Issued February 2015

CE-305

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

census.gov

Consumer Expenditure Survey

Quarterly Interview Survey

Information Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Page

Privacy Act Statement 2

Demographics 3

Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics 5

Section 2 – Rented Living Quarters 6

Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 7

Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels 10

Section 5 – Construction, Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance of Property 12

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

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

Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 23

Section 9 – Clothing and Clothing Services 27

Sections 10 and 11 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 30

Section 12 – Vehicle Operating Expenses 31

Section 13 – Insurance Other than Health 33

Section 14 – Health Insurance 34

Section 15 – Medical and Health Expenses 35

Section 16 – Educational Expenses 37

Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 38

Section 18 – Trips and Vacations 40

Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses 42

Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods 45

Section 21 – Occupations 46

Section 21 – Work Experience and Income 47

Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities 50

2015 Calendar 52

2016 Calendar 53

Fraction Conversion Chart 54
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

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

Surveys for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor 

under Title 29, United States Code. The survey’s purpose is to obtain 

information on what Americans are purchasing in order to update the 

Consumer Price Index. All survey information will be used for statistical 

purposes only. 

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

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

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

your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness 

and accuracy of these data. 
DEMOGRAPHICS 

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Hispanic Origin 

1. Mexican 

2. Mexican-American 

3. Chicano 

4. Puerto Rican 

5. Cuban

Race 

(Please choose one or more)

1. White 

2. Black or African American 

3. American Indian or Alaska Native 

4. Asian 

5. Native Hawaiian 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro 

7. Samoan 

8. Other Pacific Islander 

Asian Origin 

1. Chinese 

2. Filipino 

3. Japanese 

4. Korean 

5. Vietnamese 

6. Asian Indian 

 
Demographics 

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Education 

1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year 

2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary 

(grades 1-8) 

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

4. High school graduate – high school diploma 

or the equivalent (GED) 

5. Some college but no degree 

6. Associate’s degree in college 

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

8. Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree 

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

Armed Forces 

A person is considered to be in the Armed 

Forces if he or she serves in any branch of the 

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

Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; their 

Reserve components; and the Air and Army 

National Guard. 
SECTION 1 – GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 

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Type of Structure 

1. Single family detached 

A detached structure with only one primary residence; 

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

basement, attic, etc. 

2. Row or townhouse 

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

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

3. End row or end townhouse 

Shares only one common wall with other units. 

4. Duplex 

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

5. 3-plex or 4-plex 

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

6. Garden 

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

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

another. 

7. High rise 

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

8. Apartment or flat 

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

the garage of one of the units described above. 

9. Mobile home or trailer 

10. College dormitory 
SECTION 2 – RENTED LIVING QUARTERS 

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Included in the Housing Unit 

Cooking stove, range, or oven 

Refrigerator or home freezer 

Built-in dishwasher 

Portable dishwasher 

Clothes washer 

Clothes dryer 

Included with the Rental Payment 

Electricity 

Gas 

Piped-in water 

Heating 

Trash/garbage collection 

Garage and parking facilities 

Telephone services 

Television services 

Internet services 

Furniture 
SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER 

OWNED REAL ESTATE 

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Included with this Housing Unit 

1. Swimming pool 

2. Off-street parking 

3. Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony 

4. Apartment or guest house 

5. Central air conditioning 

6. Window air conditioning 

Types of Owned Real Estate 

1. A home in which you used to live 

2. Other homes, vacation homes, and recreational 

properties including timeshares 

3. Commercial real estate or farmland 

4. Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes 

5. Land with no buildings on it 

Closing Costs 

Property survey charges Points paid by buyer 

Title search Deed preparation 

Recording fees Lawyer’s fees 

Transfer taxes Advertising costs 

Escrow payment Real estate listing fees 

 
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Costs for Selling a Property 

