000) 

 

OR (I_OWNYB 

= 200-400 and 

entry < 34 or 

 

entry > 35000) 

then goto 

ERR1_PD2AM

TX2

 

ELSE goto 

PD2AMTX3

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PD2AMTX3
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03A1 PD2AMT

X3

PD2AMTX3 What was the total amount paid in 

(last month)?

1-99999999: IF 

(I_OWNYB = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000) 

 

OR (I_OWNYB 

= 200-400 and 

entry < 34 or 

 

entry > 35000) 

then goto 

ERR1_PD2AM

TX3

 

ELSE goto 

TOTOWED2

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TOTOWED2
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03A1 TOTOWE

D2

TOTOWED2 (How much was owed at the end 

of (month))

IF TOTOWED2 

< PD2AMTX3 

then goto 

CK_TOTOWE

D2

ELSEIF 

(I_OWNYB = 

100 and entry 

= 1-165 or 

entry > 

104400) OR 

 

(I_OWNYB = 

200-400 and 

entry = 1-2000 

or entry > 

100000) 

 then 

goto 

ERR1_TOTO

WED2

ELSE goto 

PDLOAN2 for 

next loan for 

this property 

with 

I_OPH_STAT 

= 1

 if no more 

loans for this 

property with 

I_OPH_STAT 

= 1 then exit 

block and 

 goto 

TAddmort.Bad

dmort.ADDMO

RT

03A1 PROP_NOJ

03A1 LOAN_NOJ

03A1 PD2A_TX1

03A1 PD2A_TX2

03A1 PD2A_TX3

03A1 TOTO_ED2

03A1 MATCHID
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03A1 ADDMOR

T

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

03A1 HELTYPE HELTYPE ? [F1]

There are two basic types of 

home equity loans:

A loan where (you/your 

household) received the entire 

lump-sum 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 OTHLOA

N

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 

<> 600, goto 

Section 3D -

BSECT3D

If this property 

was disposed 

of in the 

current 

interview and it 

is a residential 

business 

property 

(OWNYB = 

600) then goto 

PURPROP

IF the property 

is still owned 

(STILOWN = 1, 

DK or RF AND

 OBSNSZBA 

<> 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 -

BSECT3HTAB

LE

 

 IF no then 

goto Section 3I 

- BSect3I
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03A1 OWNSTAT

INCLUDE_03D

INCLUDE_03F

INCLUDE_03H

INCLUDE_03I

S3CurrentProps_EN

D

IF there are 

more "good" 

properties on 

the SCIF then 

go back to 

TStillOwn for 

the next 

property

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

PURPROP

03A1 PURPRO

P

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 9 ? [F1]

 What kind of property(ies) is 

this new property or real estate?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas 

1. Other homes, vacation homes, 

recreational properties including 

timeshares

2. Commercial real estate or farm 

land

3. Homes rented out or owned only 

for investment purposes

4. Land with no buildings on it

if 1 is selected 

then goto 

NPROP2

if 2 is selected 

then goto 

CK_PCODE

if 3 is selected 

then goto 

NPROP6

if 4 is selected 

then goto 

NPROP4
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03A1 NPROP2 NPROP2 How many other homes, vacation 

homes or recreational properties, 

including timeshares?

 Exclude right-to-use 

timeshares, vacation clubs, or 

destination clubs.

IF 

(OnceNProp2 

= 1) AND 

(NPROP2 < 

ORIGNPROP2

) then goto 

CK_NPROP2

ELSEIF 3 is 

selected in 

PCODE then 

goto NPROP6

ELSEIF 4 us 

selected in 

PCODE then 

goto NPROP4

ELSE goto 

S3A1_END

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 

(BSect3BDEF

GHI)
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03A2 OTHERH

OM

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 > 

5 then goto 

ERR1_NOPRO

P

ELSE goto 

BUSPROP3

03A2 BUSPRO

P3

BUSPROP3 9 ? [F1]

 

(Do/Does) (you/your household) 

own any commercial real estate or 

farm land? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RESBUSPR

03A2 RESBUS

PR

RESBUSPR 9 ? [F1]

(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_NU

M

RES_NUM How many? Goto 

SECHOME
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03A2 SECHOM

E

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

03A2 SEC_NU

M

SEC_NUM How many? 

 Exclude right-to-use timeshares, 

vacation clubs, or destination clubs.

IF (Section 3A2 

has been 

completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to 

lower the entry) 

then goto 

CK_SECNUM

ELSEIF entry > 

5 then goto 

ERR1_SECNU

M

ELSE goto 

NOBUILD

03A2 NOBUILD NOBUILD 9 ? [F1]

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
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03A2 BUILDNU

M

BUILDNUM How many? IF (Section 3A2 

has been 

completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to 

lower the entry) 

then goto 

CK_BUILDNU

M

ELSEIF entry > 

5 then goto 

ERR1_BUILDN

UM

ELSE goto 

NOLONGER

03A2 NOLONG

ER

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

03A2 NUMPRP

TY

NUMPRPTY How many different properties? 1-20: IF 

(Section 3A2 

has been 

completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to 

lower the entry) 

then 

 goto 

CK_NUMPRPT

Y

 

ELSEIF entry > 

5 then goto 

ERR1_NUMPR

PTY

 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 > 

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 > 

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 > 

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 > 

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 > 

1 tht
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03A2 HWMANY

1

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_HWMANY

1

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
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03A2 HWMANY

2

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_HWMANY

2

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 HWMANY

3

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_HWMANY

3

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 HWMANY

4

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_HWMANY

4

ELSEIF 5 

selected in 

P_TYPE then 

goto 

HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY

5

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_HWMANY

5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 S3A2_CK IF (HWMANY1 

+ HWMANY2 + 

HWMANY3 

+HWMANY4 + 

HWMANY5) <> 

NUMPRPTY 

then goto 

CK_NUMPRO

P

ELSE goto 

S3A2_END
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03A2 S3A2_END IF OWNED <> 

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_P

ROP

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_WHICHPR

OP

2-5: IF 

WHICH_PROP 

= 2 and 

BSect3A2.OTH

ERHOM = 1 

and 1 selected 

in 

BSect3A2.P_T

YPE then goto 

OWN_NOTOW

N

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP 

= 3 and 

BSect3A2.SEC

HOME = 1 and 

2 selected in 

BSect3A2.P_T

YPE then goto 

OWN_NOTOW

N

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP 

= 4 and 

BSect3A2.RES

BUSPR = 1 

and 4 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_T

YPE then goto 

OWN_NOTOW

N

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP 

= 5 and 

BSect3A2.NOB

UILD = 1 and 5 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_T

YPE then goto 

OWN_NOTOW

N

 ELSE 

goto 

PROPDESC
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03B OWN_NO

TOWN

OWN_NOTOWN You have indicated that the 

respondent currently owns a former 

home, other home, home rented out, 

land and

 also has a former home, other 

home, home rented out, land they no 

longer own.

 Which former home, other 

home, home rented out, land are 

you currently talking about?

1. Currently own property

2. No longer own

Goto 

PROPDESC

03B PROPDE

SC

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

03B TIMESHA

R

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

03B 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 SHARWK

S

SHARWKS How many weeks are (you/your 

household) entitled to use your 

timeshare each year?

1-16,DK,RF: 

Goto 

SHARED1

17-52: Goto 

ERR1_SHAR

WKS
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03B SHARED

1

SHARED1 ? [F1]

(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 SHARPE

R1

SHARPER1 What percent of the timeshare 

(do/does) (you/your household) 

own?

Goto 

COUNTRY

03B SHARED

2

SHARED2 ? [F1]

(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 <> 1 

AND OWNYB 

= 200 or 400 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 100 then 

goto BSNEXP2

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXP
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03B SHARPE

R2

SHARPER2 What percentage of the property 

(do/does) (you/your household) 

own?

IF OWNYB = 

300 then goto 

COUNTRY

ELSEIF 

INTNMBR = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

AND OWNYB 

= 200 or 400 

then goto 

STILOWNB

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 100 then 

goto BSNEXP2

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

ACQUIRYR

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXP
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03B COUNTR

Y

COUNTRY Ask if not apparent

If this is a timeshare with 

multiple locations, select the most 

often used location.

Where is the property located? 

1. United States

2. Foreign Country

1: Goto 

STATE

2,DK,RF: IF 

INTNMBR = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

and OWNYB = 

300 or 600 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 then 

goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

BSNSEXP

 

ELSE goto 

S3B_END
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03B STATE STATE ? [F1]

 Enter the two character State 

abbreviation

IF DK or RF: IF 

INTNMBR = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 or 600 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 then 

goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

BSNSEXP

 

ELSE goto 

S3B_END

ELSEIF not a 

good state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_STATE

ELSE goto 

CNTYCODE
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03B CNTYCO

DE

CNTYCODE What county is the property 

located in?

 If the county name is not 

found, key X.

30 

characters,DK,

RF: IF 

INTNMBR = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 or 600 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 then 

goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

BSNSEXP

 

ELSE goto 

S3B_END

X: Goto 

OTHCNTY

03B OTHCNT

Y

OTHCNTY Specify other county IF INTNMBR = 

2-4 AND 

NEWCU <> 1 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 or 600 

then goto 

STILOWNB

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

= 300 then 

goto 

ACQUIRYR

ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

BSNSEXP

ELSE goto 

S3B_END
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03B STILOWN

B

STILOWNB Ask if not apparent

 

Do you still own this property?

1. Yes

2. No

IF OWNYB = 

600 then goto 

S3B_END

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

AND OWNYB 

<> 600 then 

goto 

ACQUIRYR 

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXP

03B BSNSEX

P

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 OBSNSZ

B

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_OBSNS

ZB

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 ACQUIRY

R

ACQUIRYR ? [F1]

In what year did (you/your 

household) close or settle on this 

property?

1900-9999: 

IF entry =

current or 

previous year 

then goto 

ACQUIRMO

 

ELSE goto 

ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto 

ANPROPTX
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03B ACQUIR

MO

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_ACQUIRM

O

 

ELSEIF 

ACQUIRMO/A

CQUIRYR are 

within the 

reference 

period then 

goto 

GIFTPROP

 ELSE 

goto 

ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto 

ANPROPTX

03B GIFTPRO

P

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_PU

RX

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 

entry < 1500 or 

entry > 

1000000) OR 

 (OWNYB 

= 400 and 

entry < 100 or 

entry >

500000) ] then 

goto 

ERR1_OWNP

URX

 ELSE 

goto 

CLOSECST

DK,RF: Goto 

CLOSECST
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03B CLOSEC

ST

CLOSECST 9 ? [F1]

About how much were the closing 

costs?

0-99999999: 

IF entry > 

OWN_PURX 

then goto 

CK_CLOSECS

T

 

ELSEIF entry > 

30000 then 

goto 

ERR1_CLOSC

ST

 

ELSE goto 

OWNDPMTX

DK,RF: Goto 

OWNDPMTX

03B OWNDP

MTX

OWNDPMTX What was the amount of the down 

payment?

0-99999999: 

IF entry > 

OWN_PURX 

then goto 

CK_OWNDPM

TX

 

ELSEIF entry > 

300000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OWND

PMTX 

 

ELSE goto 

ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto 

ANPROPTX
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03B ANPROP

TX

ANPROPTX ? [F1]

What (are/were) the annual 

property taxes for (this/the) 

property?

IF (ne DK or 

RF) AND 

[(OWNYB = 

100 and 

ANPROPTX > 

25000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 

200 and 

ANPROPTX > 

15000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 

300 and 

ANPROPTX > 

15000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 

400 and 

ANPROPTX > 

5000) ]

 then goto 

ERR1_ANPRO

PTX

ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 400 

then goto 

S3B_END

ELSEIF 

(OWNYB = 

100, 200 or 

300) AND NOT 

(OWNYB = 

100 AND 

 

SECT01.BUIL

DING = 1, 9, or 

10) then goto 

PROPTYPE

ELSE goto 

S3B_END

03B PROPTY

PE

PROPTYPE ? [F1]

 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

03B PROP_NOB

03B OWNYB

03B OWNSTAT

03B VPRPCODE

03B HWMNYMRT

03B HWMNYLSL

03B HWMNYLOC

03B CLOS_CST

03B OWN__URX

03B OWND_MTX

03B FIPSCODE

03B ANPR_PTX

03B OPB_STAT

03B OPB_ORIG

03D PROP_NOD ** SHOW VARIABLE **

03D AuxPropDesc ** SHOW ONLY **

03D DISPMTH

D

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 Specify: 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
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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_E

RR

ELSEIF 

DISPMTHD = 

1 then goto 

DISPX

ELSE goto 

S3D_END

03D DISPX DISPX What was the selling price 

(trade-in value)?

IF entry < 750 

or entry > 

750000 AND 

(entry not DK 

or RF) then 

goto 

ERR1_DISPX

ELSE goto 

DISPEXPX

03D DISPEXP

X

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 > 

28000 then 

goto 

ERR1_DISPEX

PX

 

ELSEIF 

DISPEXPX > 

DISPX then 

goto 

CK_DISPEXP

X

 

ELSE goto 

S3D_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S3D_END
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03D S3D_END Exit block and 

goto Section 

3E

03D OWNYD

03D DISPX_

03D DISP_XPX

03D OPD_STAT

03D OPD_ORIG

03E PRESMO

RT

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 NUMMOR

T1

NUMMORT1 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_NUMMOR

T1

ELSE goto 

HOMEQ_YN

03E HADMOR

T

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

03E NUMMOR

T2

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_NUMMOR

T2

ELSE goto 

HOMEQ_YN
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03E MRTCPS

HA

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 NUMMOR

T3

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_NUMMOR

T3

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

03E LSHEL_Y

N

LSHEL_YN ? [F1]

(There are two basic types of 

home equity loans. I'll describe 

both types -)

(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
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03E NUMLSH

EL

NUMLSHEL How many? IF (Section 3E 

has been 

completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to 

lower the entry) 

then goto 

CK_NUMLSHE

L

ELSE goto 

LCHEL_YN

03E LCHEL_Y

N

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 NUMLCH

EL

NUMLCHEL How many? IF (section 3E 

has been 

completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to 

lower the entry) 

then goto 

CK_NUMLCHE

L

ELSE goto 

S3E_END

03E S3E_END ** Non Displayed ** IF 

(NUMMORT1 

> 0 OR 

NUMMORT2 > 

0 OR 

NUMMORT3 > 

0) OR 

NUMLSHEL > 

0 then goto 

Section 3FG

ELSEIF 

NUMLCHEL > 

0 then goto 

Section 3H

ELSE goto 

Section 3I

03E NEWLOAN

03E PROPLNST

03F PROPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **
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03F PROPDESC ** SHOW ONLY **

03F ORG_INT

R

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

03F REFI REFI ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/your household) 

ever refinanced this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

FRSTPYYR

03F FRSTPYY

R

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 > 

current year) or 

(entry < 

(current year -

30)) then goto 

ERR1_FRSTP

YYR

 

ELSE goto 

FRSTPYMO

DK,RF: Goto 

FRSTPYMO
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03F FRSTPY

MO

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 > 

(current month 

+ 2 and year) 

then goto 

CK_FRPSTYM

O

ELSE 

ORGMRTX

03F ORGMRT

X

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_ORGMRT

X

5000-9999: 

Goto 

ERR1_ORGM

RTX

10000-999999

99: IF ( 

(OWNYB = 

100, 200 or 

300) and 

ORGMRTX > 

1000000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 

400 and 

ORGMRTX > 

300000) then 

goto 

ERR1_ORGM

RTX

 

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) > 

30 then goto 

CK_S3FG

 ELSE 

goto 

NEWMRRT

2: IF 

(current year -

FRSTPYYR) > 

15 then goto 

CK_S3FG

 ELSE 

goto 

NEWMRRT

3: Goto 

MORTTERM

DK,RF: Goto 

NEWMRRT

03F MORTTE

RM

MORTTERM Enter number of years 1-50: IF 

(current year -

FRSTPYYR) > 

MORTTERM 

then goto 

CK_S3FG

 

ELSEIF entry < 

5 or entry > 30 

then goto 

ERR1_MORTT

ERM

 ELSE 

goto 

NEWMRRT

DK,RF: Goto 

NEWMRRT

03F NEWMRR

T

NEWMRRT ? [F1]

What (is/was) the current interest 

rate on this (mortgage/lump sum 

home equity loan)?

 Enter percent 

including decimal

IF ENTRY < 

2.5 or entry > 

8.5 AND (not 

DK or RF) then 

goto 

ERR1_NEWM

RRT

ELSE goto 

FIXEDRTE
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03F FIXEDRT

E

FIXEDRTE ? [F1]

(Is/Was) this a fixed rate 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PAYINCL

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PAYTYPE

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 PAYTOT

HF

PAYTOTHF Specify: 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 PAYOTH

F

PAYOTHF Specify: IF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 then goto 

MRTPMX

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX1
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03F MRTPMT

X

MRTPMTX ? [F1]

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 < 

125 or entry > 

4000 OR

 

(FIXEDRTE = 

1 and MTERM 

= 1 and 

MRTPMTX*36

0 < 

ORGMRTX) 

 OR 

(FIXEDRTE = 

1 and MTERM 

= 2 and 

MRTPMTX*18

0 < 

ORGMRTX) 

 OR 

MRTPMTX = 

ORGMRTX 

then goto 

ERR1_MRTPM

TX

 

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
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03F PRININT

X

PRININTX How much of that amount was for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRININTX > 

MRTPMTX 

then goto 

ERR_PRININT

X

 

ELSEIF entry < 

75 or entry > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRININ

TX

 

ELSE goto 

S3FG_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S3FG_END

03F PAYMTX

1

PAYMTX1 ? [F1]

How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) in (reference month)?

0: Goto 

PAYMTX2

1-99999999,D

K,RF: IF entry 

< 125 or entry 

> 4000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYMT

X1

 

ELSEIF any 

codes 3-6 

selected in 

PAYINCL then 

goto 

PRNINTX1

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX2
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03F PRNINTX

1

PRNINTX1 How much of that amount was for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINTX1 

> PAYMTX1 

then goto 

CK_PRNINTX1

 

ELSEIF entry < 

75 or entry > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNIN

TX1

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX2

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYMTX2

03F PAYMTX

2

PAYMTX2 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan) in (month)?

0: Goto 

PAYMTX3

1-99999999,D

K,RF: IF entry 

< 125 or entry 

> 4000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYMT

X2

 

ELSEIF any 

codes 3-6 

selected in 

PAYINCL then 

goto 

PRNINTX2

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX3
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03F PRNINTX

2

PRNINTX2 How much of that amount was for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINTX2 

> PAYMTX2 

then goto 

ERR_PRNINT

X2

 

ELSEIF entry < 

75 or entry > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNIN

TX2

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX3

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYMTX3

03F PAYMTX

3

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 < 125 

or entry > 4000 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYMT

X3

 

ELSEIF any 

codes 3-6 

selected in 

PAYINCL then 

goto 

PRNINTX3

 

ELSE goto 

S3FG_END
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03F PRNINTX

3

PRNINTX3 How much of that amount is for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: 

IF PRNINTX3 

> PAYMTX3 

then goto 

CK_PRNINTX3

 

ELSEIF entry < 

75 or entry > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_PRNIN

TX3

 

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) > 0 

then goto 

Section 3H

ELSE goto 

Section 3I

03F NEWLOAN

03F PROPLNST

03F LOANTYPE

03F PAYPRINI

03F PAYPROTX

03F PAYPROIN

03F PAYMORIN

03F PAYOTHER

03F PAYINT

03F PROP_NOF

03F OWNYF

03F LOAN_NOF

03F ORGMRTX_

03F PAYMTX1_
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03F PAYMTX2_

03F PAYMTX3_

03F PRNI_TX1

03F PRNI_TX2

03F PRNI_TX3

03F MRTPMTX_

03F PRIN_NTX

03F MORT_ERM

03F NEWMRRT_

03F VARRTE

03F INTONLY

03F OTHRTE

03F ORG_DEL

03F OPF_SEQ

03F OPF_STAT

03F OPF_ORIG

03H AuxPropDesc ** SHOW ONLY **

03H PAIDLOA

N

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
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03H PDAMTX

1

PDAMTX1 What was the total amount paid in 

(reference month)?

1-99999999: 

IF (OWNYH = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000)

 

OR (OWNYH = 

200-400 and 

entry < 35 or 

entry > 35000) 

then goto 

ERR1_PDAMT

X1

 

ELSE goto 

PDAMTX2

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PDAMTX2

03H PDAMTX

2

PDAMTX2 What was the total amount paid in 

(month)?

1-99999999: 

IF (OWNYH = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000)

 

OR (OWNYH = 

200-400 and 

entry < 35 or 

entry > 35000) 

then goto 

ERR1_PDAMT

X2

 

ELSE goto 

PDAMTX3

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PDAMTX3
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03H PDAMTX

3

PDAMTX3 What was the total amount paid in 

(last month)?

1-99999999: 

IF (OWNYH = 

100 and entry 

< 15 or entry > 

6000) 

 

OR (OWNYH = 

200-400 and 

entry < 15 or 

entry > 6000) 

then goto 

ERR1_PDAMT

X3

 

ELSE goto 

TOTOWED

0: IF 

PDAMTX1 = 0 

and PDAMTX2 

= 0 then goto 

CK_PDAMTX3

 ELSE goto 

TOTOWED

DK,RF: Goto 

TOTOWED
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03H TOTOWE

D

TOTOWED (How much was owed at the end 

of (month))

0-99999999: IF 

(OWNYH = 

100 and entry 

< 165 or entry 

> 104400) OR 

(OWNYH = 

200-400 and 

entry < 2000 or 

 

entry > 

100000) AND 

entry <> 0 then 

goto 

ERR1_TOTO

WED

 

IF entry < 

PDAMTX3 

AND 

PDAMTX3 = 

RESPONSE 

then goto 

CK_TOTOWE

D

 

ELSE goto 

S3H_END

DK,RF: 

Goto 

S3H_END

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

03H PROP_NOH

03H OWNYH

03H LOAN_NOH

03H PDAMTX1_

03H PDAMTX2_

03H PDAMTX3_
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03H TOTOWED_

03H OPH_SEQ

03H OPH_STAT

03H OPH_ORIG

03I MORTSP

EC

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 SPECIAL

X

SPECIALX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

How much EXTRA did (you/your 

household) pay?

IF (entry < 8 or 

entry > 20000) 

and (entry <> 

DK or RF) then 

goto 

ERR1_SPECIA

LX

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
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03I GRNDRE

NT

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 GRNDRN

TX

GRNDRNTX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-99999999: 

IF entry < 45 or 

entry > 2465 

then goto 

ERR1_GRNDR

NTX

 

ELSE goto 

PAYHOASS

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYHOASS

03I PAYHOA

SS

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 PAYCON

DO

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 COOPRG

3

COOPRG3 10 

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 CORGOT

H

CORGOTH Specify: Goto 

MGOTHPPD
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03I HORCOR

G

HORCORG 11 

Which of the following services 

and privileges were included in 

those payments?

 

 Read each item on the 

list.

 Enter all that

apply---separate with commas.

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 Services

9. Medical Services

10. Trash collection

11. Other

77. Don't Know

1-11,77: IF 

11 is 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 HORGOT

H

HORGOTH Specify: IF at least one 

loan of 

LOANTYPE = 

1 for this 

property then 

goto 

MGOTHER

ELSE goto 

MGOTHPPD

03I MGOTHE

R

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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03I MGOTHP

PD

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

03I MGOTHP

YX

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 (entry 

= 1-5 or entry > 

1000)) or 

 

(MGOTHPPD 

= 2 and (entry 

= 1-5 or entry > 

1740)) or

 

(MGOTHPPD 

= 3 and (entry 

< 10 or entry > 

2610)) or

 

(MGOTHPPD 

= 4 and (entry 

< 10 or entry > 

3480)) or

 

(MGOTHPPD 

= 5 and (entry 

< 10 or entry > 

5220)) or

 

(MGOTHPPD 

= 6 and (entry 

< 10 or entry > 

10,440)) then 

 goto 

ERR1_MGOT

HPYX

ELSEIF 

PROPTYPE 

(from 3B or 

8500) = 2 then 

goto 

SPCLPAY1

ELSE goto 

SPCLPAY2
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03I MGOTHE

RX

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 entry = 1-9 

or entry > 2610 

then goto 

ERR1_MGOT

HERX

 

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 SPCLPAY

1

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 SPCLPAY

2

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 COOPSP

3

COOPSP3 10 ? [F1] 

Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

what services were provided? 

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas

1. Repayment of loans owed by the 

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 

77. Don't Know

IF 11 is 

selected then 

goto 

COSPOTH

ELSE goto 

SPECLX

03I COSPOT

H

COSPOTH Specify: Goto SPECLX

03I HOCOSP

3

HOCOSP3 11 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

what services were provided?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas

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 Services

9. Medical Services

10. Trash collection

11. Other

77. Don't Know

IF 11 is 

selected then 

goto 

HOSPOTH

ELSE goto 

SPECLX
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03I HOSPOT

H

HOSPOTH Specify: Goto SPECLX

03I SPECLX SPECLX Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

how much were these 

special payments?

1-99999999: 

IF entry > 6600 

then goto 

ERR1_SPECL

X

 

ELSE goto 

ASSESSMT

DK,RF: Goto 

ASSESSMT

03I ASSESS

MT

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 ASSESS

X

ASSESSX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-99999999: 

IF entry < 6 or 

entry > 77000 

then goto 

ERR1_ASSES

SX

 

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_OC

CQ

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
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03I VAC_OC

CY

VAC_OCCY Enter time period.

1. Days

2. Weeks

3. Months

4. Percent

5. Other, specify

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

03I VAC_OT

H

VAC_OTH Specify: 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_SE

C

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_RN

TQ

VAC_RNTQ Since the first of (reference 

month), how much time was this 

property rented by someone 

outside your household?

 Enter quantity and 

select period on next screen.

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VAC_AVAQ

1-150: Goto 

VAC_RNTY
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03I VAC_RN

TY

VAC_RNTY Enter time period.

1. Days

2. Weeks

3. Months

4. Percent

5. Other, specify

1: IF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

91 AND 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

91 then goto 

S3I_END

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

2: IF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

13 AND 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

13 then goto 

S3I_END

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

3: IF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

3 AND 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSEIF 

VAC_RNTQ >= 

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
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03I VAC_RO

TH

VAC_ROTH Specify: Goto 

VAC_AVAQ

03I VAC_AVA

Q

VAC_AVAQ Since the first of (reference 

month), how much time was this 

property available to be rented, 

but not rented out?

 Enter quantity 

and select period on next screen.

0,DK,RF: IF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 

ELSE goto 

S3I_END

1-150: Goto 

VAC_AVAY
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03I VAC_AVA

Y

VAC_AVAY Specify

1. Days

2. Weeks

3. Months

4. Percent

5. Other, specify

1-4: IF 

VAC_RNTY = 

VAC_AVAY 

AND 

VAC_RNTQ = 

RESPONSE 

AND 

VAC_AVAQ = 

RESPONSE 

AND 

 [ 

(VAC_RNTY = 

1 and 

((VAC_RNTQ 

+ VAC_AVAQ) 

> total number 

of days from 

the 1st of the 

reference 

month and 

today)) OR 

 

(VAC_RNTY = 

2 and 

((VAC_RNTQ 

+ VAC_AVAQ) 

> total number 

of weeks from 

the 1st of the 

reference 

month and 

today)) OR

 

(VAC_RNTY = 

3 and 

((VAC_RNTQ 

+ VAC_AVAQ) 

> 3) ) OR

 

(VAC_RNTY = 

4 and 

((VAC_RNTQ 

+ VAC_AVAQ) 

> 100)) ]

 Then 

goto 

CK_RNTQ_AV

AQ

 ELSEIF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

DK,RF: IF 

OWNYB = 300 

then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END
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03I VACAOT

H

VACAOTH Specify IF OWNYB = 

300 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

ELSE goto 

S3I_END

03I RNTEQV

2X

RNTEQV2X If someone were to rent this home 

today, how much do you think it 

would rent for?

IF (entry < 200 

or entry > 800) 

AND (entry is 

not DK or RF) 

then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQ

V2X

 

ELSE goto 

RENTPERD

03I RENTPE

RD

RENTPERD Ask if not already stated.

What period of time does this 

rental amount cover? 

1. Week

2. Month

3. Quarter

4. Other specify

1-3,DK,RF: 

Goto 

RENTUTIL

4: Goto 

RNPEROTH

03I RNPERO

TH

RNPEROTH Specify: Goto 

RENTUTIL

03I RENTUTI

L

RENTUTIL Does this amount include 

utilities? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

PROPVALX
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03I RNTEQV

X

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 entry 

< 300 or entry 

> 4000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 

200 and entry 

< 200 or entry 

> 4000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 

300 and entry 

< 200 or entry 

> 8000) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQ

VX

 

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
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03I PROPVA

LX

PROPVALX About how much do you think 

this property would sell for on 

today's market?

0-99999999: IF 

(OWNYB = 

100 and entry 

< 1000 or entry 

> 1000000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 

300 and entry 

< 3000 or entry 

> 800000) OR 

 

(PROPVALX > 

RNTEQVX*100

0) OR 

(PROPVALX < 

ORGMRTX*0.5

) then goto 

ERR1_PROPV

ALX

 

ELSE goto 

S3I_END

 

DK,RF: 

Goto S3I_END

03I TIME_RN

T

TIME_RNT Since the first of (reference 

month), did you rent this 

timeshare to someone outside 

your household?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

RNTEQV3X

03I RNTEQV

3X

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 

entry < 200 or 

entry > 8000 

then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQ

V3X

 

ELSE goto 

PRPVAL2X

DK,RF: Goto 

PRPVAL2X
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03I PRPVAL2

X

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 entry 

< 3000 or entry 

> 800000 OR 

(PRPVL2X > 

RNTEQV2X*10

00) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_PRPVL

2X

 

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

03I PROP_NOI

03I OWNYI

03I COOPRG01

03I COOPRG02

03I COOPRG03

03I COOPRG04

03I COOPRG05

03I COOPRG06

03I COOPRG07

03I COOPRG08

03I COOPRG09
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03I COOPRG10

03I COOPRG11

03I COOPRG12

03I HOCORG21

03I HOCORG22

03I HOCORG23

03I HOCORG24

03I HOCORG25

03I HOCORG26

03I HOCORG27

03I HOCORG28

03I HOCORG29

03I HOCORG30

03I HOCORG31

03I COOPSP01

03I COOPSP02

03I COOPSP03

03I COOPSP04

03I COOPSP05

03I COOPSP06

03I COOPSP07

03I COOPSP08

03I COOPSP09

03I COOPSP10

03I COOPSP11

03I HOCOSP01

03I HOCOSP02

03I HOCOSP03

03I HOCOSP04

03I HOCOSP05

03I HOCOSP06

03I HOCOSP07

03I HOCOSP08

03I HOCOSP09

03I HOCOSP10

03I HOCOSP11

03I SPCLPAY

1. Yes

2. No

03I SPEC_ALX
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03I GRND_NTX

03I MGOT_PYX 

03I MGOT_ERX

03I SPECLX_

03I ASSESSX_

03I RNTEQVX_

03I RNTE_V2X

03I RNTE_V3X

03I PROP_ALX

03I PRPV_L2X

03I OPI_STAT

03I OPI_ORIG

03 ANYREN

T

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

INCLUDE_02

02 S2_END Goto Section 4 

- BSECTION4
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04A S4A_INT

RO

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 PREVCO

MP

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

TELCHGX1

 ELSE 

goto TELBSNS

55: Goto 

TELCOMP

888: Goto 

TELOTH
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04A TELCOM

P

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 

entry is 

"NETFLIX" or 

"HULU" then 

goto 

CK_TELCOMP

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

goto 

TELPURCH

 

ELSE goto 

TELBSNS

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: IF 

PREVCOMP = 

1-20 then goto 

TELCHGX1

 

ELSE goto 

TELPURCH

04A TELBSNZ TELBSNZ What percentage will be 

deducted?

 Description Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-99,DK,RF: 

IF PREVCOMP 

= 1-20 then 

goto 

TELCHGX1

 

ELSE goto 

TELPURCH

100: Goto 

CK_TELBSNZ

04A TELPUR

CH

TELPURCH How did you originally sign up for 

this service?

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

Goto 

TELCHGX1
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04A TELCHG

X1

TELCHGX1 ? [F1]

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 

TELCHGX1 < 

7 or 

TELCHGX1 > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_TELCH

GX1

 

ELSE goto 

TELCHGX2

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TELCHGX2

04A TELCHG

X2

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 

TELCHGX2 < 

7 or 

TELCHGX2 > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_TELCH

GX2

 

ELSE goto 

TELCHGX3

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TELCHGX3
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04A TELCHG

X3

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 

TELCHGX3 < 

7 or 

TELCHGX3 > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_TELCH

GX3

 

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
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04A TELSERV TELSERV 12 ? [F1]

Which of the following items were 

included in the bill(s) -

 Read each item on list.

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

 Description Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Telephone service (mobile, 

residential, or Voiceover IP)?

2. Internet service (including 

broadband, DSL, and dial-up)?

3. Cable or satellite television 

service?

IF 1 is selected 

goto TYPETEL

ELSEIF more 

than one item 

is selected 

then goto 

TELBLPRS

ELSE goto 

TELOTH

04A TYPETEL TYPETEL 12 

What types of telephone services 

did the bill include -

 Read each item on list. 

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

 Description Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Residential Service including 

Voice over IP?

2. Mobile or Cellular Service 

including prepaid?

IF more than 1 

item is selected 

in TELSERV 

then goto 

TELBLPRS

ELSE goto 

TELOTH
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04A TELBLPR

S

TELBLPRS ? [F1]

 Is respondent referring to a 

detailed bill, including online or 

digital?

 Do not include checkbooks

1. Yes

2. No

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 TINTNTX

1

TINTNTX1 ? [F1]

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 

TINTNTX1 > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_TINTNT

X1

ELSEIF 

TINTNTX1 > 

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
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04A TINTNTX

2

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

TINTNTX2 > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_TINTNT

X2

ELSEIF 

TINTNTX2 > 

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 TINTNTX

3

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 

TINTNTX3 > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_TINTNT

X3

ELSEIF 

TINTNTX3 > 

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
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04A TCABLEX

1

TCABLEX1 ? [F1]

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 

TCABLEX1 > 

180 then goto 

ERR1_TCABL

EX1

ELSEIF 

TCABLEX1 > 

TELCHGX1 

then goto 

CK_TCABLEX

1

ELSEIF 

(TCABLEX1 + 

TINTNTX1) > 

TELCHGX1 

then goto 

CK2_TCABLE

X1

ELSEIF 

TELCHGX2 = 

1-999999, DK 

or RF then 

goto 

TCABLEX2

ELSEIF 

TELCHGX3 = 

1-999999, DK 

or RF then 

goto 

TCABLEX3

ELSE goto 

TELOTH
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04A TCABLEX

2

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 

TCABLEX2 > 

180 then goto 

ERR1_TCABL

EX2

ELSEIF 

TCABLEX2 > 

TELCHGX2 

then goto 

CK_TCABLEX

2

ELSEIF 

TCABLEX2 + 

TINTNTX2 > 

TELCHGX2 

then goto 

CK2_TCABLE

X2

ELSEIF 

TELCHGX3 = 

1-999999, DK 

or RF then 

goto 

TCABLEX3

ELSE goto 

TELOTH
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04A TCABLEX

3

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 = 

1-5 or 

TCABLEX > 

180 then goto 

ERR1_TCABL

EX3

 

ELSEIF 

TCABLEX3 > 

TELCHGX3 

then goto 

CK_TCABLEX

3

 

ELSEIF 

TCABLEX3 + 

TINTNTX3 > 

TELCHGX3 

then goto 

CK2_TCABLE

X3

 

ELSE goto 

TELOTH

0,DK,RF: 

Goto TELOTH
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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.TELC

OMP = 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 TELRESD

04A TELCELL

04A TINTNET

04A TCABLE

04A TPHONE

04A TELC_GX1

04A TELC_GX2

04A TELC_GX3

04A TINT_TX1

04A TINT_TX2

04A TINT_TX3

04A TCAB_EX1

04A TCAB_EX2

04A TCAB_EX3

04A UTA_STAT

04A UTA_ORIG

04A S4A_END Goto 

LP4A_Flag
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4A LP4A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto Section 

4B -

BSection04B

04B PRPYCE

LL

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

04B PRPYCL

X

PRPYCLX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

IF PRPYCLX < 

5 or PRPYCLX 

> 300 then 

goto 

ERR1_PRPYC

LX

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

FONSTORE

ELSE goto 

INTAWAY

04B FONSTO

RE

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.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto INTAWAY

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto INTAWAY

ELSE goto 

FONPURCH
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04B FONPUR

CH

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 FONLOC

ST

FONLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (store name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation or 

entry <> 'XX' 

then goto 

CK_FONLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

INTAWAY

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 

cafÃ©s, 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 < 5 

or INTAWYX > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_INTAW

YX

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08 

then goto 

INTSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

S4B_END

DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 7 or 8 then 

goto 

INTSTORE

 ELSE 

goto S4B_END
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04B INTSTOR

E

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 INTPURC

H

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

04B INTLOCS

T

INTLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation or 

XX then goto 

CK_INTLOCST

ELSE goto 

S4B_END

04B S4B_END Exit block and 

goto Section 

4C -

S4C_INTRO

04B PRPYCLX_

04B INTAWYX_

04B UTP_STAT

04B UTP_ORIG
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04C S4C_INT

RO

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.Bs

ection04C.UTC

_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

04C UTC_ITE

M

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 

UTC_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

WHATPROP

99: Exit 

the table and 

goto S4C_END

888: IF row 

number = 40 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S4C_END

 ELSE 

goto the next 

row

04C DESCPR_AX ** SHOW ONLY **
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04C WHATPR

OP

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 

UTC_ITEM = 

1-7 and no 

data in any 

850007.COMP

NAME[1-40] 

then goto 

COMPNAME

 

ELSEIF 

UTC_ITEM = 

1-7 and any 

data in 

850007.COMP

NAME[1-40] 

then goto 

LASTCOMP

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

UTLCHGX1

 

ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN

41,42,43,DK,R

F: Goto 

UTLPDESC
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04C UTLPDES

C

UTLPDESC Briefly describe the property. IF UTC_ITEM 

= 1-7 AND no 

data in any 

850006.COMP

NAME[1-40] 

then goto 

COMPNAME

ELSEIF 

UTC_ITEM = 

1-7 and any 

data in 

850006.COMP

NAME[1-40] 

then goto 

LASTCOMP

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN
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04C LASTCO

MP

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)(UTLCH

GX3)

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

UTLCHGX1

 ELSE 

goto 

UTILBUSN

55: Goto 

COMPNAME

04C COMPNA

ME

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN
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04C UTILBUS

N

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
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04C UTLCHG

X1

UTLCHGX1 ? [F1]

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 < 

10 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

999)) or 

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

2 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

8 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

999)) or 

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

3 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

34 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

722)) or 

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

4 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

7 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

600)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

5 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

19 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

700)) or 

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

6 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

499)) or 

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

7 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

8 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX1 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

9 and 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX1 
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04C UTLCHG

X2

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 < 

10 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

999)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

2 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

8 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

999)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

3 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

34 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

722)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

4 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

7 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

600)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

5 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

19 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

700)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

6 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

499)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

7 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

8 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX2 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

9 and 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX2 
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04C UTLCHG

X3

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 < 

10 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

999)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

2 and

(UTLCHGX3 < 

8 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

999)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

3 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

34 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

722)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

4 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

7 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

600)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

5 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

19 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

700)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

6 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

499)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

7 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

8 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX3 > 

299)) or

 

(UTC_ITEM = 

9 and 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

5 or 

UTLCHGX3 
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04C BLPERIO

D

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 BLPERO

TH

BLPEROTH Specify:

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) 

(UTLCHGX3)

Goto 

UTILCMB_S

04C UTILCMB

_S

UTILCMB_S Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

UTILCMB

EMPTY: IF 

UTC_ITEM = 

3, 4, 6, 7 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

then goto 

UTCPURCH

 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.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

then goto 

UTCPURCH

ELSE goto 

MOREBILL

04C UTCPUR

CH

UTCPURCH How did you originally sign up for

this service?

