Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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 2024

through March 2025 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 24

Demographics 33

01 General Housing Characteristics 48

02 Rented Living Quarters 50

03 Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 55

04 Utilities and Fuels 121

05 Construction, Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance of Property 137

06 Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 152

07 Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and Extended Warranties 167

08 Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 171

09 Rented and Leased Vehicles 180

10 Owned Vehicles 195

11 Vehicle Operating Expenses 208

12 Health Insurance 233

13 Medical and Health Expenses 282

14 Insurance Other than Health 289

15 Educational Expenses 302

16 Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 310

17 Trips and Vacations 318

18 Clothing and Clothing Services 358

19 Miscellaneous Expenses 364

20 Expenses for Food, Beverages, and Other Selected Items 374

21 Occupations, Work Experience, and Income 670

22 Assets and Liabilities 690

Back 705

CHI 720
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Section Tag Name Variable Name Question Text Skip Instructions

XXXX

Laundry_List_Stand

ards

** 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_Specifi

cations

** See Attached **

CREATE_RI_SCIF

CARIFile_Name_Info

CARIFIELDS
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CARI_Recording_Ru

les

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 
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created and saved for both sessions 

FRONT CTRLNUM

COVERAGE MAXCUNU

M

MAXCUNUM ** VARIABLE NEEDED FOR 

PROCESSING **

COVERAGE CUNUMBER

REPLACE

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT H_HHROS H_HHROS RESP LN NAME 

MEMBER RELATIONSHIP CU SEX 

AGE 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Return to interview

FRONT H_PURPO

SE

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_PURPO

SE1

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
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FRONT H_PURPO

SE2

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

FRONT H_PURPO

SE3

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
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FRONT H_PURPO

SE4

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

FRONT H_PURPO

SE5

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
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FRONT HRESPON

DENT

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.CARISAMPL

E = 1 then goto 

CARICONCrp

ELSE return to 

interview

CARI CARICON CARICON ? [F1]

This interview may be recorded for 

quality control purposes. Is that okay?

1. Yes

2. No

Return to interview

CARI RCARICON

1. Yes

2. No
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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. Rented 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. Home Improve/Repairs/Service . 

(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)

11. Transportation . . . . . (blank/X) 

22. Assets & Liabilities. . . . . . .. . . 

(blank/X)

Return to interview

ProductKe

y

lookupkeyword Enter the lookup key word to search 

for in the Product Index.
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StopLookin

g

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

FRONT NEWCU

NEWCU2 ** Non-Displayed Field **

_NEWCU_ ** Non-Displayed Field **
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EXITINTERVIEW

1. Yes

2. No

REPLACESPAWN

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT START START CENSUS CATI/CAPI 

SYSTEM 

 

 CONSUMER 

EXPENDITURE SURVEYS

 QUARTERLY 

INTERVIEW SURVEY

 DATE: (current date) 

TIME: (time) 

 INTERVIEW NUMBER: (1/2/3/4/5) 

CASE STATUS IS: (case status)

 (THIS HOUSEHOLD IS A 

CONFIRMED REFUSAL/ ) 

 Language Spoken Last Quarter: 

(English/Spanish/(specify) ) 

1. Continue

2. Skip notes

3. Ready to transmit

4. Quit

5. Non-interview

1: IF INTNMBR = 

1 then goto 

GENINTRO

 ELSE goto 

SHOSTAT

2: Goto 

GENINTRO

3: IF OUTCOME 

= 200, 0 (zero), or 

202 then goto 

CK1_START

 ELSEIF 

OUTCOME = 201 or 

206 then goto 

CK3_START

 ELSE exit 

block and goto 

BBACK.TRANS

4: Exit block and 

goto 

BBACK.VERIFY_IN

FO

5: IF OUTCOME 

= 204 then goto 

CK2_START

 ELSEIF 

OUTCOME = 201 or 

206 then goto 

CK3_START

 ELSE exit 

block and goto 

BCOVERAGE.NON

TYP
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FRONT SHOSTAT SHOSTAT (This household was not in 

sample last quarter. / ) 

 

 PRECHARTS: Press Shift-F8 

to view pre-charts

 INTERVIEW NUMBER 

PREVIOUS OUTCOME DESCRIPTION 

 (1 / ) 

(1st month outcome #) (outcode 

description)

 (2 / ) 

(2nd month outcome # ) (Outcome 

description)

 (3 / ) 

(3rd month outcome # ) (Outcome 

description)

 ( BC NAME: (name) / )

 (BC TITLE: (title) / )

 (BC PHONE NUMBER: ((phone 

number) BC EXT: (Extension)/ )

 (BC ADDRESS: (Street address) / )

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

 ((city, state zip) / ) 

 (BC OBSERVATION: (Yes/No) / ) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF 

ROSTERNAMEONI

NPUT = 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
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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 

 

ROSTERNAMEONI

NPUT = 'Yes' AND 

not a 

 

replacement case 

then goto 

REPLACE_HH 

 ELSE goto 

VERADD

2: Goto 

GIVE_LETTER

3: Exit block and 

goto 

BCOVERAGE.NON

TYP

FRONT GIVE_LET

TER

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

 

ROSTERNAMEONI

NPUT = 'Yes' AND 

not a replacement 

case 

 then goto 

REPLACE_HH 

ELSE goto 

VERADD
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FRONT REPLACE

_HH

REPLACE_HH Is this a Replacement 

Household? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CK_REPLACE

2: Goto 

VERADD

FRONT REPLACE

_VER

REPLACE_VER A replacement household 

means that there are no members of the 

original household living at this

 address. Are you sure that this 

is a replacement household?

 (This case is part of a multi-CU 

household. Verify that ALL original 

members in all CU?s no longer live there. 

/ )

 LN Name Member 

Relationship CU Sex Age 

 (Line #) (Name) (Yes/No/DK/RF) 

(Relationship) (Cu #) 

(Male/Female) (Age)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

RT8500.TOTALCU 

= 1 then goto 

REPLACE_SPAWN

 ELSE goto 

REPLACE_VER2

2: Goto 

CK_REPLACEVER

FRONT REPLACE

_VER2

REPLACE_VER2 Has a replacement case already 

been created/spawned for this address? 

 If unsure, back up to the start 

screen and Quit out of the instrument so 

you can check

 case management.

1. Yes

2. No

1 Exit block and 

goto BBACK.DONE

2: Goto 

REPLACE_SPAWN

FRONT REPLACE

_SPAWN

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
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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: (Noncity 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 NADDST1 NADDST1 Enter corrections for House 

Number or press ENTER for Same/No 

Change.

 

 (House #) 

(House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city 

address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST2

FRONT NADDST2 NADDST2 Enter corrections for House # 

Suffix or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) 

(House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST3
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FRONT NADDST3 NADDST3 Enter corrections for Street 

Name or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit 

Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST4

FRONT NADDST4 NADDST4 Enter corrections for Unit 

Designation or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

IF FRAME = 3 or 

RT25.GQINAREA = 

1 then goto 

NADDST5

ELSE goto 

NADDST6

FRONT NADDST5 NADDST5 Enter corrections for Group 

Quarters Unit Description or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

 (House #) 

(House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST6
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FRONT NADDST6 NADDST6 Enter corrections for Non City 

Style Address or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDPHYS

FRONT NADDPHY

S

NADDPHYS Enter corrections for Physical 

Description or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDCT

FRONT NADDCT NADDCT Enter corrections for City or 

Press ENTER for Same/No Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto NADDST
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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

FRONT NADDBUIL NADDBUIL Enter corrections for Building 

Name or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

 (House #) (House 

#)SUF (Street Name) (Unit 

Designation)

 (City), (State) 

(Zipcode)

 Phy des: (Physical 

Description) 

 GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

 Non-City: (Non-city address)

 Building: (Building Name)

Goto 

CK_ADDRESS
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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 

PHONENUMBER

2: Goto 

NMAILST1

FRONT NMAILST1 NMAILST1 Enter change to Mailing address -

House # or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST2

FRONT NMAILST2 NMAILST2 Enter change to Mailing address -

House # suffix or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST3
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FRONT NMAILST3 NMAILST3 Enter change to Mailing address -

Street Name or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST4

FRONT NMAILST4 NMAILST4 Enter change to Mailing address -

Unit Designation or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF FRAME = 3 OR 

RT25.GQINAREA = 

1 then goto 

NMAILST5

ELSE goto 

NMAILST6
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FRONT NMAILST5 NMAILST5 Enter change to Mailing address -

GQ Unit Description or Press ENTER for 

Same/No Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: ^MGQUNITINFO 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST6

FRONT NMAILST6 NMAILST6 Enter change to Mailing address -

Non-City Style Address or Press 

ENTER for Same/No Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF no entry in 

NMAILST1 and 

NMAILST6 then 

goto CK_NMAILST6

ELSE goto 

NMAILCT
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FRONT NMAILCT NMAILCT Enter change to Mailing address -

City or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILST

FRONT NMAILST NMAILST ? [F1]

 Enter change to Mailing address -

State or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

Goto NMAILZP1
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FRONT NMAILZP1 NMAILZP1 Enter change to Mailing address -

Zipcode or Press ENTER for Same/No 

Change

Address: 

Mailing Address: 

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

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street 

Name)

(Unit Designation) 

(Unit Designation)

(City), (State) (Zipcode) 

(City), (State) (Zipcode)

Phys des: (Physical Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description) 

GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)

Non-Cty: (Non-city address) 

Non-city: (Non City Address)

Building: (Building Name) 

IF entry is less than 

5 digits then goto 

CK_NMAILZP1

ELSE goto 

CK_MAILADDRESS

FRONT PHONENU

MBER

PHONENUMBER Ask or verify, if necessary.

What is your telephone number?