Commission to Realtor Lawyer’s fees 

Closing costs Advertising costs 

Points for financing Deferred mortgage interest 

payment 

Mortgage penalties Real estate listing fees 

Property inspection 

Mortgage Payment Items 

1. Principal 

2. Interest 

3. Property taxes 

4. Property insurance 

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance 

6. Any other payments (specify) 

Fees for Cooperatives 

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative 

2. Property taxes 

3. Property insurance 

4. Management 

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal 

6. Improvements 

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

8. Security, including guards or alarm systems 

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

10. Trash collection 

11. Other (Specify) 
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Homeowner’s Associations or 

Condominium Fees 

1. Management 

2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal 

3. Improvements 

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

5. Parking 

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

7. Security, including guards or alarm systems 

8. Maid service 

9. Medical services 

10. Trash collection 

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

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Part A – Telephone Expenses 

Telephone services included in bill 

1. Residential service including Voice over IP (VoIP) 

2. Mobile/cellular service including prepaid 

Includes “pay-as-you-go” cell service 

Other telephone and non-telephone service items 

included in the phone bill 

1. Internet service (including broadband, DSL, or dial-up) 

2. Cable or satellite television services 

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

3. Applications, games, or ringtones 

Part B – Other Telephone Expenses 

Pre-paid long distance telephone cards/minutes 

Part C – Cable, Satellite, and Internet 

Services 

1. Cable or satellite TV, not already reported 

Cable TV Direct TV Dish TV TiVo 

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

2. Satellite radio services 

Sirius Radio XM Radio 

3. Internet connection or internet service providers, not already reported 

AOL ISPs Comcast Verizon 3G/4G internet for tablets 

4. Internet services away from home such as web cafes or internet kiosks 

Includes wi-fi access in hotels, airports, and airplanes 

 
Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels

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Part D – Utilities, Fuels, and Services 

1. Electricity 

2. Natural or utility gas 

3. Fuel oil 

4. Bottled or tank gas 

propane 

kerosene 

5. Other fuels including wood 

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance 

7. Garbage and recycling collection, including – 

hazardous waste collection 

waste disposal 

recyclable material collection

8. Water softening service 

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

AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY 

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Job Types 

1. Homes under construction, including a vacation 

home or second home 

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

such as a porch, garage, or new rooms 

kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms, general purpose 

rooms, basement, etc. 

decks, porches, patio, and terraces added or improved 

attached garages, carports, breezeways, greenhouses, and sheds 

detached garages or carports added or improved 

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

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

walls) 

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

4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house 

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

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

bathroom remodeling 

kitchen remodeling 

5. Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees 

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

swimming pools, or hot tubs 

recreational facilities 

patios and terraces 

fences added or improved 

detached building 

driveways and walkways added or improved 
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7. Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools 

(including permanent above-ground swimming pools) 

fences patios and terraces recreational facilities 

8. Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering 

combination of painting and wallpapering wallpaper 

varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing 

9. Plastering or paneling 

also includes drywall patching 

10. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs 

plumbing fixtures water heater 

septic tank built-in dishwasher or laundry tubs 

all interior water pipes external sprinkler systems, septic tanks, and wells 

garbage disposal 

11. Electrical work 

includes garage door opener 

12. Heating or air conditioning jobs 

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

carpet other flooring including wood, slate, marble, or 

tile, linoleum, or vinyl concrete 

14. Insulation 

15. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts 

complete re-roofing repair of shingles, gutters, downspouts, etc. 

combined replacements 

including re-roofing 

combined maintenance and repairs including 

roofing 

16. Siding 

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

and the like 

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

18. Masonry, brick, or stucco work 

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

the home) 
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Appliances 

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven 

2. Microwave oven 

3. Refrigerator or home freezer 

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator 

4. Built-in dishwasher 

5. Portable dishwasher 

6. Garbage disposal 

7. Clothes washer or dryer 

8. Range hood 

9. Smoke alarms and detectors 

10. Window air conditioner 

11. Portable cooling and heating equipment 

portable dehumidifiers humidifiers fans space heaters 

 Do not include window air conditioners. 

12. Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans 

13. Other major home appliances and equipment 

trash compactor water softener central air conditioner 

furnace heat pump 
SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT, 

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS 

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Part A – Major Household Appliances 

1. Microwave oven 

2. Cooking stove, range, or oven 

3. Range hood 

4. Refrigerator or home freezer 

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator 

5. Built-in dishwasher 

6. Portable dishwasher 

7. Garbage disposal 

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

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES 

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances, including – 

blender electric grill food processor rice cooker 

breadmaker electric fondue set hot plate sandwich grill 

coffee grinder electric frying pan ice cream maker slow cooker 

coffee maker electric iron juicer smoothie maker 

crockpot electric knife mixer toaster 

deep fryer electric timer pizza oven toaster oven 

electric barbecue electric wine chiller popcorn maker waffle iron 

electric can opener electric wok 

2. Electrical personal care appliances, including – 

curling iron digital scale hair dryer water-pik 

denture cleaner electric toothbrush heating pad 

electric hair trimmer facial sauna make-up mirror 

electric razor foot bath massager 

3. Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including – 

vacuum cleaner hand vacuum rug shampooer floor polisher/buffer 

4. Other household appliances, including – 

trash compactor home security device (burglar alarm) including console, 

control modules, burglar alarm console, door and window 

transmitters 

air purifier 

water filters 

smoke detector carbon monoxide detector 

water leak alarm 

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

knitting machines quilting machines sergers 

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

typewriters copy machines 

7. Digital book readers or tablets, including – 

iPad Kindle Nook Galaxy tablet 

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

CD/DVD drive monitors memory home computers with or 

computer printers fax modems modems without monitors 

netbooks scanner cables external hard drive 

laptops keyboards mouse 

9. Computer software, including computer games 

10. Computer accessories, including – 

printer cartridges mouse pads 

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

tapes, including – 

thumb drives blank CDs/DVDs memory stick USB flash drive 

SD card 

12. Video game hardware or accessories, including – 

Nintendo Wii Gamecube Nintendo DS PSP 

Gameboy Playstation Xbox 

 Do not include video games. 