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 UTILOCS

T

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 

and entry <> 

XX then goto 

CK_UTILOCST

ELSE goto 

MOREBILL
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04C MOREBIL

L

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 for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 40 then exit 

the table and 

goto S4C_END

 

ELSE goto 

UTC_ITEM for 

the next row

04C UTILY

04C UTIL1

04C UTIL2

04C UTIL3

04C UTIL4

04C UTIL5

04C UTIL6

04C UTIL7

04C UTIL8

04C UTIL9

04C UTIL10

04D UTLC_GX1

04D UTLC_GX2

04D UTLC_GX3

04D UTC_STAT

04D UTC_ORIG

04C S4C_END Goto 

LP4C_Flag

4C LP4C_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S4_SectComp

04C S4_SectComp Exit block and 

goto Section 5 

- BSECT5
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05 S5_INTR

O

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.CR

B_ITEM
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05 CRB_ITE

M

CRB_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. (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(Fiihibt tti

1-19: IF 

ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

CRMPROPI

95: Goto 

the next row

99: Exit 

block and goto 

S5A_END

888: IF no 

more rows then 

exit block and 

goto S5A_END

 ELSE 

goto ITEM for 

the next row
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183

05 CRMPRO

PI

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.)

17. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC 

for all owned properties collected in 

Section 3.)

18. ( PROPNUM and PROPDESC 

for all owned properties collected in 

Sti3)

1-20,97: 

Goto 

WRKDESC

98,99,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PRP5DESC
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05 PRP5DE

SC

PRP5DESC Briefly describe the property.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC) 

Goto 

WRKDESC

05 WRKDES

C

WRKDESC What work was done?

 

 The description should be 

adequate to classify "alteration", 

"repair", etc., and to identify in next 

 interview.

 Prop Description 

Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC) 

IF CRB_ITEM 

= 1 or 3 then 

goto S5_INCL

ELSEIF 

CRB_ITEM = 5 

then goto 

CRB_C

ELSEIF 

CRB_ITEM = 

2, 4, 6 or 8 

then goto 

TEMPCODE

ELSE goto 

CRMTYPE

05 CRMTYP

E

CRMTYPE ? [F1]

 Enter the appropriate job 

classification code.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC) 

2. Alteration

3. Replacement

4. Maintenance and repair

2: IF 

CRB_ITEM = 

9, 12, 14, or 16 

then goto 

CRB_C

 ELSE 

goto 

TEMPCODE

3: IF 

CRB_ITEM = 

9, 11-12, 16, 

18, or 19 then 

goto CRB_C

 ELSE 

goto 

TEMPCODE

4: IF 

CRB_ITEM = 

10-11, 16, or 

18 then goto 

CRB_C

 ELSE 

goto 

TEMPCODE

DK,RF: Goto 

CRB_C
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05 TEMPCO

DE

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
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05 CRB_C CRB_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

CRBCMB

EMPTY: 

Goto S5_INCL

IF any entry 

other than a 'C' 

or the enter 

key is entered, 

 then goto 

CK_C

05 CRBCMB CRBCMB 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
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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

05 CONTRC

TX

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 

(CRB_ITEM = 

1 and 

CONTRCTX > 

109445) OR

 

(CRB_ITEM = 

2-6 and 

CONTRCTX > 

39999) OR

 

(CRB_ITEM = 

7-19 and 

CONTRCTX > 

14999) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_CONTR

CTX

 

ELSE goto 

CONT_MO

DK,RF: Goto 

CONT_MO
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05 CONT_M

O

CONT_MO In what month or months did you 

pay someone else for this job?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

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 

[((CRB_ITEM = 

3, 4, 8-12 or 

17) and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02)) 

OR 

 

(CRB_ITEM = 

13 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08))] 

then goto 

CONSTORE

ELSEIF 

CRB_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

05 CONSTO

RE

CONSTORE What is the name of the business 

that provided the service, 

maintenance, or repair?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

 If provided from a private 

individual, enter "private individual."

ENTRY: Goto 

CONLOC

DK, RF: IF 

CRB_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
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05 CONLOC CONLOC In what city is (name of business) 

located?

Goto 

CONLOCST

05 CONLOC

ST

CONLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (name of 

business) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and not 'XX' 

then goto 

CK_CONLOCS

T

ELSEIF 

CRB_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_APP

L

MAJ_APPL 15 ? [F1]

Did any of the cost since 

(reference month) include the 

cost of any appliances or 

equipment?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC) 

1. Yes

2. No

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_SC

R

APP_SCR 15 ? [F1]

Which of the following appliances 

or equipment were included?

 Enter up to 

six, separate with commas.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC)

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven

2. Microwave oven

3. Refrigerator or home freezer

4. Built-in dishwasher

5. Portable dishwasher

6. Garbage disposal

7. Clothes washer or dryer

8. Range hood

9. Smoke alarms and detectors

10. Window air conditioner

11. Portable cooling and heating 

equipment

12. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or 

ceiling fans

13. Other major home appliances 

and equipment

Goto APPL_X

05 APPL_X APPL_X What was the total cost for 

(description)?

 Prop Description Work Desc

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC)

IF APPL_X < 5 

or APPL_X > 

4000 (and not 

DK or RF) 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
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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 

(CRB_ITEM = 

1 and 

SUPPLYX > 

7000) OR 

 

(CRB_ITEM = 

2-6 and 

SUPPLYX > 

2500) OR 

 

(CRB_ITEM = 

7-19 and 

SUPPLYX > 

2500) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_SUPPL

YX

 

 

ELSE goto 

SUPPLYMO

DK,RF: 

Goto 

SUPPLYMO

05 SUPPLY

M

SUPPLYM In what month or months did you 

make these purchases?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

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 3 selected in 

BSECT5.BBLO

CKA.BROW.S

5_INCL then 

goto 

TOOLRTX

ELSE goto 

REIMBRS
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05 TOOLRT

X

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 > 

518 then goto 

ERR1_TOOLR

TX

 

ELSE goto 

TOOL_MO

DK,RF: 

Goto 

TOOL_MO

05 TOOL_M

O

TOOL_MO In what month or months did you 

rent these items?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

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 

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

CRBMORE

 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD
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05 REIMBRS

Z

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

CRBMORE

 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD

100: Goto 

ERR2_REIMB

RSZ

05 CRMBSN

SD

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 

CRBMORE

05 CRMBSN

SZ

CRMBSNSZ What percent was or will be 

deducted?

 Prop Description Work 

Desc 

 (WRKDESC) 

(PRP5DESC) 

1-99,DK,RF: 

Goto 

CRBMORE

100: Goto 

ERR2_CRMBS

NSZ

05 SUPPLYX_

05 TOOLRTX_

05 CRBMOR

E

CRBMORE 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 

CRB_ITEM for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 12 then exit 

block and goto 

S5A_END

 

ELSE goto 

CRB_ITEM for 

the next row

05 CRMCODEB
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05 CRMCODE

05 APPCDE1

05 APPCDE2

05 APPCDE3

05 APPCDE4

05 APPCDE5

05 APPCDE6

05 CRMCDB1

05 CRMCDB2

05 CRMCDB3

05 CRMCDB4

05 CRMCDB5

05 CRMCDB6

05 CRMCDB7

05 CRMCDB8

05 CRMCDB9

05 CRMCDB10

05 CRMCDB11

05 CRMCDB12

05 CRMCDB13

05 CRMCDB14

05 CRMCDB15

05 CRMCDB16

05 CONT_CTX

05 APPL_X_

05 CRB_STAT

05 CRB_ORIG

05 CONTRACT

05 CRMMATER

05 TOOLRENT

05 S5A_END Goto LP5_Flag

5 LP5_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

BSECT5.BRO

W5B.ADVMAT

ER
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05 ADVMAT

ER

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 ADVDES

C

ADVDESC What kind of job will the materials 

be used for?

 Enter a brief 

description.

Goto 

JOBCODE

05 JOBCOD

E

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
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05 ADVMAT

X

ADVMATX What was the total cost of these 

materials and supplies?

1-999999: IF 

ADVMATX < 8 

or ADVMATX > 

3865 then goto 

ERR1_ADVMA

TX

 

ELSEIF 

JOBCODE = 

5-19, DK, or 

RF then goto 

S5ACMB_S

 

ELSE goto 

MATNSPEC

DK,RF: IF 

JOBCODE = 

5-19, DK or RF 

then goto 

S5ACMB_S

 ELSE 

goto 

MATNSPEC

05 S5ACMB

_S

S5ACMB_S Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

S5A_COMB

Empty: IF 

JOBCODE = 8 

AND 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 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_CO

MB

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.POPGR

P = 01 or 02) 

then goto 

MATSTORE

ELSE goto 

MATNSPEC

05 MATSTO

RE

MATSTORE What is the name of the business 

where the materials were 

purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

ENTRY: IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

MATNSPEC

 ELSE 

goto 

MATPURCH

DK, RF: Goto 

MATNSPEC

05 MATPUR

CH

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

05 MATLOC MATLOC Is what city is MATSTORE_Fill 

located?

Goto 

MATLOCST
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05 MATLOC

ST

MATLOCST ? [F1]

Is what state is MATSTORE_Fill 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_MATLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

MATNSPEC

05 MATNSP

EC

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 MATNSP

CX

MATNSPCX What was the total cost? 1-999999: IF 

MATNSPCX < 

5 or 

MATNSPCX > 

600 then goto 

ERR1_MATNS

PCX

 

ELSE goto 

S5B_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S5B_END

05B S5B_END

1. Yes

2. No

Exit block and 

goto 

S5C_INTRO

05 CRMCODEA

05 CRMCDA1

05 CRMCDA2

05 CRMCDA3

05 CRMCDA4

05 CRMCDA5

05 CRMCDA6

05 CRMCDA7

05 CRMCDA8

05 CRMCDA9

05 CRMCDA10

05 CRMCDA11

05 CRMCDA12
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05 CRMCDA13

05 CRMCDA14

05 CRMCDA15

05 CRMCDA16

05 CRA_STAT

05 CRA_ORIG

05 ADVMATX_

05 MATN_PCX

05 S5C_INT

RO

S5C_INTRO Now I will ask about payments for 

home maintenance services and 

repairs, including service 

contracts. Please do not include 

materials purchased for work 

done on your own. 

 Description Month 

Amount

 (HSVDESC) 

(HSVMO) (HSVEXPX) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTableC.BRO

W.HSV_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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11C HSV_ITE

M

HSV_ITEM 31 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), (have/has) (you/anyone in 

your household) paid for any -

 Read each item on list.

 

1. Termite or pest control services?

2. Gardening or lawn care 

maintenance services?

3. Water softening services?

4. Septic tank cleaning?

5. Housekeeping services?

6. Home security system service 

fees?

7. Moving, storage, or freight 

services?

8. Heating or air conditioning service 

contracts?

9. Home warranties, maintenance, 

repairs, or service contracts on 

household appliances?

10. Other home services or repair 

jobs in or around the home, not 

already reported?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-10: IF 

HSV_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

HSVDESC

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S5C_END

888: IF no 

more rows then 

exit the table 

and goto 

S5C_END

 ELSE 

goto 

HSV_ITEM -

next row of the 

table

11C HSVDES

C

HSVDESC What was the expense for?

 Description Month Amount

Goto HSVMO
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11C HSVMO HSVMO In what month did (you/you or any 

members of your household) have 

this expense?

(Enter 13 for same amount each 

month of the reference period/ )

 Description Month 

Amount

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)

IF HSV_ITEM 

= 2, 5, 6, 7, or 

10 the goto 

HSVGFTC

ELSE goto 

HSVEXPX

08A HSVGFT

C

HSVGFTC Was this expense for someone 

inside or outside of your 

household?

 Description Month Amount

1. For household

2. For someone outside your 

household

Goto 

HSVEXPX
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11C HSVEXP

X

HSVEXPX What (is your monthly/was the 

total amount of this) expense 

including sales tax?

 Description Month 

Amount

1-99999: If 

HSVEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

HSV_ITEM] 

OR 

 

HSVEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

HSV_ITEM] 

then goto 

ERR1_ 

HSVEXPX

 

ELSEIF 

HSVMO <> 13 

AND 

(HSV_ITEM 

and HSVEXPX 

for this record 

are equal to 

any

 

records data 

on the 

prechart/input) 

AND (that 

prechart 

records 

HSVMO <> 13) 

 

then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE 

goto HSV_C

DK,RF: Goto 

HSV_C
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11C HSV_C HSV_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

HSV_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

HSV_ITEM = 

2, 5, 7, or 9 

and (POPGRP 

= 1 or 2) then 

goto 

HSVSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

HSVMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or blank is 

entered then 

goto CK_C

11C HSV_CM

B

HSV_CMB 31 ? [F1]

What was this expense combined 

with?

 Ask if not apparent. 

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas.

 Description Month 

Amount

1. Termite or pest control services

2. Gardening or lawn care 

maintenance services

3. Water softening services

4. Septic tank cleaning

5. Housekeeping services

6. Home security system service 

fees

7. Moving, storage, or freight 

services

8. Heating or air conditioning service 

contracts

9. Home warranties, maintenance, 

repairs, or service contracts on 

household appliances

10. Other home services or repair 

jobs in or around the home, not 

already reported

IF HSV_ITEM 

= 2, 5, 7, or 9 

and (POPGRP 

= 1 or 2) then 

goto 

HSVSTORE

ELSE goto 

HSVMORE
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11C HSVSTO

RE

HSVSTORE What is the name of the business 

that provided this service?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

ELSE IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

".COM" then 

goto 

HSVMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then go 

to HSVMORE 

ELSE goto 

HSVPURCH

11C HSVPUR

CH

HSVPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

HSVMORE 

2: Goto 

HSVLOC

11C HSVLOC HSVLOC In what city is (business name) 

located?

Goto 

HSVLOCST

11C HSVLOC

ST

HSVLOCST ? [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_HSVLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

HSVMORE

11C HSVMOR

E

HSVMORE Did you have any other expenses 

for (Item description)?

 Description Month 

Amount

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW 

number = 43 

then goto 

ERR_MAX 

 ELSE goto 

HSV_ITEM, 

next line of grid

2,DK,RF: IF 

Row number = 

43 then exit the 

table and goto 

S5C_END 

 ELSE 

goto 

HSV_ITEM, 

next line of grid

11C HSVEXPX_

11C HSVCODE

11C HSVCD1

11C HSVCD2
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11C HSVCD3

11C HSVCD4

11C HSVCD5

11C HSVCD6

11C HSVCD7

11C HSVCD8

11C HSVCD9

11C HSVCD10

11C REC_STAT

11C REC_ORIG

11C S5C_END Goto 

LP5C_Flag

5 LP5C_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S5_Sectcomp

05 S5_Sectcomp Goto Section 6 

- BSECT6

06A S6A_INT

RO

S6A_INTRO Now I am going to ask about the 

purchase or rental of major 

household appliances. 

 Description Type 

Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) 

MAJRENTX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTABLEA.BR

OW.APA_ITE

M

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

ISoftUpperLimit
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06A APA_ITE

M

APA_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 

APA_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto MAJTYPE

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S6A_END

888: IF no 

more rows then 

exit block and 

goto S6A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

APA_ITEM for 

the next row

06A MAJTYPE MAJTYPE What did you purchase(or rent/ 

)? 

 

 Enter brief description of 

the item

 Description Type 

Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) 

MAJRENTX

Goto 

GFTC_MAJ

06A GFTC_M

AJ

GFTC_MAJ 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 MAJ_MO

2: Goto 

MAJ_AMOUNT
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06A MAJ_MO MAJ_MO 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

Goto 

MAJ_AMOUNT
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06A MAJ_AM

OUNT

MAJ_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 

GFTC_MAJ = 

1, 3, DK or RF) 

AND 

 

[(MAJ_AMOUN

T < 

SoftLowerLimit[

APA_ITEM] or 

MAJ_AMOUNT 

> 

SoftUpperLimit[

APA_ITEM])

 

then goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

GFTC_MAJ = 

2 AND 

(MAJ_AMOUN

T < 5 or > 362) 

then 

 

goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

APA_ITEM and 

MAJ_AMOUNT 

for this record 

are equal to 

any 

 

records data in 

the SCIF then 

goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

INSTALL

DK,RF: Goto 

INSTALL
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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 

MAJINSTX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto APA_C

06A MAJINST

X

MAJINSTX How much?

 Description Type 

Month Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) 

MAJRENTX

1-999999: 

IF MAJINSTX 

> 

ISoftUpperLimit

[APA_ITEM] 

THEN goto 

ERR1_MAJINS

TX

 

ELSE goto 

APA_C

DK,RF: Goto 

APA_C

06A APA_C APA_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: Goto 

APA_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

(GFTC_MAJ = 

1 or 3) and 

(APA_ITEM = 

1, 2, 4, or 8) 

and

 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04) 

then goto 

APASTORE

 

ELSE goto 

APAMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the Enter 

key is entered 

then goto 

CK_C
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06A APA_CM

B

APA_CMB 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 (GFTC_MAJ 

= 1 or 3) and 

(APA_ITEM = 

1, 2, 4, or 8) 

and 

 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04) 

then goto 

APASTORE

ELSE goto 

APAMORE

06A APASTO

RE

APASTORE What is the name of the business 

where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON 

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

APAMORE

ELSEIFIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

APAMORE

ELSE goto 

APAPURCH

06A APAPUR

CH

APAPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

APAMORE

2: Goto 

APALOC

06A APALOC APALOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto 

APALOCST
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06A APALOC

ST

APALOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_APALOCS

T

ELSE goto 

APAMORE

06A APAMOR

E

APAMORE 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 

APA_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

Row number = 

7 then exit the 

table and goto 

S6A_END

 

ELSE goto 

APA_ITEM for 

the next row

06A MAJAPPLY

06A MAJPURX

06A MAJRENTX

06A MJAPPL1

06A MJAPPL2

06A MJAPPL3

06A MJAPPL4

06A MJAPPL5

06A MJAPPL6

06A MJAPPL7

06A MJAPPL8

06A MJAPPL9

06A MAJPURX_

06A MAJR_NTX

06A MAJI_STX

06A APA_STAT

06A APA_ORIG

06A S6A_END Goto 

LP6A_Flag
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6A LP6A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S6B_INTRO

06B S6B_INT

RO

S6B_INTRO Now I am going to ask about 

expenses for the purchase or 

rental of household appliances 

and other selected items. 

Description Type Month 

Amount 

MINTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) 

MINRENTX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTableB.BRO

W.APB_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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06B APB_ITE

M

APB_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-----------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------

21 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) purchased or 

rented any --

 Read each item on 

list 

 

Screen 

6-----------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------

22 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) purchased or 

td 

1-37: IF 

APB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto MINTYPE

95: Goto 

APB_ITEM for 

the next row

99: Exit 

block and goto 

S6B_END

888: IF no 

more rows then 

exit block and 

goto S6B_END

 ELSE 

goto 

APB_ITEM for 

the next row
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06B MINTYPE MINTYPE 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 

GFTCMIN

06B GFTCMIN GFTCMIN Was this item ...

1. Purchased for someone inside the 

household?

2. (Rented?/ )

3. Purchased for someone outside 

your household?

1,3,DK,RF: 

Goto MIN_MO

2: Goto 

MIN_AMOUNT

06B MIN_MO MIN_MO 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

Goto 

MIN_AMOUNT
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06B MIN_AM

OUNT

MIN_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 

(GFTCMIN = 1, 

3, DK or RF) 

AND 

 

(MIN_AMOUN

T < 

SoftLowerLimit[

APB_ITEM] or 

 

MIN_AMOUNT 

> 

SoftUpperLimit[

APB_ITEM]) 

then goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

GFTCMIN = 2 

AND 

(MIN_AMOUN

T < 8 or 

MIN_AMOUNT 

> 390) then 

goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

APB_ITEM and 

MIN_AMOUNT 

for this record 

are equal to 

any 

 

records data in 

the SCIF then 

goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

APB_C

DK,RF: 

Goto APB_C
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06B APB_C APB_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: Goto 

APB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

APB_ITEM = 

8, 21, 23, 25, 

or 26 then goto 

INSTLSCR

 

ELSEIF 

(GFTCMIN = 1 

or 3) AND 

[([RT10.POPG

RP = 01 or 02] 

and (ITEM = 

12, 15, 17, 18, 

27-37)) or

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 05 or 06] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

14, 22 or 24)) 

or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 03 or 04] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

1, 3, 19, 20)) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 11 or 12] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 2) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 13 or 14] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 5) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 07 or 08] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

6, 7, 9-11, 13)) 

or

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 09 or 10] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 16) ] 

 

then goto 

APBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

APBMORE

If anything 

other than a 'C' 

thEt
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06B APB_CM

B

APB_CMB 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 non-business 

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)

28. Health and exercise equipment

29. Camping equipment

30. Hunting and fishing equipment, 

including all guns

31Wittit

IF APB_ITEM 

= 8, 21, 23, 25, 

26 then goto 

INSTLSCR

ELSEIF 

(GFTCMIN = 1 

or 3) AND 

[([RT10.POPG

RP = 01 or 02] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

12, 15, 17, 18 

or 27-37)) or

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 05 or 06] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

14, 22 or 24)) 

or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 03 or 04] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

1, 3, 4, 19 or 

20)) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 11 or 12] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 2) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 13 or 14] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 5) or 

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 07 or 08] 

and 

(APB_ITEM = 

6, 7, 9-11 or 

13)) or

 

([RT10.POPG

RP = 09 or 10] 

and APB_ITEM 

= 16) ] 

 then 

goto 

APBSTORE

ELSE goto 

APBMORE
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06B INSTLSC

R

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 

(GFTCMIN = 1 

or 3) AND [ 

((RT10.POPG

RP = 05 or 

06)and 

(APB_ITEM = 

21, 23, 25, or 

26)) OR 

 

((RT10.POPG

RP = 07 or 08) 

and APB_ITEM 

= 8) ]

 

then goto 

APBSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

APBMORE

06B INSTLLE

X

INSTLLEX How much?

 Description Type Month 

Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MIN_MO) (MINPURX/

 Rented) 

MINRENTX)

IF INSTLLEX < 

40 or 

INSTLLEX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_INSTLL

EX

ELSEIF 

(GFTCMIN= 1 

or 3) AND [ 

((RT10.POPG

RP = 05 or 06) 

 and 

(APB_ITEM = 

21, 23, 25, or 

26)) OR 

 

((RT10.POPG

RP = 07 or 08) 

and APB_ITEM 

= 8) ] 

 then 

goto 

APBSTORE

ELSE goto 

APBMORE
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06B APBSTO

RE

APBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

APBMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

APBMORE

ELSE goto 

APBPURCH

06B APBPUR

CH

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 

APBMORE

2: Goto 

APBLOC

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

APBLOCST

06B APBLOC

ST

APBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation or 

'XX' then goto 

CK_APBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

APBMORE
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06B APBMOR

E

APBMORE 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 

APB_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

row number = 

34 then exit the 

table and goto 

S6B_END

 

ELSE goto 

APB_ITEM for 

the next row

06B MINPURX

06B MINRENTX

06B MINAPPLY

06B MNAPPL1

06B MNAPPL2

06B MNAPPL3

06B MNAPPL4

06B MNAPPL5

06B MNAPPL6

06B MNAPPL7

06B MNAPPL8

06B MNAPPL9

06B MNAPPL10

06B MNAPPL11

06B MNAPPL12

06B MNAPPL13

06B MNAPPL14

06B MNAPPL15

06B MNAPPL16

06B MNAPPL17

06B MNAPPL18

06B MNAPPL19

06B MNAPPL20

06B MNAPPL21

06B MNAPPL22

06B MNAPPL23
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06B MNAPPL24

06B MNAPPL25

06B MNAPPL26

06B MNAPPL27

06B MNAPPL28

06B MNAPPL29

06B MNAPPL30 NOTE: See 

APB_CMB for 

how to set this 

field

Valid Values: 

230,240,250,2

60,270,280, 

 

300,310,320,3

30,340,350,36

5,390,395

 

425,440,460,4

70,480,490

 

500,510,520,5

30,540,550,56

0,570

 

620,640,645,6

55,650,660,67

0

 

700,750,900

06B MNAPPL31

06B MNAPPL32

06B MNAPPL33

06B MNAPPL34

06B MNAPPL35

06B MNAPPL36

06B MNAPPL37

06B MNAPPL38

06B MINPURX_

06B MINR_NTX

06B INST_LEX

06B APB_STAT

06B APB_ORIG

06B S6B_END Goto 

LP6B_Flag
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6B LP6B_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S6_Sectcomp

06B S6_Sectcomp Exit block and 

goto Section 7 

- BSECT7

07 S7_INTR

O

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.E

QB_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

07 EQB_ITE

M

EQB_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 non-business 

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 

EQB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

RPRDESC

95: Goto 

the next row

99: Exit 

block and goto 

S7_END

888: IF row 

number = 13 

then exit block 

and goto 

S7_END 

 ELSE 

goto 

EQB_ITEM for 

the next row
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07 RPRDES

C

RPRDESC What did the service contract( or 

repair/ ) cover?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) 

(REPAIRX)

Goto 

SRVCMOB

07 SRVCMO

B

SRVCMOB ? [F1]

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

Goto REPAIRX
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07 REPAIRX REPAIRX What was (the total cost/your 

monthly expense)? Please 

include any sales tax with the 

cost.

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) 

(REPAIRX)

1-999999: IF 

REPAIRX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

EQB_ITEM] or 

 

REPAIRX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

EQB_ITEM] 

 

then goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

SRVCMOB <> 

13 AND 

(EQB_ITEM 

and REPAIRX 

for this record 

are equal

 

to any records 

data on the 

prechart/input) 

AND (that 

prechart

 

records 

SRVCMOB <> 

13) goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

EQB_C

DK,RF: Goto 

EQB_C
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07 EQB_C EQB_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: Goto 

EQB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

((EQB_ITEM = 

1 or 2) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02]) 

OR 

 

(EQB_ITEM = 

5 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10]) 

then goto 

EQBSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

EQBMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the Enter 

key is entered, 

goto CK_C
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07 EQB_CM

B

EQB_CMB 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 non-business 

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 ((EQB_ITEM 

= 1 or 2) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02]) 

OR 

 (EQB_ITEM 

= 5 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10]) 

then goto 

EQBSTORE

ELSE goto 

EQBMORE
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07 EQBSTO

RE

EQBSTORE What is the name of the business 

that provided the service contract, 

maintenance, or repair?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

EQBMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

EQBMORE

ELSE goto 

EQBPURCH

07 EQBPUR

CH

EQBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

EQBMORE

2: Goto 

EQBLOC

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

EQBLOCST

07 EQBLOC

ST

EQBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two 

character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then goto 

CK_EQBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

EQBMORE
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07 EQBMOR

E

EQBMORE 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 

EQB_ITEM for 

the next row 

 

2,DK,RF: IF 

row number = 

13 then exit 

block and goto 

S7_END

 

ELSE goto 

EQB_ITEM for 

the next row

07 APPRPRYB

07 APPRPB1

07 APPRPB2

07 APPRPB3

07 APPRPB4

07 APPRPB5

07 APPRPB6

07 APPRPB7

07 APPRPB8

07 APPRPB9

07 APPRPB10

07 APPRPB11

07 APPRPB12

07 REPAIRX_

07 EQB_STAT

07 EQB_ORIG

07 S7_END Goto 

LP7_FLAG

7 LP7_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S7_Sectcomp

07 S7_Sectcomp Exit block and 

goto Section 

8A - BSECT08
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08A S8A_INT

RO

S8A_INTRO Now I am going to ask about 

expenses for home furnishings 

and related household items.

 Item Month 

Amount 

 (FURNDESC) (FURNMO) 

(FURNPURX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BSect08L1.BT

ableA.Brow.FR

A_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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08A FRA_ITE

M

FRA_ITEM SCREEN 1 

-------------------------------------------------

----------------------------

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 

-------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------

25 ? [F1]

 

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) purchased any --

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 

-------------------------------------------------

------------------------------

26 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) purchased any --

 Read each item on list

SCREEN 4 

-------------------------------------------------

------------------------------

27 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) purchased any --

 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?

9Bdfitthth

1-28: IF 

FRA_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 Goto 

FURNDESC

95: Goto 

FRA_ITEM for 

the next row 

99: Exit 

the table and 

goto S8A_END

888: IF 

ROW number 

= 34 then exit 

the table and 

goto S8A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

FRA_ITEM for 

the next row
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08A FURNDE

SC

FURNDESC What did you purchase?

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) 

(FURNPURX)

Goto FURNMO

08A FURNMO FURNMO 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

Goto 

FURNGFTC

08A FURNGF

TC

FURNGFTC 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 

FURNPURX
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08A FURNPU

RX

FURNPURX What was the purchase price? 

Please include any sales tax with 

the cost, as well as any shipping 

and handling charges with the 

cost of any item that was shipped.

 Item Month Amount 

 (FURNDESC)(FURNMO) 

(FURNPURX)

1-999999: IF 

FURNPURX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

FRA_ITEM] or 

FURNPURX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

FRA_ITEM] 

 

then goto 

ERR1_FURNP

URX

 

ELSEIF 

FRA_ITEM and 

FURNPURX 

for this record 

are equal to 

any records 

data on 

 

the 

pre-chart/input 

then goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

FRA_C

DK,RF: 

Goto FRA_C
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08A FRA_C FRA_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: IF [ 

((FRA_ITEM = 

1, 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 

12, or 25-28) 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

4, 11 or 18) 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02)) 

OR 

 

(FRA_ITEM = 

13 and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

15, 16, or 

19-21) and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

22-24) and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16)) ] 

then goto 

FRASTORE

 ELSE goto 

FRA_CMB

Empty: Goto 

FRAMORE

IF anything 

other than an 

'C' or the 

Enter key is 

entered 

 then goto 

CK_C
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08A FRA_CM

B

FRA_CMB 24-27 ? [F1]

What was combined with (ITEM 

description)?

 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

28. Blinds, shades or other window 

coverings

77. Misc. Combined (unable to 

specify/DK) 

IF [ 

((FRA_ITEM = 

1, 2, 3, 5, 7-10, 

12, or 25-28) 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

4, 11 or 18) 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02)) 

OR 

 

(FRA_ITEM = 

13 and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

15, 16, or 

19-21) and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04)) 

OR 

 

((FRA_ITEM = 

22-24) and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16)) ] 

then goto 

FRASTORE

ELSE goto 

FRAMORE
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08A FRASTO

RE

FRASTORE What is the name of the business 

where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

ENTRY: IF 

uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then

 goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

 

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

FRAMORE

 ELSE 

goto 

FRAPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

FRAMORE

08A FRAPUR

CH

FRAPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

FRAMORE

2: Goto 

FRALOC

08A FRALOC FRALOC In what city is (Store name) 

located?

Goto 

FRALOCST

08A FRALOC

ST

FRALOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry is not 

'XX' then 

 goto 

CK_FRALOCS

T

ELSE goto 

FRAMORE
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08A FRAMOR

E

FRAMORE 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 

FRA_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 34 then exit 

the table and 

goto S8_END

 

ELSE goto 

FRA_ITEM for 

the next row

08A FURNPURY

08A FRNPRY1

08A FRNPRY2

08A FRNPRY3

08A FRNPRY4

08A FRNPRY5

08A FRNPRY6

08A FRNPRY7

08A FRNPRY8

08A FRNPRY9

08A FRNPRY10

08A FRNPRY11

08A FRNPRY12

08A FRNPRY13

08A FRNPRY14

08A FRNPRY15

08A FRNPRY16

08A FRNPRY17

08A FRNPRY18

08A FRNPRY19

08A FRNPRY20

08A FRNPRY21

08A FRNPRY22

08A FRNPRY23

08A FRNPRY24

08A FRNPRY25
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08A FRNPRY26

08A FRNPRY27

08A FRNPRY28

08A FRNPRY29

08A FURN_URX

08A FRA_STAT

08A FRA_ORIG

08A S8A_END Goto 

LP8A_Flag

8A LP8A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto Section 

8B -

BlkSect08_Fur

niture

08B FURNRN

TL

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 FURNRN

TX

FURNRNTX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

What was the total expense?

1-99999: IF 

FURNRNTX < 

5 or 

FURNRNTX > 

1340 then goto 

ERR1_FURNR

NTX

 

ELSE goto 

REPFURN

DK,RF: Goto 

REPFURN

08B REPFUR

N

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
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08B REPFUR

NX

REPFURNX Since the first of (reference month) 

not including this month -

What was the total expense?

1-999999: IF 

REPFURNX < 

5 or 

REPFURNX > 

1900 then goto 

ERR1_REPFU

RNX

 

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 01 or 02 then 

goto 

REPSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

S8B_END

DK,RF: IF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 01 or 02 then 

goto 

REPSTORE 

 ELSE 

goto S8B_END

08B REPSTO

RE

REPSTORE What is the name of the business 

that repaired, refinished, or 

reupholstered the furniture?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then 

goto S8B_END

ELSEIF 

uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto S8B_END

ELSE goto 

REPPURCH

08B REPPUR

CH

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
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08B REPLOC REPLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto 

REPLOCST

08B REPLOC

ST

REPLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry is not 

'XX' then 

 goto 

CK_REPLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

S8B_END

08B S8B_END Exit block and 

goto 

S8_Sectcomp

08B FURN_NTX

08B REPF_RNX

08B FRB_STAT

08B FRB_ORIG

08B S8_SectComp Exit block and 

goto section 9 -

BSECT09

09 S9_INTR

O

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

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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09 RLV_ITE

M

ITEM 28 ? [F1]

SCREEN 1 

-------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------

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 or motorized 

recreational vehicles

3. Towable campers

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 for the 

next row 

99: Exit 

the table and 

goto S9A_END

888: IF row 

number = 10 

THEN exit the 

table and goto 

S9A_END

 ELSE 

goto ITEM for 

the next row

09 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **
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09 ANYVAC

AT

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 RENTEX

PX

AMOUNT ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), not including (current 

month), what has been your 

expense for renting this vehicle?

IF AMOUNT < 

10 or AMOUNT 

>1200 then 

goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

and ITEM = 1 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06) 

then goto 

RLVSTORE

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto 

ANYBSNRM

09 ANYBSN

RM

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.POPGR

P = 05 or 06) 

then goto 

RLVSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

MORE
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09 BSNSPC

TZ

BSNSPCTZ What percent of the total expense 

will this cover?

1-99,DK,RF: 

IF ITEM = 1 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06) 

then goto 

RLVSTORE 

 

ELSE goto 

MORE

100: Goto 

ERR2_BSNSP

CTZ

09 RLVSTO

RE

RLVSTORE What is the name of the rental car 

company used?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

ENTRY: IF 

uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

 ELSE 

goto 

RLVPIKUP

DK,RF: Goto 

MORE

09 RLVPIKU

P

RLVPIKUP In what city was the vehicle 

picked up?

Goto 

RLVPIKST

09 RLVPIKS

T

RLVPIKST ? [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 

and entry <> 

XX then goto 

CK_RLVPIKST

ELSEIF entry = 

XX then goto 

RLVPIKCT

ELSE goto 

RLVRSRV

09 RLVPIKC

T

RLVPIKCT In what country was the vehicle 

picked up?

 Enter country name

Goto 

RLVRSRV
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09 RLVRSR

V

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 THRDPR

TY

THRDPRTY What is the name of the company 

you used to make your 

reservation?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name.

IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM,' DK, or 

RF then goto 

MORE

ELSE goto 

RLVPURCH

09 RLVPUR

CH

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 THRDPL

OC

THRDPLOC In what city is (name of the 

company used to make 

reservation) located?

Goto 

THDPLCST

09 THDPLC

ST

THDPLCST ? [F1]

In what state is (name of the 

company used to make 

reservation) located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then

 goto 

CK_THDPLCS

T

ELSE goto 

MORE
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09 RENT_M

ORE

MORE Did you rent any other (vehicle 

description)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF row 

number = 10 

then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE 

goto ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

row number = 

10 then exit the 

table and goto 

S9A_END

 

ELSE goto 

ITEM for the 

next row

09 RENTCODE

09 RENT_XPX

09 RLV_STAT

09 RLV_ORIG

09 S9A_END Goto 

LP9R_Flag

09 LP9R_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

IF no vehicles 

on inventory 

chart or all 

vehicles have 

8500.LSD_ST

AT = 3 then 

goto 

BLEASE.BRO

W.ITEM

ELSE goto 

TblInventory 

block

09 LSDNUM ** SHOW VARIABLE **

09 MODELYR ** SHOW ONLY **

09 MKMD_SCR ** SHOW ONLY **

09 OTHMODEL ** SHOW VARIABLE **

09 ANYBUSIN ** SHOW ONLY **

1. Yes

2. No
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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

09 LVIENDM

O

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 TERMFE

E

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
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09 TERMFE

EX

TERMFEEX How much?

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year 

Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) 

(MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1-99999: IF 

TERMFEEX < 

25 or 

TERMFEEX > 

7000 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_TERMF

EEX

 

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

09 TERM_EEX

09 MATCHID

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

SoftLowerLimitP

SoftUpperLimitP

SoftLowerLimitE

SoftUpperLimitE
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09 LSD_ITE

M

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 MODELY

R

MODELYR Ask if necessary

What is the model year of the 

vehicle?

1900-current 

year + 1: IF 

MODELYR < 

(current year + 

1) then goto 

CK_MODELYR

 

ELSEIF 

MODELYR < 

current year - 5 

then goto 

 

CK2_MODELY

R

 

ELSE goto 

MKMD_SCR

DK,RF: 

Goto 

MKMD_SCR

09 MKMD_S

CR

MKMD_SCR What is the make and model of 

this vehicle?