 Enter phone number or 0 for 

None/Refused

IF PHONENUMBER 

= 0 then exit block 

and goto 

BCOVERAGE

ELSEIF 

PHONENUMBER 

less than 10 digits 

then goto 

CK_PHONENUMBE

R

ELSE goto PHTYP1

FRONT 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.BUSCREE

N

CARI CARICON_Orig

1. Yes

2. No

CARI CARI_Continue Press the END key to return to the 

next unanswered question.
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COVERAGE 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

COVERAGE 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.URRAL = R 

and 

(RT2501.FRAME <> 

3 or

 

RT2501.GQTYPE = 

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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COVERAGE TYPEASP TYPEASP Specify other TYPE A IF RT2501.URRAL 

= R and 

(RT2501.FRAME <> 

3 or

 

RT2501.GQTYPE = 

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

COVERAGE REASON_

S

REASON_S Specify type of refusal IF RT2501.URRAL 

= R and 

(RT2501.FRAME <> 

3

 or 

RT2501.GQTYPE = 

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
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COVERAGE 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.BYOB

S

3: Goto 

VACANT_S

8,9: Goto 

BCONTACT.BYOB

S

10: Goto 

TYPEB_SP

COVERAGE 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.BYOB

S

COVERAGE VACANT_

S

VACANT_S Specify type of vacant IF ((INTNMBR = 1 

or _NEWCU_ = 1) 

and NEWUNIT <> 

S) 

 then goto 

GQ_UNIT

ELSE goto 

BCONTACT.BYOB

S
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COVERAGE TYPEC TYPEC Enter TYPE C noninterview 

1. Demolished

2. House or Mobile Home moved

3. Converted to permanent nonresidential 

use

4. Merged with units in the same structure

5. Condemned

6. Located on military base (post)

7. Unused serial # on listing sheet

8. (CU Moved/ )

9. (CU merged with another CE CU within 

same address/ )

10. Spawned in error

11. Unlocatable Sample Address

12. Unit does not exist or Unit is out of 

scope

13. Other type C - specify

1,2,4-6,8-9: Goto 

BContact.BYOBS

3,7: Goto 

END_COVERAGE

10: IF any POUT1-

3 = 201 or 203 then 

goto 

CK_SpawnInErr

 ELSEIF 

CTRLNUM[18] = 1 

OR CTRLNUM[20-

21] = 10 then

 goto 

CK_SpawnInErr

 ELSE goto 

END_COVERAGE

11: IF 

(RT25.IMPADD = 0 

or blank) then goto 

CK_TYPEC

 ELSE goto 

END_COVERAGE

12: IF 

RT25.DESIGN = 00 

then goto 

CK_TYPEC2

 ELSE goto 

END_COVERAGE

13: Goto 

TYPEC_SP

COVERAGE TYPEC_S

P

TYPEC_SP Specify other TYPE C Goto 

BContact.BYOBS

COVERAGE 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

COVERAGE 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
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COVERAGE DIRACC DIRACC ? [F1]

 Indicate if access to the 

household is:

1. Direct

2. Through another unit

1: Goto HUTYPE

2,DK: Goto 

MERGUA

COVERAGE MERGUA MERGUA ? [F1]

 

Is this a merged unit? 

1. Merged

2. Not Merged

1,DK: Goto 

HUTYPE

2: Goto 

CK_MERGUA

COVERAGE HUTYPE HUTYPE 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

COVERAGE HUTYPES

P

HUTYPESP Enter other type of housing unit Goto UNISTRQ

COVERAGE 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_COVERAGE
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COVERAGE RACETYP 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

COVERAGE HH_MEM

Q

HH_MEMQ The items below are required 

information for all TYPE A cases.

Number of household members:

Goto TENURE

COVERAGE 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

COVERAGE BUILD_A BUILD_A Which best describes this building?

1. Single family detached

2. Townhouse - inner unit

3. End row or end townhouse

4. Duplex

5. 3-plex or 4-plex

6. Garden

7. High-rise

8. Apartment or flat

9. Mobile home or trailer

10. College dormitory

Goto HHQSRCE

COVERAGE HHQSRCE HHQSRCE 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_COVERAGE

4: Goto HHQ_SP
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COVERAGE HHQ_SPE

CIFY

HHQ_SPECIFY Specify other source of information IF TYPEA = 3 then 

goto REF_SEX

ELSE goto 

END_COVERAGE

COVERAGE REF_SEX REF_SEX Provide the characteristics of the 

individual who refused to participate.

Sex of individual 

1. Male

2. Female

Goto REF_RACE

COVERAGE REF_RAC

E

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

COVERAGE REF_AGE

D

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_COVERAGE

COVERAGE END_COVERAGE IF (TYPEC = 3, 7, 

10-12) then 

 goto 

BBACK.BlkAppt.DO

NE

ELSEIF (NONTYP = 

1 or 2) OR (TYPEC 

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

 then goto 

BBACK.BlkAppt.TH

ANK2

All others goto 

START_DEMOS

COVERAGE HSG_UNIT

COVERAGE RACETYP1 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE HH_MEMQ1 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **
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COVERAGE TENURE1 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE RACETYP2 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE HH_MEMQ2 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE TENURE2 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE RACETYP3 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE HH_MEMQ3 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE TENURE3 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE RACETYP4 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE HH_MEMQ4 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE TENURE4 ** CREATED IN POST PROCESSING **

COVERAGE BYOBS BYOBS Did you classify this unit by 

observation only?

 

 PREVIOUS OBSERVATION: 

(YES/NO)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Exit block and 

goto 

END_COVERAGE

2: Goto 

CP1NAME

COVERAGE CP1NAME CP1NAME Enter contact person name

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

PREVIOUS NAME: (Previous Contact 

Persons Name)

Goto CP1TITL

COVERAGE CP1TITL CP1TITL Enter contact person title

 Press enter if no change is 

needed

PREVIOUS TITLE: (Title)

Goto PHON

COVERAGE CP1PHON

E

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_CP1PHONE

ELSE goto 

CP1ADD1
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COVERAGE CP1ADD1 CP1ADD1 Enter contact person street 

address

 Press enter if no change is needed

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (contact 

person's previous address)

 

contact person's previous address - 2nd 

line)

 

(contact person's previous city) 

(contact person's previous state) 

(contact person's previous zipcode) -

(contact person's previous zip4)

Goto CP1ADD2

COVERAGE CP1ADD2 CP1ADD2 Enter contact person second line 

of address, if necessary

 Press enter if no change is needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (contact 

person's previous address)

 

contact person's previous address - 2nd 

line)

 

(contact person's previous city) 

(contact person's previous state) 

(contact person's previous zipcode) -

(contact person's previous zip4)

Goto CP1PO

COVERAGE CP1PO CP1PO Enter town or city

 Press enter if no change is needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (contact 

person's previous address)

 

contact person's previous address - 2nd 

line)

 

(contact person's previous city) 

(contact person's previous state) 

(contact person's previous zipcode) -

(contact person's previous zip4)

Goto CP1ST
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COVERAGE CP1ST CP1ST ? [F1] 

 Enter state

 Press enter if no change is needed

 PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (contact 

person's previous address)

 

contact person's previous address - 2nd 

line)

 

(contact person's previous city) 

(contact person's previous state) 

(contact person's previous zipcode) -

(contact person's previous zip4)

IF entry is not a 

valid 2-digit state 

code then goto 

CK_CP1ST

ELSE goto CP1ZIP9

COVERAGE CP1ZIP9 CP1ZIP9 Enter zipcode 

Press enter if no change is needed 

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (contact 

person's previous address)

 

contact person's previous address - 2nd 

line)

 

(contact person's previous city) 

(contact person's previous state) 

(contact person's previous zipcode) -

(contact person's previous zip4)

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_COVERAGE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

LNAME LNAME Enter Last Name Goto CU_CODE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

CU_CODE CU_CODE Ask if not apparent

What is (your/NAME's) relationship to 

(you/the owner/renter/name of 

reference person)?

 If this is the Reference 

Person, enter 1

 (The Reference person is one 

of the persons who owns or rents this 

home.)

1. Reference person

2. Spouse (Husband/Wife)

3. Child or adopted child

4. Grandchild

5. In-Law

6. Brother or Sister

7. Mother or Father

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

9. Unrelated Person (Lodger, Lodger's 

spouse, foster child, etc)

10. Unmarried Partner

IF more than 1 

reference person 

(CU_CODE = 1) has 

been 

 selected 

(refpercnt > 1) then 

goto CK_CHECKS2

ELSEIF 2 or 10 

entered and there is 

another household 

member with 

cu_code = 2 or 10 

then goto 

Ck_Spouse

ELSEIF 

Prev_CUCODE = 1 

AND CU_CODE = 

2-10, DK, or RF 

then

 goto 

CK_NewRefper

ELSE goto SEX

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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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DEMOGRAP

HICS

AWAY_CO

L

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_AWAYCOL

 ELSE goto 

HH_MEM

2,DK,RF,EMPTY: 

Goto HH_MEM

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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,EMPTY: 

Goto Set_Flags

2: IF CU_CODE 

= 1 then goto 

CK_HHMEM

 ELSE goto 

Set_Flags

Set_Flags Go to next row in 

the table

FlgElible

FlgActive

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

MEMBNO
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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_AWAYCOL

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

Demographics ANY_HHM

EM

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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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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[HHRE

SP] = 1 and 

PERSTAT[HHRESP

] <> 9) OR 

 

(MEMBSTAT[HHRE

SP] = 5) OR 

(PERSTAT[HHRES

P] = 7 or 8) OR 

 

(HH_MEM[HHRESP

] = 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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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

SUBFAM1 SUBFAM1 Earlier you said that (Name) was

not related to (Name of reference 

person).

Is (Name) related to anyone else in 

this household? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

SUBFAM2

2: IF no more 

non-rels then goto 

SET_SUBFAMS

 ELSE goto 

SUBFAM1 for next 

unassigned non-rel
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

SUBFAM2 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_SUBFAMS

ELSE goto 

SUBFAM, for next 

unassigned non-rel

DEMOGRAP

HICS

SET_SUBFAMS Goto BFSMAKEUP 

Block - SHELTX

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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_SUBFAM

 ELSEIF 

SHELTX = 1 then 

goto SHELTX for 

next subfam

 ELSE goto 

OTHERX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHERX

DEMOGRAP

HICS

OTHERX OTHERX (Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all 

(his/her/their) other 

living expenses such as clothing, 

transportation, 

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

(subfamily names) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF SHELTX = 1 

OR FOODX = 1 

AND there are no 

more 

 subfamiles 

then goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM

 ELSEIF 

SHELTX = 1 OR 

FOODX = 1 then 

goto SHELTX for 

next

 subfamily

 ELSE goto 

SUPSRC

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SUPSRC

DEMOGRAP

HICS

SUPSRC SUPSRC Does all or part of the money to pay for 

(READ NAMES) (housing/food/other 

living expenses...) come from someone 

in this household?