13. Telephones or accessories, including – 

cell phones headsets cordless telephones smartphones 

answering machines chargers cell phone covers 

phone jacks and cords Bluetooth accessories 

14. Photographic equipment, including – 

camera filter projection screen battery pack for camera flash 

digital camera winder electro flash motor driven film advancer 

lens enlarger projector strobe light (for photographs) 

tripod 

 Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies. 

 
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15. Musical instruments, supplies, or accessories, including – 

keyboards music books clarinet brass instruments 

guitar saxophone drums carrying case 

piano sheet music music stand stringed instruments 

reeds trumpet picks strings for musical instruments 

trombone valve oil rosin any other musical accessories 

woodwinds 

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

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

rake lawn mower snow blower electric lawn trimmer 

shovel tiller wheelbarrow tractor (farm, garden, etc.) 

spreader garden hose weed digger edger 

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

17. Power tools, including – 

lathe electric drill cordless drill cordless circular saw 

router electric saw electric polisher air compressor 

sander electric plane trouble light electric swimming pool 

cleaning equipment 

18. Non-power tools including – 

axe hammer pliers screwdriver 

caulking gun level saw wrench 

plane sockets 

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

19. Window air conditioners 

20. Portable cooling or heating equipment, including – 

space heater dehumidifier humidifier fan 

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

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

combo TV/DVD players HD TV 3-D TV TVs in cars 

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

TiVo unit digital TV converter box 

Blu-ray disc player video tape recorder/player 

high definition disc player video laser disc player 

combination of VCR/DVD player video cassette recorder/player 

23. Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories 

24. Handheld personal music players, including – 

iPod personal mp3 players 

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

vehicles, including – 

car stereo amplifier equalizer satellite radio 

CB radio clock radio compact disc players audio cassette 

mixer receiver short-wave radio players/recorders 

speakers turntable tuner 

stereo walkie talkie stereo system 

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

earphones/headphones battery packs adapter for sound equipment 

power converter power booster base station CB antenna 

antenna (TV, radio, etc.) headset microphone 

 
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SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 

27. General sports equipment, including – 

roller blades baseball bat baseball glove badminton set 

sports uniform football boxing equipment soccer ball 

tennis racket basketball lawn games golf bag 

bowling ball racquetball Frisbee golf clubs 

basketball hoop skateboard volleyball karate equipment 

racquetball racket helmets pads table tennis equipment 

other sports 

protective 

equipment 

 

Do not include specialized athletic shoes such as for football, baseball, soccer, biking, 

and bowling. 

28. Health and exercise equipment, including – 

trampoline exercise mat weight bench pedometer 

weights home gym treadmill exercycle 

rowing machine 

29. Camping equipment, including – 

tent sleeping bag camping stove canteen 

kerosene lantern sleeping pad camping cookware air mattress 

frame packs and 

other camping 

packs 

 portable heater screenhouse 

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

bow and arrow knife BB/pellet gun handgun 

fishing rod and 

tackle 

rifle ammunition scopes 

shotgun crossbow fishing lures 

 
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31. Winter sports equipment, including – 

snow skis ski poles toboggan sled 

ski boots ice skates snowboard equipment 

snowboard ice boat sledding equipment 

32. Water sports equipment, including – 

water skis snorkel diving equipment swim cap 

life jacket water ski vest raft surf board 

skim board wake board wind/paddle board boogie board 

33. Outboard motors 

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment, including – 

bicycle helmets stand tires tubes 

bicycle parts locks rack supplies 

bike pump 

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders, including – 

Big Wheels 

36. Playground equipment, including – 

portable swimming pool swing set sand box gym set 

37. Other sports or recreation equipment, including – 

telescope metal detector paintball equipment 
SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS, SERVICE 

CONTRACTS, AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES 

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

2. Other household appliances, such as – 

washer refrigerator 

range/oven portable heating equipment 

portable air conditioning equipment window air conditioner 

portable fans dehumidifiers 

sewing machines vacuum cleaners 

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

automobiles or other vehicles 

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

technical support accidental damage 

AppleCare Geek Squad 

5. Lawn and garden equipment 

lawn mower repair snow blower repair 

6. Musical instruments or accessories 

professional tuning 

7. Hand or power tools 

8. Photographic equipment 

9. Sport or recreational equipment 

bicycle repair outdoor sports equipment repairs 

golf club repair exercise equipment repairs 

tennis racket repair gun repair 

10. Termite or pest control 

11. Heating or air conditioning service contracts, covering – 

central air conditioners central coolers 

furnaces heat pumps 
SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 

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Part A – Purchases 

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE 

1. Sofas, including – 

sofabed loveseat sectionals futon 

2. Living room chairs, including – 

recliner convertible chair rocker swivel chair 

bean bag chair 

3. Living room tables, including – 

coffee table end tables TV table lamp table 

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

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

shelving, including – 

bookcase curio cabinet entertainment center 

room divider bar stools desk/chair card table/chairs 

coat rack gun cabinet portable bar or cart foot stool (ottoman) 