 If vehicle make and model is 

not found, key X

X: Goto 

OTHMODEL

ENTRY 

besides X, DK, 

RF: IF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

NUMPAY

 

ELSE goto 

ANYBUSIN
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09 OTHMOD

EL

OTHMODEL Specify other make and model IF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

NUMPAY

ELSE goto 

ANYBUSIN

09 ANYBUSI

N

ANYBUSIN Is it used for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PRCBSNSZ

2,DK,RF: 

Goto NUMPAY

09 PRCBSN

SZ

PRCBSNSZ What percentage of the mileage is 

counted as a business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: 

Goto NUMPAY

100: Goto 

ERR2_PRCBS

NSZ

09 NUMPAY NUMPAY ? [F1]

What was the number of 

payments contracted for?

1-999: IF 

NUMPAY < 12 

or NUMPAY > 

48 then goto 

ERR1_NUMPA

Y

 

ELSE goto 

PMTMONTH

DK,RF: 

Goto 

PMTMONTH

09 PMTMON

TH

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
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09 PMTYEA

R

PMTYEAR In what year was or will the first 

payment be made?

IF pmtyear < 

current year + 

1 then goto 

CK_PMTYEAR

ELSEIF 

PMTYEAR < 

(MODELYR -

2) then goto 

CK2_PMTYEA

R

ELSE goto 

PAYEXPX

09 PAYEXP

X

PAYEXPX (What is your monthly payment 

amount?/What is the amount of 

each payment?)

IF NUMPAY >= 

12 AND (entry 

< 158 or entry 

> 700) then 

 goto 

ERR1_PAYEX

PX

ELSEIF 

NUMPAY < 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 < 

40 or 

PAYEXPX > 

189 then goto 

ERR1_PAYTI

ME

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYEXTRA

2: IF 

PAYEXPX < 

79 or 

PAYEXPX > 

377 then goto 

ERR1_PAYTI

ME

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYEXTRA

3: IF 

PAYEXPX < 

158 or 

PAYEXPX > 

700 then 

 goto 

ERR1_PAYTI

ME

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYEXTRA

4: IF 

PAYEXPX < 

474 or 

PAYEXPX > 

2262 then 

 goto 

ERR1_PAYTI

ME

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYEXTRA

5: IF 

PAYEXPX < 

948 or 

PAYEXPX > 

4524 then 

 goto 

ERR1_PAYTI

ME

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYEXTRA

6: IF 

PAYEXPX < 

1500 or 

PAYEXPX 
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09 PAYOTH PAYOTH Specify: Goto 

ANYEXTRA

09 ANYEXT

RA

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
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09 EXTRAE

XP

EXTRAEXP How much of the payment is for 

these extra charges?

1-99999: IF 

EXTRAEXP > 

PAYEXPX then 

goto 

CK_EXTRA

 ELSEIF 

(PAYTIME = 1 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

100)) OR 

 

(PAYTIME = 2 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

200)) OR 

 

(PAYTIME = 3 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

400)) OR

 

(PAYTIME = 4 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

1200)) OR 

 

(PAYTIME = 5 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

2400)) OR

 

(PAYTIME = 6 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

4800)) OR

 

(PAYTIME = 7 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

3000)) OR

 

(PAYTIME = 8 

and 

(EXTRAEXP < 

5 or 

EXTRAEXP > 

3000)) OR 
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09 ANYEMP

LY

ANYEMPLY ? [F1]

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

09 EMPLYE

XP

EMPLYEXP How much? 1-99999: IF 

EMPLYEXP < 

5 or 

EMPLYEXP > 

525 then goto 

ERR1_EMPLY

EXP

 

ELSEIF 

EMPLYEXP > 

PAYEXPX then 

goto 

CK_EMPLYEX

P

 

ELSE goto 

ANYTRADE

DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYTRADE

09 ANYTRA

DE

ANYTRADE Was a trade-in allowance 

received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRADEEXP

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYDOWN

09 TRADEE

XP

TRADEEXP How much? 1-999999: IF 

TRADEEXP < 

400 or 

TRADEEXP > 

26000 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_TRADE

EXP

 

ELSE goto 

ANYDOWN

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYDOWN
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09 ANYDOW

N

ANYDOWN ? [F1]

Was a cash down payment made?

 Read if necessary -

Your lease agreement may list 

this as a capitalized cost 

reduction.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

DOWNEXP

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYHAVE

09 DOWNEX

P

DOWNEXP How much? 1-999999: IF 

DOWNEXP < 

262 or 

DOWNEXP > 

10000 then 

goto 

ERR1_DOWN

EXP

 

ELSE goto 

ANYDNEMP

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYDNEMP

09 ANYDNE

MP

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

09 DNEMPE

XP

DNEMPEXP How much? 1-999999: IF 

DNEMPEXP < 

5 or 

DNEMPEXP > 

2500 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_DNEMP

EXP

 

ELSEIF 

DNEMPEXP > 

DOWNEXP 

then goto 

CK_DNEMPEX

P

 

ELSE goto 

ANYHAVE

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYHAVE
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09 ANYHAV

E

ANYHAVE Are you still leasing this vehicle?

 If the vehicle was 

purchased at the end of the lease, 

collect the new vehicle in Section 10.

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 01-16 then 

goto 

LSDSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

MORE

2: Goto 

LSDENDMO

09 LSDEND

MO

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 LSDEND

YR

LSDENDYR In what year was the lease 

terminated?

IF lsdendyr > 

current year + 

1 then goto 

CK_LSDENDY

R

ELSEIF 

LSDENDMO/ 

LSDENDYR is 

before 

PMTMONTH/P

MTYEAR then 

goto 

CK2_LSDEND

YR

ELSE goto 

ANYFEES

09 ANYFEE

S

ANYFEES ? [F1]

Were any fees incurred at the 

termination of the lease?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto

FEESEXP

2,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 01-16 then 

goto 

LSDSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

MORE
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09 FEESEXP FEESEXP How much? IF FEESEXP < 

50 or 

FEESEXP > 

3000 then goto 

ERR1_FEESE

XP

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 01-16 then 

goto 

LSDSTORE

ELSE goto 

MORE

09 LSDSTO

RE

LSDSTORE What is the name of the business 

that provided this leased vehicle?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

ENTRY: IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto MORE

 ELSE 

goto 

LSDPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

MORE

09 LSDPUR

CH

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 LSDLOC

ST

LSDLOCST ? [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_LSDLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

MORE
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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 in the 

table

2,DK,RF: If row 

number = 6 

then exit the 

block and goto 

S09_END

 ELSE 

goto ITEM, 

next row in the 

table

09 LSDCODE

09 MKMDEL

09 NUMPAY_

09 PAYEXPX_

09 EXTR_EXP

09 EMPL_EXP

09 TRAD_EXP

09 DOWNEXP_

09 DNEM_EXP

09 FEESEXP_

09 LSD_STAT

09 LSD_ORIG

09 MATCHID

09 S9_END Exit block and 

goto BSect10 

(Section 10)

10 S10_INT

RO

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_ST

AT <> 3 

 then goto 

TBLInv.Binv.O

VAHAVE

ELSE goto 

BVehicle.Brow.

ITEM

10 VEHICIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

10 VEHICYR ** SHOW Variable **
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10 OWNMAKEMODEL ** SHOW ONLY **

10 VEHBSNS ** SHOW ONLY **

10 OVAHAV

E

OVAHAVE (Do/Does) (you/your household) 

still have the (Car 

Description/vehicle)?

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.VE

HDISP

10 MATCHID

10 INCLUDE_DISPOSE

D

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

SoftLowerLimitN

SoftUpperLimitN

SoftUpperLimitD

SoftLowerLimitP

SoftUpperLimitP

SoftLowerLimitS

SoftUpperLimitS
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10 OVB_ITE

M

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?

SCREEN 4 

-------------------------------------------------

--------------------------

(Have/Has) (you/your household) 

disposed of (any/any automobiles 

) thhilithfit f 

1: IF ITEM 

<> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto VEHICYR

2-9: IF 

ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

goto 

VEHNEWU

 ELSE 

goto 

VEHBSNS

95: Goto 

ITEM for the 

next row

99: Exit the 

block and goto 

LP10_Flag

888: IF 

row number = 

25 then exit the 

block and goto 

LP10_Flag

 ELSE 

goto ITEM for 

the next row
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10 PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

10 VEHICYR VEHICYR What (Was/Is) the model year of 

the vehicle?

1900-current 

year + 2: IF 

entry > (current 

year+2) then 

goto 

CK_VEHICYR

 

ELSE goto 

MKMDL_SC

DK,RF: 

Goto 

MKMDL_SC

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 

OTHMDLY

 

ELSE goto 

FUELTYPE

DK,RF: Goto 

AUTOTRK

X: Goto 

OTHMDLY

10 OTHMDL

Y

OTHMDLY Specify: IF ITEM = 2-9 

THEN:

 IF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

goto 

VEHNEWU

 ELSE 

goto 

VEHBSNS

ELSE goto 

AUTOTRK

10 AUTOTR

K

AUTOTRK Is this vehicle an automobile or a 

truck, minivan, van or SUV?

1. Automobile

2. Truck, van, minivan, or SUV

Goto 

FUELTYPE
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10 FUELTYP

E

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.BUS

CREEN = 2 

goto 

VEHNEWU

 

ELSE goto 

VEHBSNS

6: Goto 

FUELOTH

10 FUELOT

H

FUELOTH Specify: IF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

goto 

VEHNEWU 

ELSE goto 

VEHBSNS

10 VEHBSN

S

VEHBSNS ? [F1]

(Was/Is) it used for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VEHBSNZ

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VEHNEWU

10 VEHBSN

Z

VEHBSNZ What percentage of the mileage 

(was/is) counted as a business 

expense?

1-99,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VEHNEWU

100: Goto 

ERR2_VEHBS

NZ

10 VEHNEW

U

VEHNEWU ? [F1]

Was it new or used when 

acquired? 

1. New

2. Used

1: IF Kind 

= 1, 2, or 4 

then goto 

VEHGFTC

 ELSE 

goto 

VEHPURMO

2,DK,RF: IF 

Kind = 1, 2, or 

4 then goto 

VEHGFTC

 

ELSE goto 

VPURINDV
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10 VEHGFT

C

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 VPURIND

V

VPURINDV Was this vehicle purchased from 

a private individual? 

1. Yes

2. No

IF ITEM = 1-2 

or 4 AND 

VEHGFTC = 3 

AND 

DISPOSED <> 

1 then 

 goto 

ANYOTHR

ELSEIF ITEM 

= 1-2 or 4 AND 

VEHGFTC = 3 

AND 

DISPOSED = 1 

then

 goto 

VEHDISP

ELSE goto 

VEHPURMO

10 VEHPUR

MO

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
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10 VEHPUR

YR

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_VEHPURY

R

 

ELSEIF 

(VPURINDV = 

2, DK or RF) 

AND 

 

(CURRENT 

YEAR -

VEHPURYR 

<= 5) AND 

 

((ITEM = 3, 5, 

6, or 7) OR 

(VEHNEWU = 

1 and ITEM = 1 

or 4))

 

AND 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 01-16)

 

then goto 

OVBSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

VFINANCE

DK,RF: Goto 

VFINANCE
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264

10 OVBSTO

RE

OVBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where this vehicle was 

purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF 

UPPERCASE(

OVBSTORE) = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE(

OVBSTORE) 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

VFINANCE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

VFINANCE

ELSE goto 

OVBPURCH

10 OVBPUR

CH

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 OVBLOC

ST

OVBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then 

 goto 

CK_OVBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

VFINANCE
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10 VFINANC

E

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 <> 

1 then goto 

ANYOTHR

 

ELSE goto 

TRADE

10 VLOANS

T

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 <> 

1 then goto 

ANYOTHR

 ELSE 

goto TRADE
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10 TRADE TRADE Was a trade-in allowance 

received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRADEX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

NETPURX

10 TRADEX TRADEX ? [F1]

How much?

0-999999: IF 

TRADEX < 200 

or TRADEX > 

19000 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRADE

X

 

ELSE goto 

NETPURX

DK,RF: Goto 

NETPURX
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10 NETPUR

X

NETPURX ? [F1]

What was the amount paid for the 

vehicle after (trade-in allowance, / 

) rebate, and discount? Please 

include any sales tax in the 

amount paid.

 Include destination fee 

in the price.

0-999999: IF 

(ITEM = 1 and 

(NETPURX < 

500 or 

NETPURX > 

99999))

 or 

(ITEM = 2 and 

(NETPURX < 

2500 or 

NETPURX > 

127500))

 or 

(ITEM = 3 and 

(NETPURX < 

533 or 

NETPURX > 

65000))

 or 

(ITEM = 4 and 

(NETPURX < 

420 or 

NETPURX >

29999)) 

 or 

(ITEM = 5 and 

(NETPURX < 

200 or 

NETPURX > 

99999)) 

 or 

(ITEM = 6 and 

(NETPURX < 

200 or 

NETPURX > 

63000)) 

 or 

(ITEM = 7 and 

(NETPURX < 

240 or 

NETPURX > 

29999))

 or 

(ITEM = 8 and 

(NETPURX < 

4000 or 

NETPURX > 

120000))

 or 

(ITEM = 9 and 

(NETPURX < 

250 or 

NETPURX > 

29999)) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_NETPU

RX

 ELSE 

IF VLOANST = 

1 then goto 

DNPAYMTX
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10 DNPAYM

TX

DNPAYMTX What was the amount of the cash 

down payment?

0-999999: IF 

(ITEM = 1 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

25000) OR

 

(ITEM = 2 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

30000) OR

 

(ITEM = 3 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

50000) OR

 

(ITEM = 4 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

15000) OR

 

(ITEM = 5 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

26000) OR

 

(ITEM = 6 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

15000) OR

 

(ITEM = 7 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

10000) OR

 

(ITEM = 8 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

15000) OR

 

(ITEM = 9 and 

DNPAYMTX > 

15000) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_DNPAY

MTX

 

ELSEIF 

DNPAYMTX > 

NETPURX 

then goto 

CK_DNPAYMT

X

 

ELSE goto 

VEHEQTLN

DK,RF: Goto 

VEHEQTLN
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10 VEHEQT

LN

VEHEQTLN ? [F1]

Was the source of credit a Home 

Equity Loan?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

PRINCIPX

10 PRINCIP

X

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_PRINCI

PX 

 

ELSE goto 

VINTRATE

DK,RF: Goto 

VINTRATE

10 VINTRAT

E

VINTRATE What was the interest rate?

 Enter percent including 

decimal.

00.000-99.999: 

IF VINTRATE 

> 12 then goto 

ERR1_VINTRA

TE

 

ELSE goto 

PMT1YR

DK,RF: 

Goto PMT1YR
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10 PMT1YR PMT1YR In what year was or will the first 

payment be made?

IF PMT1YR > 

current year +1 

then goto 

CK_FutureDat

e

ELSEIF 

PMT1YR < 

VEHPURYR 

then goto 

CK_VEHPURY

R

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

10 VEHQPM

T

VEHQPMT ? [F1]

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, or 

133-143 

 

then goto 

ERR1_VEHQP

MT 

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMENTX

DK,RF: 

Goto 

PAYMENTX
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10 PAYMEN

TX

PAYMENTX ? [F1]

What is your monthly payment 

amount?

1-99999: IF 

(ITEM = 1 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

150 or 

PAYMENTX > 

1200))

 OR 

(ITEM = 2 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

134 or 

PAYMENTX > 

1200)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 3 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

59 or 

PAYMENTX > 

721)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 4 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

70 or 

PAYMENTX > 

721)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 5 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

100 or 

PAYMENTX > 

721)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 6 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

77 or 

PAYMENTX > 

721)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 7 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

77 or 

PAYMENTX > 

340))

 OR 

(ITEM = 8 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

77 or 

PAYMENTX > 

721)) 

 OR 

(ITEM = 9 and 

(PAYMENTX < 

100 or 

PAYMENTX > 

362))

 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYME

NTX

 

ELSEIF 

PAYMENTX > 

PRINCIPX 
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10 PRIN_IPX

10 VINT_ATE

10 VEHQPMT_

10 PAYM_NTX

10 VEHDISP VEHDISP ? [F1]

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 DISPOTH

V

DISPOTHV Specify: 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_VDISP

MO

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 ? [F1]

How much did you sell it for?

1-999999: IF 

(ITEM = 1 and 

(SALEX < 5 or 

SALEX > 

17400)) OR

 

(ITEM = 2 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR 

 

(ITEM = 3 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR 

 

(ITEM = 4 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR

 

(ITEM = 5 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR

 

(ITEM = 6 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR 

 

(ITEM = 7 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR

 

(ITEM = 8 and 

(SALEX < 35 

or SALEX > 

23000)) OR 

 

(ITEM = 9 and 

(SALEX > 35 

or SALEX > 

23000))

 

then goto 

ERR1_SALEX

 

ELSE goto 

LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT
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10 REIMBUR

S

REIMBURS Were you reimbursed for the 

value of the (Car description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

REIMBURX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

EXREIMB

10 REIMBUR

X

REIMBURX ? [F1]

How much did you receive?

1-999999: IF 

entry < 20 or 

entry > 23742 

then goto 

ERR1_REIMB

URX

 

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

10 EXREIMB

X

EXREIMBX How much will you receive? 1-999999: IF 

entry < 300 or 

entry > 9000 

then goto 

ERR1_EXTREI

MBX

 

ELSE goto 

LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT

10 LOANST

AT

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 FINPAYM

T

FINPAYMT Were any final payments made on 

the loan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

FINPAYMX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYOTHR
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10 FINPAYM

X

FINPAYMX How much was the final payment? 1-999999: IF 

entry < 384 or 

entry > 26500 

then goto 

ERR1_FINPAY

MX

 

ELSE goto 

ANYOTHR

DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYOTHR

10 VEHICIC

10 VEHICYC

10 SALEX_

10 REIM_URX

10 EXRE_MBX

10 FINP_YMX

10 VDISPMO_

10 OVC_STAT

10 OVC_ORIG

10 DISPOSED

10 ANYOTH

R

ANYOTHR ((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 for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

row number = 

25 then exit the 

table and goto 

LP10_Flag

 

ELSE goto 

ITEM for the 

next row

10 VEHICIB

10 VEHICYB

10 DISPOSED

10 MKMDLY

10 VFINSTAT

10 TRADEX_

10 NETPURX_
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10 DNPA_MTX

10 OVB_STAT

10 OVB_ORIG

10 MATCHID

Kind

10 LP10_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S10_END

10 S10_End Goto section 

11 - BSect11

11 S10FlexFuel_Flag

11 S10Electric_Flag

11A S11A_INT

RO

S11A_INTRO I will now ask about expenses for 

vehicle services. Please think 

about all vehicle expenses paid 

by (you/your household), 

regardless of who owns the 

vehicle. (Do not include expenses 

for vehicles used entirely for 

business./ ) Please only report 

your final out-of-pocket 

payments.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BPartA.VOPG

ASX

11A VOPGAS

X

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_Fl

ag = 1 then 

goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSE 

goto 

S11A_END

1-9999: IF 

VOPGASX > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_VOPGA

SX

 

ELSE goto 

VOPDIES

DK: 

Goto VOPDIES
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11A VOPDIES VOPDIES Was any of this expense for diesel 

fuel? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: 

Goto 

VOPDIESX

2,DK,RF: IF 

S10FlexFuel_F

lag = 1 then 

goto VOPETH

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

GASSTORE

 

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS
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11A VOPDIES

X

VOPDIESX How much? IF VOPDIESX 

< 5 or 

VOPDIESX > 

799 then goto 

ERR1_VOPDI

ESX

ELSEIF 

(VOPDIESX > 

VOPGASX) 

then goto 

CK_VOPDIES

X

ELSEIF 

S10FlexFuel_F

lag = 1 then 

goto VOPETH

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

GASSTORE

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS
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11A VOPETH VOPETH Was any of this expense for the 

purchase of E85?

1. Yes

2. No

1: 

Goto 

VOPETHX

2,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

GASSTORE

 

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN =

 

2 then goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS
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11A VOPETH

X

VOPETHX How much? 1-9999: IF 

VOPETHX > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_VOPET

HX

 

ELSEIF 

VOPDIES = 2 

AND 

VOPETHX > 

VOPGASX 

then goto 

CK_VOPETHX

 

ELSEIF 

((VOPDIESX + 

VOPETHX) > 

VOPGASX) 

then goto 

CK2_VOPETH

X

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

GASSTORE

 

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS

DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

GASSTORE

 

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN 2 
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11A GASSTO

RE

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_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

 

then goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

VOPBSNS

11A GASLOC GASLOC In what city is (store) located? Goto 

GASLOCST

11A GASLOC

ST

GASLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then 

 goto 

CK_GASLOCS

T

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS
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11A VOPBSN

S

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_Fl

ag = 1 then 

goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSE goto 

S11A_END

11A VOPBSP

ER

VOPBSPER What percentage of the AVERAGE 

MONTHLY COST was counted as 

a business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: IF 

S10Electric_Fl

ag = 1 then 

goto 

VOPELEC

 

ELSE goto 

S11A_END

100: 

Goto 

ERR2_VOPBS

PER

11A VOPELE

C

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 

S11A_END
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11A VOPELE

CX

VOPELECX How much? 1-9999: IF 

VOPELECX > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_VOPEL

ECX

 

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12) 

and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

CHGPLACE

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 

ELSE goto 

VOPELBS

DK,RF: IF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12) 

and 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

CHGPLACE

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUS

CREEN = 2 

then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE 

goto VOPELBS

11A VOPELB

S

VOPELBS Was any of this amount counted 

as a business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VOPELBPR

2,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

CHGPLACE

 

ELSE goto 

S11A_END
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11A VOPELB

PR

VOPELBPR What percentage of (the 

amount/(entry in VOPELECX)) 

was counted as a business 

expense?

1-99,DK,RF: 

IF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12 

then goto 

CHGPLACE

 

ELSE goto 

S11A_END

100: Goto 

ERR2_VOPEL

BPR

11A CHGPLA

CE

CHGPLACE At what street intersection or 

location did (you/your household) 

charge your electric vehicle?

 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 

CHGLOC

DK,RF: Goto 

S11A_END

11A CHGLOC CHGLOC And what is the city? Goto 

CHGLOCST

11A CHGLOC

ST

CHGLOCST ? [F1]

And what is the state?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation.

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_CHGLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

CHGSTORE

11A CHGSTO

RE

CHGSTORE What is the name of the company 

that (you/your household) paid?

 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 

S11A_END

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

S11A_END

ELSE goto 

CHGPURCH
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11A CHGPUR

CH

CHGPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

Goto 

S11A_END

11A S11A_END Exit BPartA 

and goto 

BTableB (Part 

B)

11A VOPGASX_

11A VOPD_ESX

11A VOPE_ECX

11A VOPETHX_

11A REC_STAT

11A REC_ORIG

11B S11B_INT

RO

S11B_INTRO Vehicle Operating Expenses

 Description Month 

Amount 

 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTABLEB.BR

OW.ITEM
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11B VQB_ITE

M

VQB_ITEM SCREEN 1 

-------------------------------------------------

----------------------------

29 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid 

for any -

 Read each item on list 

 Do not include any amounts that 

have been or will be reimbursed

SCREEN 2 

-------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------

30 ? [F1]

 

Have (you/you or any members of 

your household) paid for any --

 Read each item on list

 Do not include any amounts that 

have been or will be reimbursed

1. Driver's licenses?

2. State or local vehicle inspection, 

including emissions tests?

3. Vehicle registration, or personal 

property taxes?

4. Auto repair service policies, such 

as extended warranties, not already 

reported?

5. Automobile service clubs, such as 

AAA or services such as OnStar or 

LoJack?

6. Towing charges?

7. Vehicle cleaning services 

including detailing or car washes?

8. Tire purchases or mounting?

9. Vehicle maintenance, parts, or 

services, including oil changes and 

other filter and fluid replacements?

10. Vehicle accident or damage 

repair, including any service by an 

auto mechanic?

11. Vehicle customization, including 

performance or exterior 

modifications?

12. Vehicle accessories, such as for 

recreation or safety?

13. Tolls or electronic toll passes?

14. Parking, such as parking 

garages, parking lot fees, or parking 

meters? Do not include expenses 

that are part of your property 

ownership or rental costs.

15. Docking or landing fees for boats 

and planes?

16. Propane, kerosene, and other 

liid flftil hil

1-16: IF 

VQB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_VQB_ITE

M

 ELSE 

goto 

VQBDESC

95: Goto 

VQB_ITEM for 

the next row

99: Exit 

table and goto 

S11B_END

888: IF row 

number = 30 

then exit table 

and goto 

S11B_END

 ELSE 

goto 

VQB_ITEM for 

the next row
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11B VQBDES

C

VQBDESC Describe the item or service.

 Description Month 

Amount 

IF VQB_ITEM 

= 7 or 9-12 

then goto 

VQBLABOR

ELSE goto 

VQBMO

11B VQBLAB

OR

VQBLABOR ? [F1]

Did this expense include labor?

 Description Month 

Amount

1. Yes

2. No

Goto VQBMO

11B VQBMO VQBMO In what month or months did 

(you/you or any members of your 

household) pay for (item 

description)?

 Enter 13 for same amount each 

month of the reference period.

 Description Month Amount 

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

Goto 

VQBEXPX
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11B VQBEXP

X

VQBEXPX How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay 

(in (month/in each month)? 

Please include any sales tax with 

the expense.

 Do not include any amounts that 

have been or will be reimbursed

 Description Month Amount

1-99999: IF 

(VQB_ITEM = 

1 and 

(VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

89)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

2 and 

(VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

120)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

3 and 

(VQBEXPX < 8 

or VQBEXPX > 

3200)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

4 and 

(VQBEXPX = 1 

or VQBEXPX > 

999)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

5 and 

(VQBEXPX < 6 

or VQBEXPX > 

299)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

6 and 

(VQBEXPX < 

25 or 

VQBEXPX > 

399)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

7 and 

(VQBEXPX = 1 

or VQBEXPX > 

199)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

8 and 

(VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

1000)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

9 and 

(VQBEXPX < 2 

or VQBEXPX > 

1000)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 

10 and 

(VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

3000)) or
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11B VQB_C VQB_C Enter 'C' for combined expense C: Goto 

VQB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

VQB_TEM = 

14 and 

(POPGRP = 13 

or 14) then 

goto 

VQBNAME

 ELSEIF 

[VQB_ITEM = 

5 or 13 and 

(POPGRP = 13 

or 14)] or 

 

[VQB_ITEM = 

6, 9, or 10 and 

(POPGRP = 15 

or 16)] or 

 

[VQB_ITEM = 

8, 11, or 12 

and (POPGRP 

= 09 or 10)] 

then 

 

goto 

VQBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

VQBMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or blank is 

entered then 

goto CK_C
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11B VQB_CM

B

VQB_CMB 29-30 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

What was combined with the (item 

description) expense?

Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas

 Description Month Amount

1. Driver's licenses

2. State or local vehicle inspection, 

including emissions tests

3. Vehicle registration, or personal 

property taxes

4. Auto repair service policies, such 

as extended warranties, not already 

reported

5. Automobile sevice clubs, such as 

AAA or services such as OnStar or 

LoJack

6. Towing charges

7. Vehicle cleaning services 

including detailing or car washes

8. Tire purchases or mounting

9. Vehicle maintenance, parts, or 

services, including oil changes and 

other filter and fluid replacements

10. Vehicle accident or damage 

repair, including any service by an 

auto mechanic

11. Vehicle customization, including 

performance or exterior 

modifications

12. Vehicle accessories, such as for 

recreation or safety

13. Tolls or electronic toll passes

14. Parking, such as parking 

garages, parking lot fees, or parking 

meters. Do not include expenses 

that are part of your property 

ownership or rental costs.

15. Docking or landing fees for boats 

and planes

16. Propane, kerosene, and other 

liquid fuels for recreational vehicles, 

including vans, campers, and boats

IF VQB_ITEM 

= 14 and 

(POPGRP = 13 

or 14) then 

goto 

VQBNAME

ELSEIF 

[VQB_ITEM = 

5 or 13 and 

(POPGRP = 13 

or 14)] or 

 

[VQB_ITEM = 

6, 9, or 10 and 

(POPGRP = 15 

or 16)] or 

 

[VQB_ITEM = 

8, 11, or 12 

and (POPGRP 

= 09 or 10)] 

then 

 

goto 

VQBSTORE

ELSE goto 

VQBMORE
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11B VQBNAM

E

VQBNAME 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

Goto VQBLOC

11B VQBSTO

RE

VQBSTORE (What is the name of the 

(club/towing 

company/business)/What is the 

last road you paid a toll for)

ENTRY: If 

VQB_ITEM = 5 

then goto 

VQBMORE

 ELSEIF 

VQB_ITEM = 6 

or 13 then goto 

VQBLOC

 ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

VQBMORE

 ELSE 

goto 

VQBPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

VQBMORE

11B VQBPUR

CH

VQBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VQBMORE

2: Goto 

VQBLOC

11B VQBLOC VQBLOC (And what is the city?/In what city 

is (store) located?)

Goto 

VQBLOCST

11B VQBLOC

ST

VQBLOCST ? [F1]

(And what is the state?/In what 

state is (store) located?)

Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_VQBLOCS

T

 ELSEIF 

VQB_ITEM = 

14 then goto 

PRKSTORE

 ELSE goto 

VQBMORE
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11B PRKSTO

RE

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 

VQBMORE

11B VQBMOR

E

VQBMORE Did you have any other expenses 

for (Item description)?

 Description Month 

Amount

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF row 

number = 30 

then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto 

VQB_ITEM for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

row number = 

30 then exit the 

table and goto 

S11B_END

 ELSE 

goto 

VQB_ITEM for 

the next row

11B VQBEXPX_

11B VQBCODE

11B VQBCD1

11B VQBCD2

11B VQBCD3

11B VQBCD4

11B VQBCD5

11B VQBCD6

11B VQBCD7

11B VQBCD8

11B VQBCD9

11B REC_STAT

11B REC_ORIG

11B S11B_END Goto 

S11C_INTRO

11A LP11B_Flag

1. Yes

2. No
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11C S11C_IN

TRO

S11C_INTRO Now I am going to ask about 

payments for transportation 

services. Please remember to 

include payments you made 

online or by an automatic 

payment. Please do not include 

expenses that have been or will 

be reimbursed. 

 Description Month Amount

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BtableC.Brow.

VTR_ITEM

11C VTR_ITE

M

VTR_ITEM 31 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of 

your household) paid for any -

 Read each item on list.

 Do not include any amounts 

that have been or will be 

reimbursed.

1. 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.

2. Fees for bike, electric scooter, or 

moped sharing or rental?

99. None/no more entries

888. Delete a line

1, 2: IF 

VTR_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

VTRDESC

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S11C_END

888: IF row 

number = 25 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S11C_END

 ELSE 

goto 

VTR_ITEM for 

the next row

11C VTRDES

C

VTRDESC Describe the service.

 Description Month Amount

Goto VTRMO
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11C VTRMO VTRMO In what month or months did 

(you/you or any members of your 

household) pay for (item 

Description)?

 Enter 13 for same amount 

each month of the reference period.

 Description Month 

Amount

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

Goto 

VTREXPX

11C VTREXP

X

VTREXPX How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay 

(in (month)/in each month)? 

Please include any sales tax with 

the expense.

 Do not include any amounts that 

have been or will be reimbursed.

 Description Month 

Amount

1-99999: IF 

(VTR_ITEM = 

1 and 

(VTREXPX < 5 

or VTREXPX 

> 520)) OR 

 

(VTR_ITEM = 

2 and 

(VTREXPX = 1 

or VTREXPX > 

750)) then goto 

ERR1_ 

VTREXPX

 ELSE 

goto VTR_C

DK,RF: Goto 

VTR_C
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11C VTR_C VTR_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

VTR_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

VTR_ITEM = 1 

and (POPGRP 

= 11 or 12) 

goto VTRLIMO

 IF 

VTR_ITEM = 2 

and (POPGRP 

= 13 or 14) 

goto 

VTRSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

VTRMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or blank is 

entered then 

goto CK_C

11C VTR_CM

B

VTR_CMB 31 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

What was combined with the (item 

Description) expense?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas.

 Description Month 

Amount

1. 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.

2. Fees for bike, electric scooter, or 

moped sharing or rental

IF VTR_ITEM 

= 1 and 

(POPGRP = 11 

or 12) then 

goto VTRLIMO

IF VTR_ITEM 

= 2 and 

(POPGRP = 13 

or 14) then 

goto 

VTRSTORE

ELSE goto 

VTRMORE

11C VTRLIMO VTRLIMO Was the ($(amount)/amount) 

solely for limousine service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VTRMORE

2, DK, RF: 

Goto 

VTRSTORE
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11C VTRSTO

RE

VTRSTORE What is the name of the (taxi 

company or ride service 

app/business (you/your CU) 

paid)?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

 If cost is for more than 

one company, enter only one

IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

".COM" then 

goto 

VTRMORE

ELSE goto 

VTRPURCH

11C VTRPUR

CH

VTRPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

VTRMORE 

2: Goto 

VTRLOC

11C VTRLOC VTRLOC In what city (did the ride start/was 

it)?

Goto 

VTRLOCST

11C VTRLOC

ST

VTRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state (did the ride 

start/was it)?

 Enter the two 

character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_VTRLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

VTRMORE

11C VTRMOR

E

VTRMORE Did you have any other expenses 

for (taxis, limousine service, or 

car rides booked through an 

app/fees for bike, electric scooter, 

or moped sharing or rental)?

 Description Month 

Amount

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW 

number = 25 

then goto 

ERR_MAX 

 ELSE goto 

VTR_ITEM for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

Row number = 

25 then exit the 

table and goto 

S11C_END 

 ELSE 

goto 

VTR_ITEM for 

the next row

11C VTREXPX_

11C VTRCODE

11C VTRCD1

11C VTRCD2

11C REC_STAT

11C REC_ORIG
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11C S11C_END Goto 

S11D_INTRO

11C LP11C_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

11D S11D_IN

TRO

S11D_INTRO 31 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), have (you/you or any 

members of your household) paid 

out-of-pocket for other 

transportation services such as 

bus, subway, train, or passenger 

ferry?

 Include all forms of public 

transportation.

 Do not include expenses that 

have been or will be reimbursed.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PBTWHO

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S11D_END
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11D PBTWHO PBTWHO Who are the transportation 

expenses for?

 Enter line numbers for all that 

apply, separate with commas

1. Person1

2. Person2

3. Person3

4. Person4

5. Person5

6. Person6

7. Person7

8. Person8

9. Person9

10. Person10

11. Person11

12. Person12

13. Person13

14. Person14

15. Person15

16. Person16

17. Person17

18. Person18

19. Person19

20. Person20

21. Person21

22. Person22

23. Person23

24. Person24

25. Person25

26. Person26

27. Person27

28. Person28

29. Person29

30. Person30

31. Non-household member(s)

Goto BTableD

11D MEMBNO ** Non-Displayed**

11D MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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11D PBTAMT

X

PBTAMTX What is (your/your 

household's/(name's)) usual 

out-of-pocket cost (for this person 

(these persons)/ )?

 Select time period (daily, 

weekly, monthly, quarterly, every 6 

months, annually, or one-time only) 

on next screen

1-9999: Goto 

PBTPD

0,DK,RF: IF 

POPGRP = 11 

or 12 then goto 

PBTNAME

 

ELSEIF no 

more persons 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S11D_END

 ELSE 

goto 

PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO
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11D PBTPD PBTPD Select time period

1. Daily

2. Weekly

3. Monthly

4. Quarterly (every 3 months)

5. Every 6 months

6. Annually (every 12 months)

7. One-time only

1: IF 

PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 

10 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAM

TX 

 ELSE goto 

PBTDAYX

2: IF 

PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 

72 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAM

TX

 ELSEIF 

POPGRP = 11 

or 12 then goto 

PBTNAME

 ELSEIF no 

more persons 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S11D_END

 ELSE goto 

PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

3: IF 

PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 

285 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAM

TX

 ELSEIF 

POPGRP = 11 

or 12 then goto 

PBTNAME

 ELSEIF no 

more persons 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S11D_END

 ELSE goto 

PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

4: IF 

PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 

750 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAM

TX

 ELSEIF 

POPGRP = 11 

or 12 then goto 

PBTNAME

ELSEIF 
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11D PBTDAY

X

PBTDAYX How many days per week 

usually?

IF POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then 

goto 

PBTNAME

ELSEIF no 

more persons 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S11D_END

ELSE goto 

PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

11D PBTNAM

E

PBTNAME What is the name of the 

transportation provider (you/your 

household/(name)) used?

 Enter the last public 

transportation paid for.

IF no more 

persons then 

exit the table 

and goto 

S11D_END

ELSE goto 

PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

11D PBTAMTX_

11D REC_STAT

11D REC_ORIG

11D S11D_END Goto S11_END

12C S11_END Exit block and 

goto section 12 

- BSECT12
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12 S12_INT

RO

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.MEDICAI

D = 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.MILITAR

Y = 1 goto their 

inventory block

ELSE goto 

screener block 

for new 

policies/covera

ge (detailed 

section)

12A -

Medicare

MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

12A -

Medicare

PQ_MCP

RPTCX

PQ_MCPRPTCX ** SHOW ONLY **

12A -

Medicare

PQ_MCP

RPTDX

PQ_MCPRPTDX ** SHOW ONLY**
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12A -

Medicare

MDCRST

LL

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 

I_HIC_STAT = 

1

 If 

no other active 

records then 

exit Medicare 

 

inventory block 

and goto next 

appropriate 

block

12A -

Medicare

MCCHOI

CA

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

MCHMOP

LA

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
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12A -

Medicare

MCPREM

A

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

MCPRPT

CA

MCPRPTCA What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher 

^MCPREMA_advhmo plan?

IF ENTRY < 5 

or entry > 1080 

then goto 

ERR1_MCPRP

TCA

ELSE goto 

MCPARTDA

12A -

Medicare

MCPART

DA

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
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12A -

Medicare

MCPRPT

DA

MCPRPTDA What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher 

Medicare Part D prescription drug 

plan?

IF ENTRY < 5 

or entry > 100 

then goto 

ERR1_MCPRP

TDA

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 -

Medicare

MEMBNO

12A -

Medicare

MCPR_TCA

12A -

Medicare

MCPR_TDA

12A -

Medicare

MATCHID

12A -

Medicaid

MDCDST

LL

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 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.CHIP 

= 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

 

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.IHS = 

1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP

/IHS block and 

goto 

 

next 

appropriate 

block
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12A -

Medicaid

MEDPRE

MA

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 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.CHIP 

= 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

 

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.IHS = 

1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP

/IHS block and 

goto 

 

next 

appropriate 

block

12A -

Medicaid

MDCDPR

XA

MDCDPRXA What is the monthly premium for 

this Medicaid plan?

IF MDCDPRXA 

> 100 then 

goto 

ERR1_MDCDP

RXA

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.CHIP 

= 1 then goto 

CHIPSTLL

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.IHS = 

1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP

/IHS block and 

goto next 

appropriate 

block
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12A -

Medicaid

CHIPSTL

L

CHIPSTLL ^Areis_CU_C (you/your 

household) still covered by the 

Children's Health Insurance 

Program (CHIP)(CHIP name)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CHIPRMA

2,DK,RF: IF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.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(CHIP 

name) plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CHIPPRXA

2,DK,RF: IF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.IHS = 

1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

 

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP

/IHS block and 

goto 

 

next 

appropriate 

block

12A -

Medicaid

CHIPPRX

A

CHIPPRXA What is the monthly premium for 

this CHIP(CHIP name) plan?