(subfamily names)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

SUPRT1

2,DK,RF: IF no 

more subfamilies 

then goto 

UPDATE_SUBFAM

 ELSE 

goto SHELTX for 

next subfamily
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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_SUBFAM 

ELSE goto SHELTX 

for next subfamily

DEMOGRAP

HICS

UPDATE_SUBFAM IF more than 1 CU 

then exit block and 

goto 

CONSUMER_UNIT

S

ELSE goto 

CU_INTRO

DEMOGRAP

HICS

CONSUM

ER_UNITS

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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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

SEX ** SHOW ONLY **

1. Male

2. Female
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

AGESPEC AGESPEC Some questions are only asked for 

household members of a certain age.

In what month and year will 

(you/NAME) be 14 years old?

 Enter month and year when 

household member will turn 14

IF before current 

month and year 

then goto 

VERIFY_AGE

ELSEIF 

AGESPEC[3:6] after 

current year + 1 

then 

 goto 

CK_AGESPEC

ELSE goto 

HORIGIN

DEMOGRAP

HICS

AGE2 AGE2 Ask if necessary

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

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF RESPLINE = 

MEMBNO then goto 

CK_AGE2

 ELSEIF 

CU_CODE = 1 then 

goto CK_AGE2

 ELSE goto 

HORIGIN

2,DK,RF: Goto 

HORIGIN
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

HORIGIN HORIGIN 5

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

or Spanish?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HISPANIC

2,DK,RF: Goto 

MULTRACE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

HISPANIC HISPANIC 5

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) -

 Examples of "other" include -

Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, 

Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard

1. Mexican?

2. Mexican-American?

3. Chicano?

4. Puerto Rican?

5. Cuban?

6. Other (Specify)

1-5,DK,RF: Goto 

MULTRACE

6: Goto 

HISPOTH

DEMOGRAP

HICS

HISPOTH HISPOTH Specify: Goto MULTRACE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

MULTRAC

E

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
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

MARITAL MARITAL Ask if not apparent 

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) -

 

1. Married?

2. Widowed?

3. Divorced?

4. Separated?

5. Never married?

Goto EDUCA
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

ARM_FOR

C

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

VETERAN 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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

MEMBNO

DEMOGRAP

HICS

HH_CODE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

AGE
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DEMOGRAP

HICS

AGERNG

DEMOGRAP

HICS

MEMBSTAT

1. Delete person

2. Reinstate person

3. Deceased

5. Skip persons

DEMOGRAP

HICS

PERCUNUM

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_WHITE

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_BLACK

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_NATAM

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_ASIAN

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_HAWAI

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_GUAM

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_SAMOA

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_PACIL

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_OTHER

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RC_DK

DEMOGRAP

HICS

RECSTATM

DEMOGRAP

HICS

PERSTAT

7. Delete person

8. CU member deceased

9. Reinstate person

DEMOGRAP

HICS

FNAME

DEMOGRAP

HICS

LNAME

DEMOGRAP

HICS

AWAY_COL

 

1. Yes

2. No

DEMOGRAP

HICS

HH_MEM

 

1. Yes

2. No
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S21_ActiveCU

DEMOGRAP

HICS

CE_INTRO CE_INTRO As we start, please understand that we 

ask the same topics of everybody we 

talk to. I realize some of these 

questions may not apply to your 

household.

 

Most questions that I will be asking 

refer to a specific time period.

During this interview, the time period, 

unless I state otherwise is for the 

past three months, that is, from the 1st 

day of (reference month) to today.

Most of my questions are about 

expenses your household had or bills 

you've received. You will find it 

helpful to have your checkbook 

register, credit card statements and 

other records as you answer the 

questions.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF 

RT10.CARISAMPL

E = 1 then goto 

bCase_Consent.CA

RICON_HH 

ELSE goto 

bCeintro.BUSCREE

N

CEINTRO BUSCREE

N

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

CEINTRO BUSXPNS

E

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

DEMOGRAP

HICS

AGE62

1. Yes

2. No

01B ST_HOUS 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.UNIST

RQ = 2 or 3 OR 

(8500.UNISTRQ = 2 

or 3) 

 then goto 

BEDROOMQ

ELSE goto 

BUILDING
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01B BUILDING 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 

BEDROOMQ

10: IF ST_HOUS 

= 2, DK or RF then 

goto CK_BUILDING

 ELSE goto 

S1B_END

11: Goto 

BUILDOTH

01B BUILDOTH BUILDOTH Specify: Goto BEDROOMQ

01B BEDROO

MQ

BEDROOMQ ? [F1]

How many BEDROOMS are there in 

this unit?

 A bedroom is a finished room 

specifically designed to be used for 

sleeping, even if the current occupant 

does not use it as a bedroom.

0-99: IF 

BEDROOMQ > 12 

then goto 

ERR1_BEDROOM

Q

 ELSE goto 

BATHRMQ

DK,RF: Goto 

BATHRMQ

01B BATHRMQ BATHRMQ How many COMPLETE bathrooms are 

there in this unit? Do not include half 

bathrooms.

 A complete bathroom has a 

toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a sink,

 all with running water. 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 

BATHRMQ > 

BEDROOMQ + 1 

then goto 

CK_BATHRMS

 ELSE goto 

S1B_END 

DK,RF: Goto 

S1B_END

01B S1B_END Goto Section 2 -

BSECT02

01B BEDR_OMQ

01B FGN_ORIG
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02 S2_CHK IF 

BSECT01.ST_HOU

S (from Section 1B) 

= 1 OR HUTYPE = 

9 (from Coverage) 

OR 

(8500.ST_HOUS = 

1) OR (HUTYPE = 

9) then goto 

MORERENT.

IF INTNMBR = 2-4 

and there is a 

record with 

8500.OWNYB = 100 

and 

8500.OPB_STAT = 

1 then goto 

S3_INTRO.

IF INTNMBR = 2-4 

and (there is no 

8500.OWNYB = 100 

with 

8500.OPB_STAT = 

1) and 

8500.SectComp23 = 

1 AND 

(8500.ST_HOUS is 

not 1) then goto 

STLRENT.

All others goto 

OWNED.

02 STLRENT STLRENT Last time (you/your household) 

reported renting these living quarters. 

Do you still rent? 

1. Yes

2. No

3. No -Buying the sample unit

1,DK,RF: Goto 

RENTED

2: Goto 

BRENT02.RTASPA

Y

3: 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: Exit block and 

goto Section 3

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PUBLHOUS
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02 PUBLHOU

S

PUBLHOUS ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

Is this public housing, that is, is it 

owned by a local housing authority or 

other local public agency? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_INCLWSHR 

= EMPTY then goto 

INCLSTOV

 ELSE goto 

RENTED

2,DK,RF: Goto 

GOVTCOST

02 GOVTCOS

T

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_INCLWSHR = 

EMPTY then goto 

INCLSTOV

ELSE goto 

RENTED

02 INCLSTOV INCLSTOV ? [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

02 INCLFRIG INCLFRIG ? [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 INCLBDSH INCLBDSH

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you moved in . 

. .

 . . . Dishwasher?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto INCLWSHR
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02 INCLWSH

R

INCLWSHR ? [F1]

Were any of the following appliances 

included in the home when you moved in . 

. .

 . . . Clothes washer or dryer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RENTED

02 RENTED RENTED Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) (still/ ) pay rent for these 

living quarters?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

BRent02.RENTX1

2: Goto 

BRent02.RTASPAY

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.RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S2_END

Description 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_RENTX1

 ELSE 

goto RENTSAME

0,DK,RF: Goto 

RENTX2

02 RENTSAM

E

RENTSAME Were the rental payments for (month) 

and (last month) also (Amount)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Go to RTASPAY

2, DK, RF: Go to 

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_RENTX2

 

ELSEIF (RENTX1 

<> 0, DK or RF) and 

 

((RENTX2 =< (0.6 x 

RENTX1)) or 

 

(RENTX2 >= (1.4 x 

RENTX1))) then 

 

goto 

ERR2_RENTX2

 ELSE 

goto RENTX3

0,DK,RF: Goto 

RENTX3

02 RENTX3 RENTX3 What was the total rental payment for 

(last month) for this unit?

1-9999999: IF 

RENTX3 > 4999 

then goto 

ERR1_RENTX3

 

ELSEIF (RENTX2 

<> 0,DK or RF) and 

((RENTX3 =< 

 (0.6 x 

RENTX2)) or 

(RENTX3 >= (1.4 x 

RENTX2))) 

 then 

goto 

ERR2_RENTX3 

 ELSE 

goto RTASPAY

0,DK,RF: Goto 

RTASPAY

02 RTASPAY RTASPAY ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/your household) done 

any work in exchange for part or all of 

your rent, or is your housing paid for 

by your job?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RTCOMPX

2,DK,RF: IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N <> 2 then goto 

RTBSNS

 ELSE 

goto MORERNT
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02 RTCOMPX RTCOMPX What is the current monthly rental 

charge to another tenant for a similar 

unit?

0-999999: IF 

RTCOMPX < 100 or 

RTCOMPX > 1550 

then goto 

ERR1_RTCOMPX

 ELSE 

goto REGRNTX

DK,RF: Goto 

REGRNTX

02 REGRNTX REGRNTX What is your regular rental payment? IF REGRNTX > 

1463 then goto 

ERR1_REGRNTX

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N <> 2 then goto 

RTBSNS

ELSE goto 

MORERNT

02 RTBSNS RTBSNS (Do/Does) (you/anyone in your 

household) use any portion of this unit 

for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RTBSNSZ

2: IF STLRENT = 

2 AND RTASPAY = 

2 then goto 

CK_RTBSNS

 ELSE 

goto MORERNT

DK,RF: Goto 

MORERNT

02 RTBSNSZ RTBSNSZ ? [F1]

What percent of the rental payment is 

counted as a business expense?

 

 Enter to the 

nearest whole percent.

1-99,DK,RF: Goto 

MORERNT

100: Goto 

ERR2_RTBSNSZ

02 MORERNT MORERNT Since the first of (reference month), 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household)

rented any other houses, apartments, 

or temporary living

quarters NOT used entirely for 

business or vacation? 