6. Living room furniture combinations, including – 

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites 

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture, including – 

dinette set buffet serving table or cart 

kitchen chairs china cabinet dining table and chairs 

BEDROOM FURNITURE

8. Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways 

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

headboard dresser mirrors bunk bed 

bed frames vanity chairs night tables 

chest armoire mattress topper water bed 

 

 
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INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

10. Infants’ furniture, including – 

crib mattress toy chest changing table 

playpen dresser bassinet portable crib 

high chair chest 

11. Infants’ equipment, including – 

carriage baby gate baby bottle sterilizer baby monitor 

stroller swing baby travel systems jogging stroller 

car seat guard rail baby carrier/backpack 

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

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

patio umbrella chaise lounge picnic table beach chair 

porch swing hammock canopy patio set 

13. Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including – 

patio lanterns patio statues bird houses bird bath 

fountain statue outdoor flag wind chimes 

planters tiki torches inflatable lawn 

decorations 

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

14. Office furniture for home use, including – 

file cabinet office chairs computer furniture drafting table 

safe 

 Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.

 
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HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

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

chandeliers sconces table lamps 

floor lamps track lights ceiling fans with/without lights 

recessed lighting 

16. Other household decorative items, including – 

painting baskets fireplace equipment and accessories 

vase silk flowers seasonal decorations (Christmas) 

wall hangings mirror wreaths 

plant stand book ends clocks 

Christmas lights 

CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

17. Closet and storage items, including – 

garment bag hangers shoe rack drawers 

garment racks hanging bags shoe bag shelf organizers 

drawer organizers hampers underbed storage storage bins 

18. Travel items including luggage, also including – 

travel garment bags trunk briefcase backpack 

messenger bag tote bag toiletry bag travel pillow 

passport holder 

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

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

20. Non-electric cookware, including – 

skillet roaster pots pressure cooker 

saucepan pans teakettle casserole dishes 

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

trays pitchers bowls cups 

mugs plates platters crystal 

stemware china Tupperware 

 
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HOUSEHOLD LINENS

22. Bedroom linens, including – 

sheets comforter baby blanket blanket 

pillowcases mattress pad electric blanket bedspread 

pillows quilt duvet 

23. Bathroom linens, including – 

towels shower curtain bath mat toilet cover 

face cloths tub mat wash cloths 

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

tablecloths cloth napkins placemats small appliance covers 

dish towels dish cloths furniture protectors covers for living room tables 

doilies chair pads 

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

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS 

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

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

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

Part B – Rental, Leasing, or Repair of Furniture 

Rental or leasing of furniture 

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

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Part A – Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

1. Coats, jackets, or furs, including – 

shawl/stole raincoat down vest 

2. Sport coats, tailored jackets, or blazers 

3. Suits, including – 

woman’s suit (of two or more pieces) formal suit 

man’s suit (of two or more pieces) tuxedo 

 Do not include tuxedo rentals.

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

vests 

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

cardigan pullover v-neck sweater knit blouses 

sweater vest ski sweater sport shirts maternity tops 

dress shirts T-shirts 

 Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.

6. Pants, jeans, or shorts, including – 

jump suit overalls maternity pants dress slacks 

short sets 

 Do not include any athletic shorts. 

7. Dresses, including – 

two-piece dresses wedding gown maternity dresses formals or semi-formals 

8. Skirts, including skorts 

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

9. Undergarments, including – 

bras undershirts slips 

shapewear underwear thermal underwear 

10. Hosiery, including – 

socks knee-highs tights pantyhose 

11. Nightwear or loungewear, including – 

pajamas night shirt night gown 

robe house coat thermal sleeping garments 

 
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12. Accessories, including – 

umbrellas gloves apron fold-up rain accessories 

belts mittens ear muffs bandannas 

ties purse handkerchiefs hand bag 

scarves wallet bridal headpiece non-prescription 

 sunglasses 

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

athletic shorts tennis outfit sweatshirt swimwear accessories 

athletic shirt jogging suit swimwear snow and ski suit 

hunting wear leotards 

 Do not include any sports uniforms. 

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

school uniforms scout uniforms work uniforms medical scrubs 

barber smocks lab smocks military uniforms 

15. Costumes, including – 

dance and ballet performances 

stage performances 

Halloween 

16. Footwear, including athletic footwear – 

dress shoes sandals bedroom slippers 

casual shoes boots sneakers, jogging, aerobic, basketball, tennis 

shoes 

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

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

17. Diapers, including disposable 

 Do not include diaper service. 