IF CHIPPRXA 

> 100 then 

goto 

ERR1_CHIPP

RXA

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12

Medicaid.IHS = 

1 then goto 

IHSSTLL

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP

/IHS block and 

goto next 

appropriate 

block
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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

12A -

Medicaid

MDCD_RXA

12A -

Medicaid

CHIP_RXA

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 (HMO (or IPA) 

policy/fee for service (or PPO) 

policy/policy) from (insurance 

company name)? 

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|No

n-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 

8500.HHIPRY

OU = 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
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Private

HHIANYP

D

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|No

n-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

I_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

HHILSTT

M

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|No

n-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HHIREGXA

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

HHIRPMPA

12A -

Private

HHIRPMP

A

HHIRPMPA How often are payments made 

(including payroll deductions/ )?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|No

n-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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Private

HHIREGX

A

HHIREGXA What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)? ^HHIRPMXB_fill

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|No

n-CU

If HHIREGXA 

= 1 OR

 

[((HHILSTTM = 

1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 1) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

1) 

 and 

HHIREGXA > 

450] OR

 

[((HHILSTTM = 

1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 2) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

2) and

 

HHIREGXA > 

900] OR

 

[((HHILSTTM = 

1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 3) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

3) and

 

HHIREGXA > 

900] OR

 

[((HHILSTTM = 

1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 4) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

4) and

 

HHIREGXA > 

1800] OR

 

[((HHILSTTM = 

1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 5) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

5)

 and 

HHIREGXA > 

3600] OR

 [((HHILSTTM 

= 1 and 

8500.HHIRPM

PD = 6) or 

HHIRPMPA = 

6) and

 

HHIREGXA > 

7200] OR

[((HHILSTTM 
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Private

HHIPDAM

T

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|No

n-CU

IF HHIPDAMT 

> 864 then 

goto 

ERR1_HHIPD

AMT

ELSE goto 

HHISTILL for 

the next active 

policy. If no 

 more 

active policies, 

exit block and 

goto 

 the next 

appropriate 

inventory 

block.

12A -

Private

HHIR_GXA

12A -

Private

HHIP_AMT

12A -

Private

MATCHID

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|No

n-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 

8500.SSPRYO

U = 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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Single 

Service

SSANYP

D

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|No

n-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|No

n-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

SSREGXA

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

SSRPMPA
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Single 

Service

SSRPMP

A

SSRPMPA How often are payments 

made(including payroll 

deductions?/? )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|No

n-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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Single 

Service

SSREGX

A

SSREGXA What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|No

n-CU

1: Goto ERR1_ 

SSREGXA

2-99999: IF 

I_SSTYPE = 2 

AND

 

[((SSRPMPA = 

1 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and 

SSREGXA > 

373) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 

2 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

2)) and 

SSREGXA > 

745) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 

3 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

3)) and 

SSREGXA > 

745) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 

4 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

4)) and 

SSREGXA > 

1491) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 

5 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

5)) and 

SSREGXA > 

2982) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 

6 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 

and 

I_SSRPMPD = 

6)) and 

SSREGXA > 

4472) or

 

((SSRPMPA 
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12A -

Single 

Service

SSPDAM

T

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|No

n-CU

1-99999: IF 

(I_SSTYPE = 2 

and SSPDAMT 

> 1491) 

 OR 

(I_SSTYPE <> 

2 and 

SSPDAMT > 

133)

 

then goto 

ERR1_SSPDA

MT

 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.

12A -

Single 

Service

SSREGXA_

12A -

Single 

Service

SSPDAMT_

12A -

Single 

Service

MATCHID
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12A -

Military

MILOTST

L

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

MILVAST

L

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

TRICRST

L

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

TRIANYP

D

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
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12A -

Military

TRILSTT

M

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

12A -

Military

TRIRPMP

A

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
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Military

TRIREGX

A

TRIREGXA What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

IF 

([(TRILSTTM = 

1 and 

I_TRIRPMPD 

= 1) or 

TRIRPMPA = 

1] and 

TRIREGXA > 

125) OR

 ([(TRILSTTM 

= 1 and 

I_TRIRPMPD 

= 2) or 

TRIRPMPA = 

2] and 

TRIREGXA > 

220) OR 

([(TRILSTTM 

= 1 and 

I_TRIRPMPD 

= 3) or 

TRIRPMPA = 

3] and 

TRIREGXA > 

60) OR 

([(TRILSTTM 

= 1 and 

(I_TRIRPMPD 

= 4, 5, 6, 7 or 

8)) or 

 

(TRIRPMPA = 

4, 5, 6, 7, or 8)] 

and 

TRIREGXA > 

758) OR 

([(TRILSTTM 

= 1 and 

I_TRIRPMPD 

= 9) or 

TRIRPMPA = 

9] and 

TRIREGXA > 

1200) ] then 

goto 

TRIREGXA

ELSE exit 

military 

inventory block 

and goto Part 

B
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Military

TRIPDAM

T

TRIPDAMT How much was paid since the first 

of (reference month) not including 

this month?

IF ENTRY > 

758 then goto 

ERR1_TRIPDA

MT

ELSE exit 

military 

inventory block 

and goto Part 

B

12A -

Military

TRIR_GXA

12A -

Military

TRIP_AMT

12A -

Military

I_MILOTHR

12A -

Military

I_MILSPCOT

12A -

Military

I_VACHAMP

12A -

Military

I_TRICARE

12A -

Military

I_TRIRPMPD

12A -

Military

I_MILMAN

12A -

Military

I_MILMANOT

12B -

Military

I_VCDESC

NumPers65

12 -

Screener

FHICOV FHICOV (question text)

1. Yes

2. No

1, DK, RF: 

Goto HIKIND

2: IF 

NumPers65 >= 

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 32 ? [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 >= 

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 

>= 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 

>= 1) AND (2 

not selected in 

HIKIND)

 

AND 

(NMCI
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12 -

Screener

MCAREP

RB

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

MCAIDPR

B

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
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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

MEDICAR

E

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

MEMBNO

12B -

Medicare

MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

12B -

Medicare

MCCHOI

CE

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
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12B -

Medicare

MCHMOP

LN

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

MCPRPT

CX

MCPRPTCX What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher 

(Medicare Advantage/Medicare 

HMO) plan?

IF MCPRPTCX 

< 5 or 

MCPRPTCX > 

1080 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRP

TCX

ELSE goto 

MCPARTD

12B -

Medicare

MCPART

D

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

MCPRPT

DX

MCPRPTDX What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher 

Medicare Part D prescription drug 

plan?

IF MCPRPTDX 

< 5 or 

MCPRPTDX > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRP

TDX

ELSE goto 

End_Person
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Medicare

End_Person Goto 

MCCHOICE for 

the next 

appropriate 

person.

If no more 

persons than 

exit the 

medicare block 

and goto 

Medicare_Com

plete

12B -

Medicare

MATCHID ** Created in Post Processing **

12B -

Medicare

HIC_STAT ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicare

HIC_ORIG ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicare

MCPR_TCX ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicare

MCPR_TDX ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicare

MEDICARE ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicare

HIM_oninput ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicare

Medicare_Complete ** Not Displayed ** IF 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

MCHOICE_Flag

12B -

Medicare

MCHMOPLN_Flag

12B -

Medicaid

MEDICAI

D

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_Com

plete

12B -

Medicaid

MDCDCO

V

MDCDCOV How many members of your 

household are covered by 

Medicaid(/state medicaid plan 

name)?

IF MDCDCOV 

> NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_MDCDCO

V

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

MEDPRE

M

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_Com

plete

12B -

Medicaid

MDCDPR

MX

MDCDPRMX What is the monthly premium for 

this Medicaid(/state medicaid plan 

name) plan?

IF 

MDCDPRMX > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_MDCDP

RMX

Else goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete
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12B -

Medicaid

CHIP CHIP Earlier I recorded that (you/your 

household) (are/is) covered by the 

Children's Health Insurance 

Program (CHIP)(CHIP name). Is 

that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

NUMHOUSE = 

1 then goto 

CHXCHNG

 ELSE goto 

CHIPCOV

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete

12B -

Medicaid

CHIPCOV CHIPCOV How many members of your 

household are covered by 

CHIP(CHIP name)?

IF CHIPCOV > 

NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_CHIPCOV

ELSE goto 

CHXCHNG

12B -

Medicaid

CHXCHN

G

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

STRFPR

M1

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(CHIP name)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CHIPPRMX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete

13B -

Medicaid

CHIPPRM

X

CHIPPRMX What is the monthly premium for 

CHIP(CHIP name)?

IF CHIPPRMX 

> 100 then 

goto 

ERR1_CHIPP

RMX

ELSEIF 7 

selected in 

HIKIND then 

goto IHS

ELSE goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete
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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_Com

plete

 ELSE goto 

IHSCOV

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete

12B -

Medicaid

IHSCOV IHSCOV How many members of your 

household are covered by IHS?

IF IHSCOV > 

NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_IHSCOV

ELSE goto 

Medicaid_Com

plete

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 -

Medicaid

MDCD_RMX ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicaid

CHIP_RMX ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Medicaid

REC_STAT ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

REC_ORIG ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

HHD_oninput ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

PQ_Medicaid ** Created in Processing **
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Medicaid

PQ_CHIP ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

PQ_IHS ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Single 

Service

SSTYPE SSTYPE (You mentioned that (you 

have/your household has) a 

single-service 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

SSOTHE

R

SSOTHER Other type of single-service 

plan

Goto 

SSNSCMP

12B -

Single 

Service

SSNSCM

P

SSNSCMP What is the name of the 

insurance company for this plan?

 Enter name of insurance 

company, not the insurance agent

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 > 

NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_SSCOVQ

 ELSE 

goto 

SSGROUP

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

SSGROUP

12B -

Single 

Service

SSGROU

P

SSGROUP ? [F1]

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
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Single 

Service

SSPRYO

U

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

SSPROU

T

SSPROUT Who pays the plan premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside 

your household?

Goto SSMORE

12B -

Single 

Service

SSPRDE

D

SSPRDED Are any premiums paid through 

payroll deductions? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

SSRPMPD

12B -

Single 

Service

SSRPMP

D

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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Single 

Service

SSRPMX

B

SSRPMXB What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

1: goto 

ERR1_SSRPM

XB

2-99999: IF 

SSTYPE = 2 

AND

 

[(SSRPMPD = 

1 and 

SSRPMXB > 

373) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

2 and 

SSRPMXB > 

745) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

3 and 

SSRPMXB > 

745) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

4 and 

SSRPMXB > 

1491) or 

 

(SSRPMPD = 

5 and 

SSRPMXB > 

2982) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

6 and 

SSRPMXB > 

4472) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

7 and 

SSRPMXB > 

5964) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

8 and 

SSRPMXB > 

8946) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 

9 and 

SSRPMXB > 

17892)] THEN

 

goto 

ERR1_SSRPM

XB

 

ELSEIF 

(SSTYPE > 2 

or SSTYPE = 

NONRESPON

SE) AND
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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 

> 1491) or 

(SSTYPE <> 2 

and SSRGXB 

> 133) then

 

goto 

ERR1_SSRGX

B 

 

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
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12B -

Single 

Service

SingleServ_Complet

e

12B -

Single 

Service

SSRPMXB_ ** Not DIsplayed **

12B -

Single 

Service

SSRGXB_ ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Single 

Service

HIS_STAT ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Single 

Service

HIS_ORIG ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Single 

Service

SSPDLIB ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Single 

Service

MATCHID ** Created in Post Processing **

12B -

Single

BLSLNO ** Created in Processing *

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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Private

MEDIGAP MEDIGAP Is this a Medicare Supplemental 

Insurance plan?

 Medicare Supplemental 

Insurance is also known as 

"Medi-Gap" insurance

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

MCCHOICE_Fl

ag = 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

HHICOV

Q

HHICOVQ How many household members 

are/were covered by this plan?

0-30: IF 

HHICOVQ > 

NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_HHICOVQ

 

ELSEIF 

MEDIGAP = 1 

AND 

HHICOVQ > 

TotalMedicare 

then goto 

CK_HHICOVQ

2

 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
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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

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-of-pocket 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

HHIGRO

UP

HHIGROUP ? [F1]

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 

(state program name) 

Healthcare.gov?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PORTPLAN

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

HHIPRYOU
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12B -

Private

PORTPL

AN

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

HHIPRYO

U

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

HHIPROU

T

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

12B -

Private

HHIPRDE

D

HHIPRDED Are any premiums paid through 

payroll deductions?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

HHIRPMPD

12B -

Private

HHIRPMP

D

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

HHIRPMX

B

HHIRPMXB What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)? ^HHIRPMXB_fill

1-99999: IF 

HHIRPMXB = 

1 OR

 

[(HHIRPMPD = 

1 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

450) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

2 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

900) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

3 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

900) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

4 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

1800) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

5 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

3600) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

6 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

7200) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

7 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

5400) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

8 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

10800) OR

 

(HHIRPMPD = 

9 and 

HHIRPMXB > 

21600)]

 

Then goto 

ERR1_HHIRP

MXB

 

ELSEIF 

PORTAL = 1 

then goto 

PREMSUBS

 

ELSE goto 

HHIMORE

DKRFIF 
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12B -

Private

HHIIRGX

B

HHIIRGXB What was the total expense paid 

for this plan since (reference 

month) not including this month? 

^HHIRPMXB_fill

1-99999: IF 

HHIIRGXB > 

864 then goto 

ERR1_HHIIRG

XB

 

ELSEIF 

PORTAL = 1 

then goto 

PREMSUBS

 

ELSE goto 

HHIMORE

DK,RF: IF 

PORTAL = 1 

then goto 

PREMSUBS

 

ELSE goto 

HHIMORE

12B -

Private

PREMSU

BS

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

HHISUBP

D

HHISUBPD Is the subsidy paid directly to the 

health insurance company?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

HHIMORE
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Private

HHIMOR

E

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 -

Private

Private_Complete

12B -

Private

HHIPDLIB ** NOT DISPLAYED **

12B -

Private

HHIR_MXB ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Private

HHII_GXB ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Private

HIP_STAT ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Private

HIP_ORIG ** Not Displayed **

12B -

Private

HHICPMTB

12B -

Private

HHIBCBS

12B -

Private

MATCHID ** Created in Post Processing **

12B -

Private

BLSLNO ** Created in Processing *
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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_Compl

ete

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 > 

1 then goto 

MILVACOV

 ELSEIF 

1 selected in 

MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

TRICOV

 ELSEIF 

1 selected then 

goto MILMAN

 ELSE 

goto 

Military_Compl

ete

DK,RF: Goto 

Military_Compl

ete
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12B -

Military

MILSPCO

T

MILSPCOT Other military coverage -

specify:

IF 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

MILOTCOV

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Compl

ete

12B -

Military

MILOTCO

V

MILOTCOV How many members of your 

household are covered by ((entry 

in military other specify)/your 

other military coverage)?

IF MILOTCOV 

> NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_MILOTCO

V

ELSEIF 2 or 3 

selected in 

MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

MILVACOV

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Compl

ete
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12B -

Military

MILVACO

V

MILVACOV How many members of your 

household are covered by (VA or 

CHAMP-VA/VA/CHAMP-VA)?

IF MILVACOV 

> NUMHOUSE 

then goto 

CK_MILVACO

V

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto 

TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 

selected in 

MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Compl

ete

12B -

Military

TRICOV TRICOV How many members of your 

household are covered by 

TRICARE?

IF TRICOV > 

NUMHOUSE 

then goto

CK_TRICOV

ELSE goto 

MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Compl

ete

12B -

Military

MILMAN MILMAN Is your TRICARE plan - TRICARE 

Prime, TRICARE Select, or 

TRICARE for Life?

 If more than one 

plan type, select "other (specify)"

1. TRICARE Prime

2. TRICARE Select

3. TRICARE for Life

4. TRICARE other (specify)

1,2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TRIRPMPD

3: Goto 

Military_Compl

ete

4: Goto 

MILMANOT

12B -

Military

MILMAN

OT

MILMANOT Other type of TRICARE 

coverage - specify:

Goto 

TRIRPMPD
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12B -

Military

TRIRPMP

D

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

TRIRPMX

B

TRIRPMXB What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

If (TRIRPMPD 

= 1 and 

TRIRPMXB > 

125) or 

(TRIRPMPD = 

2 and 

TRIRPMXB > 

220) or

 (TRIRPMPD 

= 3 and 

TRIRPMXB > 

60) or 

(TRIRPMPD = 

4-8) and 

TRIRPMXB > 

758) or

 (TRIRPMPD 

= 9 and 

TRIRPMXB > 

1200) then 

goto 

ERR1_TRIRP

MXB

Else goto 

Military_Compl

ete

12B -

Military

TRIIRGX

B

TRIIRGXB What was the total expense paid 

for (TRICARE Prime/TRICARE 

Select/ (other name)/TRICARE ) 

since (reference month) not 

including this month?

IF ENTRY > 

758 then goto 

ERR1_TRIIRG

XB

Else goto 

Military_Compl

ete
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12B -

Military

Military_Complete Exit military 

block and goto 

PartB_End

12B -

Military

TRIR_MXB

12B -

Military

TRII_GXB

12B -

Military

REC_STAT ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

REC_ORIG ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

MILOTHR ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

VACHAMP ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

VCDESC ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

TRICARE ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

VA ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

CHAMP ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

HMT_oninput ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

PQ_Tricare ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

PQ_VACHAMP ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Military

PQ_MILOTHR ** Created in Processing **

12B PartB_END ** Not displayed ** Exit Sect12 

block and goto 

Section 13

12 -

Screener

REC_STAT ** Created in Processing **

13 -

Screener

REC_ORIG ** Created in Processing **

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCDSTLL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MEDPREMA

1. Yes

2. No
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCDPRXA

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIPSTLL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIPRMA

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIPPRXA

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

IHSSTLL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCD_RXA

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIP_RXA

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MEDICAID

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCDCOV

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MXCHNG

1. Yes

2. No
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MEDPREM

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCDPRMX

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIP

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIPCOV

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHXCHNG

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

STRFPRM1

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIPPRMX

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

IHS

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

IHSCOV

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MDCD_RMX
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

CHIP_RMX

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

REC_STAT

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

REC_ORIG

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILOTSTL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILVASTL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRICRSTL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIANYPD

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRILSTTM

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIRPMPA

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
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIREGXA

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIPDAMT

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIR_GXA ** Not Displayed **

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIP_AMT ** Not Displayed **

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILITARY

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILSPC

1. (Tricare/ )

2. (VA/ )

3. (CHAMP-VA/ )

4. (Other military coverage (specify)/ 

)

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILSPCOT

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILOTCOV

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILVACOV

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRICOV
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILMAN

1. TRICARE Prime

2. TRICARE Select

3. TRICARE for Life

4. TRICARE other (specify)

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILMANOT

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIRPMPD

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

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIRPMXB

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIIRGXB

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRIR_MXB

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRII_GXB

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

MILOTHR

Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

VACHAMP
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Processi

ng Only -

Medicaid

/Military 

Merged

TRICARE

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHISTILL

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIANYPD

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHILSTTM

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIRPMPA

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

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIREGXA

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPDAMT

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIR_GXA

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIP_AMT
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Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

MATCHID

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HINSCMP

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

MEDIGAP

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHICOVQ

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

PLNMGD

1. HMO/IPA

2. PPO/Fee-for-service

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HSAHRA

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

FSA

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIGROUP

1. Individually obtained

2. Group through place of 

employment

3. Group through other organization

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

PORTAL

1. Yes

2. No
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Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

PORTPLAN

1. Platinum plan

2. Gold plan

3. Silver plan

4. Bronze plan

5. Catastrophic plan

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPRYOU

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPROUT

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside 

your household?

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPRDED

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIRPMPD

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

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIRPMXB

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIIRGXB

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

PREMSUBS

1. Yes

2. No
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Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHISUBPD

1. Yes

2. No

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPDLIB

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIR_MXB

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHII_GXB

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HIP_STAT

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HIP_ORIG

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIBCBS

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

BLSLNO

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

HHIPDLIB_orig
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Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

SSTYPE

1. Dental care

2. Long-term care

3. Prescriptions

4. Vision care

5. Other (specify)

888. Delete the Line

Processi

ng Only -

Private/S

ingle 

Merged

SSOTHER

13A S13A_INT

RO

S13A_INTRO 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.BTAB

LEA.BROW.M

DB_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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13A MDB_ITE

M

MDB_ITEM SCREEN 

1-----------------------------------------------

---------------

33 ? [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 

-------------------------------------------------

------------------------

 34 ? [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. Other medical care and services

10. Hearing aids

11. Prescription drugs

12. Purchase or rental of supportive 

or rehabilitative equipment

13. Purchase or rental of medical or 

surgical equipment for general use

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

1-13: IF 

MDB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

MEDPDESC

95: Goto 

the next row 

99: Exit 

table and goto 

S13A_END

888: IF row 

number = 40 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S13A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

MDB_ITEM for 

the next row
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13A MEDPDE

SC

MEDPDESC Ask if not apparent

 Describe the care/service/item.

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) 

(MEDPMTMO)

IF MDB_ITEM 

= 5 then goto 

MEDPNOUT

ELSEIF 

MDB_ITEM = 

12 or 13 then 

goto 

MEDPPRNT

ELSE goto 

MEDPGFTC

13A MEDPNO

UT

MEDPNOUT ? [F1]

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 MEDPPR

NT

MEDPPRNT Ask if not apparent

Was this for a purchase or rental? 

 Description 

Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) 

(MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Purchase

2. Rental

Goto 

MEDPGFTC

14A MEDPGF

TC

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 

MEDPMTMO
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13A MEDPMT

MO

MEDPMTMO 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/ )

Goto 

MEDPMTX
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13A MEDPMT

X

MEDPMTX (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 

MEDPMTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

MDB_ITEM] or 

MEDPMTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

MDB_ITEM]

 

AND 

(MEDPMTMO 

<> 13) then 

goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 

ELSEIF 

MDB_ITEM 

and 

MEDPMTX 

AND 

MEDPMTMO 

<> 13 for this 

record = data 

on

 

the 

prechart/input 

AND (that 

prechart 

records 

 

MEDPMTMO 

<> 13) then 

goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

MDB_C

DK,RF: 

Goto MDB_C
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13A MDB_C MDB_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

MDB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

[(MDB_ITEM = 

1, 2, 3, 6 or 10) 

and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)] 

OR 

 

[MDB_ITEM = 

5 and 

MEDPNOUT= 

2 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)] 

OR 

 

 

[(MDB_ITEM = 

11, 12 or 13) 

and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12)] 

 

then goto 

MDBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

MDBMORE

IF anything 

other than 'C' 

or blank is 

entered then 

goto CK_C
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13A MDB_CM

B

MDB_CMB 33-34 ? [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. Other medical care and services

10. Hearing aids

11. Prescription drugs

12. Purchase or rental of supportive 

or rehabilitative equipment

13. Purchase or rental of medical or 

surgical equipment for general use

77. Misc. combined (unable to 

specify/DK)

IF 

[(MDB_ITEM = 

1, 2, 3, 6 or 10) 

and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)] 

OR 

 [MDB_ITEM 

= 5 and 

MEDPNOUT= 

2 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)] 

OR 

 

[(MDB_ITEM = 

11, 12 or 13) 

and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12)] 

then goto 

MDBSTORE

ELSE goto 

MDBMORE

13A MDBSTO

RE

MDBSTORE What is the name of the business 

(that provided this service/where 

this was purchased)?

IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

MDBMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

MDBMORE

ELSE goto 

MDBPURCH
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13A MDBPUR

CH

MDBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

MDBMORE

2: Goto 

MDBLOC

13A MDBLOC MDBLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto 

MDBLOCST

13A MDBLOC

ST

MDBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two 

character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_MDBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

MDBMORE

13A MDBMOR

E

MDBMORE 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 

MDB_ITEM for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 40 then exit 

the table and 

goto 

S13A_END

 

ELSE goto 

MDB_ITEM for 

the next row

13A MEDPCARY

13A MEDPCY1

13A MEDPCY2

13A MEDPCY3

13A MEDPCY4

13A MEDPCY5

13A MEDPCY6

13A MEDPCY7

13A MEDPCY8

13A MEDPCY9

13A MEDPCY10

13A MEDPCY11

13A MEDPCY12
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13A MEDPCY13

13A MEDPCY14

13A MEDPMTX_

13A MDB_STAT

13A MDB_ORIG

13A S13A_END ** Not Displayed ** Goto 13A_Flag

13A LP13A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S13B_INTRO

13 S13_Sectcomp Exit block and 

goto Section 

14 - BSECT14

14A S14A1_IN

TRO

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.PLCYST

AB <> 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 PLCYSTI

L

PLCYSTIL Do (you/you or any members of 

your household) still have or 

make payments for the (Insurance 

Type Description) 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.PREMYO

U = 2 then goto 

S14A_END

ELSE goto 

INSEX3A
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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

14A INSLSTT

M

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 INSRPMP

A

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 INSREGX

A

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_INSRE

GXA

ELSEIF 

POLICYYB = 

100 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM 

= 1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 1) or 

INSRPMPA = 

1) and 

INSREGXA > 

120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 2) or 

INSRPMPA = 

2) and 

INSREGXA > 

61) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 3) or 

INSRPMPA = 

3) and 

INSREGXA > 

300) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 4) or 

INSRPMPA = 

4) and 

INSREGXA > 

1120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 5) or 

INSRPMPA =

5) and 

INSREGXA > 

1120) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 6) or 

INSRPMPA = 

6) and 

INSREGXA > 

3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 

1 and 

I_INSRPMPD 

= 7) or 

INSRPMPA 
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(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 4) 

or 

INSRPMP

A = 4) and 

INSREGX

A > 250) 

or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 5) 

or 

INSRPMP

A = 5) and 

INSREGX

A > 280) 

or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 6) 

or 

INSRPMP

A = 6) and 

INSREGX

A > 497) 

or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 7) 

or 

INSRPMP

A = 7) and 

INSREGX

A > 497) 

or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 8) 

or 

INSRPMP

A = 8) and 

INSREGX

A > 986) 

or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 

and 

I_INSRP

MPD = 9) 
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14A INSEX3A

X

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_INSEX3

AX

3-99999: IF 

(POLICYYB = 

100 and 

INSEX3AX > 

3999) OR

 

(POLICYYB = 

200 and 

INSEX3AX > 

1500) OR 

 

(POLICYYB = 

300 and 

INSEX3AX > 

1576) OR

 

(POLICYYB = 

400 and 

INSEX3AX > 

461) OR 

 

(POLICYYB = 

500 and 

INSEX3AX > 

497) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_INSEX3

AX

 

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

14A INSE_3AX
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14A INSR_GXA

14A POLICYYB

100. Life/disability

200. Automobile/other veh.

300. Homeowner's

400. Tenant's

500. Other 

14A PLCYSTAB

14A MATCHID

14A I_PAYDEDPR

14A I_INSRPMPD

14B INB_ITEM ITEM 35 ? [F1]

(Do (you) have any or pay for any 

-/Since the first of (ref month) 

have (you) 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 

<> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto INSCOMP

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S14B_END

888: IF row 

number = 100 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S14B_END

 ELSE 

goto ITEM for 

the next row

14B PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

14B INSCOM

P

INSCOMP What is the name of the insurance 

company for your (life or 

disability/homeowners'/tenants'/v

ehicle/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 Which property (ies) does this 

policy cover?

 Enter number of each 

property covered, separate with 

commas.

1. PROPDESC[1]

2. PROPDESC[2]

3. PROPDESC[3]

4. PROPDESC[4]

5. PROPDESC[5]

6. PROPDESC[6]

7. PROPDESC[7]

8. PROPDESC[8]

9. PROPDESC[9]

10. PROPDESC[10]

11. PROPDESC[11]

12. PROPDESC[12]

13. PROPDESC[13

14. PROPDESC[14]

15. PROPDESC[15]

16. PROPDESC[16]

17. PROPDESC[17]

18. PROPDESC[18]

19. PROPDESC[19]

20. PROPDESC[20]

99. Property not owned or rented by 

the household

Goto 

PREMYOU

14B PREMYO

U

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 PREMOU

T

PREMOUT Who pays the policy premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside 

your household?

Goto C

14B PAYDED

PR

PAYDEDPR Are any premiums paid through 

payroll deductions? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INSRPMPD
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14B INSRPMP

D

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 INSRPMX

B

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_INSRP

MXB

ELSEIF ITEM 

= 1 AND

( 

(INSRPMPD = 

1 and 

INSRPMXB > 

120) or 

 

(INSRPMPD = 

2 and 

INSRPMXB > 

61) or 

 

(INSRPMPD = 

3 and 

INSRPMXB > 

300) or 

 

((INSRPMPD = 

4 or 5) and 

INSRPMXB > 

1120) or 

 

((INSRPMPD = 

6-8) and 

INSRPMXB > 

3999) or 

 

(INSRPMPD = 

9 and 

INSRPMXB > 

6628) ) THEN

 goto 

ERR1_INSRP

MXB

ELSEIF ITEM 

= 2 AND

( 

((INSRPMPD = 

1-3) and 

INSRPMXB > 

99) or 

 

((INSRPMPD = 

4 or 5) and 

INSRPMXB > 

798) or 

 

((INSRPMPD = 

6 or 7) and 

INSRPMXB > 

1576) or 

 

(INSRPMPD = 

8 d 
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14B INSEXPB

X

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_INSEXP

BX

ELSEIF (ITEM 

= 1 and 

INSEXPBX > 

3999) OR 

 (ITEM = 

2 and 

INSEXPBX > 

1500) OR 

 (ITEM = 

3 and 

INSEXPBX > 

1576) OR 

 (ITEM = 

4 and 

INSEXPBX > 

461) OR 

 (ITEM =

5 and 

INSEXPBX > 

497) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_INSEXP

BX

ELSE goto C

14B S14_S C Enter "C" for a combined 

expense

C: Goto 

COMBCODE

EMPTY: 

Goto MORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the enter 

key is entered

 then goto 

CK_C
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14B S14CMB COMBCODE 35 ? [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

14B S14CMB

PROP

COMBPROP Which property (ies) did this 

policy cover?

 Enter number of each 

property covered, separate with 

commas.

1. PROPDESC[1]

2. PROPDESC[2]

3. PROPDESC[3]

4. PROPDESC[4]

5. PROPDESC[5]

6. PROPDESC[6]

7. PROPDESC[7]

8. PROPDESC[8]

9. PROPDESC[9]

10. PROPDESC[10]

11. PROPDESC[11]

12. PROPDESC[12]

13. PROPDESC[13

14. PROPDESC[14]

15. PROPDESC[15]

16. PROPDESC[16]

17. PROPDESC[17]

18. PROPDESC[18]

19. PROPDESC[19]

20. PROPDESC[20]

99. Property not owned or rented by 

the household

Goto MORE
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14B INSMOR

E

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 for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

Row number = 

100 then goto 

S14B_END

 

ELSE goto 

ITEM for the 

next row

14B POLICYYB

100. Life/disability

200. Automobile/other veh.

300. Homeowner's

400. Tenant's

500. Other 

14B POLICYIB

14B PLCYSTAB

14B INSPRPY1

14B INSPRPY2

14B INSPRPY3

14B INSPRPY4

14B INSPRPY5

14B INSPRPY6

14B INSE_PBX

14B INSR_MXB

14B INSCMB1

14B INSCMB2

14B INSCMB3

14B INSCMB4

14B INSCMB5

14B INSCMB6

14B INSCMBP1

14B INSCMBP2

14B INSCMBP3

14B INSCMBP4

14B INSCMBP5

14B INSCMBP6

14B INB_STAT
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14B INB_ORIG

14B S14B_END ** Not Displayed ** Goto section 

15 - BSect15

15 FCE_INT

RO

FCE_INTRO In this section, I'm going to ask 

about any payments for education 

and caring for (family and 

non-household members/your 

family, other household members, 

and non-household members). 

Please remember to include 

payments you made online or by 

an automatic payment. Please 

only report your final 

out-of-pocket payments.

 Description Month 

Amount Period

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTableA.Brow.

FCE_ITEM
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15 FCE_ITE

M

FCE_ITEM 36 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), not including this month, 

have (you/you or any members of 

your household) paid for any -

 Read each item on list.

 Do not include payments on 

student loans. They are collected in 

Section 22.

 Do not include any amounts 

that have been or will be reimbursed 

by an employer or other organization 

or person.

1. Education savings plans, 

including 529s?

2. Daycare, nursery, or preschool 

tuition or fees?

3. Babysitting, nanny services, or 

other childcare inside or outside your 

home?

4. Elementary through high school 

tuition or fees?

5. Vocational or technical program 

tuition or fees?

6. College or university tuition or 

fees?

7. Housing while attending school?

8. School meals for preschool 

through college, including meal 

plans?

9. Private school bus service?

10. Purchase or rental of any school 

books, supplies, or equipment, 

which has not already been 

reported?

11. Tutoring or test prep?

12. Adult day care centers?

13. In-home care for convalescing, 

disabled, or elderly persons, 

excluding medical care?

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete a line

1-13: IF 

FCE_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM 

 ELSE 

goto 

FCEDESC

99: Exit table 

and goto 

S15_END

888: IF row 

number = 34 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S15_END 

 ELSE 

goto 

FCE_ITEM for 

the next row

15 FCEDES

C

FCEDESC Describe the item or service.

 Description Month 

Amount Period

IF FCE_ITEM 

= 1 then goto 

FCESAV

ELSEIF 

FCE_ITEM = 8 

then goto 

FCENAM2 

ELSE goto 

FCEMO
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15 FCESAV FCESAV Was this for...

 Description Month Amount 

Period

1. Prepaid tuition plans?

2. Other education savings plans?

Goto FCEMO

15 FCEMO FCEMO In what month or months did 

(you/your household) pay for 

(Item description)?

 Enter 13 for same amount 

each month of the reference period.

 Description Month 

Amount Period

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

Goto 

FCEAMTX
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15 FCEAMT

X

FCEAMTX How much did (you/your 

household) pay (each month/ )? 

Please include any sales tax with 

the expense.

 Description Month 

Amount Period

1-999999: IF 

(FCE_ITEM = 

1 and

(FCEAMTX < 5 

or FCEAMTX > 

1000)) 

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

2 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

20 or 

FCEAMTX > 

2500))

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

3 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

10 or 

FCEAMTX > 

10700)) 

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

4 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

28 or 

FCEAMTX > 

6000)) 

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

5 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

50 or 

FCEAMTX > 

2500))

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

6 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

100 or 

FCEAMTX > 

9999))

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

7 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

200 or 

FCEAMTX > 

3000))

 

OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 

9 and 

(FCEAMTX < 

10 or 

FCEAMTX >

465))
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15 FCENAM

2

FCENAM2 Who were the school meals for?

 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

55. Non-household member

Goto 

FCESCHPD
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15 FCESCH

PD

FCESCHPD Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

how often did (you/your 

household) PAY for meals at 

school(?/for non-household 

members?/for (READ 

NAMES)?/for (name)?)

(list of persons/ )

 Semester, one-time, and 

as needed payments should be 

entered as OTHER.

1. Daily

2. Weekly

3. Biweekly

4. Monthly

5. Other

1-4: Goto 

FCESMEX

5,DK,RF: Goto 

FCESMTX

15 FCESME

X

FCESMEX How much did (you/your 

household) usually pay each 

time?

 Description Month 

Amount Period

IF 

(FCESCHPD = 

1 and 

FCESMEX > 

20) OR

 

(FCESCHPD = 

2 and 

(FCESMEX < 5 

or FCESMEX > 

50) ) OR

 

(FCESCHPD = 

3 and 

(FCESMEX < 5 

or FCESMEX > 

80) ) OR

 

(FCESCHPD = 

4 and 

(FCESMEX < 5 

or FCESMEX > 

250) ) then 

goto 

ERR1_FCESM

EX

ELSE goto 

FCENUM2
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15 FCENUM

2

FCENUM2 Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

how many (WEEKS/MONTHS) did 

these payments cover?

IF FCENUM2 > 

3 and 

FCESCHPD = 

4 then goto 

CK_FCENUM2

ELSE goto 

FCE_C

15 FCESMT

X

FCESMTX Since the first of (reference 

month) not including this month, 

how much did (you/your 

household) pay in total for meals 

at school(?/for non-household 

members?/for (READ 

NAMES)?/for (name)?)

(list of persons/ )

 Description Month 

Amount Period

1-999999: IF 

FCESMTX < 

10 or 

FCESMTX > 

3000 

 then 

goto 

ERR1_FCESM

TX 

 

 

ELSE goto 

FCE_C

DK, RF: Goto 

FCE_C

15 FCE_C FCE_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense

C: goto 

FCE_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

([FCE_ITEM = 

2, 4, 5, 6, or 

10] and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04]) 

or 

 

([FCE_ITEM = 

8 or 12] and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16]) 

 

then goto 

FCESTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

FCEMORE

IF any entry 

other than a 'C' 

or the enter 

key is entered 

then goto 

CK_C
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15 FCE_CM

B

FCE_CMB 36 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent. 

What was combined with (item 

description)?

 Enter all that apply, separated 

by commas

 Description Month 

Amount Period

2. Daycare, nursery, or preschool 

tuition or fees

3. Babysitting, nanny services, or 

other childcare inside or outside your 

home

4. Elementary through high school 

tuition or fees

5. Vocational or technical program 

tuition or fees

6. College or university tuition or 

fees

7. Housing while attending school

8. School meals for preschool 

through college, including meal 

plans

9. Private school bus service

10. Purchase or rental of any school 

books, supplies, or equipment, 

which has not already been reported

11. Tutoring or test prep

12. Adult day care centers

13. In-home care for convalescing, 

disabled, or elderly persons, 

excluding medical care

IF ((FCE_ITEM 

= 2, 4, 5, 6, or 

10) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04]) 

or

 

((FCE_ITEM = 

8 or 12) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16]) 

then goto 

FCESTORE

ELSE goto 

FCEMORE

15 FCESTO

RE

FCESTORE What is the name of the 

(preschool or child day care 

center/school/school providing 

meals/business where this was 

purchased/business that provided 

this service)?

 If more than one outlet 

reported, enter the most recent.

IF uppercase 

entry contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

FCEMORE

ELSEIF DK or 

RF then goto 

FCEMORE

ELSE goto 

FCEPURCH
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15 FCEPUR

CH

FCEPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order? 

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

FCEMORE

2: Goto 

FCELOC

15 FCELOC FCELOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto 

FCELOCST

15 FCELOC

ST

FCELOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two 

character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then 

 goto 

CK_FCELOCS

T

ELSE goto 

FCEMORE

15 FCEMOR

E

FCEMORE Did you pay for any other (item 

description)?