 

 Do NOT include college or 

university regulated housing.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S2_END

02 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 RNT2_ORIG

02 I_INCLWSHR

1. Yes

2. No

02 RNT2_FLAG

03A2 S3_INTRO S3_INTRO (Now I am going to update the 

information you provided in the last 

interview for owned living quarters and 

other owned real estate./Now I am 

going to

Prop #|Description |Type |# Mort|# 

LSHEL |# LCHEL 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF INTNMBR = 2-4 

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 

S3CurrentProps_EN

D 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 AND (there 

are previously 

reported loans with 

I_LOANTYPE = 1, 2 

AND 

 

I_OPF_STAT = 1) 

then exit block and 

goto 

BMCHANGE.Mchan

ge

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 AND 

I_HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

goto 

 

THomeEquity.PDLO

AN2

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 exit block and 

goto 

TAddMort.ADDMOR

T

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXPA
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03A1 BSNSEXP

A

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_STAT = 

1 then

 exit 

block and goto 

BMCHANGE.Mchan

ge

 ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

goto 

THomeEquity.PDLO

AN2 

 ELSE exit 

block and goto 

TAddMort.ADDMOR

T

03A1 OBSNSZB

A

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.Mchan

ge

 

ELSEIF 

I_HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then exit block and 

goto 

THomeEquity.PDLO

AN2 

 ELSE 

exit block and goto 

TAddMort.ADDMOR

T

IF I_OWNYB = 100 

goto 

ERR3_OBSNSZBA 

 ELSE goto 

ERR2_OBSNSZBA

03A1 MATCHID

SET_OWNSTAT

03A1 PROP_NOJ ** SHOW ONLY **
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03A1 PROPDES ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 I_LoanNOF ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 LoanTyp ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 IAmount ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 MCHANG

E

MCHANGE (Previously, you reported a monthly 

(loan type) payment (amount) for your 

(property)./ )

Since the first of (reference month), did 

(you/your household) pay a different 

amount on this loan due to refinancing, 

(a changed interest rate, a/a) change in 

escrow, paying off the loan, or paying 

more or less than the amount due?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MORTCHNG

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S3J_END

03A1 MORTCH

NG

MORTCHNG What was the reason for paying a 

different amount?

1. Change in escrow payment (include 

changes in property taxes, insurance)

2. Refinanced (mortgage/lump sum home 

equity loan) (this includes changing the 

term of the (mortgage/lump sum home 

equity loan))

3. Change in interest rate

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. Paid Off

7. Paid additional principal or interest

8. Paid less than the amount due

9. Late fees or other fees

10. Other reasons

11. More than one of the above

1,4: Goto PYRINIJ

3: Goto 

NEWMRRTJ

6: Goto 

MORTCHMO

2,5,10,11,DK,RF: 

Goto ORWHAT

7: Goto 

SPECIJX1

8: Goto PYMTJX1

9: Goto FEEAMJX

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 MRTTERM

J

MRTTERMJ Enter number of years. Goto FIXEDRTJ

03A1 FIXEDRTJ FIXEDRTJ Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum 

home equity loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

ORGMRTJX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PAYTYPJ
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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 3 selected then 

goto PAYTOTHJ

ELSE goto 

ORGMRTJX

03A1 PAYTOTH

J

PAYTOTHJ Specify: Goto ORGMRTJX

03A1 ORGMRTJ

X

ORGMRTJX What was the amount of the loan when 

(you/your household) 

(refinanced/renegotiated/first obtained) 

it? Do not include interest.

1-4999: Goto 

CK_ORGMRTJX

5000-9999: Goto 

ERR1_ORGMRTJX

10000-99999999: IF 

( (OWNYJ = 100, 

200 or 300) and 

ORGMRTJX > 

1000000) OR

 

(OWNYJ = 400 and 

ORGMRTJX > 

300000) then goto 

ERR1_ORGMRTJX

 ELSE 

goto NEWMRRTJ

DK,RF: Goto

NEWMRRTJ

03A1 NEWMRR

TJ

NEWMRRTJ ? [F1] 

 What is the current interest rate 

for this loan?

 Enter percent including 

decimal

00.000-99.999: IF 

entry < 2.5 or entry 

> 8.5 then goto 

ERR1_NEWMRRT

 

ELSE goto PYRINIJ

DK,RF: Goto 

PYRINIJ
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03A1 PYRINIJ PYRINIJ 8 ? [F1]

On (your/your household's) last regular 

payment, which of these things

were included?

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas

1. Principal?

2. Interest?

3. Escrow or anything else (including 

property taxes and insurance)?

77. Don't know

1-3,77: IF neither 1 

nor 2 were selected 

then goto 

CK_PYRINIJ

 ELSEIF 

FIXEDRTJ = 1 OR 

(FIXEDRTJ = 

EMPTY and 

I_FIXEDRTE = 1) 

then goto 

MRTPMTJX

 ELSE goto 

MORTCHMO

RF: IF FIXEDRTJ 

= 1 OR (FIXEDRTJ 

= EMPTY and 

I_FIXEDRTE = 1) 

then goto 

MRTPMTJX

 ELSE goto 

MORTCHMO

03A1 MRTPMTJ

X

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_MRTPMTJX

ELSEIF 3 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_PRININJX

 

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_MORTCHMO

ELSEIF (FIXEDRTJ 

= 2, DK or RF) or 

(FIXEDRTJ <> 1 

AND I_FIXEDRTE = 

2, DK or RF) then 

goto PYMTJX1

ELSEIF 

MORTCHNG = 10 

or 11 goto 

MORTSPJC

ELSE goto 

S3J_END

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,DK,RF: 

IF PYMTJX1 = 1-70 

or PYMTJX1 > 4000 

and (ne DK or RF 

then goto 

ERR1_PYMTJX1

 

ELSEIF (3 selected 

in PYRINIJ) or 

I_PAYESCRW = 3 

then goto 

PRNINJX1

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX2

0: Goto 

PYMTJX2

03A1 PRNINJX1 PRNINJX1 How much of that amount is for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: IF 

PRNINJX1 < 40 or 

PRNINJX1 > 4000 

then goto 

ERR1_PRNINJX1

 

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,DK,RF: 

IF PYMTJX2 = 1-70 

or PYMTJX2 > 4000 

and PYMTJX2 <> 

DK or RF then goto 

ERR1_PYMTJX2

 

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in PYRINIJ or 

I_PAYESCRW = 3 

then goto 

PRNINJX2

 

ELSE goto 

PYMTJX3

0: Goto 

PYMTJX3

03A1 PRNINJX2 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_PRNINJX2

 ELSE 

goto PYMTJX3

DK,RF: Goto 

PYMTJX3

03A1 PYMTJX3 PYMTJX3 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) 

in (last month)?

IF (PYMTJX3 = 1-70 

or PYMTJX3 > 

4000) and 

PYMTJX3 <> DK or 

RF then goto 

ERR1_PYMTJX3

ELSEIF PAYMTJX3 

<> 0 AND 3 

selected in PYRINIJ 

or I_PAYESCRW = 

3 then goto 

PRNINJX3

ELSEIF 

MORTCHNG = 10 

or 11 then goto 

MORTSPJC

ELSE goto 

S3J_END
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03A1 PRNINJX3 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_PRNINJX3

 

ELSEIF 

MORTCHNG = 10 

or 11 then goto 

MORTSPJC

 ELSE 

goto S3J_END

DK,RF: IF 

MORTCHNG = 10 

or 11 then goto 

MORTSPJC

 ELSE goto 

S3J_END

3A1-F FEEAMJX FEEAMJX Since the first of (reference month), 

how much did (you/your household) 

pay in total for late fees or other fees?

IF FEEAMJX < 5 

OR

(IMRTPMTX <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and FEEAMJX > 

(.1*IMRTPMTX)) 

OR 

(IPAYMTX1 <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and FEEAMJX > 

(.1*IPAYMTX1)) OR 

(IPAYMTX2 <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and FEEAMJX > 

(.1*IPAYMTX2)) OR 

(IPAYMTX3 <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and FEEAMJX > 

(.1*IPAYMTX3)) 

then

 goto 

ERR1_FEEAMJX 

ELSE goto 

S3J_END
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03A1 MORTSPJ

C

MORTSPJC Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, have (you/you or 

any members of your household) paid 

more principal or interest than the 

amount required on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SPECIJX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S3J_END
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3A1-F SPECIJX1 SPECIJX1 How much EXTRA did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay in 

(reference month)?

If nothing extra was paid in (reference 

month), enter zero.

IF SPECIJX1 = DK 

or RF then goto 

SPECIJX2 

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

= 1 and MRTPMTJX 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECIJX2 

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

<> 1 and PYMTJX1 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECIJX2 

ELSEIF 

MORTCHNG = 

PaidMore {7} Then

 IF 

IMRTPMTX <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and 

 [ 

(IMRTPMTX > 4000 

and SPECIJX1 > 

(0.5*IMRTPMTX)) 

or 

 

(IMRTPMTX <= 

4000 and 

SPECIJX1 > 

(0.8*IMRTPMTX)) ] 

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX1 

 ELSEIF 

IPAYMTX1 <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and

 [ 

(IPAYMTX1 > 4000 

and SPECIJX1 > 

(0.5* IPAYMTX1)) 

or 

 

(IPAYMTX1 <= 

4000 and 

SPECIJX1 > (0.8* 

IPAYMTX1)) ] then

 

goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX1

 ELSE goto 

SPECIJX2

 END

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

= 1 then 

 IF (MRTPMTJX > 

4000 and 
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SPECIJX1 > 

(0.5*MRTPMTJX)) 

or 

 (MRTPMTJX 

<= 4000 and 

SPECIJX1 > 

(0.8*MRTPMTJX)) 

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX1 

 ELSE goto 

SPECIJX2 

 END

ELSEIF (PYMTJX1 

> 4000 and 

SPECIJX1 > 

(0.5*PYMTJX1)) or 

 

(PYMTJX1 <= 4000 

and SPECIJX1 > 

(0.8*PYMTJX1))

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX1

ELSE goto 

SPECIJX2

END
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3A1-F SPECIJX2 SPECIJX2 How much EXTRA did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay in 

(month)?