18. Layettes 

19. Watches 

pocket watches wristwatches 

 Do not include GPS or heartrate watches or “smartwatches.” 

20. Jewelry, including – 

rings infants jewelry necklaces earrings 

bracelets costume jewelry 

 
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Part B – Clothing Services 

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

hemming sew buttons zipper replacement dress alterations 

wallet repair handbag repair 

2. Shoe repair or other shoe services 

new soles stretching replace heel re-stitching 

waterproofing dyeing inserting lifts orthopedic modification 

3. Watch or jewelry repair, including cleaning 

ring sizing replace setting replace/add stones cleaning 

replace battery 

4. Clothing or accessory rental, including formal wear 

tuxedo or suit rental handbag rental 

5. Clothing storage outside the home 

cold storage for furs 
SECTION 10 – RENTED, LEASED, AND OWNED VEHICLES

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

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

2. Motor home 

3. Trailer-type camper 

4. Other attachable-type camper 

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

6. Boat with a motor 

jet skis yacht cabin cruiser boat with outboard 

power boat launch pontoon boat motor 

7. Boat without a motor 

canoes kayaks rowboats sailboats 

rowing shells 

8. Trailer other than camper 

boat trailer cargo trailer utility trailer horse trailer 

motorcycle trailer ATV trailer 

9. Private aircraft 

planes gliders helicopters 

10. Any other vehicle 

snowmobile dune buggy ATV riding golf cart (except if 

rental included in 

golfing fees) 

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

Equipment 

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter 

2. Motor tune-up, including – 

air/fuel filters computer sensor ignition wires ignition timing or mixture 

distributor cap, rotor PCV valve valve adjustment adjustment 

emission controls spark plugs air filter element 

3. Battery purchases or installation 

4. Tire purchases or mounting 

5. Tire repairs 

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

7. Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts 

8. Body work or painting, including – 

convertible top doors T-roof crash repairs sanding 

glass replacement vinyl top rust proofing window repair 

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs, including – 

air conditioning brake pads alternator brake work 

clutch or transmission carburetor fan switch or belt bushings 

electrical system work car computer axle work battery charge 

engine repair/replacement compressor recharge A/C bearings 

exhaust system work condenser ignition system differential 

transmission fuel injector muffler fuel pump 

steering gaskets timing belt hydraulic system 

suspension radiator power steering 

10. Vehicle accessories or customizing, including – 

alarm system carpeting running boards steering wheel covers 

bike/ski racks fender skirts seat covers spoilers 

bumper guards luggage rack 

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

battery cables vent filters jack charcoal canister filters 

gas cable/cap/can brake lights gasket sets windshield wipers 

light bulbs wheel lugs headlights speedometer cable 

wheels/rims hub caps upholstery work tire/wheel combination 

12. Vehicle cleaning services including car washes, including – 

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

1. Driver’s licenses 

2. Vehicle inspection 

emissions inspection safety inspection 

3. State vehicle registration 

4. Local vehicle registration 

5. Personal property taxes for vehicles 

Part C – Other Vehicle Operating Expenses

Average monthly expense for gasoline 

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

additives 

Parking 

parking garages parking lot fees parking meters 

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

costs, a business expense, or expenses that will be totally reimbursed. 

Local tolls or electronic toll passes 

Docking and landing fees for boats and planes 

Auto repair service policies such as extended warranties 

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

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

Towing charges, not already reported 

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

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1. Long term care insurance 

2. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability, 

including – 

term insurance income or disability insurance 

whole-life insurance group-life insurance 

cash benefits straight-life insurance 

flight insurance life endowments 

veterans insurance burial insurance 

annuities 

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

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

flood insurance fire and extended coverage 

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

against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage 

5. Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including – 

liability insurance bodily injury insurance 

collision insurance property damage insurance 

comprehensive insurance no-fault insurance 

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

credit card insurance 

personal liability insurance 

pet insurance 

mortgage guarantee insurance 

ambulance 

Do not include malpractice insurance. 
SECTION 14 – HEALTH INSURANCE 

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Parts A and B – Privately Obtained Health Insurance 

Do not include Medicare Parts A, B, or D. 

1. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) 

Expenses usually covered in full, or there may be a modest co-payment at the time of your 

visit. 

 Group/staff type: You go to a central facility (group health center) to receive care. 

 Independent practice association (IPA): Providers work from their individual offices (and 

are referred to as primary care physicians).

2. Fee for Service Plan (FFS or PPO) 

You or your insurance company are generally billed after each visit. In a traditional fee for 

service plan, you may go to any doctor or hospital you choose. In a preferred provider 

organization (PPO), you are given a list of doctors from which to choose. If you go to a 

doctor on the PPO list, more expenses are covered than if you go to a doctor not on the list. 