 Description Month 

Amount Period

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW 

number = 34 

then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE 

goto 

FCE_ITEM for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

=34 then exit 

table and goto 

S15_END

 

ELSE goto 

FCE_ITEM for 

the next row

15 FCEAMTX_

15 FCESMEX_

15 FCESMTX_

15 FCECODE

15 FCECD1

15 FCECD2

15 FCECD3

15 FCECD4

15 FCECD5

15 FCECD6

15 FCECD7

15 FCECD8
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15 FCECD9

15 REC_STAT

15 REC_ORIG

15 T_FCENAM2

15 FCEAMOUNT

15 LP15_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

15 S15_END Exit block and 

goto Section 

16 - BSECT16

16 S16_INT

RO

S16_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. 

 Description Month 

Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) 

(SUBEXPX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTableA.Brow.

SUB_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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16 SUB_ITE

M

SUB_ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - -

37 ? [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? 

 Read each item on 

list.

 

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

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - -

38 ? [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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - -

39 ? [F1]

Have you purchased any -

 Read each item on list

 Report blank tapes, CDs, 

and DVDs in Section 6B under item 

code 11

1. Recreational lessons or other 

instructions

2. Golf courses or country clubs

3. Health clubs, fitness centers, 

swimming pools, weight loss 

centers, or other sports or 

recreational organizations

4. Fees for participating in sports 

such as golf, bowling, biking, 

hockey, football, or swimming

5. Vacation clubs

6. Civic, service, fraternal, or other 

social organizations. Do not include 

contributions to or membership in 

liifilbi

1-27: IF 

SUB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

SUBDESC

95: Goto 

SUB_ITEM for 

the next row

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

LP16_Flag

888: IF row 

number = 40 

then exit the 

table and goto 

LP16_Flag

 ELSE 

goto 

SUB_ITEM for 

the next row
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16 SUBDES

C

SUBDESC (What is the name of the 

(Description))? / )

(* Ask if not apparent: Describe the 

item./ )

 Description Month 

Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) 

(SUBEXPX)

Goto 

S16GFTCA

16 S16GFTC

A

S16GFTCA 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 SUBMO

16 SUBMO SUBMO 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/ )

Goto 

SUBEXPX
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16 SUBEXP

X

SUBEXPX (What was the total amount of this 

expense?/What is (your/your 

household) monthly expense?) 

(Include shipping and handling 

fees./ ) Please include any sales 

tax in the cost.

(Include ticket/admission service 

fees and surcharges/ )

 Description Month 

Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) 

(SUBEXPX)

If SUBEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

SUB_ITEM] or 

SUBEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

SUB_ITEM] 

then goto 

ERR1_AMOU

NT

 ELSEIF 

SUBMO<> 13 

and ITEM and 

SUBEXPX for 

this record are 

equal to any 

records data in 

the SCIF

 and 

SUBMO for 

that record 

does not equal 

13 then goto 

ERR_DUP

ELSEIF 

SUB_ITEM = 

19, 22, 23, or 

26, goto 

SUB_C

ELSEIF 

(SUB_ITEM = 

2, 3, 5, 6, or 8) 

AND 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

then goto 

SUBPURCH

ELSEIF 

(SUB_ITEM = 

1 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16)) 

OR 

 

((SUB_ITEM = 

4, 7, 10-16) 

and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14)) 

OR

 

((SUB_ITEM = 

17 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06)) 

OR 

 

(SUBITEM 
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16 SUB_C SUB_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

 Description Month 

Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) 

(SUBEXPX)

C: Goto 

SUB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

(SUB_ITEM = 

19, 22 or 23) 

AND 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12) 

OR 

 

(SUB_ITEM = 

26 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)) 

then goto 

SUBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

SUBMORE

If anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the Enter 

key is entered 

goto CK_C

16 SUB_CM

B

SUB_CMB 39 ? [F1]

What other expense is the (music 

files or discs/videos or 

discs/streaming or rented 

videos/apps, games, or ringtones) 

combined with?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas.

 Description Month 

Amount

 (SUBDESC) (SUBMO) 

(SUBEXPX)

19. Purchased music files, CDs, or 

records

22. Purchased video files, Blu-Ray 

discs, or DVDs

23. Rented video files or DVDs or 

streaming video subscriptions

26. Applications, games, or 

ringtones for a cellphone or mobile 

device not already reported

IF (SUB_ITEM 

= 19, 22 or 23) 

AND 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12) 

OR 

 (SUB_ITEM 

= 26 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08)) 

then goto 

SUBSTORE

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE
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16 SUBSTO

RE

SUBSTORE What is the name of the (business 

that (provides this lesson or 

instruction/manages this 

organization or event)/credit card 

company/))?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

SUBMORE

ELSEIF 

(ENTRY = DK 

or RF) OR 

SUB_ITEM = 7 

then goto 

SUBMORE

ELSEIF 

SUB_ITEM = 

10-13 then 

goto SUBLOC

ELSE goto 

SUBPURCH

16 SUBPUR

CH

SUBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

SUBMORE

2: Goto 

SUBLOC

16 SUBLOC SUBLOC In what city is (Description) 

located?

Goto 

SUBLOCST
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16 SUBLOC

ST

SUBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Description) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then goto

CK_SUBLOCS

T

ELSEIF 

SUB_ITEM = 

10-13 and 

entry = XX 

then goto 

SUBLOCCT

ELSEIF 

SUB_ITEM = 

10-13 then 

goto SUBTIC

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE

16 SUBLOC

CT

SUBLOCCT In what country is (Description) 

located?

 Enter country name

Go to SUBTIC

16 SUBTIC SUBTIC Were the tickets purchased 

directly from (Description) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TCKPURCH

2: Goto 

TCKTCOMP

16 TCKTCO

MP

TCKTCOMP What is the name of the company 

you used to purchase the tickets?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

Goto 

TCKPURCH

16 TCKPUR

CH

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 

SUBMORE

2: IF SUBTIC 

= 2 then goto 

TCKTLOC

 ELSE goto 

SUBMORE

16 TCKTLO

C

TCKTLOC In what city is (Ticket 

Company/this company) located?

Goto 

TKTLOCST
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16 TKTLOCS

T

TKTLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Ticket 

Company/this company) located?

 Enter the two character

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then 

 goto 

CK_TKTLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE

16 SUBMOR

E

SUBMORE 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 

SUB_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

row = 40 then 

exit the table 

and goto 

LP16_Flag

 

ELSE goto 

SUB_ITEM for 

the next row

16 S17CODEA

16 S16CODE1

16 S16CODE2

16 S16CODE3

16 S16CODE4

16 SUBEXPX_

16 SUB_STAT

16 SUB_ORIG

VacationFlag

16 LP16_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S16_END

16 S16_END ** Non Displayed ** Goto Section 

17 - BSect17
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391

17A ANYOUT

SD

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 > 0 

then goto 

TBLSECT17A_

1

 

ELSE goto 

ANYTRIPS

17A NUMOUT

SD

NUMOUTSD How many? Goto 

ANYYUPD

17A ANYYUP

D

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 > 0 

then goto 

TBLSECT17A_

1

 

ELSE goto 

ANYTRIPS

17A FOODYU

PD

FOODYUPD Did these expenses include 

anything for . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGYUPD

17A LODGYU

PD

LODGYUPD Did these expenses include anything 

for . . .

 . . . Lodging? 

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRANYUPD
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17A TRANYU

PD

TRANYUPD Did these expenses include anything 

for . . .

 . . . Transportation?

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSEYUPD

17A ELSEYUP

D

ELSEYUPD Did these expenses include . . .

 . . . Anything else?

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRAELSE

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

TOTYUPDX

17A TRAELSE TRAELSE Specify: Goto 

TOTYUPDX

17A TOTYUP

DX

TOTYUPDX What was the total amount of 

these expenses?

1-99999999: 

IF TOTYUPDX 

< 5 or 

TOTYUPDX > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_TOTYU

PDX

 

ELSEIF 

I_17Acoun > 0 

then goto 

TBLSECT17A_

1

 

ELSE goto 

ANYTRIPS

DK,RF: IF 

I_17Acoun > 0 

then goto 

TBLSECT17A_

1

 ELSE 

goto 

ANYTRIPS

17A NUMYUPD

17A TOTY_PDX

17A TRD_STAT

17A TRD_ORIG

17A1 PLACENAME ** SHOW ONLY **
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17A1 ENDTRP

1

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 (trip 

place) 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_MONTHCUR_MONTH, 

DK, RF: Goto 

ANYBOTH1

17A1 ANYBOT

H1

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 for 

the next line of 

grid

17A Tripline

17A1 MATCHID
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17A2 ANYTRIP

S

ANYTRIPS 40 ? [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 TRIPPLA

C

TRIPPLAC ? [F1]

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 DESTCO

DE

DESTCODE ? [F1]

 Type state abbreviation for a 

U.S. destination or X for foreign 

country destination

 Destination Ended How 

paid Number of trips

 (TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) 

(ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

2 character 

state abbrev.or

RF: Goto 

ENDTRP2

DK: Goto 

CK_DESTCOD

E

PR,X: Goto 

FOREIGN

17A2 PLACE ** SHOW ONLY **
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17A2 FOREIGN FOREIGN Select the country or region.

1. Africa

2. Asia

3. Australia

4. Canada

5. Caribbean

6. Central America

7. Europe

8. Mexico

9. Middle East

10. South America

11. South Pacific

Goto 

ENDTRP2

17A2 ENDTRP

2

ENDTRP2 In what month did this trip end?

 (0) Trip not ended

 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: Goto 

S18MORE

REF_MONTHCUR_MONTH, 

DK, RF: Goto 

MORTHONE

17A2 MORTHO

NE

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
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17A2 NUMTRIP

S

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 ANYBOT

H2

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 S17MOR

E

S17MORE 40 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month) , have you taken 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 

TRIPPLAC, 

next line on the 

grid

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

S17A_END

17A2 TRIPLINE

17A2 TRPDSTN

17A2 TR2_STAT

17A2 TR2_ORIG
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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 NUMNIG

HT

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 

NUMNIGHT > 

90 then goto 

ERR1_NUMNI

GHT

 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 FOODDE

AL

FOODDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGDEAL

17BC LODGDE

AL

LODGDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRANDEAL
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17BC TRANDE

AL

TRANDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Transportation? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSEDEAL

17BC ELSEDEA

L

ELSEDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Anything else? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRBELSE

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

PKGTRIPX

17BC TRBELSE TRBELSE Specify: Goto 

PKGTRIPX

17BC PKGTRIP

X

PKGTRIPX â€‹? [F1]

How much did (you/your 

household) pay for the package 

deal?

1-999999: IF 

PKGTRIPX < 5 

or PKGTRIPX 

> 7000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PKGTR

IPX

 

ELSE goto 

TRPTRNS

DK,RF: 

Goto 

TRPTRNS
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17BC TRPTRN

S

TRPTRNS 40 ? [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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400

17BC CMLOCA

LX

CMLOCALX ? [F1]

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 CMLOCALX 

> 640 then 

goto 

ERR1_CMLOC

ALX

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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401

17BC CMPLAN

EX

CMPLANEX ? [F1]

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 CMPLANEX 

> 7500 then 

goto 

ERR1_COMPL

ANEX

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 CMTRAIN

X

CMTRAINX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) 

spend for train fare (other than 

what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF CMTRAINX 

> 800 then 

goto 

ERR1_CMTRA

INX 

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 ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) 

spend for bus fare (other than 

what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF CMBUSX > 

315 then goto 

ERR1_CMBUS

X

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 ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) 

spend for ship fare (other than 

what the package deal covered/ 

)?

IF CMSHIPX > 

2800 then goto 

ERR1_CMSHI

PX 

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 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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17BC SHPSTO

RE

SHPSTORE What is the name of the cruise 

line or ship travel company?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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 SHPRSR

V

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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17BC SHPRCO

MP

SHPRCOMP What is the name of the company 

you used to make the 

reservation?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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
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17BC SHPPUR

CH

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 SHPRLO

C

SHPRLOC In what city is (Company name) 

located?

Goto 

SPRLOCST
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17BC SPRLOC

ST

SPRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Company name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> xx 

then 

 goto 

CK_SPRLOCS

T

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 RTCARX RTCARX ? [F1]

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 RTCARX > 

1400 then goto 

ERR1_RTCAR

X

ELSEIF 

((RT10.POPG

RP = 05 or 06) 

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 RTCSTO

RE

RTCSTORE What is the name of the rental car 

company used?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

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 RTCPKU

P

RTCPKUP In what city was the vehicle 

picked up?

Goto 

RTPKUPST
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17BC RTPKUP

ST

RTPKUPST ? [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_RTPKUPS

T

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 RTCRSR

V

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
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17BC RTCRCO

MP

RTCRCOMP What is the name of the company 

you used to make your 

reservation?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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 RTCPUR

CH

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 

tht
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17BC RTCRLO

C

RTCRLOC In what city is (Reservation 

company) located?

Goto 

RTRLOCST

17BC RTRLOC

ST

RTRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Reservation 

company) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_RTRLOCS

T

ELSEIF entry = 

XX then goto 

RTPKUPCT 

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 RTPKUP

CT

RTPKUPCT In what country was the vehicle 

picked up?

 Enter country name

Goto 

RTCRSRV
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17BC RTMOPE

DX

RTMOPEDX ? [F1]

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 RTMOPEDX 

> 250 then 

goto 

ERR1_RTMOP

EDX

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 RTPLANE

X

RTPLANEX ? [F1]

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 RTPLANEX 

> 6000 then 

goto 

ERR1_RTPLA

NEX

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 RTBOAT

X

RTBOATX ? [F1]

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 RTBOATX > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_RTBOA

TX

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS 

then goto 

RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS 

then goto 

RTOTHERX

ELSE goto 

ANYGAS

17BC RTCAMP

X

RTCAMPX ? [F1]

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 RTCAMPX 

> 1375 then 

goto 

ERR1_RTCAM

PX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS 

then goto 

RTOTHERX

ELSE goto 

ANYGAS

17BC RTOTHE

RX

RTOTHERX ? [F1]

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 RTOTHERX 

> 870 then 

goto 

ERR1_RTOTH

ERX

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
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17BC GASOILX GASOILX ? [F1]

(How much did (you) spend for 

that?/What costs for gasoline or 

other fuels won't be reimbursed?)

IF GASOILX = 

1 or GASOILX 

> 499 then 

goto 

ERR1_GASOI

LX

ELSEIF 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12) 

AND 

DESTCODE 

<> 'X' then 

goto 

GTRSTORE

ELSE goto 

ANYTOLL

17BC GTRSTO

RE

GTRSTORE At what station or store did 

(you/you or any members of your 

household) last purchase 

gasoline on your trip?

 Enter store or station name

ENTRY: Goto 

GTRLOC

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYTOLL

17BC GTRLOC GTRLOC In what city is (Gas Store) 

located?

Goto 

GTRLOCST

17BC GTRLOC

ST

GTRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Gas Store) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_GTRLOCS

T

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 TRPTOLL

X

TRPTOLLX (How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) 

spend for tolls?/What costs for 

tolls won't be reimbursed?)

IF TRPTOLLX 

> 50 then goto 

ERR1_TRPTO

LLX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

and 

DESTCODE 

<> X then goto 

TOLSTORE

ELSE goto 

ANYPARK

17BC TOLSTO

RE

TOLSTORE What is the last road, bridge, ferry 

or tunnel you paid a toll for on 

this trip?

 Enter name

ENTRY: 

Goto TOLLOC

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYPARK

17BC TOLLOC TOLLOC What is the city? Goto 

TOLLOCST

17BC TOLLOC

ST

TOLLOCST ? [F1]

What is the state?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_TOLLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

ANYPARK

17BC ANYPAR

K

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
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17BC PARKING

X

PARKINGX (How much were they?/What cost 

for parking fees won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF PARKINGX 

> 250 then 

goto 

ERR1_PARKI

NGX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

AND 

DESTCODE 

<> X then goto 

TRPPKLOC

ELSE goto 

LODGING

17BC TRPPKL

OC

TRPPKLOC At what street intersection or 

location was the vehicle parked?

 Enter intersection or 

location

Goto TRPKLC

17BC TRPKLC TRPKLC What is the city? Goto 

TRPKLCST

17BC TRPKLCS

T

TRPKLCST ? [F1]

What is the state?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_TRPKLCS

T

ELSE goto 

TRPPKSTR

17BC TRPPKST

R

TRPPKSTR What is the name of the company 

or institution that you paid?

 Enter name of 

company or institution

Goto 

LODGING

17BC NUMSAME

17BC NUMN_GHT

17BC PKGT_IPX

17BC CMLO_ALX

17BC CMPL_NEX

17BC CMTR_INX

17BC CMBUSX_

17BC CMSHIPX_

17BC RTCARX_

17BC RTMO_EDX

17BC RTPL_NEX

17BC RTBOATX_
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17BC RTCAMPX_

17BC RTOT_ERX

17BC GASOILX_

17BC TRPT_LLX

17BC PARK_NGX

17BC TRIPDSTN

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 LDGCOS

TX

LDGCOSTX ? [F1]

(What was the cost, including 

taxes and tips?/What costs for 

lodging, including taxes and tips, 

won't be reimbursed?)

IF LDGCOSTX 

= 1-25 or 

LDGCOSTX > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_LDGCO

STX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14) 

then goto 

HOTEL

ELSE goto 

TRPFOOD

17BC HOTEL HOTEL What is the name of the hotel or 

place that you stayed?

 Enter name

ENTRY: 

Goto HOTLOC

DK,RF: Goto 

TRPFOOD

17BC HOTLOC HOTLOC In what city did you stay? Goto 

HOTLOCST
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17BC HOTLOC

ST

HOTLOCST ? [F1]

In what state did you stay?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then 

 goto 

CK_HOTLOCS

T

ELSEIF entry = 

XX then goto 

HOTLOCCT

ELSE goto 

HOTRSRV

17BC HOTLOC

CT

HOTLOCCT In what country did you stay?

 Enter country name

Goto 

HOTRSRV

17BC HOTRSR

V

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

17BC HOTRVC

OM

HOTRVCOM What is the name of the company 

you used to make your 

reservation?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

Goto 

HOTPURCH

17BC HOTPUR

CH

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 HOTRVL

OC

HOTRVLOC In what city is (Hotel reservation 

company) located?

Goto 

HTRVLCST

17BC HTRVLC

ST

HTRVLCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Hotel reservation 

company) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_HTRVLCS

T

ELSE goto 

TRPFOOD
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17BC TRPFOO

D

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 TRPFOO

DX

TRPFOODX (What was the cost, including 

taxes and tips?/What costs for 

these things won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF TRPFOODX 

= DK or RF 

then goto 

TRPALCIN

ELSEIF 

NUMNIGHT = 

DK OR RF 

AND 

TRPFOODX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_TRPFO

ODX

ELSEIF 

(TRPFOODX/N

UMNIGHT) > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_TRPFO

ODX

ELSE goto 

TRPALCIN

17BC TRPALCI

N

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 TRPALC

HX

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 TRPALCHX 

> 210 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPAL

CHX

ELSE goto 

ANYGROC
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17BC ANYGRO

C

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 TRPGRO

CX

TRPGROCX (What were the expenses, 

including taxes?/What costs, 

including taxes, won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF TRPGROCX 

> 300 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPGR

OCX

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 TRPALC

GX

TRPALCGX (What was the cost for alcoholic 

beverages, including taxes?/What 

costs for alcoholic beverages, 

including taxes, won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF TRPALCGX 

> 250 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPAL

CGX

ELSE goto 

ANYSPEQP

17BC ANYSPE

QP

ANYSPEQP 41 ? [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 TRPSPR

TX

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 TRPSPRTX 

> 600 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPSP

RTX

ELSE goto 

ANYENTER
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17BC ANYENT

ER

ANYENTER 41 ? [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.CHKTC

OMB

17BC TRPETRT

X

TRPETRTX (How much did (you/you or any 

member of your CU) spend?/What 

costs for entertainment and 

admissions won't be 

reimbursed?)

IF TRPETRTX 

> 682 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPET

RTX

ELSE exit 

block and goto 

BlkSection17_

BC_3.CHKTC

OMB

17BC LDGC_STX

17BC TRPF_ODX

17BC TRPA_CHX

17BC TRPG_OCX

17BC TRPA_CGX

17BC TRPS_RTX

17BC TRPE_RTX

17BC TRIPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC TRIPPLACE ** SHOW ONLY **

17BC CHKTCO

MB

CHKTCOMB Are there combined expenses 

for this trip the respondent

 was not able to separate?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TCOMBEST

2: Goto 

TRPGFTC

17BC TCOMBE

ST

TCOMBEST ? [F1]

 (Only those expenses the 

respondent could not provide 

individual expenses for should be 

combined and entered here./ 

IF TCOMBEST 

> 6000 then 

goto 

ERR1_TCOMB

EST

ELSE goto 

FOODCOMB
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17BC FOODCO

MB

FOODCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) 

) include anything for . . .

 . . . Food? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGCOMB

17BC LODGCO

MB

LODGCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . . Lodging 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRANCOMB

17BC TRANCO

MB

TRANCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . .Transportation? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSECOMB

17BC ELSECO

MB

ELSECOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . . Other 

expenses? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

OTHRCOMB

17BC OTHRCO

MB

OTHRCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include . . . 

 . . . Any expenses for 

others?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRPGFTC

17BC TRPGFT

C

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
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17BC TRPGFT

CX

TRPGFTCX (How much of the total expenses 

for this trip were for persons 

outside your CU?/How much of 

the tota

IF TRPGFTCX 

> 1100 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPGF

TCX

ELSE goto 

S17BC_END

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

17BC TCOM_EST

17BC TRPG_TCX

17BC WHATPART

17BC TRIPIDBC

17BC CMLOCALY

17BC CMPLANEY

17BC CMTRAINY

17BC CMBUSY

17BC CMSHIPY

17BC PVCARY

17BC PVELSEY

17BC PVTRANSY

17BC RTCARY

17BC RTMOPEDY

17BC RTPLANEY

17BC RTBOATY

17BC RTCAMPY

17BC RTOTHERY

17BC EOTRIPMO

17BC TRPPLACE

17BC TRB_STAT

17BC TRB_ORIG
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17BC flganyboth

1. Yes

2. No

17E ANYNON

CU

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 FOODNO

CU

FOODNOCU Did these expenses include 

anything for...

 . . . Food and 

beverages?

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGNOCU

17E LODGNO

CU

LODGNOCU Did these expenses include anything 

for...

 . . . Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRANNOCU

17E TRANNO

CU

TRANNOCU Did these expenses include anything 

for...

 . . . Transportation? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSENOCU

17E ELSENO

CU

ELSENOCU Did these expenses include ...

 . . . Anything else? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

TRNONCUX
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17E TRNONC

UX

TRNONCUX What was the total amount that 

(you/your household) paid for 

those trips?

IF TRNONCUX 

< 25 or 

TRNONCUX > 

3000 then goto 

ERR1_TRNON

CUX

ELSE goto 

S17E_END

17E S17E_END Exit block and 

goto ANYLOC

17E TRNO_CUX

17E TRE_STAT

17E TRE_ORIG

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.N

UMLOC

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

S17F_END

17F NUMLOC NUMLOC How many nights did (you/you or 

any members of your household) 

spend away from home on this 

stay?

Goto 

ANYLOCDL

17F ANYLOC

DL

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

17F FOODLC

DL

FOODLCDL Did the package deal include 

anything for. . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGLCDL
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17F LODGLC

DL

LODGLCDL Did the package deal include 

anything for. . .

 . . .Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ENTRLCDL

17F ENTRLC

DL

ENTRLCDL Did the package deal include 

anything for. . .

 . . . Entertainment?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSELCDL

17F ELSELCD

L

ELSELCDL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Anything else?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRFELSE

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

LOCDEALX

17F TRFELSE TRFELSE Specify: Goto 

LOCDEALX

17F LOCDEA

LX

LOCDEALX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay 

for the package deal?

IF LOCDEALX 

> 1500 then 

goto 

ERR1_LOCDE

ALX

ELSE goto 

ANYLODGE

17F ANYLOD

GE

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

17F LOCLOD

GX

LOCLODGX ? [F1]

What was the cost, including 

taxes and tips?

IF LOCLODGX 

< 22 or 

LOCLODGX > 

648 then goto 

ERR1_LOCLO

DGX

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14 

then goto 

LHTLSTOR

ELSE goto 

ANYMEAL
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17F LHTLSTO

R

LHTLSTOR What is the name of the hotel or 

place that you stayed?

 Enter name of hotel

ENTRY: 

Goto 

LHTLLOC

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYMEAL

17F LHTLLOC LHTLLOC In what city did you stay? Goto 

LHTLOCST

17F LHTLOCS

T

LHTLOCST ? [F1]

In what state did you stay?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_LHTLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

LOCSTRSV

17F LOCSTR

SV

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

17F LHTRCO

MP

LHTRCOMP What is the name of the company 

you used to make your 

reservation?

 Enter company name 

or website

Goto 

LHTPURCH

17F LHTPUR

CH

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

17F LHRCOL

OC

LHRCOLOC In what city is (Reservation 

company name) located?

Goto 

LHRLOCST

17F LHRLOC

ST

LHRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Reservation 

company name) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto CK_ 

LHRLOCST

ELSE gGoto 

ANYMEAL
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17F ANYMEA

L

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

17F LOCMEA

LX

LOCMEALX What was the cost, including 

taxes and tips?

IF LOCMEALX 

< 6 or 

LOCMEALX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_LOCME

ALX

ELSE goto 

ANYALCML

17F ANYALC

ML

ANYALCML Was any of the (amount/(entry in 

LOCMEALX)) for alcoholic 

beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

1: 

Goto 

ALCMEALX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYLCGR

17F ALCMEA

LX

ALCMEALX What was the cost for alcoholic 

beverages, including taxes and 

tips?

IF ALCMEALX 

< 5 or 

ALCMEALX > 

388 then goto 

ERR1_ALCME

ALX

ELSE goto 

ANYLCGR

17F ANYLCG

R

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

17F LOCGRO

CX

LOCGROCX What were the expenses, 

including taxes?

IF LOCGROCX 

< 5 or 

LOCGROCX > 

600 then goto 

ERR1_LOCGR

OCX

ELSE goto 

ANYALCGR
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17F ANYALC

GR

ANYALCGR Was any of the (amount/ entry in 

LOCGROCX) for alcoholic 

beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

ALCGROCX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ANYADMIS

17F ALCGRO

CX

ALCGROCX What was the cost for alcoholic 

beverages, including taxes?

IF ALCGROCX 

< 5 or 

ALCGROCX > 

270 then goto 

ERR1_ALCGR

OCX

ELSE goto 

ANYADMIS

17F ANYADMI

S

ANYADMIS 41 ? [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 

CHKFCOMB

17F LOCADM

SX

LOCADMSX How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) 

pay?

IF LOCADMSX 

< 5 or 

LOCADMSX > 

290 then goto 

ERR1_LOCAD

MSX

ELSE goto 

CHKFCOMB

17F CHKFCO

MB

CHKFCOMB Are there combined expenses 

for food/beverages, lodging,

 transportation, or other things?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

LOCCOMBX

2: Goto 

DIDYOU
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17F LOCCOM

BX

LOCCOMBX ? [F1]

 Only those things the 

respondent could not provide 

individual expenses 

 for should be combined and 

entered here.

1-99999999: IF 

LOCCOMBX < 

5 or 

LOCCOMBX > 

210 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_LOCCO

MBX

 

ELSE goto 

FOODLCCM

DK,RF: Goto 

FOODLCCM

17F FOODLC

CM

FOODLCCM Does this include anything for. . .

 . . . Food and 

beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LODGLCCM

17F LODGLC

CM

LODGLCCM Does this include anything for . . 

 . . . Lodging?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ENTRLCCM

17F ENTRLC

CM

ENTRLCCM Does this include anything for . . 

 . . . Entertainment?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ELSELCCM

17F ELSELCC

M

ELSELCCM Does this include any . . .

 . . . Other expenses?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: 

Goto DIDYOU

2: IF 

FOODLCCM = 

2 and 

LODGLCCM = 

2 and 

ENTRLCCM = 

2 then goto 

CK_LOCCOM

BX 

 ELSE goto 

DIDYOU
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17F 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 for 

the next row

2,DK,RF: 

Exit block and 

goto 

S18F_END

17F LOCD_ALX

17F LOCL_DGX

17F LOCM_ALX

17F ALCM_ALX

17F LOCG_OCX

17F ALCG_OCX

17F LOCA_MSX

17F LOCC_MBX

17F S17F_END Goto Section 

18 - BSECT18

17F TRF_STAT

17F TRF_ORIG

17BC S17BC_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

17F S17Fldg_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

HHCount17

HHCount18

18A S18A_INT

RO

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. 

 Description Month 

Amount 

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) 

(CLOTHXD)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BSECT18.BTA

BLEA.BROW.

CLD_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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18A CLD_ITE

M

CLD_ITEM 42 ? [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 

CLD_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 IF 

CLD_ITEM = 

1-3 then goto 

CLSVGFTC

 ELSE 

goto 

CLODESCD

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S18A_END

888: IF row 

number = 15 

then exit the 

table and goto

S18A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

CLD_ITEM for 

the next row

18A CLODES

CD

CLODESCD What kind of service was this?

 Describe briefly the 

service.

 Description Month 

Amount

 (CLODESCD) 

(CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

Goto 

CLSVGFTC

18A CLSVGFT

C

CLSVGFTC 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 

CLOTHMOD
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18A CLOTHM

OD

CLOTHMOD 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

Goto 

CLSRVCX

18A CLSRVC

X

CLSRVCX How much did it cost? Please 

include any sales tax with the 

cost, as well as any shipping and 

handling charges with the cost of 

any item that was shipped.

 Description Month 

Amount

 (CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) 

(CLSRVCX)

1-999999: 

IF CLSRVCX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

CLD_ITEM] or 

CLSRVCX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

CLD_ITEM] 

 

then goto 

ERR1_CLSRV

CX

 

ELSEIF 

CLD_ITEM and 

CLSRVCX for 

this record are 

equal to any 

 

records data in 

the 

prechart/input 

then goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSE goto 

CLD_C

DK,RF: Goto 

CLD_C
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18A CLD_C CLD_C Enter 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: Goto 

CLD_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

(CLD_ITEM = 

1 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06]) 

OR 

 

((CLD_ITEM = 

2-7) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08]) 

OR 

 

(CLD_ITEM = 

8 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16])

 

then goto 

CLBSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

CLDMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the enter 

key is entered 

then goto 

CK_C
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18A CLD_CM

B

CLD_CMB 42 ? [F1] 

 What (is/other clothing 

services is) (men's suit or 

tuxedo/watch/jewelry/(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 (CLD_ITEM 

= 1 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06]) 

or

 

((CLD_ITEM = 

2-7) and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 07 or 08]) 

or

 (CLD_ITEM 

= 8 and 

[RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16])

 then goto 

CLBSTORE

ELSE goto 

CLDMORE

18A CLBSTO

RE

CLBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where you had this expense?

 Enter store, 

website, or company name.

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

CLDMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

CLDMORE

ELSE goto 

CLBPURCH
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18A CLBPUR

CH

CLBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

CLDMORE

2: Goto 

CLBLOC

18A CLBLOC CLBLOC In what city is (Store Description) 

located?

Goto 

CLBLOCST

18A CLBLOC

ST

CLBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store 

Description) located?

 Enter the 

two character state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_CLBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

CLDMORE

18A CLDMOR

E

CLDMORE 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 

CLD_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 15 then exit 

the table and 

goto 

S18A_END

 

ELSE goto 

CLD_ITEM for 

the next row

18A CLOTHYD

18A CLOTHD1

18A CLOTHD2

18A CLOTHD3

18A CLOTHD4

18A CLOTHD5

18A CLOTHD6

18A CLSRVCX_

18A CLD_STAT

18A CLD_ORIG

18A S18A_END Goto 

LP18A_Flag
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18A LP18A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

ADLTCLOX

18B ADLTCLO

X

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 persons 18+)

IF ADLTCLOX 

= 1-4 or 

ADLTCLOX > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_ADLTC

LOX

ELSEIF 

HHCount17 > 

0 then goto 

CHLDCLOX

ELSE goto 

CLOGFTX

18B CHLDCL

OX

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 

CHLDCLOX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_CHLDC

LOX

ELSE goto 

CLOGFTX

18B CLOGFT

X

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 

CLOGFTX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_CLOGF

TX

ELSE goto 

S18_SectCom

p

18B ADLT_LOX

18B CHLD_LOX

18B CLOGFTX_

18B REC_STAT

18B REC_ORIG

18 S18_SectComp Exit block and 

goto Section 

19 - BSECT19
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19A S19A_INT

RO

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.

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MISCDESC) 

(MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTableA.Brow.

MIS_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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19A MIS_ITE

M

MIS_ITEM Screen 1 

-------------------------------------------------

-----------

43 ? [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 

-------------------------------------------------

-----------------

44 ? [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. Toys or games?

14. Arts or crafts kits?

15. Sewing, knitting, or quilting 

materials and items?

16. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, 

or medicine for pets? Do not 

include pet food.

17. Pet services?

18. Veterinarian expenses for pets?

19. Catering?

20. Arrangement of live 

entertainment for special occasions?

21. Rental of party supplies?

22. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery 

ltlt?

1-23: IF 

MIS_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

MISCDESC

95: Goto 

MIS_ITEM for 

the next row

99: Exit 

the table and 

goto 

S19A_END

888: IF row 

number = 43 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S19A_END

 ELSE 

goto 

MIS_ITEM for 

the next row
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19A MISCDES

C

MISCDESC What was the expense for?

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MISCDESC) 

(MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

Goto MISCMO

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. (Same amount each month/ )

Goto 

MISCGFTC

19A MISCGFT

C

MISCGFTC 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 

MISCEXPX
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19A MISCEXP

X

MISCEXPX (What was the total amount of this 

expense?/What is your monthly 

expense?) 

Please include any sales tax in 

the cost, as well as any shipping 

and handling charges with the 

cost of any item that was shipped. 

(* Do not include legal fees 

related to real estate closing 

costs reported in Section 3./ ) 

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) 

(MISCMO) 

1-999999: IF 

MISCEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

MIS_ITEM] or 

MISCEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

MIS_ITEM]

 

then goto 

ERR1_MISCE

XPX

 

ELSEIF 

MIS_ITEM and 

MISCEXPX 

AND MISCMO 

<> 13 for this

record 

 

are equal to 

any records 

data on the 

SCIF AND 

(that SCIF 

 

records 

MISCMO <> 

13) then goto 

ERR_DUP

 

ELSEIF 

MIS_ITEM = 

13-23 then 

goto MIS_C

 

ELSEIF 

(MIS_ITEM = 1 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 03 or 04)) 

OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 2 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 05 or 06)) 

OR

 

((MIS_ITEM = 

3, 6, 7, or 10) 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02)) 

OR 

 

(MIS_ITEM = 4 

and 

(Rt10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12)) 

 

then goto 

MISSTORE
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19A MIS_C MIS_C Enter a 'C' for a combined 

expense.

C: Goto 

MIS_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

((MIS_ITEM = 

13, 14, 22 or 

23) and 

(RT800.POPG

RP = 01 or 02) 

OR 

 

(MIS_ITEM = 

15 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14)) 

OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 

16 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12)) 

OR

 

((MIS_ITEM = 

17 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10)) 

OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 

19 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16)) 

then

 

goto 

MISSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

MISMORE

IF anything 

other than a 'C' 

or the Enter 

key is entered 

then goto 

CK_C
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19A MIS_CMB MIS_CMB 44 ? [F1]

What other expense is the 

(description) combined with? 

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas.

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MISCDESC) 

(MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

13. Toys or games

14. Arts or craft kits

15. Sewing, knitting, or quilting 

materials and items

16. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, 

or medicine for pets; Do not include 

pet food

17. Pet services

18. Veterinarian expenses for pets

19. Catering

20. Arrangement of live 

entertainment for special occasions

21. Rental of party supplies

22. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery 

lots or vaults

23. Funerals, burials, or cremations

IF ((MIS_ITEM 

= 13, 14, 22 or 

23) and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 01 or 02) 

OR 

 (MIS_ITEM 

= 15 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 13 or 14)) 

OR

 (MIS_ITEM 

= 16 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 11 or 12)) 

OR

 ((MIS_ITEM 

= 17 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 09 or 10)) 

OR

 (MIS_ITEM 

= 19 and 

(RT10.POPGR

P = 15 or 16)) 

then 

 goto 

MISSTORE 

ELSE goto 

MISMORE
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449

19A MISSTOR

E

MISSTORE What is the name of the business 

where you had this expense?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.C

OM' then goto 

 

ERR_GROUP

ON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

MISMORE

ELSEIF 

ENTRY = DK 

or RF then 

goto 

MISMORE

ELSE goto 

MISPURCH

19A MISPURC

H

MISPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

MISMORE

2: Goto 

MISLOC

19A MISLOC MISLOC In what city is (Store) located? Goto 

MISLOCST

19A MISLOCS

T

MISLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_MISLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

MISMORE
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450

19A MISMOR

E

MISMORE 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 

MIS_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

ROW number 

= 43 then exit 

the table and 

goto 

S19A_END

 

ELSE goto 

MIS_ITEM for 

the next row

19A MISCCODE

19A MISCODE1

19A MISCODE2

19A MISCODE3

19A MISC_XPX

19A MIS_STAT

19A MIS_ORIG

S19A_END

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

LP19A_Flag

19A LP19A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S19B_INTRO

19B S19B_INT

RO

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.BTA

BLEB.BROW.

CNT_ITEM
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19B CNT_ITE

M

CNT_ITEM 45 ? [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

1. College students living away from 

home?

2. Any other people not in your 

household, such as friends, 

co-workers, 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 

ititidf 

1-9: IF 

CNT_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow 

then goto 

CK_ITEM

 ELSE 

goto 

CONTDESC

95: Goto 

CNT_ITEM for 

the next row 

99: Exit 

the table and 

goto 

S19B_END

888: IF row 

number = 43 

then exit the 

table and goto 

S19B_END

 ELSE 

goto 

CNT_ITEM for 

the next row
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

452

19B CONTDE

SC

CONTDESC What was the 

(payment/contribution) for?

 Description Month 

Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) 

(CONTEXPX)

Goto CONTMO

19B CONTMO CONTMO In what month (did you make the 

payment/did you make the 

contribution)?

 (did you make the 

payment/did you make the 

contribution)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

Goto 

CONTEXPX
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453

19B CONTEX

PX

CONTEXPX (What was the total amount of the 

(payment/contribution)/What is 

the monthly 

(payment/contribution))?

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) 

(CONTEXPX)

1-999999: IF 

CONTEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[

CNT_ITEM] or 

CONTEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[

CNT_ITEM] 

 then 

goto 

ERR1_CONTE

XPX

 

ELSEIF 

CNT_ITEM 

and 

CONTEXPX 

AND CONTMO 

<> 13 for this 

record 

 

are equal to 

any records 

data on the 

SCIF AND 

 

(that SCIF 

records 

CONTMO <> 

13) then goto 

ERR_DUP

 ELSE 

goto 

CNTMORE

DK,RF: Goto 

CNTMORE

19B CNTMOR

E

CNTMORE Did you make any other 

(contributions to/payments for) 

(Item description)?