If nothing extra was paid in (month), 

enter zero

IF SPECIJX2 = DK 

or RF then goto 

SPECIJX3 

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

= 1 and MRTPMTJX 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECIJX3 

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

<> 1 and PYMTJX2 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECIJX3

ELSEIF 

MORTCHNG = 

PaidMore {7} Then

 IF 

IMRTPMTX <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and 

 [ 

(IMRTPMTX > 4000 

and SPECIJX2 > 

(0.5*IMRTPMTX)) 

or 

 

(IMRTPMTX <= 

4000 and 

SPECIJX2 > 

(0.8*IMRTPMTX)) ] 

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX2 

 ELSEIF 

IPAYMTX2 <> 0, 

DK, RF, or EMPTY 

and

 [ 

(IPAYMTX2 > 4000 

and SPECIJX2 > 

(0.5* IPAYMTX2)) 

or 

 

(IPAYMTX2 <= 

4000 and 

SPECIJX2 > (0.8* 

IPAYMTX2)) ] then

 

goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX2

 ELSE goto 

SPECIJX3

 END

ELSEIF FIXEDRTJ 

= 1 then 

 IF (MRTPMTJX > 

4000 and 
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SPECIJX2 > 

(0.5*MRTPMTJX)) 

or 

 (MRTPMTJX 

<= 4000 and 

SPECIJX2 > 

(0.8*MRTPMTJX)) 

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX2 

 ELSE goto 

SPECILX3 

 END

ELSEIF (PYMTJX2 

> 4000 and 

SPECIJX2 > 

(0.5*PYMTJX2)) or 

 

(PYMTJX2 <= 4000 

and SPECIJX2 > 

(0.8*PYMTJX2))

then goto 

ERR1_SPECIJX2

ELSE goto 

SPECIJX3

END

3A1-F SPECIJX3 SPECIJX3 How much EXTRA did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay in 

(last month)?

If nothing extra was paid in (last 

month), enter zero

03F S3J_END IF there are more 

loans on this 

property with 

I_OPF_STAT = 1 

then

 goto 

MCHANGE for the 

next loan

ELSE exit block 

AND

 IF 

I_HWMNYLOC >= 1 

then goto 

THomeequity.PDLO

AN2

 ELSE goto 

TAddmort.ADDMOR

TEND

03A1 PYPRINIJ

03A1 PYINTSTJ

3A1-F PYESCRWJ
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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

3A1-F FEEAMJX_

3A1-F SPEC_JX1

3A1-F SPEC_JX2

3A1-F SPEC_JX3

03A1 VARRTJ

03A1 INTONLJ

03A1 OTHRTJ

03A1 MATCHID

03F OWNYJ

03A1 IMRTPMTX

03A1 IPAYMTX1

03A1 IPAYMTX2

03A1 IPAYMTX3

03A1 IPROP_NOH ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PROPDES ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 I_LoanNOH ** SHOW ONLY **

03A1 PDLOAN2 PDLOAN2 Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/your household)

made any payments for your home 

equity line of credit? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PD2AMTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

TOTOWED2
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03A1 PD2AMTX

1

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_PD2AMTX1

 ELSE 

goto PD2SAME

0,DK,RF: Goto 

PD2AMTX2

03A1 PD2SAME PD2SAME Were the payments on this loan for 

(month) and (last month) also 

(amount)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TOTOWED2

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PD2AMTX2

03A1 PD2AMTX

2

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_PD2AMTX2

 ELSE 

goto PD2AMTX3

0,DK,RF: Goto 

PD2AMTX3
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03A1 PD2AMTX

3

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_PD2AMTX3

 

ELSE goto 

TOTOWED2

0,DK,RF: Goto 

TOTOWED2

03A1 TOTOWE

D2

TOTOWED2 What was the balance at the end of 

((last month)/(month) before the 

payment made in (month))?

IF TOTOWED2 < 

PD2AMTX3 then 

goto 

CK_TOTOWED2

ELSE goto 

S3A1_H_END

S3A1_H_END 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.Baddmort

.ADDMORT

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 ADDMORT ADDMORT Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/your household)

obtained any (additional/ ) 

mortgages, including second 

mortgages or home 

equity loans, for your (property 

description)?

(Do not include reverse mortgages./ )

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HEQUITY

2,DK,RF: Exit 

block and goto 

S3A1_CHK1

03A1 HEQUITY HEQUITY Was this a mortgage or home equity 

loan? 

1. Mortgage

2. Home equity loan

1,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHLOAN

2: Goto 

HELTYPE

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 OTHLOAN OTHLOAN Did you have any other new mortgages 

or home equity loans for (property 

description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HEQUITY for the 

next row

2,DK,RF: Exit 

block and goto 

S3A1_CHK1
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03A1 S3A1_CHECK If this property was 

disposed of in the 

current interview 

 (OWNSTAT = 4) 

and OWNYB <> 

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 or (OBSNSZBA 

= 100 and OWNYB 

= 100)) check to see 

if there are any new 

loans (ADDMORT = 

1)

 If yes and 

LOANTYPE = 1 or 2 

(of the newly 

reported loans) goto 

Section 3FG -

BSECT3F

 If yes and 

LOANTYPE = 3 (of 

the newly reported 

loans) goto Section 

3H -

BSECT3HTABLE

 

 IF no then goto 

Section 3I - BSect3I

03A1 OWNSTAT

INCLUDE_03D

INCLUDE_03F

INCLUDE_03H

INCLUDE_03I
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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 PURPROP PURPROP 8

(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 8 ? [F1]

 What kind of property(ies) is this 

new property or real estate?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas 

1. Commercial real estate or farm land

2. Properties rented out or owned only for 

investment purposes

3. Other homes, vacation homes, 

recreational properties including 

timeshares

4. Land with no buildings on it

if 1 is selected then 

goto CK_PCODE

if 2 is selected then 

goto NPROP6

if 3 is selected then 

goto NPROP2

if 4 is selected then 

goto NPROP4

03A1 NPROP6 NPROP6 How many properties rented out or 

owned only for investment purposes?

IF OnceNProp6 = 1 

AND NPROP6 < 

OrigNprop6 then 

goto CK_NPROP6

ELSEIF 3 is 

selected in PCODE 

then goto NPROP2 

ELSEIF 4 is 

selected in PCODE 

then goto NPROP4

ELSE goto 

S3A1_END
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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 4 is 

selected in PCODE 

then goto NPROP4

ELSE goto 

S3A1_END

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 

answer option 1 was 

selected in PCODE 

and there is no new 

sample unit) then 

exit block and goto 

ANYRENT

ELSE goto Section 

3B 

(BSect3BDEFGHI)

S3A2SCRN 8

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/your household) 

owned (any other/ any) real estate, 

such as other homes, timeshares, or 

land without buildings on it? Please 

include real estate that (you/your 

household) owned at the beginning of 

(reference month) but no longer own.

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHERHOM

2: Goto S3A2_END

03A2 OTHERHO

M

OTHERHOM 8

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
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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_NOPROP

ELSE goto 

BUSPROP3

03A2 BUSPROP

3

BUSPROP3 8 ? [F1]

 

(Do/Does) (you/anyone in your 

household) own any commercial real 

estate or farm land? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto BUSP3

DK,RF: Goto 

RESBUSPR

03A2 BUSP3 BUSP3 No further information is collected for 

commercial real estate or farm land.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto RESBUSPR

03A2 RESBUSP

R

RESBUSPR 8 ? [F1]

(Not including commercial real estate 

or farm land,/ )

(Do/Does/do/does) (you/anyone in your 

household) currently own any property 

owned only for rental or investment 

purposes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto RES_NUM

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SECHOME

03A2 RES_NUM RES_NUM How many rental or investment 

properties?

Goto SECHOME
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03A2 SECHOME SECHOME 8

(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/anyone in your 

household) currently 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_NUM 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_SECNUM

ELSE goto 

NOBUILD

03A2 NOBUILD NOBUILD 8 ? [F1]

Other than property you have already 

mentioned, (do/does) (you/anyone in 

your household) own any land without 

buildings on it? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

BUILDNUM

2,DK,RF: Goto 

NOLONGER

03A2 BUILDNU

M

BUILDNUM How many? IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_BUILDNUM

ELSEIF entry > 5 

then goto 

ERR1_BUILDNUM

ELSE goto 

NOLONGER
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03A2 NOLONGE

R

NOLONGER 8

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 NUMPRPT

Y

NUMPRPTY How many different properties? 1-20: IF (Section 

3A2 has been 

completed) AND 

(the FR attempts to 

lower the entry) then 

 goto 

CK_NUMPRPTY

 ELSEIF 

entry > 5 then goto 

ERR1_NUMPRPTY

 ELSE goto 

P_TYPE

DK,RF: Goto 

S3A2_END
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03A2 P_TYPE P_TYPE 8 ? [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. Properties 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 

then goto 

HWMANY5

 If only 5 

selected in P_TYPE 

and NUMPRPTY = 
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1 then goto 

S3A2_END

RF: Goto 

S3A2_END

03A2 HWMANY

1

HWMANY1 How many homes in which 

(you/anyone in your household) used 

to live did (you/anyone in your 

household) dispose

of since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_HWMANY1

ELSEIF 2 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY2

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY3

ELSEIF 4 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY

2

HWMANY2 How many other homes, vacation 

homes, recreational properties, or 

timeshares did (you/anyone in your 

household) dispose of since (reference 

month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_HWMANY2

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY3

ELSEIF 4 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY

3

HWMANY3 How many commercial real estate or 

farm land properties did (you/anyone 

in your household) dispose of since 

(reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_HWMANY3

ELSE goto 

HWMANY3_INFO
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03A2 HWMANY

3_INFO

HWMANY3_INFO No further information is collected for 

commercial real estate or farm land. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF 4 selected in 

P_TYPE then goto 

HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY

4

HWMANY4 How many properties rented out or 

owned only for investment purposes 

did (you/anyone in your household) 

dispose of since (reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_HWMANY4

ELSEIF 5 selected 

in P_TYPE then 

goto HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 HWMANY

5

HWMANY5 How many land properties with no 

buildings on them did (you/anyone in 

your household) dispose of since 

(reference month)?