3. Commercial Medicare Supplement (Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part C, Medigap) 

Voluntary contributory private insurance plan available to Medicare recipients. Covers the 

costs of deductibles, co-insurance, physician services, and other medical and health 

services. 

4. Other Special Purpose Plan 

Covers only specific health needs, generally one type of service. Examples include:

dental insurance mental health insurance prescription drug insurance 

vision insurance dread disease policy cancer insurance 

Do not include Medicare Prescription Drug (Medicare Part D) plans. 

Part C – Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance Not Paid 

for by the Household 

Medicare (Parts A & B) 

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) 

Medicaid 

VA Medical, CHAMPVA, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Indian Health 

Service (HIS) 
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EYE CARE

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

eye examinations laser surgery eye treatments 

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

eye glasses contact lenses contact lens insurance 

warranty expenses fittings kits and equipment 

prescription sunglasses 

DENTAL CARE

3. Dental care, such as – 

cleanings braces/Invisalign implants X-rays 

dentures caps or crowns root canals cosmetic dentistry 

bridges extractions fillings teeth whitening in a 

 dental office 

INPATIENT CARE

4. Hospital room or hospital services, including – 

anesthetics injections operating room examinations 

blood transfusions oxygen intensive care unit nursing services 

drugs and medicine laboratory tests recovery room X-rays 

treatment rooms therapy any other services 

From facilities, such as – 

general care hospitals substance abuse hospitals 

psychiatric hospitals birthing centers 

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

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

chiropractor podiatrist psychologist substance abuse 

acupuncturist midwife homeopath professionals 

marriage counselor physical therapist nurse practitioners medical massage 

therapist 

Include services provided both inside and outside the home. 

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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

general practitioner internist pediatrician gynecologist 

dermatologist urologist psychiatrist any other type of 

surgeon plastic surgeon osteopath physicians 
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OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7. Lab tests or x-rays 

X-rays blood tests MRI CAT scan 

other types of lab tests 

Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for 

eye and dental care. 

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes 

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

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

Do not include institutional or medical care. 

10. Adult day care centers 

11. Other medical care and services, such as – 

blood donation oxygen services rescue services outpatient hospital care 

ambulance services dialysis services emergency room 

services 

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

injections baby shots electro cardiogram physicians check up 

allergy shots skin treatment cardiology test broken bones/sprains 

hearing test cancer treatment immunizations blood pressure check 

MEDICINE OR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

12. Hearing aids 

13. Prescription drugs, including – 

medical marijuana insulin asthma inhalers birth control 

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

braces splints whirlpools crutches 

cervical collars slings canes wheelchairs 

ace bandages walkers orthotics power chair/scooter 

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

ice bags insulin needles hot water bottles syringes 

ostomy supplies heating pads blood pressure kits oxygen 

pollen masks vaporizers home defibrillator orthopedic appliances 

(supports) 

Do not include items such as band-aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls. 
SECTION 16 – EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES 

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1. Recreational lessons or other instructions, including – 

golf dancing driving tennis 

music photography skiing painting 

sailing swimming sewing instructional day camps 

skydiving needlepoint cooking self defense 

driving lessons horseback riding 

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

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

college or university business school elementary school high school 

secretarial school parochial school vocational school technical school 

adult education seminary preparatory school middle/junior high 

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

Do not report student loan payments. 

4. Housing while attending school, including – 

student dormitory sorority fraternity housing for married students 

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

5. Food or board while attending school 

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

6. Private school bus service 

7. Test preparation or tutoring services 

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

reported, including – 

text books ruler drafting equipment laboratory equipment 

microscopes art supplies technical books cap and gown 

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

school books or expenses, including – 

laboratory fees matriculation fees transportation fees 

registration fees health fees student union fees 

laundry fees athletic fees rental of school books 

cap and gown rentals administration fees rental of school equipment 

SAT/GRE test fees conferences and seminars 

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

AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES 

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1. Golf courses or country clubs 

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

or recreational organizations 

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

swimming, including – 

tennis billiards triathlons hunting and fishing licenses 

running races martial arts club sports basketball 

baseball bikesharing 

4. Vacation clubs, including – 

Disney Vacation Club RCI Hilton Grand Vacations 

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

6. Credit card membership fees 

credit card annual fees 

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

discount memberships like Amazon Prime 

8. Direct or online dating services, including – 

Match.com eHarmony 

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

football baseball hockey soccer 

auto racing basketball track events 

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

11. Tickets to movies, parks, or museums, including – 

historic sites zoos national/state parks amusement parks 

Disney World water parks IMAX 

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

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

14. Books purchased through a book club, including – 

Doubleday Book Club Children’s Book-of-the-Month Audible.com Listener 

15. Books or digital books not purchased through a book club, including – 

digital books audio books paperbacks hardcover 

Do not include reference books or school books. 
Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment 

Expenses

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16. Photographic film or disposable cameras, including – 

35 mm film single-use film cameras 8 mm film 

17. Photo printing or processing, including – 

digital photo processing video film processing photo books 

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

iTunes Amazon 

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

19. Subscription music services such as Rhapsody or Pandora, including – 

Spotify Last.fm 

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

iTunes Amazon Instant Video UltraViolet 

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes. 