 Description Month Amount

 (CONTDESC) (CONTMO) 

(CONTEXPX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF Row 

number = 43 

then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE 

goto 

CNT_ITEM for 

the next row 

2,DK,RF: IF 

Row number = 

43 then exit the 

table and goto 

S19B_END

 

ELSE goto 

CNT_ITEM for 

the next row
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19B CONTCODE

19B CONT_XPX

19B CNT_STAT

19B CNT_ORIG

S19B_END

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S19_Sectcomp

19B S19_Sectcomp Goto section 

20A -

BSECT20

20A S20A_Intr

o

S20A_Intro Now I am going to ask about what 

you usually paid for food, 

beverages, and other items 

(you/your household) (have/has) 

purchased since the first of 

(reference month).

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

FDBAWYWX

20A FDBAWY

WX

FDBAWYWX 46 ? [F1]

How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for food and drinks from 

places like restaurants, bars, and 

fast food places, including 

carry-out and delivery? Please 

include the cost of any alcoholic 

beverages. 

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

ALCHMWX

1-9999: IF 

entry = 1-10 or 

entry > 400 

then goto 

ERR1_FDBAW

YWX

 ELSE 

go to 

ALCHMWX

20A ALCHMW

X

ALCHMWX ? [F1]

How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for beer, wine, and other

alcohol to be served at home?

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

GREXPWX

1-9999: IF 

entry = 1 or 

entry > 999 

then goto 

ERR1_ALCHM

WX

 ELSE 

goto 

GREXPWX
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20A GREXPW

X

GREXPWX 46 ? [F1]

How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for groceries, including food 

and non-food items? Please 

include in-person and online 

grocery shopping and delivery. 

Include items like prepared meal 

kits, personal health and wellness 

items, diapers, pet food, and 

home cleaning supplies but do 

NOT include prescription drugs, 

alcohol, cigarettes, or other 

tobacco products. 

 Include grocery home delivery 

service fees, drinking water delivery 

fees. Also include purchases made 

with government benefits such as 

SNAP and WIC EBT cards. 

0,DK,RF: 

Goto 

FDBGFTQX

1-9999: IF 

entry > 700 

then goto 

ERR1_GREXP

WX

 ELSE 

goto 

FDBGFTQX

20A FDBGFT

QX

FDBGFTQX 46 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), not including this month, 

how much (have/has) (you/your 

household) spent on purchases of 

any food or beverages for people 

who do not live in your 

household, such as treating 

others to a meal and providing 

food or beverages for a party or 

event?

DK,RF: Goto 

CGTEXPW

0-999999: IF 

entry = 1 OR 

entry > 999 

then goto 

ERR1_FDBGF

TQX

 ELSE 

goto 

CGTEXPW

20A CGTEXP

W

CGTEXPW ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), did (you/you or any 

members of your household) buy 

any cigarettes? Do not include 

e-cigarettes.

1. Yes

2. No

1: 

Goto 

CGTEXPWX

2,DK,RF: 

Goto OTOBQ
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456

20A CGTEXP

WX

CGTEXPWX How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for cigarettes? 

DK,RF: Goto 

OTOBQ

0-999: IF 

entry < 5 or 

entry > 299 

then goto 

ERR1_CGTEX

PWX

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGR

P = 11 OR 12 

then goto 

CGTSTORE

 ELSE 

goto OTOBQ

20A CGTSTO

RE

CGTSTORE What is the name of the business 

where these were last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then 

goto OTOBQ

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto OTOBQ

ELSE goto 

CGTPURCH

20A CGTPUR

CH

CGTPURCH Were they paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto OTOBQ

2: Goto 

CGTLOC

20A CGTLOC CGTLOC In what city is (Cigarette store 

name) located?

Goto 

CGTLOCST

20A CGTLOC

ST

CGTLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Cigarette store 

name) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then goto 

CK_CGTLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

OTOBQ
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

457

20A OTOBQ OTOBQ 46 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference 

month), did (you/you or any 

members of your household) buy 

other tobacco products, such as 

cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing 

tobacco, or vaping products? Do 

not include marijuana products.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

OTOBQX

2,DK,RF: 

S20A_END

20A OTOBQX OTOBQX How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for tobacco products? 

 Do not include marijuana.

DK,RF: Goto 

S20A_END

0-999: IF 

entry < 5 or 

entry > 80 then 

goto 

ERR1_OTOBQ

X

 

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 11 OR 12 

then goto 

OTOBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

S20A_END

20A OTBSTO

RE

OTBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where these were last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then 

goto 

S20A_END

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

S20A_END

ELSE goto 

OTBPURCH

20A OTBPUR

CH

OTBPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

S20A_END

2: Goto 

OTBLOC

20A OTBLOC OTBLOC In what city is (other tobacco 

store) located?

Goto 

OTBLOCST
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20A OTBLOC

ST

OTBLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (other tobacco 

store) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

XX then goto 

CK_OTBLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

S20A_END

20A S20A_END

20A FDBA_YWX

20A ALCHMWX_

20A GREXPWX_

20A CGTE_PWX

20A OTOBQX_

20A FDBG_TQX

20A REC_STAT

20A REC_ORIG

20B LNDROM

AT

LNDROMAT 47 ? [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 LNDRYX < 

5 or LNDRYX 

> 260 then 

goto 

ERR1_LNDRY

X

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 15 or 16 then 

goto 

LNDSTORE

ELSE goto 

OTHLNDRY
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20B LNDSTO

RE

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 LNDRYL

OC

LNDRYLOC In what city is (Laundromat Name) 

located?

Goto 

LDYLOCST

20B LDYLOC

ST

LDYLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Laundromat 

Name) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_LDYLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

OTHLNDRY

20B OTHLND

RY

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

20B OTHLND

RX

OTHLNDRX ? [F1]

How much?

0-9999: IF 

OTHLNDRX > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_OTHLN

DRX

 

ELSEIF 

OTHLNDRX > 

LNDRYX then 

goto 

CK_OTHLNDR

X

 ELSE 

goto 

DRYCLEAN

DK,RF: 

Goto 

DRYCLEAN
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20B DRYCLE

AN

DRYCLEAN 47 ? [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 DRYCLN

X

DRYCLNX ? [F1]

What was the total cost?

1-9999: IF 

DRYCLNX < 6 

or DRYCLNX > 

390 then goto 

ERR1_DRYCL

NX

 

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 15 or 16 then 

goto 

DRYSTORE

 ELSE 

goto 

OTHDRCLN

DK,RF: IF 

RTt0.POPGRP 

= 15 or 16 then 

goto 

DRYSTORE 

 ELSE 

goto 

OTHDRCLN

20B DRYSTO

RE

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 DRYPUR

CH

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
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20B DRYLOC DRYLOC In what city is (Dry cleaner name) 

located?

Goto 

DRYLOCST

20B DRYLOC

ST

DRYLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Dry cleaner 

name) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_DRYLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

OTHDRCLN

20B OTHDRC

LN

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 OTHDCL

NX

OTHDCLNX ? [F1]

How much?

1-9999: IF 

OTHDCLNX < 

5 or 

OTHDCLNX > 

200 then goto 

ERR1_OTHDR

CLNX

 

ELSEIF 

OTHDCLNX > 

DRYCLNX 

then goto 

CK_OTHDCLN

X

 ELSE 

goto SALONS

DK,RF: Goto 

SALONS

20B SALONS SALONS 47 ? [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
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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 

SALONX = 1-3 

or SALONX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_SALON

X

 

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 13 or 14 then 

goto 

SALNNAME

 

ELSE goto 

WIGS

DK,RF: IF 

RTt0.POPGRP 

= 13 or 14 then 

goto 

SALNNAME

 ELSE 

goto WIGS

20B SALNNA

ME

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.C

OM" 

 

then goto 

ERR_GROUP

ON 

 

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

".COM" then 

 

goto WIGS

 

ELSE goto 

SALPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

WIGS
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20B SALPUR

CH

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 SALNLO

C

SALNLOC In what city is (Salon Name) 

located?

Goto 

SALLOCST

20B SALLOCS

T

SALLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Salon Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_SALLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

WIGS

20B WIGS WIGS 47 ? [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 

WIGSX = 1-5 

or WIGSX > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_WIGSX

 

ELSE goto 

SAFEDPST

DK,RF: Goto 

SAFEDPST

20B SAFEDP

ST

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
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20B SAFDPST

X

SAFDPSTX ? [F1]

What was the total rental expense 

for the safe deposit box since the 

first of (reference month), not 

including (current month)?

1-999: IF 

SAFDPSTX > 

399 then goto 

ERR1_SAFED

PSTX

 

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 SAFSTO

RE

SAFSTORE What is the name of the bank or 

institution?

 Enter bank or 

institution name

ENTRY: IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

BANKSRVC

 ELSE 

goto 

SAFPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

BANKSRVC

20B SAFPUR

CH

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 SAFDPL

OC

SAFDPLOC In what city is (Bank or institution 

name) located?

Goto 

SAFLOCST
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20B SAFLOC

ST

SAFLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Bank or 

institution name) located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

then

 goto 

CK_SAFLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

BANKSRVC

20B BANKSR

VC

BANKSRVC 47 ? [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 

S20B_END

20B BANKMO

X

BANKMOX ? [F1]

What is the usual MONTHLY 

charge?

1-9999: IF 

BANKMOX = 1 

or BANKMOX 

> 300 then 

goto 

ERR1_BANKM

OX

 

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 11 or 12 then 

goto 

BNKNAME

 ELSE 

goto 

S20B_END

DK,RF: IF 

Rt10.POPGRP 

= 11 or 12 then 

goto 

BNKNAME

 ELSE 

goto 

S20B_END
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466

20B BNKNAM

E

BNKNAME What is the name of the bank or 

institution?

 Enter bank or 

institution name

ENTRY: IF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY 

contains 

'.COM' then 

goto 

S20B_END

 ELSE 

goto 

BNKPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

S20B_END

20B BNKPUR

CH

BNKPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

S20B_END

2: Goto

BANKLOC

20B BANKLO

C

BANKLOC In what city is (Bank name) 

located?

Goto 

BNKLOCST

20B BNKLOC

ST

BNKLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Bank name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbeviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and not 'XX' 

then goto 

CK_BNKLOCS

T

ELSE goto 

S20B_END

20B S20B_END Exit block and 

goto 20C

20B LNDRYX_

20B OTHL_DRX

20B DRYCLNX_

20B OTHD_LNX

20B SALONX_

20B WIGSX_

20B SAFD_STX

20B BANKMOX_

20B XPB_STAT

20B XPB_ORIG

POP1_AskFlags
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467

20C PGRP1_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P1
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468

20C PSCATR2

2

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
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469

20C R22_COS

T

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 R22_COST 

< 8 or 

R22_COST > 

450 then goto 

ERR1_R22CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R22STORE
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470

20C R22STOR

E

R22STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
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471

20C R22PUR

CH

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 

ENDPOPGR
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472

20C R22LOC R22LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R22LOCST
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473

20C R22LOCS

T

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_R22LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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474

20C PSCATR2

1

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_POPGR

P1
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475

20C R21_COS

T

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 R21_COST 

< 5 or 

R21_COST > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_R21CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R21STORE
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476

20C R21STOR

E

R21STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
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477

20C R21PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R21LOC
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478

20C R21LOC R21LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R21LOCST
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479

20C R21LOCS

T

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_R21LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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480

20C PSCATH2

9

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_POPGR

P1
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481

20C H29_COS

T

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 H29_COST 

< 5 or 

H29_COST > 

250 then goto 

ERR1_H29CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H29STORE
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482

20C H29STOR

E

H29STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
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483

20C H29PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H29LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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484

20C H29LOC H29LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H29LOCST

20C H29LOCS

T

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_H29LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

485

20C PSCATH2

7

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_POPGR

P1
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486

20C H27_COS

T

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 H27_COST 

> 1000 then 

goto 

ERR1_H27CO

ST

Goto 

H27STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

487

20C H27STOR

E

H27STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
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488

20C H27PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H27LOC

20C H27LOC H27LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H27LOCST
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489

20C H27LOCS

T

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_H27LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

490

20C PSCATR1

6

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_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

491

20C R16_COS

T

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 R16_COST 

< 5 or 

R16_COST > 

650 then goto 

ERR1_R16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R16STORE

20C R16STOR

E

R16STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

492

20C R16PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R16LOC

20C R16LOC R16LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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493

20C R16LOCS

T

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_R16LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

494

20C PSCATR1

5

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_POPGR

P1

20C R15_COS

T

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 R15_COST 

< 5 or 

R15_COST > 

1850 then goto 

ERR1_R15CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

495

20C R15STOR

E

R15STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

496

20C R15PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R15LOC

20C R15LOC R15LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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497

20C R15LOCS

T

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_R15LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

498

20C PSCATH4

0

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_POPGR

P1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

499

20C H40CON

T

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_POPGR

P1

2,3: 

H40_COST

20C H40_COS

T

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 H40_COST 

> 10000 then 

goto 

ERR1_H40CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H40STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

500

20C H40STOR

E

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_POPGR

P1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

501

20C H40PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H40LOC

20C H40LOC H40LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H40LOCST
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502

20C H40LOCS

T

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_H40LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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503

20C PSCATH3

8

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_POPGR

P1

20C H38_COS

T

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 H38_COST 

< 5 or 

H38_COST > 

325 then goto 

ERR1_H38CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H38TORE
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504

20C H38STOR

E

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_POPGR

P1
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505

20C H38PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H38LOC

20C H38LOC H38LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H38LOCST
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506

20C H38LOCS

T

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_H38LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1
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507

20C PSCATH2

8

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_POPGR

P1

20C H28_COS

T

H28_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend on power tools?

IF H28_COST 

< 11 or 

H28_COST > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_H28CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H28TORE
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508

20C H28STOR

E

H28STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

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_POPGR

P1

20C H28PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H28LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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509

20C H28LOC H28LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H28LOCST

20C H28LOCS

T

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_H28LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1

20C PSCATR1

4

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_POPGR

P1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

510

20C R14_COS

T

R14_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend on bicycles or bicycle 

equipment?

IF R14_COST 

< 5 or 

R14_COST > 

924 then goto 

ERR1_R14CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R14TORE

20C R14STOR

E

R14STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

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_POPGR

P1

20C R14PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R14LOC
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511

20C R14LOC R14LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R14LOCST

20C R14LOCS

T

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_R14LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P1

20C PSCATH3

9

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_POPGR

P1

20C H39_COS

T

H39_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

repairing, refinishing, or 

reupholstering furniture?

IF H39_COST 

< 5 or 

H39_COST > 

1900 then goto 

ERR1_H39CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H39STORE
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512

20C H39STOR

E

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_POPGR

P1

20C H39PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

H39LOC

20C H39LOC H39LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H39LOCST
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513

20C H39LOCS

T

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_H39LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[12] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[13] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P1

20C PSCATR1

2

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_POPGR

P1

20C R12_COS

T

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 R12_COST 

< 40 or 

R12_COST > 

50000 then 

goto 

ERR1_R12CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R12STORE
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514

20C R12STOR

E

R12STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P1

20C R12PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R12LOC

20C R12LOC R12LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R12LOCST

20C R12LOCS

T

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_R12LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[13] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P1

20C PSCATR1

3

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 

towable campers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

R13_COST

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

END_POPGR

P1
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

515

20C R13_COS

T

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 R13_COST 

< 200 or 

R13_COST > 

63000 then 

goto 

ERR1_R13CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R13STORE

20C R13STOR

E

R13STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto 

R13PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P1

20C R13PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P1

2: Goto 

R13LOC

20C R13LOC R13LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R13LOCST

20C R13LOCS

T

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_R13LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P1

END_POPGRP1 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP2_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

516

20C PGRP2_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

517

20C PSCATA2

1

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

518

20C A21_COS

T

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 A21_COST 

< 5 or 

A21_COST > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_A21CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A21STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

519

20C A21STOR

E

A21STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

520

20C A21PURC

H

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

A21LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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521

20C A21LOC A21LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A21LOCST

20C A21LOCS

T

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_A21LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

522

20C PSCATA2

0

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_POPGR

P2
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523

20C A20_COS

T

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 A20_COST 

< 5 or 

A20_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_A20CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A20STORE
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524

20C A20STOR

E

A20STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P2
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525

20C A20PURC

H

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

A20LOC

20C A20LOC A20LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A20LOCST
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526

20C A20LOCS

T

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_A20LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
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527

20C PSCATG

20

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_POPGR

P2
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528

20C G20_COS

T

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 G20_COST 

< 7 or 

G20_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_G20CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G20STORE

20C G20STO

RE

G20STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P2
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529

20C G20PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

G20LOC

20C G20LOC G20LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G20LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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530

20C G20LOCS

T

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_G20LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
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531

20C PSCATR2

4

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_POPGR

P2

20C R24_COS

T

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 R24_COST 

< 5 or 

R24_COST > 

950 then goto 

ERR1_R24CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R24STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

532

20C R24STOR

E

R24STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P2
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533

20C R24PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

R24LOC

20C R24LOC R24LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R24LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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534

20C R24LOCS

T

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_R24LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

535

20C PSCATG

19

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_POPGR

P2

20C G19_COS

T

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 G19_COST 

< 5 or 

G19_COST > 

425 then goto 

ERR1_G19CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G19STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

536

20C G19STO

RE

G19STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P2
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

537

20C G19PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

G19LOC

20C G19LOC G19LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G19LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

538

20C G19LOCS

T

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_G19LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

539

20C PSCATH3

5

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_POPGR

P2

20C H35_COS

T

H35_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

housekeeping services?

IF H35_COST 

< 20 or 

H35_COST > 

1260 then goto 

ERR1_H35CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H35STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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540

20C H35STOR

E

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_POPGR

P2
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

541

20C H35PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

H35LOC

20C H35LOC H35LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H35LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

542

20C H35LOCS

T

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_H35LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

543

20C PSCATH3

6

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_POPGR

P2

20C H36_COS

T

H36_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

gardening or lawncare services?

IF H36_COST 

< 15 or 

H36_COST > 

600 then goto 

ERR1_H36CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H36STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

544

20C H36STOR

E

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_POPGR

P2

20C H36PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

H36LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

545

20C H36LOC H36LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H36LOCST

20C H36LOCS

T

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_H36LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2

20C PSCATH3

7

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_POPGR

P2
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546

20C H37_COS

T

H37_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

moving, storage, or freight 

services?

IF H37_COST 

< 9 or 

H37_COST > 

1800 then goto 

ERR1_H37CO

ST

ELSE gto 

H37STORE

20C H37STOR

E

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_POPGR

P2

20C H37PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

H37LOC
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547

20C H37LOC H37LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H37LOCST

20C H37LOCS

T

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_H37LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P2

20C PSCATG

09

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_POPGR

P2

20C G09_COS

T

G09_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

legal services?

IF G09_COST 

< 13 or 

G09_COST > 

5000 then goto 

ERR1_G09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G09STORE
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548

20C G09STO

RE

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_POPGR

P2

20C G09PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

G09LOC

20C G09LOC G09LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G09LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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549

20C G09LOCS

T

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_G09LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_G[10] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P2

20C PSCATG

10

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_POPGR

P2

20C G10_COS

T

G10_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

funeral services?

IF G10_COST 

< 10 or 

G10_COST > 

7000 then goto 

ERR1_G10CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G10STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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550

20C G10STO

RE

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_POPGR

P2

20C G10PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

G10LOC

20C G10LOC G10LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G10LOCST

20C G10LOCS

T

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_G10LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P2

20C PSCATT1

7

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_POPGR

P2
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551

20C T17_COS

T

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 T17_COST 

> 2800 then 

goto 

ERR1_T17CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T17STORE

20C T17STOR

E

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_POPGR

P2

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_POPGR

P2

 

ELSE goto 

T17PURCH

2: Goto 

T17THRDP

20C T17THRD

P

T17THRDP What is the name of the company 

you used to make the 

reservation?

 Enter company 

name

IF uppercase 

entry contains 

'.COM', DK or 

RF then goto 

END_POPGR

P2

ELSE goto 

T17PURCH

20C T17PURC

H

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_POPGR

P2

2: Goto 

T17LOC

20C T17LOC T17LOC In what city is (Company name) 

located?

Goto 

T17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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552

20C T17LOCS

T

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_T17LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P2

END_POPGRP2 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP3_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

553

20C PGRP3_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P3
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

554

20C PSCATH2

6

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

555

20C H26_COS

T

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 H26_COST 

< 5 or 

H26_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_H26CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H26STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

556

20C H26STOR

E

H26STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

557

20C H26PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H26LOC

20C H26LOC H26LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H26LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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558

20C H26LOCS

T

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_H26LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

559

20C PSCATH2

5

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

560

20C H25_COS

T

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 H25_COST 

< 5 or 

H25_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_H25CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H25STORE

20C H25STOR

E

H25STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

561

20C H25PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H25LOC

20C H25LOC H25LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H25LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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562

20C H25LOCS

T

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_H25LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

563

20C PSCATH1

7

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_POPGR

P3

20C H17_COS

T

H17_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of 

refrigerators or home freezers?

IF H17_COST

< 40 or 

H17_COST > 

1825 then goto 

ERR1_H17CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H17STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

564

20C H17STOR

E

H17STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

565

20C H17PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H17LOC

20C H17LOC H17LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

566

20C H17LOCS

T

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_H17LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

567

20C PSCATH1

9

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_POPGR

P3

20C H19_COS

T

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 H19_COST 

< 20 or 

H19_COST > 

1915 then goto 

ERR1_H19CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H19STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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568

20C H19STOR

E

H19STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

569

20C H19PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H19LOC

20C H19LOC H19LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H19LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

570

20C H19LOCS

T

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_H19LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

571

20C PSCATH1

8

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_POPGR

P3

20C H18_COS

T

H18_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of washers 

or dryers?

IF H18_COST 

< 40 or 

H18_COST > 

1185 then goto 

ERR1_H18CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H18STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

572

20C H18STOR

E

H18STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

573

20C H18PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H18LOC

20C H18LOC H18LOC In what city is Business name 

located?

Goto 

H18LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

574

20C H18LOCS

T

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_H18LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

575

20C PSCATH2

0

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_POPGR

P3

20C H20_COS

T

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 H20_COST 

< 15 or 

H20_COST > 

600 then goto 

ERR1_H20CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H20STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

576

20C H20STOR

E

H20STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3

20C H20PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H20LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

577

20C H20LOC H20LOC In what city is Business name 

located?

Goto 

H20LOCST

20C H20LOCS

T

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_H20LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

578

20C PSCATH2

1

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_POPGR

P3

20C H21_COS

T

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 H21_COST 

< 6 or 

H21_COST > 

200 then goto 

ERR1_H21CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H21STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

579

20C H21STOR

E

H21STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3

20C H21PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H21LOC

20C H21LOC H21LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H21LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

580

20C H21LOCS

T

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_H21LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P3

20C PSCATH2

2

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_POPGR

P3

20C H22_COS

T

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 H22_COST 

< 5 or 

H22_COST > 

940 then goto 

ERR1_H22CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H22STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

581

20C H22STOR

E

H22STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3

20C H22PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H22LOC

20C H22LOC H22LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H22LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

582

20C H22LOCS

T

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_H22LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[23] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[24] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P3

20C PSCATH2

3

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_POPGR

P3

20C H23_COS

T

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 H23_COST 

< 5 or 

H23_COST > 

530 then goto 

ERR1_H23CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H23STORE

20C H23STOR

E

H23STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

583

20C H23PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H23LOC

20C H23LOC H23LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H23LOCST

20C H23LOCS

T

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_H23LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[24] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P3

20C PSCATH2

4

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_POPGR

P3

20C H24_COS

T

H24_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of dishes, 

glasses, or flatware?

IF H24_COST 

< 5 or 

H24_COST > 

415 then goto 

ERR1_H24CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H24STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

584

20C H24STOR

E

H24STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF Uppercase 

Entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto

H24PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P3

20C H24PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P3

2: Goto 

H24LOC

20C H24LOC H24LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H24LOCST

20C H24LOCS

T

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_H24LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P3

END_POPGRP3

POP4_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

585

20C PGRP4_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

586

20C PSCATE0

1

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_POPGR

P4

20C E01_COS

T

E01_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of college 

or university textbooks?

IF E01_COST 

< 5 or 

E01_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_E01CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E01STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

587

20C E01STOR

E

E01STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

588

20C E01PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E01LOC

20C E01LOC E01LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

589

20C E01LOCS

T

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_E01LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

590

20C PSCATE0

2

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_POPGR

P4

20C E02_COS

T

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 E02_COST 

< 5 or 

E02_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_E02CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E02STORE
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20C E02STOR

E

E02STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P4

20C E02PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E02LOC
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20C E02LOC E02LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E02LOCST

20C E02LOCS

T

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_E02LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P4

20C PSCATE0

6

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_POPGR

P4
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593

20C E06_COS

T

E06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for day care providers 

including nursery school?

IF E06_COST 

< 30 or 

E06_COST > 

6000 then goto 

ERR1_E06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E06STORE

20C E06STOR

E

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_POPGR

P4

20C E06PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E06LOC
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20C E06LOC E06LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E06LOCST

20C E06LOCS

T

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_E06LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P4

20C PSCATE0

5

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_POPGR

P4

20C E05_COS

T

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 E05_COST 

< 5 or 

E05_COST > 

6000 then goto 

ERR1_E05CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E05STORE
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20C E05STOR

E

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_POPGR

P4

20C E05PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E05LOC

20C E05LOC E05LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E05LOCST
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20C E05LOCS

T

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_E05LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[04] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[07] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P4

20C PSCATE0

4

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_POPGR

P4

20C E04_COS

T

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 E04_COST 

< 5 or 

E04_COST > 

6000 then goto 

ERR1_E04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E04STORE
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597

20C E04STOR

E

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_POPGR

P4

20C E04PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E04LOC

20C E04LOC E04LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E04LOCST

20C E04LOCS

T

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_E04LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[07] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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598

20C PSCATE0

7

PSCATE07 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 

tuition or fixed fees for technical 

or vocational school?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

E07_COST

2,DK,RF: 

Goto 

END_POPGR

P4

20C E07_COS

T

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 E07_COST 

< 5 or 

E07_COST > 

6000 then goto 

ERR1_E07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E07STORE

20C E07STOR

E

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_POPGR

P4

20C E07PURC

H

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_POPGR

P4

2: Goto 

E07LOC

20C E07LOC E07LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E07LOCST

20C E07LOCS

T

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_E07LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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599

END_POPGRP4 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP5_AskFlags

20C PGRP5_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P5
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600

20C PSCATA0

6

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_POPGR

P5

20C A06_COS

T

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 A06_COST 

< 5 or 

A06_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_A06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A06STORE
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601

20C A06STOR

E

A06STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5
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602

20C A06PURC

H

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_POPGR

P5

 

2: Goto 

A06LOC

20C A06LOC A06LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A06LOCST
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603

20C A06LOCS

T

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_A06LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P5
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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604

20C PSCATA0

7

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_POPGR

P5

20C A07_COS

T

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 A07_COST 

< 10 or 

A07_COST > 

270 then goto 

ERR1_A07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A07STORE
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605

20C A07STOR

E

A07STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5
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606

20C A07PURC

H

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_POPGR

P5

 

2: Goto 

A07LOC

20C A07LOC A07LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A07LOCST
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607

20C A07LOCS

T

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_A07LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P5
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608

20C PSCATA0

1

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_POPGR

P5

20C A01_COS

T

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 A01_COST 

< 10 or 

A01_COST > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_A01CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A01STORE
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609

20C A01STOR

E

A01STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5

20C A01PURC

H

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_POPGR

P5

 

2: Goto 

A01LOC
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610

20C A01LOC A01LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A01LOCST

20C A01LOCS

T

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_A01LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P5

20C PSCATA0

2

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_POPGR

P5
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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611

20C A02_COS

T

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 A02_COST 

< 10 or 

A02_COST > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_A02CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A02STORE

20C A02STOR

E

A02STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5

20C A02PURC

H

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_POPGR

P5

 

2: Goto 

A02LOC
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612

20C A02LOC A02LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A02LOCST

20C A02LOCS

T

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_A02LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P5

20C PSCATR0

1

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_POPGR

P5

20C R01_COS

T

R01_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of 

televisions?

IF R01_COST 

< 10 or 

R01_COST > 

4200 then goto 

ERR1_R01CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R01STORE
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613

20C R01STOR

E

R01STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5

20C R01PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P5 

 

2: Goto 

R01LOC

20C R01LOC R01LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R01LOCST
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614

20C R01LOCS

T

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_R01LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[03] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P5

20C PSCATR0

3

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_POPGR

P5

20C R03_COS

T

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 R03_COST 

< 25 or 

R03_COST > 

2800 then goto 

ERR1_R03CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R03STORE

20C R03STOR

E

R03STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P5
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

615

20C R03PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P5

 

2: Goto 

R03LOC

20C R03LOC R03LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R03LOCST

20C R03LOCS

T

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_R03LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P5

20C PSCATR0

6

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_POPGR

P5

20C R06_COS

T

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 R06_COST 

< 5 or 

R06_COST > 

1590 then goto 

ERR1_R06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R06STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

616

20C R06STOR

E

R06STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto 

R06PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P5

20C R06PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P5 

 

2: Goto 

R06LOC

20C R06LOC R06LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R06LOCST

20C R06LOCS

T

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_R06LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P5

END_POPGRP5 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP6_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

617

20C PGRP6_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P6

20C PSCATR2

0

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

618

20C R20_COS

T

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 R20_COST 

< 5 or 

R20_COST > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_R20CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R20STORE

20C R20STOR

E

R20STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

619

20C R20PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P6

 

2: Goto 

R20LOC

20C R20LOC R20LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R20LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

620

20C R20LOCS

T

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_R20LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P6

20C PSCATR1

7

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

621

20C R17_COS

T

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 R17_COST 

< 5 or 

R17_COST > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_R17CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R17STORE

20C R17STOR

E

R17STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

622

20C R17PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P6

 

2: Goto 

R17LOC

20C R17LOC R17LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R17LOCST

20C R17LOCS

T

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_R17LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

623

20C PSCATR1

8

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_POPGR

P6

20C R18_COS

T

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 R18_COST 

< 6 or 

R18_COST > 

1068 then goto 

ERR1_R18CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R18STORE

20C R18STOR

E

R18STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

624

20C R18PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P6

 

2: Goto 

R18LOC

20C R18LOC R18LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R18LOCST

20C R18LOCS

T

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_R18LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[19] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[04] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P6
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

625

20C PSCATR1

9

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_POPGR

P6

20C R19_COS

T

R19_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

photographer's fees?

IF R19_COST 

< 8 or 

R19_COST > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_R19CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R19STORE

20C R19STOR

E

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_POPGR

P6

20C R19PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P6

 

2: Goto 

R19LOC

20C R19LOC R19LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R19LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

626

20C R19LOCS

T

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_R19LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[04] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P6

20C PSCATT0

4

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_POPGR

P6

20C T04_COS

T

T04_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for car, 

truck, or van rentals?

IF T04_COST 

< 10 or 

T04_COST > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_T04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T04STORE

20C T04STOR

E

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_POPGR

P6

20C T04PKCT

Y

T04PKCTY In what city was the vehicle 

picked up?

Goto T04PKST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

627

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 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_T04PKST

ELSEIF entry = 

XX then goto 

T04PKCT

ELSE goto 

T04DIR

20C TO4PKCT T04PKCT In what country was the vehicle 

picked up?

 Enter country name

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_POPGR

P6

 

ELSE goto 

T04PURCH

2: Goto 

T04THRDP

20C T04THRD

P

T04THRDP What is the name of the company 

you used to make the 

reservation?

 Enter company name

IF uppercase 

entry contains 

'.COM' or is DK 

or RF then 

goto 

END_POPGR

P6

ELSE goto 

T04PURCH
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

628

20C T04PURC

H

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_POPGR

P6

 

2: IF 

T04THRDP = 

RESPONSE 

then goto 

T04LOC

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P6

20C T04LOC T04LOC In what city is (3rd party Business 

Name) located?

Goto 

T04LOCST

20C T04LOCS

T

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_T04LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P6

20C END_POPGRP6

POP7_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

629

20C PGRP7_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P7
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630

20C PSCATA2

3

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_POPGR

P7
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631

20C A23_COS

T

A23_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

jewelry?

IF A23_COST 

< 5 or 

A23_COST > 

1800 then goto 

ERR1_A23CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A23STORE
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632

20C A23STOR

E

A23STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P7
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633

20C A23PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

A23LOC

20C A23LOC A23LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A23LOCST
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634

20C A23LOCS

T

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_A23LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

635

20C PSCATE1

2

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_POPGR

P7

20C E12_COS

T

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 E12_COST 

> 400 then 

goto 

ERR1_E12CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E12STORE
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636

20C E12STOR

E

E12STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P7
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637

20C E12PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

E12LOC

20C E12LOC E12LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E12LOCST
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638

20C E12LOCS

T

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_E12LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

639

20C PSCATE1

3

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_POPGR

P7

20C E13_COS

T

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 E13_COST 

< 5 or 

E13_COST > 

60 then goto 

ERR1_E13CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E13STORE
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640

20C E13STOR

E

E13STORE What is the name of the business 

where YOU_YRCU 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 

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_POPGR

P7
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

641

20C E13PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

E13LOC

20C E13LOC E13LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E13LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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642

20C E13LOCS

T

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_E13LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

643

20C PSCATA2

2

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_POPGR

P7

20C A22_COS

T

A22_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of 

watches?

IF A22_COST 

< 5 or 

A22_COST > 

450 then goto 

ERR1_A22CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A22STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

644

20C A22STOR

E

A22STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P7
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

645

20C A22PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

A22LOC

20C A22LOC A22LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A22LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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646

20C A22LOCS

T

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_A22LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

647

20C PSCATE1

5

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_POPGR

P7

20C E15_COS

T

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 E15_COST 

< 5 or 

E15_COST > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_E15CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

648

20C E15STOR

E

E15STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

649

20C E15PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

E15LOC

20C E15LOC E15LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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650

20C E15LOCS

T

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_E15LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

651

20C PSCATG

12

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_POPGR

P7

20C G12_COS

T

G12_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for shoe repair or other 

shoe services?

IF G12_COST 

< 5 or 

G12_COST > 

249 then goto 

ERR1_G12CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G12STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

652

20C G12STO

RE

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_POPGR

P7

20C G12PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

G12LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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653

20C G12LOC G12LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G12LOCST

20C G12LOCS

T

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_G12LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7

20C PSCATG

13

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_POPGR

P7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

654

20C G13_COS

T

G13_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for clothing rental, 

alterations or repairs?

IF G13_COST 

< 5 or 

G13_COST > 

249 then goto 

ERR1_G13CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G13STORE

20C G13STO

RE

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_POPGR

P7

20C G13PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

G13LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

655

20C G13LOC G13LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G13LOCST

20C G13LOCS

T

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_G13LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P7

20C PSCATG

14

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_POPGR

P7

20C G14_COS

T

G14_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for watch or jewelry 

repair?

IF G14_COST 

< 5 or 

G14_COST > 

249 then goto 

ERR1_G14CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G14STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

656

20C G14STO

RE

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_POPGR

P7

20C G14PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

G14LOC

20C G14LOC G14LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G14LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

657

20C G14LOCS

T

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_G14LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[11] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[14] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P7

20C PSCATE1

1

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_POPGR

P7

20C E11_COS

T

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 E11_COST 

< 12 or 

E11_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_E11CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E11STORE

20C E11STOR

E

E11STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

658

20C E11PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

E11LOC

20C E11LOC E11LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E11LOCST

20C E11LOCS

T

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_E11LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_E[14] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P7

20C PSCATE1

4

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_POPGR

P7

20C E14_COS

T

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 E14_COST 

< 5 or 

E14_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_E14CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E14STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

659

20C E14STOR

E

E14STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF

then goto 

E14PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P7

20C E14PURC

H

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_POPGR

P7

 

2: Goto 

E14LOC

20C E14LOC E14LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E14LOCST

20C E14LOCS

T

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_E14LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P7

END_POPGRP7 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP8_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

660

20C PGRP8_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

661

20C PSCATH1

6

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

662

20C H16_COS

T

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 H16_COST 

< 11 or 

H16_COST > 

2400 then goto 

ERR1_H16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

663

20C H16STOR

E

H16STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

664

20C H16PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

H16LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

665

20C H16LOC H16LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H16LOCST

20C H16LOCS

T

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_H16LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

666

20C PSCATH1

0

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

667

20C H10_COS

T

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 H10_COST 

< 10 or 

H10_COST > 

3500 then goto 

ERR1_H10CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H10STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

668

20C H10STOR

E

H10STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

669

20C H10PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

H10LOC

20C H10LOC H10LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H10LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

670

20C H10LOCS

T

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_H10LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

671

20C PSCATH1

5

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

672

20C H15_COS

T

H15_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of outdoor 

furniture?

IF H15_COST 

< 5 or 

H15_COST > 

900 then goto 

ERR1_H15CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H15STORE

20C H15STOR

E

H15STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

673

20C H15PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

H15LOC

20C H15LOC H15LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

674

20C H15LOCS

T

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_H15LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
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675

20C PSCATM

04

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_POPGR

P8

20C M04_CO

ST

M04_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for physicians' services?

IF M04_COST 

< 5 or 

M04_COST > 

379 then goto 

ERR1_M04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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676

20C M04STO

RE

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_POPGR

P8
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677

20C M04PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

M04LOC

20C M04LOC M04LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

M04LOCST
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20C M04LOC

ST

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_M04LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
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679

20C PSCATM

05

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_POPGR

P8

20C M05_CO

ST

M05_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for dental services?

IF M05_COST 

< 6 or 

M05_COST > 

1400 then goto 

ERR1_M05CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M05STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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680

20C M05STO

RE

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_POPGR

P8
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

681

20C M05PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

M05LOC

20C M05LOC M05LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

M05LOCST
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682

20C M05LOC

ST

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_M05LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

683

20C PSCATM

06

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_POPGR

P8

20C M06_CO

ST

M06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for eyeglasses or eye 

care?

IF M06_COST 

< 5 or 

M06_COST > 

2000 then goto 

ERR1_M06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

684

20C M06STO

RE

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

685

20C M06PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

M06LOC

20C M06LOC M06LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

M06LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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686

20C M06LOC

ST

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_M06LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

687

20C PSCATM

07

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_POPGR

P8

20C M07_CO

ST

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 M07_COST 

< 5 or 

M07_COST > 

800 then goto 

ERR1_M07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M07STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

688

20C M07STO

RE

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_POPGR

P8

20C M07PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

 

2: Goto 

M07LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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689

20C M07LOC M07LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

M07LOCST

20C M07LOC

ST

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_M07LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8

20C PSCATH4

1

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

690

20C H41_COS

T

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 H41_COST 

< 5 or 

H41_COST > 

7000 then goto 

ERR1_H41CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H41STORE

20C H41STOR

E

H41STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8

20C H41PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

2: Goto 

H41LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

691

20C H41LOC H41LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H41LOCST

20C H41LOCS

T

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_H41LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P8

20C PSCATH1

4

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_POPGR

P8

20C H14_COS

T

H14_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

infants' furniture?