IF (Section 3A2 has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then goto 

CK_HWMANY5

ELSE goto 

S3A2_CHK

03A2 S3A2_CK IF (HWMANY1 + 

HWMANY2 + 

HWMANY3 

+HWMANY4 + 

HWMANY5) <> 

NUMPRPTY then 

goto 

CK_NUMPROP

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 

Set_SectComp

ELSE goto 

SECTION 3B

WHICHPROP_Flag
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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. (Properties rented out or owned only for 

investment purposes/ )

3. (Former home/ )

4. (Other home, vacation home, or 

recreational property including 

timeshares/ )

5. (Land with no buildings on it/ )

1: Goto 

CK_WHICHPROP

2-5: IF 

WHICH_PROP = 2 

and 

BSect3A2.RESBUS

PR = 1 and 4 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto 

OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP = 3 

and 

BSect3A2.OTHERH

OM = 1 and 1 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto 

OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP = 4 

and 

BSect3A2.SECHOM

E = 1 and 2 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto 

OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSEIF 

WHICH_PROP = 5 

and 

BSect3A2.NOBUIL

D = 1 and 5 

selected in 

BSect3A2.P_TYPE 

then goto 

OWN_NOTOWN

 ELSE goto 

PROPDESC
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03B OWN_NO

TOWN

OWN_NOTOWN You have indicated that the 

respondent currently owns a (former 

primary residence/vacation/other 

home/timeshare/rental home/unimproved 

land) and

 that they reported a (former primary 

residence/vacation/other 

home/timeshare/rental home/unimproved 

land) they disposed of during the 

reference period.

 Which (former primary 

residence/vacation/other 

home/timeshare/rental home/unimproved 

land) are you currently talking about?

1. Currently own property

2. No longer own

Goto PROPDESC

03B PROPDES

C

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 

SCREENPROP

 

ELSE goto 

SHARED2

888: Goto next 

property

03B SCREENP

ROP

SCREENPROP We will not be collecting any further 

information for this property.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto S3B_END

03B TIMESHA

R

TIMESHAR ? [F1]

(Was/Is) this a time-sharing 

arrangement where (you/your 

household) (had, 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]

(Was/Is) this a deeded or right-to-use 

timeshare?

1. Deeded

2. Right-to-use

1,DK,RF: Goto 

SHARWKS

2: Goto 

CK_DEEDED
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03B SHARWKS SHARWKS How many weeks (were/are) (you/your 

household) entitled to use your 

timeshare each year?

1-16,DK,RF: Goto 

SHARED1

17-52: Goto 

ERR1_SHARWKS

03B SHARED1 SHARED1 ? [F1]

(Did/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 SHARPER

1

SHARPER1 What percent of the timeshare 

(did/do/does) (you/your household) 

own?

Goto COUNTRY

03B SHARED2 SHARED2 ? [F1]

(Did/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.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

 ELSE 

goto BSNSEXP

03B SHARPER

2

SHARPER2 What percentage of the property 

(did/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.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXP
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03B COUNTRY 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 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

 ELSEIF 

goto BSNSEXP

03B STATE STATE ? [F1]

 Enter the two character State 

abbreviation

IF DK or RF: IF 

INTNMBR = 2-4 

AND NEWCU <> 1 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSEIF goto 

BSNSEXP

ELSEIF not a good 

state abbreviation 

then goto 

CK_STATE

ELSE goto 

CNTYCODE

03B CNTYCOD

E

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 

then goto 

STILOWNB

 

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

 

ELSEIF goto 

BSNSEXP

X: Goto 

OTHCNTY
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03B OTHCNTY OTHCNTY Specify other county IF INTNMBR = 2-4 

AND NEWCU <> 1 

then goto 

STILOWNB

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR

ELSEIF goto 

BSNSEXP

03B STILOWN

B

STILOWNB Ask if not apparent

 

Do you still own this property?

1. Yes

2. No

IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

ACQUIRYR 

ELSE goto 

BSNSEXP

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

property deducted as a farm, rental, or 

business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto OBSNSZB

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ACQUIRYR

03B OBSNSZB OBSNSZB What percent of the expenses for this 

property (is/was) deducted? Include 

the portion used for business, farming, 

or rented to someone outside the 

household.

1-99,DK,RF: Goto 

ACQUIRYR

100: IF OWNYB = 

100 goto 

ERR3_OBSNSZB

 ELSE Goto 

ERR2_OBSNSZB

03B ACQUIRY

R

ACQUIRYR ? [F1]

In what year did (you/your household) 

acquire 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 ACQUIRM

O

ACQUIRMO In what month did (you/your 

household) acquire this property?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

1-12: IF 

ACQUIRMO and 

ACQUIRYR are in 

the future then goto 

CK_ACQUIRMO

 ELSEIF 

ACQUIRMO/ACQUI

RYR 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 8 ? [F1]

What was the total price paid for 

(this/the) property, not including 

closing costs? 

0: Goto ANPROPTX

1-99999999: IF 

[(OWNYB = 100-

300 and entry < 

1500 or entry > 

1000000) OR 

 (OWNYB = 400 

and entry < 100 or 

entry > 500000) ] 

then goto 

ERR1_OWNPURX

 ELSE goto 

CLOSECST

DK,RF: Goto 

CLOSECST

03B CLOSECS

T

CLOSECST 8 ? [F1]

About how much were the closing 

costs? Do not include the down 

payment amount.

0-99999999: IF 

entry > OWN_PURX 

then goto 

CK_CLOSECST

 

ELSEIF entry > 

30000 then goto 

ERR1_CLOSECST

 ELSE 

goto OWNDPMTX

DK,RF: Goto 

OWNDPMTX
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03B OWNDPM

TX

OWNDPMTX What was the amount of the down 

payment?

0-99999999: IF 

entry > OWN_PURX 

then goto 

CK_OWNDPMTX

 ELSEIF 

entry > 300000 then 

goto 

ERR1_OWNDPMT

X 

 ELSE 

goto ANPROPTX

DK,RF: Goto 

ANPROPTX

03B ANPROPT

X

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_ANPROPTX

ELSEIF OWNYB = 

400 then goto 

S3B_END

ELSEIF OWNYB = 

200 or 300 then 

goto PROPTYPE

ELSEIF OWNYB = 

100 and 

TempPROPTYPE = 

BLANK then goto 

PROPTYPE

ELSE goto 

S3B_END
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03B PROPTYP

E

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

03B S3B_END IF OWNYB = 600 or 

(OBSNSZB = 100 

and OWNYB = 200-

600) then: 

 If no other 

properties then exit 

the block and goto 

Set_SectComp

 Else goto 

Section 3B for the 

next new property.

ELSEIF 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 **
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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

03D DISPMO DISPMO In what month did (you/your 

household) (sell( trade) this 

property/give this property to someone 

outside your CU/dispose of this 

property)?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF DISPMO = DK or 

RF then goto 

S3D_END

ELSEIF DISPYR = 

DK or RF then goto 

S3D_END

ELSEIF flgError = 

Yes then goto 

DISPDATE_ERR

ELSEIF DISPMTHD 

= 1 then goto DISPX

ELSE goto 

S3D_END

03D DISPX DISPX What was the selling price (trade-in 

value)?

IF entry < 750 or 

entry > 750000 AND 

(entry not DK or RF) 

then goto 

ERR1_DISPX

ELSE goto 

DISPEXPX
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03D DISPEXPX DISPEXPX 8 ? [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?

If information booklet not available, 

read the following list:

 Commission to Realtor

 Closing Costs

 Property Inspection

 Real Estate Listing Fees

 Advertising Costs

 Legal Fees

 Mortgage Penalties

0-99999999: IF 

entry > 28000 then 

goto 

ERR1_DISPEXPX

 

ELSEIF DISPEXPX 

> DISPX then goto 

CK_DISPEXPX

 ELSE 

goto S3D_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S3D_END

03D S3D_END Exit block and goto 

Section 3E

03D OWNYD

03D DISPX_

03D DISP_XPX

03D OPD_STAT

03D OPD_ORIG

03E PRESMOR

T

PRESMORT Now I am going to ask about 

mortgages for your (property 

description). Excluding home equity 

loans, (and reverse mortgages/ ), 

(do/does) (you/anyone in your 

household) currently have any 

mortgages 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_NUMMORT1

ELSE goto 

HOMEQ_YN
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03E HADMORT HADMORT Did (you/anyone in your household) 

have a mortgage on this property at 

any point 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? IF (Section 3E has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) 

 then goto 

CK_NUMMORT2

ELSE goto 

HOMEQ_YN

03E MRTCPSH

A

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_NUMMORT3

ELSE goto 

HOMEQ_YN

03E HOMEQ_Y

N

HOMEQ_YN Since the first of (reference month), 

did (you/anyone in your household) 

have a home equity loan or any other 

loan which (gave/gives) the lender 

claim on this property in case the loan 

(was/is) not repaid? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

LSHEL_YN

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S3E_END
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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

03E NUMLSHE

L

NUMLSHEL How many? IF (Section 3E has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then 

goto 

CK_NUMLSHEL

ELSE goto 

LCHEL_YN

03E LCHEL_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 NUMLCHE

L

NUMLCHEL How many? IF (section 3E has 

been completed) 

AND (the FR 

attempts to lower 

the entry) then 

goto 

CK_NUMLCHEL

ELSE goto 

S3E_END

03E S3E_END ** Non Displayed ** IF (NUMMORT1 > 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
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03E PROPLNST

03F PROPNUM ** SHOW ONLY **

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_FRSTPYYR

 ELSE 

goto FRSTPYMO

DK,RF: Goto 

FRSTPYMO

03F FRSTPYM

O

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_FRPSTYYR

ELSE ORGMRTX
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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_ORGMRTX

5000-9999: Goto 

ERR1_ORGMRTX

10000-99999999: IF 

( (OWNYB = 100, 

200 or 300) and 

ORGMRTX > 

1000000) OR

 

(OWNYB = 400 and 

ORGMRTX > 

300000) then goto 

ERR1_ORGMRTX

 

ELSE goto MTERM

DK,RF: Goto 

MTERM

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 MORTTER

M

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_MORTTERM

 ELSE goto 

NEWMRRT

DK,RF: Goto 

NEWMRRT
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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_NEWMRRT

ELSE goto 

FIXEDRTE

03F FIXEDRTE 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 PAYTOTH

F

PAYTOTHF Specify: Goto PAYINCL

03F PAYINCL PAYINCL 8 ? [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. Escrow or anything else (including 

property taxes and insurance)?