21. Rented video files or DVDs, including – 

Netflix iTunes RedBox 

Amazon Instant Video 

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

22. Streaming video subscriptions, including – 

Netflix Hulu Plus MLB.TV 

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

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

Nintendo games Wii games Xbox games PlayStation games 

24. Rented video games, including – 

GameFly Gamerang 

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

reported, , including – 

App Store Google Play Amazon App Store 

26. Online games or other internet entertainment sites 

Xbox Live 
SECTION 18 TRIPS AND VACATIONS 

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Types of Trips 

1. Visiting relatives or friends 

2. Business trips 

3. Recreational trips, such as – 

sightseeing club or organizational meetings 

sports events outdoor recreation 

4. Any other trips that occur overnight or longer 

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

Types of Transportation 

COMMERCIAL 

1. Local 

taxi SuperShuttle public transportation (bus, subway, local rail and ferries) 

2. Airplane 

3. Train 

4. Bus 

Greyhound Trailways Megabus Hampton Jitney 

5. Ship 

cruise ships long-distance ferries river cruises 

RENTED 

6. Automobile, truck, van 

7. Motorcycle, moped 

8. Private plane 

9. Boat, trailer 

10. Camper 

11. Other vehicles 

PRIVATE 

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

13. Vehicle owned by someone else 

14. Other transport 
Section 18 – Trips and Vacations

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Fees to Play Sports, Exercise, or Rent Sports Equipment 

Boating 

Golf 

Fishing 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Skiing/snowboarding 

Bowling 

Exercise classes 

Scuba/snorkeling 

Bikesharing 

Other sports 

Entertainment or Admissions 

Movies 

Theater 

Concerts 

Museums 

Tours 

Sports events 

Other entertainment events 
SECTION 19 – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 

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Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants 

2. Professional photography 

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

will arbitration services civil litigation, including lawsuits, bankruptcies, etc. 

divorce estate settlement criminal litigation 

contracts mediation bail bonds 

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

4. Accounting fees, including – 

estate management trust management income tax preparation 

 Do not include fees for business purposes. 

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

6. Gardening or lawn care services, including – 

fertilizing lawn cutting plowing tree pruning 

hedge trimming planting tilling tree removal 

 Include any services provided under service contracts. 

 Do not include services covered by management or maintenance fees.

7. Housekeeping services, including – 

cleaning laundering cooking window washing 

carpet cleaning 

8. Home security system service fees 

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

snow removal diaper service pool maintenance 

10. Moving, storage, or freight, including – 

moving companies mini-warehouses self-storage units cargo shipping 

Do not include expenses reimbursed by an employer or other persons outside of the 

household.

11. Stamp or coin collecting, including – 

stamp albums coin albums first day covers 

Do not include postage. 

12. Lotteries or games of chance 

 
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13. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care inside or outside your home 

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

14. Toys or games, including – 

trains dart board action figures games 

infant toys stuffed animals dolls trucks 

15. Arts or crafts kits, including – 

model kits rug kits needlepoint kits scrapbook supplies 

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

beads felt needles sewing kit 

buttons fiberfill patterns sequins 

crochet hooks Interfacing quilt pad stuffing 

embroidery hoops knitting equipment rug material thread/yarn 

fabric measuring tapes seam binding zipper 

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

aquarium tropical fish dog house collars 

hamster cage pet toys bird cage dog 

guinea pig cat bird hamster 

gerbil 

 Do not include pet food. 

18. Pet services, including – 

grooming kennels license pet daycare 

pet resorts dog walking training 

19. Veterinarian expenses for pets, including – 

vet visits surgery vaccinations veterinary treatment 

20. Catering, for – 

bridal showers parties Bar/Bat Mitzvahs quinceañeras 

weddings graduations anniversaries confirmations 

21. Arrangement of live entertainment for special occasions 

22. Rental of party supplies 

23. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults 

24. Funerals, burials, or cremation, including – 

burial fees flowers for funeral funeral transcript limousines (used during 

burial plans headstones musician honoraria funeral) 

clergy footstones 
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Part B – Contributions 

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

1. College students living away from home 

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

entertainment expenses 

2. Any other people not in your household, such as – 

friends co-workers homeless persons 

street musicians birthday money wedding money 

cash gifts at the office money to assist others 

PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING – 

3. Child support 

4. Alimony 

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

5. Educational institutions, including – 

alumni funds educational endowments parochial schools 

scholarship funds school fund raisers 

6. Political organizations, including – 

political parties political candidates Political Action Committees (PACs) 