IF H14_COST 

< 10 or 

H14_COST > 

1065 then goto 

ERR1_H14CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H14STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

692

20C H14STOR

E

H14STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8

20C H14PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

2: Goto 

H14LOC

20C H14LOC H14LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H14LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

693

20C H14LOCS

T

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_H14LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P8

20C PSCATH0

7

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_POPGR

P8

20C H07_COS

T

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 H07_COST 

< 5 or 

H07_COST > 

1100 then goto 

ERR1_H07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H07STORE

20C H07STOR

E

H07STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

694

20C H07PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

2: Goto 

H07LOC

20C H07LOC H07LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H07LOCST

20C H07LOCS

T

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_H07LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P8

20C PSCATH0

8

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_POPGR

P8

20C H08_COS

T

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 H08_COST 

< 5 or 

H08_COST > 

1650 then goto 

ERR1_H08CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H08STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

695

20C H08STOR

E

H08STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto 

H08PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P8

20C H08PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P8

2: Goto 

H08LOC

20C H08LOC H08LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H08LOCST

20C H08LOCS

T

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_H08LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P8

END_POPGRP8 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP9_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

696

20C PGRP9_I

NTRO

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

697

20C PSCATA0

3

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_POPGR

P9

20C A03_COS

T

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 A03_COST 

< 5 or 

A03_COST > 

200 then goto 

ERR1_A03CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A03STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

698

20C A03STOR

E

A03STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

699

20C A03PURC

H

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_POPGR

P9

 

2: Goto 

A03LOC

20C A03LOC A03LOC In what city is (business name) 

located?

Goto 

A03LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

700

20C A03LOCS

T

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_A03LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

701

20C PSCATA1

3

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_POPGR

P9

20C A13_COS

T

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 A13_COST 

< 5 or 

A13_COST > 

200 then goto 

ERR1_A13CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A13STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

702

20C A13STOR

E

A13STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

703

20C A13PURC

H

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_POPGR

P9

2: Goto 

A13LOC

20C A13LOC A13LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A13LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

704

20C A13LOCS

T

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_A13LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

705

20C PSCATA1

4

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_POPGR

P9

20C A14_COS

T

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 A14_COST 

< 5 or 

A14_COST > 

160 then goto 

ERR1_A14CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A14STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

706

20C A14STOR

E

A14STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P9

20C A14PURC

H

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_POPGR

P9

 

2: Goto 

A14LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

707

20C A14LOC A14LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A14LOCST

20C A14LOCS

T

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_A14LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P9

20C PSCATA0

4

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

708

20C A04_COS

T

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 A04_COST 

< 5 or 

A04_COST > 

160 then goto 

ERR1_A04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A04STORE

20C A04STOR

E

A04STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P9

20C A04PURC

H

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_POPGR

P9

 

2: Goto 

A04LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

709

20C A04LOC A04LOC In what city is (business name) 

located?

Goto 

A04LOCST

20C A04LOCS

T

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_A04LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P9

20C PSCATR1

0

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_POPGR

P9

20C R10_COS

T

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 R10_COST 

< 8 or 

R10_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_R10CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R10STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

710

20C R10STOR

E

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_POPGR

P9

20C R10PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P9

 

2: Goto 

R10LOC

20C R10LOC R10LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R10LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

711

20C R10LOCS

T

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_R10LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[11] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[30] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P9

20C PSCATR1

1

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_POPGR

P9

20C R11_COS

T

R11_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

veterinarian services?

IF R11_COST 

< 12 or 

R11_COST > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_R11CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R11STORE

20C R11STOR

E

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_POPGR

P9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

712

20C R11PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P9

 

2: Goto 

R11LOC

20C R11LOC R11LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R11LOCST

20C R11LOCS

T

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_R11LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[30] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P9

20C PSCATH3

0

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_POPGR

P9

20C H30_COS

T

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 H30_COST 

< 5 or 

H30_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_H30CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H30STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

713

20C H30STOR

E

H30STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto 

H30PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P9

20C H30PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P9 

 

2: Goto 

H30LOC

20C H30LOC H30LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H30LOCST

20C H30LOCS

T

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_H30LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P9

END_POPGRP9 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP10_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

714

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

715

20C PSCATA1

2

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

716

20C A12_COS

T

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 A12_COST 

< 18 or 

A12_COST > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_A12CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A12STORE

20C A12STOR

E

A12STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10
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717

20C A12PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A12LOC

20C A12LOC A12LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A12LOCST
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718

20C A12LOCS

T

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_A12LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10
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719

20C PSCATA1

0

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_POPGR

P10

20C A10_COS

T

A10_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

women's dresses?

IF A10_COST 

< 8 or 

A10_COST > 

455 then goto 

ERR1_A10CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A10STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

720

20C A10STOR

E

A10STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10
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721

20C A10PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A10LOC

20C A10LOC A10LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A10LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

722

20C A10LOCS

T

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_A10LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

723

20C PSCATA1

1

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_POPGR

P10

20C A11_COS

T

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 A11_COST 

< 5 or 

A11_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_A11CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A11STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

724

20C A11STOR

E

A11STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

725

20C A11PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A11LOC

20C A11LOC A11LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

726

20C A11LOCS

T

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_A11LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

727

20C PSCATA1

6

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_POPGR

P10

20C A16_COS

T

A16_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

girls' clothing or accessories?

IF A16_COST 

< 5 or 

A16_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_A16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

728

20C A16STOR

E

A16STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

729

20C A16PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A16LOC

20C A16LOC A16LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

730

20C A16LOCS

T

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_A16LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

731

20C PSCATA0

8

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_POPGR

P10

20C A08_COS

T

A08_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

boys' clothing or accessories?

IF A08_COST 

< 5 or 

A08_COST > 

500 then goto 

ERR1_A08CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A08STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

732

20C A08STOR

E

A08STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10

20C A08PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A08LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

733

20C A08LOC A08LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A08LOCST

20C A08LOCS

T

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_A08LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10

20C PSCATT0

9

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

734

20C T09_COS

T

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 T09_COST 

< 5 or 

T09_COST > 

65 then goto 

ERR1_T09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T09STORE

20C T09STOR

E

T09STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10

20C T09PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

T09LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

735

20C T09LOC T09LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T09LOCST

20C T09LOCS

T

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_T09LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P10

20C PSCATT0

8

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_POPGR

P10

20C T08_COS

T

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 T08_COST 

< 5 or 

T08_COST > 

1700 then goto 

ERR1_T08CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T08STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

736

20C T08STOR

E

T08STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10

20C T08PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

T08LOC

20C T08LOC T08LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T08LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

737

20C T08LOCS

T

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_T08LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[07] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF 

Ask_A[09] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P10

20C PSCATT0

7

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_POPGR

P10

20C T07_COS

T

T07_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of tires?

IF T07_COST 

< 5 or 

T07_COST > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_T07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T07STORE

20C T07STOR

E

T07STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

738

20C T07PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

T07LOC

20C T07LOC T07LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T07LOCST

20C T07LOCS

T

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_T07LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_A[09] = 1

then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P10

20C PSCATA0

9

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_POPGR

P10

20C A09_COS

T

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 A09_COST 

< 9 or 

A09_COST > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_A09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A09STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

739

20C A09STOR

E

A09STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF

then goto 

A09PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P10

20C A09PURC

H

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_POPGR

P10

2: Goto 

A09LOC

20C A09LOC A09LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

A09LOCST

20C A09LOCS

T

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_A09LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P10

END_POPGRP10 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP11_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

740

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

741

20C PSCATT0

5

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

742

20C T05_COS

T

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 T05_COST 

> 400 then 

goto 

ERR1_T05CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T05STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

743

20C T05STOR

E

T05STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

744

20C T05PURC

H

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

T05LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

745

20C T05LOC T05LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T05LOCST

20C T05LOCS

T

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_T05LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

746

20C PSCATE1

6

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

747

20C E16_COS

T

E16_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

cellular telelphone service?

IF E16_COST 

< 7 or 

E16_COST > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_E16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

748

20C E16STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

749

20C E16PURC

H

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

E16LOC

20C E16LOC E16LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

E16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

750

20C E16LOCS

T

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_E16LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

751

20C PSCATE1

7

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

752

20C E17_COS

T

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 E17_COST 

< 7 or 

E17_COST > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_E17CO

ST

ELSE goto 

E17STORE

20C E17STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

753

20C E17PURC

H

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

E17LOC

20C E17LOC E17LOC In what city is Business name 

located?

Goto 

E17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

754

20C E17LOCS

T

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_E17LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

755

20C PSCATR0

2

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_POPGR

P11

20C R02_COS

T

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 R02_COST 

< 5 or 

R02_COST > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_R02CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

756

20C R02STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

757

20C R02PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

R02LOC

20C R02LOC R02LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R02LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

758

20C R02LOCS

T

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_R02LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

759

20C PSCATR0

9

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_POPGR

P11

20C R09_COS

T

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 R09_COST 

< 5 or 

R09_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_R09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R09STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

760

20C R09STOR

E

R09STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

761

20C R09PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

R09LOC

20C R09LOC R09LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R09LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

762

20C R09LOCS

T

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_R09LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

763

20C PSCATR0

5

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_POPGR

P11

20C R05_COS

T

R05_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

DVD or video game rental?

IF R05_COST 

< 5 or 

R05_COST > 

390 then goto 

ERR1_R05CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R05STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

764

20C R05STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

765

20C R05PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

R05LOC

20C R05LOC R05LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

766

20C R05LOCS

T

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_R05LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

767

20C PSCATR0

7

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_POPGR

P11

20C R07_COS

T

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 R07_COST 

> 250 then 

goto 

ERR1_R07CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R07STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

768

20C R07STOR

E

R07STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P11

20C R07PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

R07LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

769

20C R07LOC R07LOC In what city is Business name 

located?

Goto 

R07LOCST

20C R07LOCS

T

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_R07LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11

20C PSCATR0

4

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

770

20C R04_COS

T

R04_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

DVDs or video downloads?

IF R04_COST 

> 210 then 

goto 

ERR1_R04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R04STORE

20C R04STOR

E

R04STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P11

20C R04PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

R04LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

771

20C R04LOC R04LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R04LOCST

20C R04LOCS

T

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_R04LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P11

20C PSCATM

03

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_POPGR

P11

20C M03_CO

ST

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 M03_COST 

< 5 or 

M03_COST > 

1350 then goto 

ERR1_M03CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M03STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

772

20C M03STO

RE

M03STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P11

20C M03PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

M03LOC

20C M03LOC M03LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

M03LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

773

20C M03LOC

ST

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_M03LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[18] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[19] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P11

20C PSCATT1

8

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_POPGR

P11

20C T18_COS

T

T18_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

intracity mass transit?

IF T18_COST 

> 300 then 

goto 

ERR1_T18CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T18STORE

20C T18STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

774

20C T18PURC

H

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

T18LOC

20C T18LOC T18LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto

T18LOCST

20C T18LOCS

T

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_T18LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[19] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P11

20C PSCATT1

9

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_POPGR

P11

20C T19_COS

T

T19_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for taxi 

or cab fares?

IF T19_COST 

< 5 or 

T19_COST > 

520 then goto 

ERR1_T19CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T19STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

775

20C T19STOR

E

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_POPGR

P11

20C T19PURC

H

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_POPGR

P11

2: Goto 

T19LOC

20C T19LOC T19LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

T19LOCST

20C T19LOCS

T

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_T19LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P11

END_POPGRP11 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP12_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

776

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_POPGR

P12
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

777

20C PSCATG

01

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_POPGR

P12

20C G01_COS

T

G01_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

cigarettes?

IF G01_COST 

< 5 or 

G01_COST > 

80 then goto 

ERR1_G01CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G01STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

778

20C G01STO

RE

G01STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P12
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

779

20C G01PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

G01LOC

20C G01LOC G01LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

780

20C G01LOCS

T

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_G01LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P12
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

781

20C PSCATG

02

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_POPGR

P12

20C G02_COS

T

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 G02_COST 

< 5 or 

G02_COST > 

80 then goto 

ERR1_G02CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

782

20C G02STO

RE

G02STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P12

20C G02PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

G02LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

783

20C G02LOC G02LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G02LOCST

20C G02LOCS

T

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_G02LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P12

20C PSCATM

01

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_POPGR

P12
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

784

20C M01_CO

ST

M01_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

spend on your last purchase of 

prescription drugs?

IF M01_COST 

< 5 or 

M01_COST > 

340 then goto 

ERR1_M01CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M01STORE

20C M01STO

RE

M01STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P12

20C M01PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

M01LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

785

20C M01LOC M01LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

M01LOCST

20C M01LOC

ST

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_M01LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P12

20C PSCATG

15

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_POPGR

P12

20C G15_COS

T

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 G15_COST 

< 5 or 

G15_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_G15CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

786

20C G15STO

RE

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_POPGR

P12

20C G15PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

G15LOC

20C G15LOC G15LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

787

20C G15LOCS

T

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_G15LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P12

20C PSCATG

16

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_POPGR

P12

20C G16_COS

T

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 G16_COST 

< 25 or 

G16_COST > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_G16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G16STORE

20C G16STO

RE

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_POPGR

P12
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

788

20C G16PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

G16LOC

20C G16LOC G16LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

G16LOCST

20C G16LOCS

T

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_G16LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P12

20C PSCATG

06

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_POPGR

P12

20C G06_COS

T

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 G06_COST 

< 5 or 

G06_COST > 

125 then goto

ERR1_G06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

789

20C G06STO

RE

G06STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

IF uppercase 

entry does not 

contains 

'.COM' and is 

not a DK or RF 

then goto 

G06PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P12

20C G06PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P12

2: Goto 

G06LOC

20C G06LOC G06LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G06LOCST

20C G06LOCS

T

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_G06LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P12

END_POPGRP12 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP13_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

790

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_POPGR

P13

20C PSCATR3

2

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_POPGR

P13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

791

20C R32_COS

T

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 R32_COST 

< 5 or 

R32_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_R32CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R32STORE

20C R32STOR

E

R32STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

792

20C R32PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P13

2: Goto 

R32LOC

20C R32LOC R32LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R32LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

793

20C R32LOCS

T

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_R32LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P13

20C PSCATR2

9

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_POPGR

P13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

794

20C R29_COS

T

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 R29_COST 

< 5 or 

R29_COST > 

250 then goto 

ERR1_R29CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R29STORE

20C R29STOR

E

R29STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P13

20C R29PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P13

2: Goto 

R29LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

795

20C R29LOC R29LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R29LOCST

20C R29LOCS

T

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_R29LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P13

20C PSCATR3

0

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_POPGR

P13

20C R30_COS

T

R30_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) spend 

on your last purchase of 

newspaper or magazine 

subscriptions?

IF R30_COST 

< 7 or 

R30_COST > 

145 then goto 

ERR1_R30CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R30STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

796

20C R30STOR

E

R30STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P13

20C R30PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P13

2: Goto 

R30LOC

20C R30LOC R30LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R30LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

797

20C R30LOCS

T

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_R30LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[23] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[25] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P13

20C PSCATR2

3

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_POPGR

P13

20C R23_COS

T

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 R23_COST 

< 8 or 

R23_COST > 

400 then goto 

ERR1_R23CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R23STORE

20C R23STOR

E

R23STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

798

20C R23PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P13

2: Goto 

R23LOC

20C R23LOC R23LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R23LOCST

20C R23LOCS

T

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_R23LOCS

T

 

ELSEIF 

Ask_R[25] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P13

20C PSCATR2

5

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_POPGR

P13

20C R25_COS

T

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 R25_COST 

< 5 or 

R25_COST > 

10000 then 

goto 

ERR1_R25CO

ST

ELSE Goto 

R25STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

799

20C R25STOR

E

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_POPGR

P13

20C R25PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P13

2: Goto 

R25LOC

20C R25LOC R25LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R25LOCST

20C R25LOCS

T

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_R25LOCS

T

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P13

END_POPGRP13 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP14_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

800

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_POPGR

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20C PSCATG

08

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_POPGR

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802

20C G08_COS

T

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 G08_COST 

< 5 or 

G08_COST > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_G08CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G08STORE
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803

20C G08STO

RE

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_POPGR

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804

20C G08PUR

CH

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_POPGR

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2: Goto 

G08LOC

20C G08LOC G08LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G08LOCST
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20C G08LOCS

T

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_G08LOCS

T

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_POPGR

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806

20C PSCATT1

5

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_POPGR

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20C T15_COS

T

T15_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

parking fees or tolls?

IF T15_COST 

> 390 then 

goto 

ERR1_T15CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T15STORE
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807

20C T15STOR

E

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_POPGR

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808

20C T15PURC

H

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_POPGR

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2: Goto 

T15LOC

20C T15LOC T15LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T15LOCST
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20C T15LOCS

T

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_T15LOCS

T

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_POPGR

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20C PSCATR2

6

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_POPGR

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20C R26_COS

T

R26_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend for movie, concert, 

museum, or theme park tickets?

IF R26_COST 

<t 5 or 

R26_COST > 

720 then goto 

ERR1_R26CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R26STORE
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811

20C R26STOR

E

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_POPGR

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20C R26LOC R26LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R26LOCST
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20C R26LOCS

T

R26LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_R26LOCS

T

ELSEIF entry = 

'XX' then go to 

R26LOCCT

ELSE goto 

R26DIR

20C R26LOCC

T

R26LOCCT In what country is (Business 

name) located?

 Enter country name

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 R26THRD

P

R26THRDP What is the name of the company 

used to purchase the tickets?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

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814

20C R26PUR

CH

R26PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

IF 

ER26PURCH 

= 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_POPGR

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20C R26THDL

C

R26THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto 

R26THDST
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20C R26THDS

T

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_R26THDS

T

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_POPGR

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816

20C PSCATR2

7

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_POPGR

P14

20C R27_COS

T

R27_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

did (you/your household) last 

spend for admissions to sporting 

events?

IF R27_COST 

< 5 or 

R27_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_R27CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R27STORE
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20C R27STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14

20C R27LOC R27LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

R27LOCST

20C R27LOCS

T

R27LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country 

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_R27LOCS

T

ELSEIF entry = 

'XX' then goto 

R27LOCCT

ELSE goto 

R27DIR
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818

20C R27LOCC

T

R27LOCCT In what country is (Business 

name) located?

 Enter country name 

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

20C R27THRD

P

R27THRDP What is the name of the company 

used to purchase the tickets?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

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20C R27PUR

CH

R27PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

IF R27PURCH 

= 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_POPGR

P14

20C R27THDL

C

R27THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto 

R27THDST
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820

20C R27THDS

T

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_R27THDS

T

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_POPGR

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20C PSCATT1

6

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_POPGR

P14

20C T16_COS

T

T16_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for automobile service 

clubs?

IF T16_COST 

< 6 or 

T16_COST > 

155 then goto 

ERR1_T16CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T16STORE
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20C T16STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14
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823

20C T16PURC

H

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_POPGR

P14

2: Goto 

T16LOC

20C T16LOC T16LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

824

20C T16LOCS

T

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_T16LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

825

20C PSCATH0

2

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_POPGR

P14

20C H02_COS

T

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 H02_COST 

< 5 or 

H02_COST > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_H02CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

826

20C H02STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14

20C H02LOC H02LOC In what city did you stay? Goto 

H02LOCST

20C H02LOCS

T

H02LOCST ? [F1]

In what state did you stay?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation or "XX" for foreign 

country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 

and entry <> 

'XX' then goto 

CK_H02LOCS

T

ELSEIF entry = 

'XX' then goto 

H02LOCCT

ELSE goto 

H02DIR

20C H02LOCC H02LOCCT In what country did you stay?

 Enter country name

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

827

20C H02THRD

P

H02THRDP What is the name of the company 

used to make the reservation?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

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_POPGR

P14

20C H02PUR

CH

H02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

IF H02PURCH 

= 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_POPGR

P14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

828

20C H02THDL

C

H02THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto 

H02THDST

20C H02THDS

T

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_H02THDS

T

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_POPGR

P14

20C PSCATH0

3

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_POPGR

P14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

829

20C H03_COS

T

H03_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for fuel oil for household 

heating?

IF H03_COST 

< 34 or 

H03_COST > 

722 then goto 

ERR1_H03CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H03STORE

20C H03STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14

20C H03PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P14

2: Goto 

H03LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

830

20C H03LOC H03LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H03LOCST

20C H03LOCS

T

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_H03LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P14

20C PSCATH0

4

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_POPGR

P14

20C H04_COS

T

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 H04_COST 

< 7 or 

H04_COST > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_H04CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

831

20C H04STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14

20C H04PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P14

2: Goto 

H04LOC

20C H04LOC H04LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H04LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

832

20C H04LOCS

T

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_H04LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[05] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P14

20C PSCATH0

5

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_POPGR

P14

20C H05_COS

T

H05_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for residential water or 

sewer service?

IF H05_COST 

< 6 or 

H05_COST > 

250 then goto 

ERR1_H05CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H05STORE

20C H05STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

833

20C H05PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P14

2: Goto 

H05LOC

20C H05LOC H05LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H05LOCST

20C H05LOCS

T

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_H05LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P14

20C PSCATH0

6

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_POPGR

P14

20C H06_COS

T

H06_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for garbage or trash 

collection service?

IF H06_COST 

< 6 or 

H06_COST > 

150 then goto 

ERR1_H06CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

834

20C H06STOR

E

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_POPGR

P14

20C H06PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P14

2: Goto 

H06LOC

20C H06LOC H06LOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto 

H06LOCST

20C H06LOCS

T

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_H06LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P14

END_POPGRP14 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP15_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

835

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_POPGR

P15

20C PSCATG

11

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_POPGR

P15
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

836

20C G11_COS

T

G11_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expenses for 

laundry or dry cleaning services?

IF G11_COST 

< 5 or 

G11_COST > 

260 then goto 

ERR1_G11CO

ST

ELSE goto 

G11STORE

20C G11STO

RE

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_POPGR

P15
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

837

20C G11PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P15

2: Goto 

G11LOC

20C G11LOC G11LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

G11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

838

20C G11LOCS

T

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_G11LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P15

20C PSCATR2

8

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_POPGR

P15
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

839

20C R28_COS

T

R28_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

recreational lessons, classes, or 

instruction?

IF R28_COST 

< 10 or 

R28_COST > 

544 then goto 

ERR1_R28CO

ST

ELSE goto 

R28STORE

20C R28STOR

E

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_POPGR

P15

20C R28PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P15

2: Goto 

R28LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

840

20C R28LOC R28LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

R28LOCST

20C R28LOCS

T

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_R28LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P15

20C PSCATT1

1

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_POPGR

P15

20C T11_COS

T

T11_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last

expense for motor vehicle 

maintenance, inspections, or 

towing?

IF T11_COST 

< 5 or 

T11_COST > 

1500 then goto 

ERR1_T11CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T11STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

841

20C T11STOR

E

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_POPGR

P15

20C T11PURC

H

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_POPGR

P15

2: Goto 

T11LOC

20C T11LOC T11LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

842

20C T11LOCS

T

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_T11LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[12] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[10] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P15

20C PSCATT1

2

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_POPGR

P15

20C T12_COS

T

T12_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for motor vehicle repair?

IF T12_COST 

< 6 or 

T12_COST > 

3000 then goto 

ERR1_T12CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T12STORE

20C T12STOR

E

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_POPGR

P15
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

843

20C T12PURC

H

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_POPGR

P15

2: Goto 

T12LOC

20C T12LOC T12LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T12LOCST

20C T12LOCS

T

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_T12LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_T[10] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P15

20C PSCATT1

0

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_POPGR

P15

20C T10_COS

T

T10_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how 

much was (your/your 

household's) last expense for 

motor vehicle body work or paint?

IF T10_COST 

< 15 or 

T10_COST > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_T10CO

ST

ELSE goto 

T10STORE
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20C T10STOR

E

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_POPGR

P15

20C T10PURC

H

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_POPGR

P15

2: Goto 

T10LOC

20C T10LOC T10LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

T10LOCST

20C T10LOCS

T

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_T10LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P15

END_POPGRP15 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

POP16_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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845

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_POPGR

P16
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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846

20C PSCATA1

7

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_POPGR

P16

20C A17_COS

T

A17_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend for men's footwear?

IF A17_COST 

< 5 or 

A17_COST > 

210 then goto 

ERR1_A17CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A17STORE
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20C A17STOR

E

A17STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P16
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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848

20C A17PURC

H

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

A17LOC

20C A17LOC A17LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A17LOCST
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849

20C A17LOCS

T

A17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF A17LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_A17LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P16
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850

20C PSCATA1

9

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_POPGR

P16

20C A19_COS

T

A19_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend for women's footwear?

IF A19_COST 

< 5 or 

A19_COST > 

210 then goto 

ERR1_A19CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A19STORE
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851

20C A19STOR

E

A19STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P16

20C A19PURC

H

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

A19LOC
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852

20C A19LOC A19LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A19LOCST

20C A19LOCS

T

A19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF A19LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_A19LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P16

20C PSCATA1

8

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_POPGR

P16
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853

20C A18_COS

T

A18_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how 

much did (you/your household) 

last spend for boys' or girls' 

footwear?

IF A18_COST 

< 5 or 

A18_COST > 

210 then goto 

ERR1_A18CO

ST

ELSE goto 

A18STORE

20C A18STOR

E

A18STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P16

20C A18PURC

H

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

A18LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

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854

20C A18LOC A18LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

A18LOCST

20C A18LOCS

T

A18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF A18LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_A18LOCS

T

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_POPGR

P16

20C PSCATH0

9

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_POPGR

P16

20C H09_COS

T

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 H09_COST 

< 5 or 

H09_COST > 

374 then goto 

ERR1_H09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

H09STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

855

20C H09STOR

E

H09STORE What is the name of the business 

where this was last purchased?

 Enter store, website, 

or company name

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_POPGR

P16

20C H09PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

H09LOC

20C H09LOC H09LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

H09LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

856

20C H09LOCS

T

H09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF H09LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_H09LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_F54 = 1 

then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF 

Ask_M[09] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P16

20C PSCATF5

4

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_POPGR

P16

20C F54_COS

T

F54_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for catered events or 

board?

IF F54_COST 

< 10 or 

F54_COST > 

6500 then goto 

ERR1_F54CO

ST

ELSE goto 

F54_STORE
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

857

20C F54STOR

E

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_POPGR

P16

20C F54PURC

H

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

F54LOC

20C F54LOC F54LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

F54LOCST

20C F54LOCS

T

F54LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF F54LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_F54LOCS

T

ELSEIF 

Ask_M[09] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P16

20C PSCATM

09

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_POPGR

P16
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

858

20C M09_CO

ST

M09_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for adult day care?

IF M09_COST 

< 5 or 

M09_COST > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_M09CO

ST

ELSE goto 

M09_STORE

20C M09STO

RE

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_POPGR

P16

20C M09PUR

CH

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_POPGR

P16

2: Goto 

M09LOC

20C M09LOC M09LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto 

M09LOCST

20C M09LOC

ST

M09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character 

state abbreviation

IF M09LOCST 

is not a valid 

state 

abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_M09LOCS

T

ELSE goto 

END_POPGR

P16

END_POPGRP16 Exit section 

20C and goto 

the next 

appropriate 

section

20C Ask_A

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_E

1. Yes

2. No
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859

20C Ask_F54

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_G

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_H

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_M

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_R

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_T

1. Yes

2. No

20C POPSCAT

20C OTLTCON

20C OTLTCOST

20C OTLTSTOR

20C OTLTTYPE

20C OTLTCITY

20C OTLTPCT

20C OTLTSTE

20C OTLTPOS

20C OTLTPSTO

20C OTLTPCTY

20C OTLTPSTE

20C OTLT_OST

20B S20_END Goto Section 

21 - BSECT21

21A ANYWOR

K

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
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860

21A S21A_INT

RO

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 INCWEE

KQ

INCWEEKQ ? [F1]

(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_HRS

Q

INC_HRSQ ? [F1]

In the weeks that (you/NAME) 

worked, how many hours did 

(you/he/she) usually work per 

week?

Goto 

OCCUCODE
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861

21A OCCUCO

DE

OCCUCODE 48 ? [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 INCOME

Y

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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862

21A INCNON

WK

INCNONWK ? [F1]

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 SALARYS

T

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 < 

500 or 

SALARYX > 

200000 then

 

goto 

ERR1_SALAR

YX

 

ELSE goto 

GROSPAYX

DK,RF: Goto 

SALARYB
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21A SALARYB SALARYB 49 ? [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 GROSPA

YX

GROSPAYX What was the amount of 

(your/NAME's) last pay before any 

deductions?

Goto 

PAYPERD
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21A PAYPER

D

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 < 

50 or 

GROSPAYX > 

1635 then goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

 ELSE 

goto PAYSTUB

2: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

120 or 

GROSPAYX > 

4800 then goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

 ELSE 

goto PAYSTUB

3: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

100 or 

GROSPAYX > 

12000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

 ELSE 

goto PAYSTUB

4: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

51 or 

GROSPAYX > 

14583 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

 ELSE 

goto PAYSTUB

5: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

250 or 

GROSPAYX > 

155000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

 ELSE 

goto PAYSTUB

6: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

15 or 

GROSPAYX > 

12838 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYPE

RD

ELSE 
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21A PAYPRD

OT

PAYPRDOT Specify: Goto 

PAYSTUB

21A PAYSTU

B

PAYSTUB Does the respondent have a 

paper or electronic pay check record 

present for (his / her / 

his/her/(name's)) last paycheck?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

PRIVPENS

21A PRIVPEN

S

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
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21A PRIVPEN

X

PRIVPENX How much? 1-99999999: 

IF PAYPERD = 

DK or RF and 

(PRIVPENX < 

5 or 

PRIVPENX > 

 

147000) OR

 

PAYPERD = 1 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

5 or 

PRIVPENX > 

275) OR

 

PAYPERD = 2 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

8 or 

PRIVPENX > 

644) OR

 

PAYPERD = 3 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

32 or 

PRIVPENX > 

6000) OR

 

PAYPERD = 4 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

5 or 

PRIVPENX > 

4500) OR

 

PAYPERD = 5 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

7 or 

PRIVPENX > 

20000) OR

 

PAYPERD = 6 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

30 or 

PRIVPENX > 

1000) OR

 

PAYPERD = 7 

and 

(PRIVPENX < 

12 or 

PRIVPENX > 

3000)

 

THEN goto 

ERR1_PRIVPE

NX
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21A GOVRET GOVRET ? [F1]

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

21A GOVRET

X

GOVRETX How much? 1-99999999: 

IF GOVRETX 

< 5 or 

GOVRETX > 

590 then goto 

ERR1_GOVRE

TX

 

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 RRRDED

X

RRRDEDX How much? 1-99999999: 

IF RRRDEDX 

< 5 or 

RRRDEDX > 

444 then goto 

ERR1_RRRDE

DX

 

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
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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 MEDICO

V

MEDICOV Does the money deducted for 

Social Security cover only the 

Medicare portion of Social 

Security?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

EMPLCONT

21A EMPLCO

NT

EMPLCONT ? [F1]

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 SEMPFR

M

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
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21A SEMPFR

MX

SEMPFRMX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

(Report net income after operating 

expenses. Include earning as a 

tenant farmer or sharecropper.)

 If net income was a loss, 

precede amount with a '-'

 Breakeven = 1

-999999999-99

9999999: IF 

SEMPFRMX = 

0 then goto 

CK_SEMPFR

MX

 

ELSEIF 

SEMPFRMX < 

1 or 

SEMPFRMX > 

200000 

 

then goto 

ERR1_SEMPF

RMX

 

ELSE goto 

SOCSRRET

DK,RF: Goto 

SEMPFRMB

21A SEMPFR

MB

SEMPFRMB 49 ? [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 SOCSRR

ET

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
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21A RRRETIR

X

RRRETIRX ? [F1]

What was the amount of the last 

Social Security or Railroad 

Retirement payment received?

1-99999999: 

IF RRRETIRX 

< 139 or 

RRRETIRX > 

6000 then

 

goto 

ERR1_RRRET

IRX

 

ELSE goto 

INCMEDCR

DK,RF: Goto 

RRRETIRB

21A RRRETIR

B

RRRETIRB 50 ? [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 INCMED

CR

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 > 

12 then goto 

ERR1_SSRRQ

ELSE goto 

SUPPLINC
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21A SUPPLIN

C

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 < 5 or 

SSIX > 15180 

then goto 

ERR1_SSIX

 

ELSE goto 

INDRETAC

DK,RF: Goto 

SSIB

21A SSIB SSIB 51 ? [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
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872

21A INDRETA

C

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 ? [F1]

How much?

IF INDRETX < 

75 or 

INDRETX > 

32000 then 

goto 

ERR1_INDRE

TX

ELSE goto 

S21A_CHECK

21A S21A_CHECK IF no more 

persons with 

8500.INCWEE

KQ = 0 or 

 

8500.ANYWO

RK = 2,DK or 

RF then goto 

S21A_END

ELSE goto 

ANYWORK for 

the next person

21A S21A_END Goto Section 

21B

21A GROS_AYX

21A SALARYX_

21A PRIV_ENX

21A GOVRETX_

21A RRRDEDX_

21A SEMP_RMX

21A RRRE_IRX

21A SS_RRQ_

21A SSIX_

21A INDRETX_

21A MEMBNO

21A MIN_STAT

21A MIN_ORIG
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873

21B INTERDI

V

INTERDIV ? [F1]

(Now, I would like to talk to you 

about your household as a 

whole.)

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 > 

18000 then 

goto 

ERR1_INTRD

VX

 

ELSE goto 

NETRENT

DK,RF: Goto 

INTRDVB

21B INTRDVB INTRDVB 51 ? [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
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21B NETREN

T

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

21B NETREN

TX

NETRENTX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

 The net amount is the total 

amount after expenses.

 If income was a loss, precede 

amount with a '-'.

 Breakeven = 1.

-999999999-99

9999999: IF 

NETRENTX = 

0 then goto 

CK_NETRENT

X

 

ELSEIF 

(NETRENTX < 

-150,000 or 

NETRENTX

 

> 48,000) then 

goto 

ERR1_NETRE

NTX

 

ELSE goto 

ROYEST

DK,RF: Goto 

NETRENTB
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875

21B NETREN

TB

NETRENTB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total net 

rental income or loss during the 

PAST 12 MONTHS?

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. $15,999-$19,999

9. $20,000-$29,999

10. $30,000-$39,999

11. $40,000-$49,999

12. $50,000 and over

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

21B ROYEST

X

ROYESTX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: 

IF ROYESTX < 

11 or 

ROYESTX > 

57926 then 

goto 

ERR1_ROYES

TX

 

ELSE goto 

RETSURV

DK,RF: Goto 

ROYESTB
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21B ROYEST

B

ROYESTB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in royalty 

income or income from estates 

and trusts 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 

RETSURV

21B RETSUR

V

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

21B RETSUR

VX

RETSURVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

(Do not include Social Security.)

1-99999999: 

IF RETSURVX 

< 125 or 

RETSURVX > 

50000 then

 

goto 

ERR1_RETSU

RVX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHREG

DK,RF: Goto 

RETSURVB
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21B RETSUR

VB

RETSURVB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in retirement, 

survivor, or disability pensions 

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 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

21B OTHREG

X

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 

< 58 or 

OTHREGX > 

29812 then 

goto 

 

ERR1_OTHRE

GX 

 

ELSE goto 

LUMPSUM

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHREGB
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21B OTHREG

B

OTHREGB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

amount received in Veteran's 

Administration (VA) payments, 

unemployment compensation, 

child support, or alimony 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 

LUMPSUM

21B LUMPSU

M

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

21B LUMPSU

MX

LUMPSUMX ? [F1]

What was the total amount 

received (by all household 

members/ )?

1-99999999: 

IF LUMPSUMX 

< 5 or 

LUMPSUMX > 

106000 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_LUMPS

UMX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHERINC

DK,RF: Goto 

LUMPSUMB
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21B LUMPSU

MB

LUMPSUMB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

lump sum payments 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 

OTHERINC

21B OTHERIN

C

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

21B OTHRINC

X

OTHRINCX ? [F1]

What was the total amount 

received (by all household 

members/ )?

1-99999999: 

IF 

ROTHRINCX < 

100 or 

ROTHRINCX > 

23404 then

 

goto 

ERR1_OTHRI

NCX

 

ELSE goto 

MISCTAX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHRINCB
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880

21B OTHRINC

B

OTHRINCB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

amount of other money income 

received 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 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

21B MISCTAX

X

MISCTAXX What was the total amount PAID 

(by all household members/ )?

IF MISCTAXX 

< 35 or 

MISCTAXX > 

6500 then goto 

ERR1_MISCT

AXX

ELSE goto 

FOODSMP

21B FOODSM

P

FOODSMP ? [F1]

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
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881

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 

(NUMHOUSE 

= 1 and 

(FS_AMT < 10 

or FS_AMT > 

350)) OR

 

(NUMHOUSE 

= 2 and 

(FS_AMT <10 

or FS_AMT > 

600)) OR

 

(NUMHOUSE 

= 3 and 

(FS_AMT <10 

or FS_AMT >

800)) OR

 

(NUMHOUSE 

= 4 and 

(FS_AMT <10 

or FS_AMT > 

1000)) OR

 

(NUMHOUSE 

= 5 and 

(FS_AMT <10 

or FS_AMT > 

1200)) OR

 

(NUMHOUSE 

> 5 and 

(FS_AMT <10 

or FS_AMT > 

1500)) then

 

goto 

ERR1_FS_AM

T

 

ELSE goto 

WELFARE

DK,RF: Goto 

WELFARE
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21B WELFAR

E

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

21B WELFAR

EX

WELFAREX ? [F1]

What was the amount for the 

PAST 12 MONTHS?

1-99999999: 

IF WELFAREX 

< 120 or 

WELFAREX > 

11064 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_WELFA

REX

 

ELSE goto 

MEALSPAY

DK,RF: Goto 

WELFAREB
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21B WELFAR

EB

WELFAREB 51 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the total 

amount of income from cash 

assistance from state or local 

government welfare programs 

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 

MEALSPAY

21B MEALSP

AY

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 MLPAYW

KX

MLPAYWKX About what was the WEEKLY 

dollar value of these meals?