77. Don't know

IF 1 and 2 were not 

selected then goto 

CK_PAYINCL

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 then goto 

MRTPMTX

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX1
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03F MRTPMTX 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*360 < 

ORGMRTX) 

 OR 

(FIXEDRTE = 1 and 

MTERM = 2 and 

MRTPMTX*180 < 

ORGMRTX) 

 OR

MRTPMTX = 

ORGMRTX then 

goto 

ERR1_MRTPMTX

 

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in PAYINCL then 

goto PRININTX

 ELSE 

goto MORTSPEC

DK,RF: IF 3 

selected in 

PAYINCL then goto 

PRININTX

 ELSE goto 

MORTSPEC

03F PRININTX PRININTX How much of that amount was for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: IF 

PRININTX > 

MRTPMTX then 

goto CK_PRININTX

 

ELSEIF entry < 75 

or entry > 4000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PRININTX

 

ELSE goto 

MORTSPEC

DK,RF: Goto 

MORTSPEC
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03F PAYMTX1 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: IF 

entry < 125 or entry 

> 4000 then goto 

ERR1_PAYMTX1

 

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in PAYINCL then 

goto PRNINTX1

 ELSE 

goto PAYSAME

DK, RF: IF 3 

selected in 

PAYINCL then goto 

PRNINTX1

 ELSE 

goto PAYMTX2

03F PRNINTX1 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_PRNINTX1

 

ELSEIF PAYMTX1 

= DK or RF goto 

PAYMTX2

 ELSE 

goto PAYSAME

DK,RF: IF 

PAYMTX1 = DK or 

RF then goto 

PAYMTX2

 ELSE Goto 

PAYSAME

03F PAYSAME PAYSAME Were the payments on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) 

for (month) and (last month) also 

(payment amount)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MORTSPEC

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PAYMTX2
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03F PAYMTX2 PAYMTX2 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) 

in (month)?

0: Goto 

PAYMTX3

1-99999999,DK,RF: 

IF entry < 125 or 

entry > 4000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PAYMTX2

 

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in PAYINCL then 

goto PRNINTX2

 

ELSE goto 

PAYMTX3

03F PRNINTX2 PRNINTX2 How much of that amount was for 

(principal / interest/principal and 

interest)?

0-99999999: IF 

PRNINTX2 > 

PAYMTX2 then goto 

CK_PRNINTX2

 

ELSEIF entry < 75 

or entry > 4000 then 

goto 

ERR1_PRNINTX2

 ELSE 

goto PAYMTX3

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYMTX3

03F PAYMTX3 PAYMTX3 How much was (your/your 

household's) payment on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) 

in (last month)?

0,DK,RF: Goto 

MORTSPEC 

1-99999999: IF 

entry < 125 or entry 

> 4000 then goto 

ERR1_PAYMTX3

 

ELSEIF 3 selected 

in PAYINCL then 

goto PRNINTX3

 ELSE 

goto MORTSPEC
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03F PRNINTX3 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_PRNINTX3

 ELSE 

goto MORTSPEC

DK,RF: Goto 

MORTSPEC

03F MORTSPE

C

MORTSPEC Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, (have/has) 

(you/anyone in your household) paid 

more principal or interest than the 

amount required on this 

(mortgage/lump sum home equity 

loan)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SPECILX1

2, DK,RF: Goto 

S3FG_END
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03F SPECILX1 SPECILX1 How much EXTRA did (you/anyone in 

your household) pay in (reference 

month)?

IF SPECILX1 = DK 

or RF then goto 

SPECILX2

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 and MRTPMTX 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECILX2

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

<> 1 and PAYMTX1 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECILX2

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 THEN:

 IF (MRTPMTX 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX1 > 

(0.5*MRTPMTX))) 

or 

 

(MRTPMTX <= 

4000 and 

(SPECILX1 >

(0.8*MRTPMTX))) 

then 

 

goto 

ERR1_SPECILX1

 ELSE goto 

SPECILX2

 END

ELSE IF (PAYMTX1 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX1 > 

(0.5*PAYMTX1))) or

 (PAYMTX1 

<= 4000 and 

(SPECILX1 > 

(0.8*PAYMTX1))) 

then

 goto 

ERR1_SPECILX1

ELSE goto

SPECILX2
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103

03F SPECILX2 SPECILX2 How much EXTRA did (you/anyone in 

your household) pay in (month)?

IF SPECILX2 = DK 

or RF then goto 

SPECILX3

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 and MRTPMTX 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECILX3

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

<> 1 and PAYMTX2 

= DK or RF then 

goto SPECILX3

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 THEN:

 IF (MRTPMTX 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX2 > 

(0.5*MRTPMTX))) 

or 

 

(MRTPMTX <= 

4000 and 

(SPECILX2 > 

(0.8*MRTPMTX))) 

then 

 

goto 

ERR1_SPECILX2

 ELSE goto 

SPECILX3

 END

ELSEIF (PAYMTX2 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX2 > 

(0.5*PAYMTX2))) or

 (PAYMTX2 

<= 4000 and 

(SPECILX2 > 

(0.8*PAYMTX2))) 

then

 goto 

ERR1_SPECILX2

ELSE goto 

SPECILX3
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03F SPECILX3 SPECILX3 How much EXTRA did (you/anyone in 

your household) pay in (last month)?

IF SPECILX3 = DK 

or RF then goto 

S3FG_END

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 and MRTPMTX 

= DK or RF then 

goto S3FG_END 

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

<> 1 and PAYMTX3 

= DK or RF then 

goto S3FG_END

ELSEIF FIXEDRTE 

= 1 THEN:

 IF (MRTPMTX 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX3 > 

(0.5*MRTPMTX))) 

or 

 

(MRTPMTX <= 

4000 and 

(SPECILX3 > 

(0.8*MRTPMTX))) 

then 

 

goto 

ERR1_SPECILX3

 ELSE goto 

S3FG_END

 END 

ELSEIF (PAYMTX3 

> 4000 and 

(SPECILX3 > 

(0.5*PAYMTX3))) or

 (PAYMTX3 

<= 4000 and 

(SPECILX3 > 

(0.8*PAYMTX3))) 

then

 goto 

ERR1_SPECILX3

ELSE goto 

S3FG_END
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105

03F S3FG_END Goto ORG_INTR 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 PAYINT

03F PAYESCRW

03F PROP_NOF

03F OWNYF

03F LOAN_NOF

03F ORGMRTX_

03F PAYMTX1_

03F PAYMTX2_

03F PAYMTX3_

03F PRNI_TX1

03F PRNI_TX2

03F PRNI_TX3

03F MRTPMTX_

03F PRIN_NTX

03F MORT_ERM

03F NEWMRRT_

03F SPEC_LX1

03F SPEC_LX2

03F SPEC_LX3

03F VARRTE

03F INTONLY

03F OTHRTE

03F OPF_SEQ

03F OPF_STAT

03F OPF_ORIG

03H AuxPropDesc ** SHOW ONLY **
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03H PAIDLOAN PAIDLOAN (I'd like to ask some questions about 

(your/your CUs) home equity line(s) of 

credit.)

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/your household) 

made any payments for (your/your 

household's) (this 

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

1. Yes

2. No

888. Delete this loan

1: Goto PDAMTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

TOTOWED

888: Goto next 

loan

03H PDAMTX1 PDAMTX1 What was the total amount paid in 

(reference month)?

1-99999999: IF 

(OWNYH = 100 and 

entry < 15 or entry > 

6000)

 OR 

(OWNYH = 200-400 

and entry < 35 or 

entry > 35000) then 

goto 

ERR1_PDAMTX1

 ELSE 

goto PDASAME

0,DK,RF: Goto 

PDAMTX2

03H PDASAME PDASAME Were the payments on this loan for 

(month) and (last month) also 

(payment amount)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TOTOWED

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PDAMTX2

03H PDAMTX2 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_PDAMTX2

 ELSE 

goto PDAMTX3

0,DK,RF: Goto 

PDAMTX3
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03H PDAMTX3 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_PDAMTX3

 ELSE 

goto TOTOWED

0: IF PDAMTX1 = 

0 and PDAMTX2 = 

0 then goto 

CK_PDAMTX3

 ELSE goto 

TOTOWED

DK,RF: Goto 

TOTOWED

03H TOTOWE

D

TOTOWED What was the balance at the end of 

((last month)/(month) before the 

payment made in (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_TOTOWED

 IF 

entry < PDAMTX3 

AND PDAMTX3 = 

RESPONSE then 

goto 

CK_TOTOWED

 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
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03H OWNYH

03H LOAN_NOH

03H PDAMTX1_

03H PDAMTX2_

03H PDAMTX3_

03H TOTOWED_

03H OPH_SEQ

03H OPH_STAT

03H OPH_ORIG

03I GRNDREN

T

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 

your (property description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

GRNDRNTX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

PAYHOASS

03I GRNDRNT

X

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_GRNDRNTX

 ELSE 

goto PAYHOASS

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYHOASS

03I PAYHOAS

S

PAYHOASS Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in your 

household) made regular payments to 

a homeowner's association?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HORCORG

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SPCLPAY

03I PAYCOND

O

PAYCONDO Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in your 

household) made regular payments of 

condominium fees for general 

maintenance or management services? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HORCORG

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SPCLPAY
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03I HORCOR

G

HORCORG 9 

(have you made any payments for any 

of the following things -/Which of the 

following services and privileges were 

included in those payments?)

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. Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, 

and heat

8. (Parking/ )

9. Recreational facilities, including 

swimming, golf, or tennis

10. Security, including guards or alarm 

systems

11. (Maid services/ )

12. (Medical services/ )

13. Trash collection

14. Other

15. (No payments made/ )

77. Don't Know

1-15,77: IF option 

15 is selected with 

other options then 

goto 

CK_HORCORG

 ELSEIF 

only 15 selected 

then goto SPCLPAY 

 ELSEIF 

14 is selected then 

goto HORGOTH

 ELSE 

goto MGOTHPPD

RF: Goto 

SPCLPAY

03I HORGOT

H

HORGOTH Specify: Goto MGOTHPPD

03I MGOTHPP

D

MGOTHPPD How often (do/does/did) (you/anyone 

in your household) (currently pay/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
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03I MGOTHPY

X

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_MGOTHPYX

ELSE goto 

SPCLPAY

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_MGOTHERX

 ELSE 

goto SPCLPAY

0,DK,RF: Goto 

SPCLPAY

03I SPCLPAY SPCLPAY 9 ? [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 HOCOSP3 HOCOSP3 9 

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 

cooperative/ )

2. (Property taxes/ )

3. (Property insurance/ )

4. Management

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn 

care or snow removal

6. Improvements

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

heat

8. (Parking/ )

9. Recreational facilities, including 

swimming, golf, or tennis

10. Security, including guards or alarm 

systems

11. (Maid services/ )

12. (Medical services/ )

13. Trash collection

14. Other

77. Don't Know

IF 14 is selected 

then goto 

HOSPOTH

ELSE goto SPECLX

03I HOSPOTH 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_SPECLX

 ELSE 

goto ASSESSMT

DK,RF: Goto 

ASSESSMT

03I ASSESSM

T

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 

OWNYI = 100 then 

goto RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF 

OWNYI = 300 then 

goto VAC_OCCQ

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END
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03I ASSESSX ASSESSX Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month -

What was the total amount paid?