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

tithes and offerings religious fund raisers 

building funds religious television/radio ministries 

8. Charities or other organizations, including – 

Red Cross civic organizations American Cancer Society 

fine arts and literary United Way American Heart Association 

Humane Society 

GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS 

9. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds 

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

SERVICES AND GOODS 

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Grocery shopping 

Restaurants, fast food places, cafeterias, carryouts, or other such places 

Cigarettes 

Other tobacco products 

cigars pipe tobacco chewing tobacco 

Alcohol, including beer and wine 

Meals at school for preschool through high school 

Self-service laundry machines 

clothing quilts linens 

coats rugs drapes 

Dry cleaning or laundry service 

clothing quilts linens 

coats rugs drapes 

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

services 

hair coloring pedicures facials 

waxing tanning salons hair weaves 

Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees 

temporary hair extensions 

Safe deposit box rental in a bank or similar financial institution 

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

charges from a bank or similar financial institution – 

ATM fees check order fee overdraft fee 

certified check fee money order fee online banking and bill payment fee 

check cashing fee regular service 

charges 

below minimum balance fee 

fees for personal loans, except those for real estate 

management fees for trust, custodial or escrow accounts 

Taxi or limousine service 

Including Super Shuttle 

Mass transportation services such as a bus, subway, mini-bus, or train 

Include commuter services not covered by an employer 
SECTION 21 – OCCUPATIONS 

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1. Administrator, Manager 

administrator manager funeral director

2. Teacher 

teacher guidance counselor

3. Professional 

registered nurse accountant physician social worker computer systems

lawyer engineer clergy photographer analyst

4. Administrative Support, including Clerical 

secretary bookkeeper clerk receptionist computer assistant

5. Sales, Retail 

cashier commodity salesperson door-to-door salesperson 

 apparel salesperson motor vehicle salesperson 

6. Sales, Business Goods and Services 

mining sales representative real estate salesperson financial services

manufacturing sales representative wholesale sales representative insurance 

salesperson

7. Technician 

health technician practical nurse drafting clinical laboratory technician

electronic technician 

8. Protective Service 

private guard police officer firefighter

9. Private Household Service 

nanny household worker

10. Other Service (except private household) 

janitor child care worker waiter/waitress food preparer food counter/

cook hairstylist maid/houseman orderly fountain worker

11. Machine or Transportation Operator, Laborer 

truck driver assembler tractor operator taxi driver construction laborer

bus driver packager machine operator inspector material handler

freight handler stock handler 

12. Construction Workers, Mechanics 

automobile mechanic machine repairer machinist meat cutter

carpenter electrician painter plumber

sheet metal worker mining worker

13. Farming 

farmer farm worker 

14. Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping 

forestry worker fisher groundskeeper animal caretaker 

15. Armed Forces
SECTION 21 – WORK EXPERIENCE AND INCOME 

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CARD A 

0. Loss 

1. $ 0 – $ 4,999 

2. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999 

3. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999 

4. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999 

5. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999 

6. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999 

7. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999 

8. $ 50,000 – $ 69,999 

9. $ 70,000 – $ 89,999 

10. $ 90,000 – $ 119,999 

11. $ 120,000 and over 

 
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CARD B 

1. Less than $500 

2. $ 500 – $ 699 

3. $ 700 – $ 999 

4. $ 1,000 – $ 1,299 

5. $ 1,300 – $ 1,699 

6. $ 1,700 and over 

 
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CARD C 

0. Loss 

1. $ 0 – $ 999 

2. $ 1,000 – $ 1,999 

3. $ 2,000 – $ 2,999 

4. $ 3,000 – $ 3,999 

5. $ 4,000 – $ 4,999 

6. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999 

7. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999 

8. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999 

9. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999 

10. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999 

11. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999 

12. $ 50,000 and over 
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CARD D 

1. $ 0 – $ 1,999 

2. $ 2,000 – $ 9,999 

3. $ 10,000 – $ 49,999 

4. $ 50,000 – $ 199,999 

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999 

6. $ 450,000 and over 

 
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CARD E 

1. $ 0 – $ 499 

2. $ 500 – $ 999 

3. $ 1,000 – $ 2,499 

4. $ 2,500 – $ 9,999 

5. $ 10,000 – $ 34,999 

6. $ 35,000 and over 
2015 CALENDAR 

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JANUARY 

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JULY

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 31 

FEBRUARY 

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

 

AUGUST 

S M T W T F S 

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 31 

MARCH 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

 

APRIL 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 

OCTOBER 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

MAY 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 

JUNE 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 
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JANUARY 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 

JULY

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

31 

FEBRUARY 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 

AUGUST 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 

MARCH 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 

APRIL 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER 

S M T W T F S 

 1 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 31 

MAY 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 

JUNE 

S M T W T F S 

 1 2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S 

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 
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Fractions to Percentages 

Fraction % Fraction % Fraction % 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration 

U.S. Census Bureau