IF MLPAYWKX 

< 18 or 

MLPAYWKX > 

3213 then goto 

ERR1_MLPAY

WKX

ELSE goto 

MLPYQWKS

21B MLPYQW

KS

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 

Set21Complete

Flag

21B INTRDVX_

21B NETR_NTX

21B ROYESTX_

21B RETS_RVX
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21B OTHREGX_

21B LUMP_UMX

21B OTHR_NCX

21B MISC_AXX

21B FS_AMT_

21B WELF_REX

21B MLPA_WKX

21B FIN_STAT

21B FIN_ORIG

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)?

1-9999999999

99: IF IRAX > 

999999 then 

goto 

ERR1_IRAX

ELSE 

goto IRAYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

IRAB
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22 IRAB IRAB 52 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on

CARD D best reflects the total 

value of all retirement accounts 

such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and Thrift 

Savings Plans? 

1. $1-$9,999

2. $10,000-$39,999

3. $40,000-$99,999

4. $100,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

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

1-9999999999

99: IF IRAX = 

NONRESPON

SE and 

IRAYRX > 

999999 then 

goto 

ERR1_IRAYR

X

 

ELSEIF IRAX 

= RESPONSE 

and ((IRAYRX 

<= (0.6 x 

IRAX)) or 

(IRAYRX >= 

(1.4 x IRAX))) 

 

then goto 

ERR2_IRAYR

X

 

ELSE goto 

DEFBENRP

DK,RF: Goto 

IRAYRB
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22 IRAYRB IRAYRB 52 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD D best reflects the total 

value of all retirement accounts 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. $1-$9,999

2. $10,000-$39,999

3. $40,000-$99,999

4. $100,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

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

22 DEFBEN

RP

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
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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

1-9999999999

99: IF 

STOCKX < 5 

or STOCKX > 

999999 then 

 

goto 

ERR1_STOCK

X

 

ELSE goto 

STOCKYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

STOCKB

22 STOCKB STOCKB 53 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD E best reflects the total 

value of all directly-held stocks, 

bonds, and mutual funds (Not in 

Retirement accounts/ )?

 Include US savings bonds

1. $1-$4,999

2. $5,000-$19,999

3. $20,000-$74,999

4. $75,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

STOCKYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

LIQUID
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22 STOCKY

RX

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

1-9999999999

99: IF 

STOCKX = 

NONRESPON

SE and 

STOCKYRX > 

999999 then 

goto 

ERR1_STOCK

YRX

 

ELSEIF 

STOCKX = 

RESPONSE 

and 

((STOCKYRX 

<= (0.6 x 

STOCKX)) or 

(STOCKYRX 

>= (1.4 x 

IRAX)))

 

then goto 

ERR2_STOCK

YRX

 

ELSE goto 

LIQUID

DK,RF: Goto 

STOCKYRB

22 STOCKY

RB

STOCKYRB 53 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD E 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-$4,999

2. $5,000-$19,999

3. $20,000-$74,999

4. $75,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

Goto LIQUID
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22 STOCKY

R

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)?

1-9999999999

99: IF 

LIQUIDX > 

499999 then 

goto 

ERR1_LIQUID

X

 

ELSE goto 

LIQUDYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

LIQUIDB

22 LIQUIDB LIQUIDB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

value of checking, savings, 

money market accounts, and 

certificates of deposit or CDs?

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

LIQUDYRX

DK, RF: Goto 

WHOLIF
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22 LIQUDYR

X

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

1-9999999999

99: IF LIQUIDX 

= 

NONRESPON

SE and 

LIQUDYRX > 

499999 then 

goto 

ERR1_LIQUD

YRX

 

ELSEIF 

LIQUIDX = 

RESPONSE 

and 

((LIQUDYRX 

<= (0.6 x 

LIQUIDX)) or 

 

(LIQUDYRX >= 

(1.4 x 

LIQUIDX))) 

then goto 

ERR2_

LIQUDYRX

 

ELSE goto 

WHOLIF

DK,RF: Goto 

LIQUDYRB

22 LIQUDYR

B

LIQUDYRB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

value of all checking, savings, 

money market accounts, and 

certificates of deposit or CDs ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

Goto WHOLIF
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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

22 WHOLIFX WHOLIFX ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

What is the total surrender value 

of these policies?

 Surrender value is also 

known as the cash value

 Enter the amount that can 

be borrowed or withdrawn prior to 

death, NOT the benefit upon

 death of the insured

1-9999999999

99: IF 

WHOLIFX > 

70000 then 

goto 

ERR1_WHOLI

FX

 

ELSE goto 

WHLFYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

WHOLIFB
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22 WHOLIFB WHOLIFB 55 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD G best reflects the total 

surrender value of these policies?

 Surrender value is also 

known as the cash value

 Enter the amount that 

can be borrowed or withdrawn prior 

to death, NOT the benefit upon

 death of the insured 

1. $1-$4,999

2. $5,000-$9,999

3. $10,000-$19,999

4. $20,000-$39,999

5. $40,000-$79,999

6. $80,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

WHLFYRX

DK,RF: 

Goto OTHAST

22 WHLFYR

X

WHLFYRX ? [F1]

What was the total surrender 

value of these policies ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY?

 Surrender value is also 

known as the cash value

 Enter the amount that 

can be borrowed or withdrawn prior 

to death, NOT the benefit upon

 death of the insured

0: Goto 

WHLFYR

1-9999999999

99: IF 

WHLFYRX > 

70000 then 

goto 

ERR1_WHLFY

RX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHAST

DK,RF: Goto 

WHLFYRB
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22 WHLFYR

B

WHLFYRB 55 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD G best reflects the total 

surrender value of these policies 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

 Surrender value is also 

known as the cash value

 Enter the amount that 

can be borrowed or withdrawn prior 

to death, NOT the benefit upon

 death of the insured

1. $1-$4,999

2. $5,000-$9,999

3. $10,000-$19,999

4. $20,000-$39,999

5. $40,000-$79,999

6. $80,000 and over

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 ? [F1]

(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 OTHAST

X

OTHASTX As of TODAY --

What is the total value of these 

other financial assets?

1-9999999999

99: IF 

OTHASTX < 5 

or OTHASTX > 

600000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OTHAS

TX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHSTYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHASTB

22 OTHAST

B

OTHASTB 52

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD D best reflects the total 

value of these other financial 

assets? 

1. $1-$9,999

2. $10,000-$39,999

3. $40,000-$99,999

4. $100,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

OTHSTYRX

DK, RF: Goto 

CREDIT

22 OTHSTY

RX

OTHSTYRX What was the total value of these 

other financial assets ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY?

0: Goto 

OTHSTYR

1-9999999999

99: IF 

OTHSTYRX = 

1-5 or 

OTHSTYRX > 

600000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OTHST

YRX

 

ELSE goto 

CREDIT

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHSTYRB
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22 OTHSTY

RB

OTHSTYRB 52

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD D best reflects the total 

value of these other financial 

assets ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. $1-$9,999

2. $10,000-$39,999

3. $40,000-$99,999

4. $100,000-$199,999

5. $200,000-$449,999

6. $450,000 and over

Goto CREDIT

22 OTHSTY

R

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?

0-9999999999

99: IF 

CREDITX = 

1-9 or 

CREDITX > 

30000 then 

goto 

ERR1_CREDI

TX

 

ELSE goto 

CREDTYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

CREDITB
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22 CREDITB CREDITB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

amount owed on all credit cards 

including store cards and gas 

cards? 

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

CREDTYRX

DK,RF: 

Goto 

CREDFINX

22 CREDTY

RX

CREDTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed 

on all cards ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

0: Goto 

CREDYR

1-9999999999

99: IF 

CREDTYRX = 

1-9 or 

CREDTYRX > 

30000 then 

goto 

ERR1_CREDT

YRX

 

ELSE goto 

CREDFINX

DK,RF: Goto 

CREDYRB

22 CREDYR

B

CREDYRB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

amount owed on all credit cards 

including store cards and gas 

cards ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

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
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22 CREDFIN

X

CREDFINX What was the total amount paid in 

finance, late charges, and interest 

for all cards in (last month)?

0-9999999999

99: IF 

CREDFINX > 

700 then goto 

ERR1_CREDF

INX

 

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

22 STUDNT

X

STUDNTX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on 

all student loans?

1-9999999999

99: IF entry 

< 50 or entry > 

199999 then 

goto 

ERR1_STUDN

TX

 

ELSE goto 

STDNTYRX

DK, RF: Goto 

STUDNTB

22 STUDNT

B

STUDNTB 55 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD G best reflects the total 

amount owed on all student 

loans?

1. $1-$4,999

2. $5,000-$9,999

3. $10,000-$19,999

4. $20,000-$39,999

5. $40,000-$79,999

6. $80,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

STDNTYRX

DK, RF: Goto 

STUDFINX
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898

22 STDNTY

RX

STDNTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed 

on all student loans ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY?

0: Goto 

STDNTYR

1-9999999999

99: IF 

STUDNTX = 

NONRESPON

SE and 

STDNTYRX > 

499999 then 

goto 

ERR1_STDNT

YRX

 

ELSEIF 

STUDNTX = 

RESPONSE 

and 

((STDNTYRX 

<= (0.6 x 

STUDNTX)) or 

 

(STDNTYRX 

>= (1.4 x 

STUDNTX))) 

then goto 

ERR2_ 

STDNTYRX

 

ELSE goto 

STUDFINX

DK, RF: 

Goto 

STDNTYRB

22 STDNTY

RB

STDNTYRB 55 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD G best reflects the total 

amount owed on all student loans 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

1. $1-$4,999

2. $5,000-$9,999

3. $10,000-$19,999

4. $20,000-$39,999

5. $40,000-$79,999

6. $80,000 and over

Goto 

STUDFINX
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899

22 STDNTY

R

STDNTYR Did (you/your household) have 

any student loans ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

STUDFINX

22 STUDFIN

X

STUDFINX What was the total amount paid in 

finance, late charges, and interest 

for all student loans in (last 

month)?

0-9999999999

99: IF 

STUDFINX > 

375 then goto 

ERR1_STUDFI

NX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHLOAN

DK, RF: Goto 

OTHLOAN

22 OTHLOA

N

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 OTHLON

X

OTHLONX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on 

all other loans?

 Do not include 

mortgages, home equity loans, or 

vehicle loans

1-9999999999

99: IF 

OTHLONX < 

50 or 

OTHLONX > 

72000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OTHLO

NX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHLNYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHLONB
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900

22 OTHLON

B

OTHLONB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

amount owed on all other loans?

 Do not include 

mortgages, home equity loans, or 

vehicle loans

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

1-6: Goto 

OTHLNYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHFINX

22 OTHLNY

RX

OTHLNYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed 

on all other loans ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

 Do not include 

mortgages, home equity loans, or 

vehicle loans

0: Goto 

OTHLNYR

1-9999999999

99: IF 

OTHLNYRX = 

1-49 or 

OTHLNYRX > 

72000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OTHLN

YRX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHFINX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHLNYRB

22 OTHLNY

RB

OTHLNYRB 54 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD F best reflects the total 

amount owed on all other loans 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

 Do not include 

mortgages, home equity loans, or 

vehicle loans

1. $1-$749

2. $750-$1,999

3. $2,000-$3,999

4. $4,000-$9,999

5. $10,000-$19,999

6. $20,000 and over

Goto OTHFINX
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

901

22 OTHLNY

R

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 What was the total amount paid in 

finance, late charges, and interest 

for all other loans in (last month)?

 Do not include 

mortgages, home equity loans, or 

vehicle loans

0-9999999999

99: IF 

OTHFINX > 

375 then goto 

ERR1_OTHFI

NX

 

ELSE goto 

S22_END

DK, RF: 

Goto S22_END

22 S22_END

22 IRAX_

22 IRAYRX_

22 STOCKX_

22 STOC_YRX

22 LIQUIDX_

22 LIQU_YRX

22 WHOLIFX_

22 WHLFYRX_

22 OTHASTX_

22 OTHS_YRX

22 CREDITX_

22 CRED_YRX

22 CRED_INX

22 STUDNTX_

22 STDN_YRX

22 STUD_INX

22 OTHLONX_

22 OTHL_YRX

22 OTHFINX_

22 FAS_STAT

22 FAS_ORIG
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

902

BACK AFTERMID IF 

COMPLETE_F

LAG = 1 and 

NOCONTACT 

= 0 and 

INTNMBR = 4 

then 

 goto 

BlkAPPT.BRes

earch

IF 

COMPLETE_F

LAG = 1 then 

goto 

DK_THANK

IF START = 4 

then goto 

VERIFY_INFO

IF START = 3 

then goto 

TRANS

IF 

REPLACE_VE

R2 = 1 OR 

REPLACE_SP

AWN = 1 then 

goto DONE

IF (TYPEC = 3, 

7, 10-12) then 

goto DONE

IF NONTYP = 

1-3 then goto 

THANK2

ELSE goto 

BLkAPPT.APP

TDATE

Back RES_INT

RO

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

903

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

BACK DK_CHE

CK

DK_CHECK Are there any Don't Know 

items that you need to callback for?

 Press Ctrl-M to 

review all Don't Knows

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

APPTDATE

2: Goto 

THANKYOU
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

904

BACK APPTDAT

E

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.MON

TH < 1 or 

apptdate.MON

TH > 12 then

 

goto 

CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF 

apptdate.YEAR 

< 

INTDATE.YEA

R or 

apptdate.YEAR 

>

 

INTDATE.YEA

R + 1 then goto 

CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF 

apptdate.MON

TH <> 

INTPER[5:6] 

then goto 

 

CK_ApptMonth

 ELSEIF 

apptdate < 

SYSDATE then 

goto 

CK_ApptPast

 ELSE 

goto 

APPTTIME
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

905

APPTTIM

E

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_APPTTIM

E

ELSE goto 

APPTOTH

BACK APPTOT

H

APPTOTH Enter any appointment notes IF AskPhone2 

= EMPTY then 

goto 

PHONENUMB

ER2

ELSE goto 

THANKCB

BACK THANKY

OU

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

906

BACK QTRAPP

T

QTRAPPT Today is (current date). I would 

like to return during the first week 

of (month) to conduct your next 

interview. What day and time 

works best with your schedule?

Enter date and time of the next 

quarter appointment.

Give respondent an appointment 

card with the filled-in date and time 

with Regional Office or Field 

Representative contact information.

NOTE : If you are not making an 

appointment for the next interview, 

press Enter.

IF AskPhone2 

= EMPTY then 

goto 

PHONENUMB

ER2

ELSE goto 

HOW_INTV

FRONT PHONEN

UMBER2

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 

PHONENUMB

ER2 is less 

than 10 digits 

and <> 0 then 

goto 

CK_PHONEN

UMBER2

ELSEIF 

PHONENUMB

ER2 = 0 then 

goto 

EMAILADDR

ELSE goto 

PHTYP2

Front PHTYP2 PHTYP2 Is this a home, work, or cell 

number?

1. Home

2. Work

3. Cell

Goto 

EMAILADDR

FRONT EMAILAD

DR

EMAILADDR Enter E-Mail or press 

ENTER for None/Same

IF THANKYOU 

= 1 then goto 

HOW_INTV

ELSE goto 

THANKCB
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

907

BACK THANKC

B

THANKCB (Thank you, I will come back at 

the time suggested./Thank you for 

your time.)

 Revisit: 

(REFUSED/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

BACK TRANS TRANS Are you ready to transmit this 

case?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MISS_SEC

2: Goto 

VERIFY_INFO

BACK MISS_SE

C

MISS_SEC No survey data were 

collected for a required section(s).

 

 Press F5 to view status 

table 

 Enter the reason that best 

describes why survey data was not 

collected.

Goto 

HOW_INTV
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

908

BACK HOW_INT

V

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_IN

T

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

BACK TEL_SEC

T

TEL_SECT Which of these sections did you 

collect entirely by telephone? 

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas. 

 

 Do not select 5 or 6 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. Sections 9, 10, and 11 Vehicle 

Expenses

6. Sections 12 and 14 Insurance

7. Section 13 Medical/Health 

Expenses

8. Section 17 Trips and Vacations

9. Section 18 Clothing

10. Section 21 Work Experience 

and Income

Goto 

TEL_RESN
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

909

BACK TEL_RES

N

TEL_RESN What was the main reason for 

collecting data by telephone?

1. Barriers to reaching the sample 

unit (i.e., doorman, security, dog).

2. Collecting data from additional 

respondent(s) in household

3. Excessive distance or travel time 

to sample unit.

4. Respondent called FR to do 

interview.

5. Respondent only available by 

telephone (scheduling issues).

6. Respondent refused personal 

visit.

7. Respondent requested telephone 

interview.

8. Other (Specify).

1-7: Goto 

TRVLTIME

8: Goto 

OTHTLRSN

BACK OTHTLR

SN

OTHTLRSN Specify Goto 

TRVLTIME

BACK TELPV TELPV How did you collect 

MOST of the data for this case? 

 (Include follow-ups) 

1. By personal visit

2. By phone

Goto 

TRVLTIME

BACK TRVLTIM

E

TRVLTIME FOR BLS 

RESEARCH ONLY

We would like to understand the 

time required to collect CEQ 

interviews. 

Your responses will be used for 

sample planning and research only, 

and will not be used for evaluation.

What was the TOTAL time (in 

minutes) you spent this month to 

complete this interview for:

 Traveling to and from the 

sample unit? 

 Exclude travel from another 

sample unit.

0-240: Goto 

INTVTIME

241-999: 

Goto 

CK_TRVLTIME

BACK INTVTIM

E

INTVTIME FOR BLS 

RESEARCH ONLY

What was the TOTAL time (in 

minutes) you spent this month to 

complete this interview for:

 Interviewing the respondent? 

0-240: Goto 

OTHTIME

241-999: 

Goto 

CK_INTVTIME
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

910

BACK OTHTIME OTHTIME FOR BLS 

RESEARCH ONLY

What was the TOTAL time (in 

minutes) you spent this month to 

complete this interview for:

 All other activities, such as 

non-interview contact attempts, 

finding

 phone numbers, or closing 

the case?

0-240: IF 

Bcoverage.NO

NTYP = 1 AND 

SECTCOMP[2 

or 3] = 1 AND

 

BCeintro.CE_I

NTRO = 1 then 

goto RESPON

 

ELSEIF 

BCoverage.NO

NTYP = 1-3 

then goto 

DONE

 ELSE 

goto 

CONVREF

241-999: 

Goto 

CK_OTHTIME

BACK CONVRE

F

CONVREF ? [F1]

 Was this a converted 

refusal?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RESPON
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

911

BACK RESPON RESPON Enter the line number of 

the MAIN respondent. 

1. ^NAME[1]

2. ^NAME[2]

3. ^NAME[3]

4. ^NAME[4]

5. ^NAME[5]

6. ^NAME[6]

7. ^NAME[7]

8. ^NAME[8]

9. ^NAME[9]

10. ^NAME[10]

11. ^NAME[11]

12. ^NAME[12]

13. ^NAME[13]

14. ^NAME[14]

15. ^NAME[15]

16. ^NAME[16]

17. ^NAME[17]

18. ^NAME[18]

19. ^NAME[19]

20. ^NAME[20]

21. ^NAME[21]

22. ^NAME[22]

23. ^NAME[23]

24. ^NAME[24]

25. ^NAME[25]

26. ^NAME[26]

27. ^NAME[27]

28. ^NAME[28]

29. ^NAME[29]

30. ^NAME[30]

95. Proxy Respondent

If 

(BControlcard.

TUnit1.Person.

HH_MEM[RES

PON] = 2) OR 

 

(BControlcard.

TUnit2.Person.

AGERNG[RES

PON] = 1) OR

 

(BControlcard.

TUnit1.Person.

PERSTAT[RE

SPON] = 7, 8 

or 99) OR

 

(BControlcard.

TUnit1.Person.

MEMBSTAT[R

ESPON] = 1, 3 

or 5) 

 then goto 

CK_RESPON

ELSE goto 

OTHRSP
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

912

BACK OTHRSP OTHRSP Enter the line number of 

ALL OTHER respondents. 

 

 Enter 0 For None 

(Display Names of persons in the 

household)

0. None

1. ^NAMEonly(1)

2. ^NAMEonly(2)

3. ^NAMEonly(3)

4. ^NAMEonly(4)

5. ^NAMEonly(5)

6. ^NAMEonly(6)

7. ^NAMEonly(7)

8. ^NAMEonly(8)

9. ^NAMEonly(9)

10. ^NAMEonly(10)

11. ^NAMEonly(11)

12. ^NAMEonly(12)

13. ^NAMEonly(13)

14. ^NAMEonly(14)

15. ^NAMEonly(15)

16. ^NAMEonly(16)

17. ^NAMEonly(17)

18. ^NAMEonly(18)

19. ^NAMEonly(19)

20. ^NAMEonly(20)

21. ^NAMEonly(21)

22. ^NAMEonly(22)

23. ^NAMEonly(23)

24. ^NAMEonly(24)

25. ^NAMEonly(25)

26. ^NAMEonly(26)

27. ^NAMEonly(27)

28. ^NAMEonly(28)

29. ^NAMEonly(29)

30. ^NAMEonly(30)

95. Proxy respondent

IF OTHRSP = 

RESPON then 

goto 

CK_OTHRSP

ELSEIF 

(BControlcard.

Tunit1.Person.

FNAME[Othrsp

] = 999 or 

 

EMPTY) or 

 

(BControlcard.

Tunit1.Person.

HH_MEM[othrs

p] = 2) OR

 

(BControlcard.

Tunit1.Person.

MEMBSTAT[ot

hrsp] = 1, 3 or 

5)

 OR 

(BControlcard.

Tunit1.Person.

PERSTAT[othr

sp] = 7, 8 

 or 99) 

then goto 

CK2_OTHRSP

ELSEIF 0 is 

selected with 

other answer 

list options 

then 

 goto 

CK3_OTHRSP

ELSE goto 

USERECS

BACK USEREC

S

USERECS In this interview, how often did 

the respondent consult records?

1. Always or almost always

2. Most of the time 

3. Occasionally or used at least one 

record

4. Never, no records used

1-3: Goto 

TYPERECS

4: IF 

(INTNMBR = 4 

or 

HOMEFILE850

0 = 1) then 

goto 

INFOBOOK

 ELSE 

goto 

HOMEFILE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

913

BACK TYPERE

CS

TYPERECS What types of bills, 

receipts, or records did the 

respondent(s) use to answer 

expenditure questions?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas. 

1. Bills

2. Checkbook ledger or check stubs

3. Personal finance or budgeting 

software records

4. Receipts or e-mail receipts

5. Home file (provided by Census 

Bureau)

6. Contracts or agreements

7. Credit card, bank, or online 

bill-paying statements

8. Pay stub

9. Other- specify

1-8: Goto 

RSECTN

9: Goto 

SPECRECS

BACK SPECRE

CS

SPECRECS Specify Goto RSECTN
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

914

BACK RSECTN RSECTN Which of these sections did the 

respondent(s) use bills, receipts, or 

other resources to answer

 expenditure questions?

 Enter all that apply, 

separate with commas.

1. Section 1 - General Housing 

Characteristics

2. Section 2 - Rental Living Quarters

3. Sections 3 - Owned Living 

Quarters & Other Owned Real 

Estate

4. Section 4 - Utilities and Fuels

5. Section 5 - Construction, Repairs, 

Alterations, and Maintenance of 

Property

6. Section 6 - Appliances, 

Household Equipment, and Other 

Selected Items

7. Section 7 - Household Item 

Repairs, Service Contracts, and 

Extended Warranties

8. Section 8 - Home Furnishings and 

Related Household Items

9. Section 9 - Rented and Leased 

Vehicles

10. Section 10 - Owned vehicles

11. Section 11 - Transportation

12. Section 12 - Health Insurance

13. Section 13 - Medical and Health 

Expenses

14. Section 14 - Insurance Other 

than Health

15. Section 15 - Family Care and 

Education

16. Section 16 - Subscriptions, 

Memberships, Books, and 

Entertainment Expenses

17. Section 17 - Trips and Vacations

18. Section 18 - Clothing and 

Clothing Services

19. Section 19 - Miscellaneous 

Expenses

20. Section 20 - Expense Patterns 

for Selected Goods and Services

21. Section 21 - Work Experience 

and Income

22. Section 22 - Assets and 

Liabilities

IF INTNMBR = 

4 or 

HOMEFILE850

0 = 1 then goto 

INFOBOOK

ELSE goto 

HOMEFILE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

915

BACK HOMEFIL

E

HOMEFILE Did you give the respondent 

a Home File this quarter?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

INFOBOOK

BACK INFOBOO

K

INFOBOOK

 In the interview, how 

often did the respondent consult the 

information booklet?

 If reading the book to the 

respondent, enter 5.

 

 

1. Almost always (90% of the time or 

more)

2. Most of the time (50% to 89% of 

the time)

3. Occasionally (10% to 49% of the 

time)

4. Never or almost never (less than 

10% of the time)

5. The respondent did not have 

access to the information booklet.

Goto 

LANGUAGE

BACK LANGUA

GE

LANGUAGE In what language was the 

interview conducted?

1. English

2. Spanish

3. Other - specify

1,2: Goto 

VERIFY_INFO

3: Goto 

LANG_SP

BACK LANG_SP LANG_SP Specify Goto 

VERIFY_INFO
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

916

BACK VERIFY_I

NFO

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_CHGW

HAT

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

917

BACK V_PHON

E

V_PHONE Update phone number 

or press enter if same

 Enter 0 for none.

IF entry < 10 

digits and entry 

<> 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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

918

Back V_PHTYP

1

V_PHTYP1 Is this a home, work, or cell 

number?

1. Home

2. Work

3. Cell

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

919

Back V_PHON

E2

V_PHONE2 Update second phone or 

press enter if same

 Enter 0 for none

IF entry less 

than 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_PHTYP

2

V_PHTYP2 Is this a home, work, or cell 

number?

1. Home

2. Work

3. Cell

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2023 – March 2024

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) - Instrument Specifications

920

Back V_EMAIL V_EMAIL Enter E-Mail or press 

enter if Same

IF 4 selected in 

V_ChgWhat 

then goto 

V_BSTTI

ELSEIF 5 

selected in 

V_ChgWhat 

then goto 

V_NOSUN

ELSE goto 

DONE

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 Enter specific best time to 

contact

IF 5 selected in 

V_ChgWhat 

then goto 

V_NOSUN

ELSE goto 

DONE

BACK V_NOSU

N

V_NOSUN Would a Sunday interview be 

acceptable?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto DONE

BACK DONE Goto 

SET_REINT

BACK SET_REINT Exit Instrument

BACK TYPEREC1

BACK TYPEREC2

BACK TYPEREC3

BACK TYPEREC4

BACK TYPEREC5

BACK TYPEREC6

BACK TYPEREC7

BACK TYPEREC8

BACK TYPEREC9
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BACK TELSCT01

BACK TELSCT02

BACK TELSCT03

BACK TELSCT04

BACK TELSCT05

BACK TELSCT06

BACK TELSCT07

BACK TELSCT08

BACK TELSCT09

BACK TELSCT10

MOSTINT

INTMETH

RECSECT

BOOK

Language_CP

CARI_LanguageFlag

BACK FINCONDT

BACK FINFRCDE

CHI CTATEM

PT

CTATEMPT CONTACT HISTORY 

INSTRUMENT

 Describe this contact attempt.

1. Personal visit

2. Telephone (outgoing)

3. Telephone (incoming)

4. Not attempting contact

6. Text or Email

1-3,6: Goto 

TIMEOFCT

4: Goto 

NOATTEMPT

TIMEOFC

T

TIMEOFCT TIME OF CONTACT

 Are you entering the Contact 

History Instrument at the time of a 

contact attempt?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

CTATEMPT = 

6 then goto 

TEXTEMAIL

 ELSE goto 

CASECONTA

CT

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
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CHI FRTIME FRTIME TIME OF CONTACT

 Enter the time of the contact 

attempt in HH:MM am/pm format

IF CTATEMPT 

= 6 then goto 

TEXTEMAIL

ELSE goto 

CASECONTA

CT

NOATTE

MPT

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 

SPECNOATTE

MPT

SPECNO

ATTEMP

T

SPECNOATTEMPT OTHER NOT ATTEMPTING 

CONTACT

 Specify other activites you were 

doing

Exit CHI

CHI CASECO

NTACT

CASECONTACT CONTACT OR NONCONTACT

 Select the category that best 

describes this attempt.

1. Contact with sample unit member

2. Contact with NON-SAMPLE unit 

member

3. Noncontact

1: Goto 

CTTYPE

2,3: IF 

CTATEMPT = 

1 then goto 

NCTPER

 ELSE 

goto NCTTEL

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
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NONINTE

R

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

CTOTHE

R

CTOTHER OTHER SPECIFY - PARTIAL 

INTERVIEW OR UNABLE TO 

CONDUCT INTERVIEW

 Specify the reason for not 

completing the interview during this 

contact attempt.

Goto 

RSPNDENT

CHI cLANGUA

GE

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 is selected 

then goto 

LANGLIST

ELSE goto 

RSPNDENT
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CHI LANGLIS

T

LANGLIST LANGUAGE LIST

 Specify language or dialect.

11. Spanish

12. Arabic

13. Chinese

14. French

15. German

16. Greek

17. Italian

18. Japanese

19. Korean

20. Polish

21. Portuguese

22. Russian

23. Tagalog

24. Urdu

25. Vietnamese

97. Other problem - hard of hearing

98. Unknown language

99. Other

11-25, 97, 98: 

Goto 

RSPNDENT

99: Goto 

SPECLANG

SPECLA

NG

SPECLANG SPECIFY LANGUAGE OR 

DIALECT.

Goto 

RSPNDENT

CHI TEXTEM

AIL

TEXTEMAIL TEXT MESSAGE OR EMAIL

 Select the type of Text or 

Email message:

1. Outgoing text

2. Outgoing email

3. Incoming text

4. Incoming email

1,2: Goto 

TEXTEMAILO

UT

3,4: Goto 

TEXTEMAILIN

TEXTEM

AILOUT

TEXTEMAILOUT OUTGOING TEXT MESSAGE 

OR EMAIL

What was the purpose of the 

Outgoing Text / EMail message?

Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

1. Appointment reminder / 

Confirmation

2. Request appointment

3. Provide requested information / 

Links

4. Reminder for a returning case

5. Text / Email non-response

6. Text / Email not valid

7. Other

IF 7 is selected 

then goto 

TEXTEMAILO

UT_OTH

All others goto 

RSPNDENT
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925

TEXTEM

AILOUT_

OTH

TEXTEMAILOUT_O

TH

 OUTGOING TEXT MESSAGE 

OR EMAIL SPECIFY

 Specify the purpose of the 

Outgoing Text / Email message.

Goto 

RSPNDENT

TEXTEM

AILIN

TEXTEMAILIN INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE 

OR EMAIL

 What was the purpose of the 

Incoming Text / Email message?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

1. Schedule appointment

2. Responding to Call / Email / Text / 

Letter

3. Refused

4. Asked for no additional texts or 

emails

5. Asked question or requested 

more information

6. Other

IF 6 is selected 

then goto 

TEXTEMAILIN

_OTH

ELSE goto 

TEXTMAILSE

NDER

TEXTEM

AILIN_OT

H

TEXTEMAILIN_OTH INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE 

OR EMAIL SPECIFY

 Specify the purpose of the 

Incoming Text / Email message.

Goto 

TEXMAILSEN

DER

CHI TEXTMAI

LSENDE

R

TEXTMAILSENDER INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE 

OR EMAIL

 Who sent the Text or Email 

message?

1. Sample unit member / 

Respondent

2. Non-Sample unit member / Proxy

Goto 

RSPNDENT
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926

CHI RSPNDE

NT

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 is 

selected then 

goto 

RSPNDOTH

ELSE goto 

STRATEGS

RSPNDO

TH

RSPNDOTH OTHER 

CONCERNS/BEHAVIORS/RELUCT

ANCE

 Specify other 

concerns/behaviors/reluctance 

during this contact attempt.

Goto 

STRATEGS
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927

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 is 

selected then 

goto 

NCTTELOT

ELSE goto 

STRATEGS

NCTTEL

OT

NCTTELOT OTHER Noncontact Telephone 

Attempt Category

 Specify the details about this 

telephone noncontact.

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 is 

selected then 

goto 

NCTPEROT

ELSE goto 

STRATEGS
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928

NCTPER

OT

NCTPEROT OTHER Noncontact Personal 

Visit Category

 Specify the details about this 

personal visit noncontact.

Goto 

STRATEGS

STRATE

GS

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 is 

selected then 

goto 

STRATOTH

ELSE exit CHI

STRATO

TH

STRATOTH OTHER STRATEGY

 Specify the strategy used on 

this contact attempt.

Exit CHI

CHI CTRLNUM ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI INTPERIOD

CHI INTNMBR

CHI CALLDATE

CHI CALLMNTH

CHI CALLDAY

CHI CALLYEAR

CHI CALLTIME

CHI FRMNTH

CHI FRDAY

CHI FRYEAR

CHI NOATTEMPT_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NOATTEMPT_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NOATTEMPT_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **
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CHI NOATTEMPT_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NOATTEMPT_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NOATTEMPT_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NOATTEMPT_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NONINTER_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI cLANGUAGE_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI cLANGUAGE_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI cLANGUAGE_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI cLANGUAGE_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI cLANGUAGE_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_7 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_8 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_9 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_10 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_11 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_12 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_13 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_14 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_15 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_98 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI RSPNDENT_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTTEL_7 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **
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CHI NCTTEL_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_7 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_8 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_9 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_10 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI NCTPER_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_7 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_8 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_9 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_10 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_11 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_12 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_98 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI STRATEGS_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI ACTCODE

CHI FINALOUTCOME

CHI LAUNCH

CHI OUTCOME

CHI TIMER

CHI VISITDATE

CHI JBID

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_6 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILOUT_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **
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CHI TEXTEMAILIN_1 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILIN_2 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILIN_3 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILIN_4 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILIN_5 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

CHI TEXTEMAILIN_99 ** CREATED in Post-Processing **

03A PROP_NOA

03A OWNYA

03A STILOWN

03A BSNSEXPA

03A OBSNSZBA

03A REC_STAT

03A REC_ORIG

03A PROP_NOJ

03A LOANTYPJ

03A MCHANGE

03A MORTCHNG

03A ORWHAT

03A MRTTERMJ

03A FIXEDRTJ

03A PAYTOTHJ

03A ORGMRTJX

03A NEWMRRTJ

03A PYJOTH

03A MRTPMTJX

03A PRININJX

03A MORTCHMO

03A PYMTJX1

03A PRNINJX1

03A PYMTJX2

03A PRNINJX2

03A PYMTJX3

03A PRNINJX3

03A PYPRINIJ

03A PYINTSTJ

03A PYPROTXJ

03A PYPROINJ

03A PYMORINJ

03A PYOTHERJ

03A LOAN_NOJ
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932

03A ORGM_TJX

03A MRTP_TJX

03A PRIN_NJX

03A NEWM_RTJ

03A PYMTJX1_

03A PYMTJX2_

03A PYMTJX3_

03A PRNI_JX1

03A PRNI_JX2

03A PRNI_JX3

03A VARRTJ

03A INTONLJ

03A OTHRTJ

03A OWNYJ

03A REC_STAT

03A REC_ORIG

03A PDLOAN2

03A PD2AMTX1

03A PD2AMTX2

03A PD2AMTX3

03A TOTOWED2

03A PROP_NO2

03A LOAN_NO2

03A PD2A_TX1

03A PD2A_TX2

03A PD2A_TX3

03A TOTO_ED2

03A OWNY2

03A REC_STAT

03A REC_ORIG

10A LVINUM

10A LVICODE

10A LVIHAVE

10A LVIENDMO

10A TERMFEE

10A TERMFEEX

10A TERM_EEX

10A REC_STAT

10A REC_ORIG

11 OVANUM
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11 OVACODE

11 OVAHAVE

11 REC_STAT

11 REC_ORIG

14A POLICYIA

14A POLICYYA

14A PLCYSTIL

14A INSEX3A

14A INSLSTTM

14A INSRPMPA

14A INSREGXA

14A INSEX3AX

14A INSE_3AX

14A REC_STAT

14A REC_ORIG

BACK

BACK_ORG

CONTROL

CTRL_ORG

COVERAGE

CVRG_ORG

FRONT

FRNT_ORG

SECT_01

S01_ORG

SECT_02

S02_ORG

SECT_03

S03_ORG

SECT_04

S04_ORG

SECT_05

S05_ORG

SECT_06

S06_ORG

SECT_07

S07_ORG

SECT_08

S08_ORG

SECT_09
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S09_ORG

SECT_10

S10_ORG

SECT_11

S11_ORG

SECT_12

S12_ORG

SECT_13

S13_ORG

SECT_14

S14_ORG

SECT_15

S15_ORG

SECT_16

S16_ORG

SECT_17

S17_ORG

SECT_18

S18_ORG

SECT_19

S19_ORG

SECT_20

S20_ORG

SECT_20C

S20C_ORG

SECT_21

S21_ORG

SECT_22

S22_ORG

TOT_TIME

TOT_ORG

OUTCOME

BLSNAME

CAPIRECT

FLDNOTE

FULLNAME

INSTNME

INSTNOTE

OUTCOME

BLSOUT
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CAPIIN

MCDOUT

RAWDATA

RAWDATA1

RAWDATA2

memname

FRONT CTRLNO ** Created in Post Processing **

BACK NUMHOUSE

BACK NROSIZE

MCD HNO

MCD HNOSUF

MCD STRNAME

MCD UNITDES

MCD GQUNITINFO

MCD NONCITYADD

MCD PHYSDES

MCD PO

MCD ST

MCD ZIP5

MCD ZIP4

MCD BLDGNAME

MCD MHNO

MCD MHNOSUF

MCD MSTRNAME

MCD MUNITDES

MCD MGQUNITINFO

MCD MNONCITYADD

MCD MPO

MCD MST

MCD MZIP5

MCD MZIP4

FRONT PHONENUM

FRONT EXTN

FRONT PHONETYP

BACK PHONENUM2

BACK EXTN2

BACK PHONETYP2

BACK EMAILADDRESS

FRONT MARK

FRONT MARKTWO
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FRONT REASSG

FRONT CONREF

FRONT INSTVER

FRONT OUTCOME

FRONT FIRCODT

FRONT FIRFRCDE

FRONT SITE

FRONT INTNMBR

FRONT INTPER

FRONT POUT1

FRONT POUT2

FRONT POUT3

FRONT POUT4

FRONT PSU

FRONT SAMP_DES

FRONT HH_NUM

FRONT GQTYPE

FRONT USERID

COVER

AGE

TOTAL_CU

FRONT SECTCOMP

BACK SECTNO

RESPLINE

RESPNAME

BACK BESTTIME

BACK BESTTIM2

BACK NOSUNDAY

COVER

AGE

CP1PHON

COVER

AGE

CP1EXT

COVER

AGE

CP1TYPE

COVER

AGE

CP1ZP5

COVER

AGE

CP1ZP4

FRONT SSFTEAMCODE

FRONT FSTEAMCODE

FRONT POPGRP
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937

CARI MIXED_CONSENT_

ctf

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT QTYPE ** Not Displayed **

CARI CASE_CONSENT

1. Yes

2. No

URRAL