1-99999999: IF 

entry < 6 or entry > 

77000 then goto 

ERR1_ASSESSX

 

ELSEIF OWNYI = 

100 then goto 

RNTEQVX

 

ELSEIF OWNYI = 

300 then goto 

VAC_OCCQ

 

ELSE goto 

S3I_END

DK,RF: IF 

OWNYI = 100 then 

goto RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF 

OWNYI = 300 then 

goto VAC_OCCQ

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

03I VAC_OCC

Q

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 RNTEQV3X

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

1-150: Goto 

VAC_OCCY

03I VAC_OCC

Y

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 RNTEQV3X

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

5: Goto 

VAC_OTH
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03I VAC_OTH 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 

RNTEQV3X

ELSE goto 

S3I_END

03I VAC_SEC VAC_SEC Since the first of (reference month), 

was this property either rented by 

someone outside your household or 

available to be rented?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VAC_RNTQ

2,DK,RF: Goto 

RNTEQVX

03I VAC_RNT

Q

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_RNT

Y

VAC_RNTY Enter time period.

1. Days

2. Weeks

3. Months

4. Percent

5. Other, specify

1: IF VAC_RNTQ 

>= 91 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

2: IF VAC_RNTQ 

>= 13 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

3: IF VAC_RNTQ 

>= 3 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

4: IF VAC_RNTQ 

= 100 then goto 

RNTEQV2X

 ELSE goto 

VAC_AVAQ

5: Goto 

VAC_ROTH

DK,RF: Goto 

VAC_AVAQ

03I VAC_ROT

H

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: Goto 

RNTEQV2X

 

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_AVAQ

 ELSE goto 

RNTEQV2X

 

DK,RF: Goto 

RNTEQV2X

 

5: Goto 

VAC_AOTH

03I VACAOTH VACAOTH Specify Goto RNTEQV2X

03I RNTEQV2

X

RNTEQV2X If someone were to rent this home 

today, how much do you think it would 

rent for?

IF (entry < 200 or 

entry > 8000) AND 

(entry is not DK or 

RF) then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQV2X

 

ELSE goto 

RENTPERD
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03I RENTPER

D

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 RNPEROT

H

RNPEROTH Specify: Goto RENTUTIL

03I RENTUTIL RENTUTIL Does this amount include utilities? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto PROPVALX

03I RNTEQVX RNTEQVX If someone were to rent this (including 

part of the property currently being 

used for business, farming, or 

rented/home today) how much do you 

think it 

would rent for monthly, unfurnished 

and without utilities?

1-999999: IF 

(OWNYI = 100 and 

entry < 300 or entry 

> 4000) OR

 

(OWNYI = 200 and 

entry < 200 or entry 

> 4000) OR

 

(OWNYI = 300 and 

entry < 200 or entry 

> 8000) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_RNTEQVX

 ELSEIF 

OWNYI = 100 OR 

(OWNYI = 300 AND 

 

((TIMESHAR (from 

3B or 8500) = 2, DK 

or RF)) then goto 

PROPVALX

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

DK,RF: IF 

OWNYI = 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 PROPVAL

X

PROPVALX About how much do you think this 

property would sell for on today's 

market?

0-99999999: IF 

(OWNYI = 100 and 

entry < 1000 or 

entry > 1000000) 

OR

 

(OWNYI = 300 and 

entry < 3000 or 

entry > 800000) OR 

 

(PROPVALX > 

RNTEQVX*1000) 

OR (PROPVALX < 

ORGMRTX*0.5) 

then goto 

ERR1_PROPVALX

 ELSE 

goto S3I_END

 

DK,RF: Goto 

S3I_END

03I RNTEQV3

X

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_RNTEQV3X

 ELSE 

goto PRPVAL2X

DK,RF: Goto 

PRPVAL2X

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 

OWNYI = 300 and 

entry < 3000 or 

entry > 800000 OR 

(PRPVAL2X > 

RNTEQV3X*1000) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_PRPVAL2X

 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 then exit 

the block and goto 

Set_Sectcomp

03I PROP_NOI

03I OWNYI
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03I COOPRG01

03I COOPRG02

03I COOPRG03

03I COOPRG04

03I COOPRG05

03I COOPRG06

03I COOPRG07

03I COOPRG08

03I COOPRG09

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
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03I HOCOSP08

03I HOCOSP09

03I HOCOSP10

03I HOCOSP11

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

03I Set_SectComp If OWNED = 1 then 

exit the block and 

goto ANYRENT

ELSE exit the block 

and goto Section 4 -

BSECTION4

Store_Properties

Propdesc

PropNum

Ownstat

OWNYB

03 ANYRENT ANYRENT Since the first of (reference month) 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household) rented any houses, 

apartments, or

temporary living quarters NOT used 

entirely for business or vacation? 

 Do NOT include college or 

university regulated housing.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RENTX1

2,DK,RF: Goto 

Section 4

03A PROP_NOA

03A OWNYA

03A STILOWN

03A BSNSEXPA

03A OBSNSZBA

03A REC_STAT
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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 MRTPMTJX

03A PRININJX

03A MORTCHMO

03A PYMTJX1

03A PRNINJX1

03A PYMTJX2

03A PRNINJX2

03A PYMTJX3

03A PRNINJX3

3A1-F FEEAMJX

03A1 MORTSPJC

3A1-F SPECIJX1

3A1-F SPECIJX2

3A1-F SPECIJX3

3A1-F FEEAMJX_

3A1-F SPEC_JX1

3A1-F SPEC_JX2

3A1-F SPEC_JX3

03A PYPRINIJ

03A PYINTSTJ

3A1-F PYESCRWJ

03A LOAN_NOJ

03A ORGM_TJX

03A MRTP_TJX

03A PRIN_NJX

03A NEWM_RTJ

03A PYMTJX1_

03A PYMTJX2_

03A PYMTJX3_

03A PRNI_JX1
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03A PRNI_JX2

03A PRNI_JX3

03A VARRTJ

03A INTONLJ

03A OTHRTJ

03A OWNYJ

03A REC_STAT

03A REC_ORIG

03A PDLOAN2

03A1 PD2SAME

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

INCLUDE_02

02 S2_END Goto Section 4 -

BSECTION4

04A S4_INTRO S4_INTRO Now I am going to ask about utilities 

including phone, internet, electricity, 

and piped-in water along with other 

services. 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. 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto TELEBILL
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04A TELEBILL TELEBILL 10 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in your 

household) been billed 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. 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PREVCOMP OR 

TELCOMP in 

TblPhone Block

2,DK,RF: Goto 

TblPhone.S4A_END

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

04A PREVCOM

P

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.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

TELSERV

 ELSE goto 

TELBSNS

55: Goto 

TELCOMP

888: Goto 

TELOTH
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04A TELCOMP TELCOMP (What is the name of the company you 

received a bill for?/* Enter company 

name)

 Enter 888 to delete the line

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

888: Goto 

TELOTH

All others: IF 

Uppercase entry is 

"NETFLIX" or 

"HULU" then goto 

CK_TELCOMP

 ELSE 

goto TELPURCH

04A TELPURC

H

TELPURCH How did you originally sign up for this 

service?

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

TELSERV 

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: Goto 

TELSERV

04A TELBSNZ TELBSNZ What percentage will be deducted?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-99,DK,RF: Goto 

TELSERV

100: Goto 

CK_TELBSNZ
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04A TELSERV TELSERV 10 ? [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. Cellular service for mobile phones and 

devices, including data plans and prepaid 

plans?

2. Residential phone service including 

landlines and Voice over IP?

3. Internet service at home?

4. Cable or satellite TV service?

5. Any other service?

IF ONLY option 5 is 

selected then goto 

CK_TELSERV

ELSEIF DK or RF 

then goto TELOTH

ELSEIF option 5 is 

selected then goto 

TELSPEC

ELSE goto 

TELCHGX1

04A TELSPEC TELSPEC Specify Goto TELCHGX1

04A TELCHGX

1

TELCHGX1 ? [F1]

What was your total bill for (reference 

month) including taxes and fees? 

Do not include any unpaid charges 

from a previous billing period.

 

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: 

 IF there 

is only 1 entry in 

TELSERV AND 

 

(TELCHGX1 < 

SoftLowerLimit[TEL

SERV] or 

TELCHGX1 > 

 

SoftUpperLimit[TEL

SERV]) then goto 

ERR1_TELCHX1

 ELSEIF 

there is more than 1 

entry in TELSERV 

and 

 

(TELCHGX1< 

SoftLowerLimit[6] or 

TELCHGX1 > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

 then 

goto 

ERR1_TELCHGX1

 ELSE 

goto TELCHGX2

0,DK,RF: Goto 

TELCHGX2
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04A TELCHGX

2

TELCHGX2 What was your total bill for (month)?

Including taxes and fees. Do not include 

any unpaid charges from a previous billing 

period.

Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3

(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) 

(TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF there 

is only 1 entry in 

 

TELSERV AND 

(TELCHGX2 < 

SoftLowerLimit[TEL

SERV] or 

 

TELCHGX2 > 

SoftUpperLimit[TEL

SERV]) then goto 

 

ERR1_TELCHX2.

 ELSEIF 

there is more than 1 

entry in TELSERV 

AND (TELCHGX2 

 < 

SoftLowerLimit[6} or 

TELCHGX2 > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

then goto 

ERR1_TELCHGX2

 ELSE 

goto TELCHGX3

0,DK,RF: Goto 

TELCHGX3
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04A TELCHGX

3

TELCHGX3 What was your total bill for (last 

month)? 

Including taxes and fees. Do not include 

any unpaid charges from a previous billing 

period.

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1-999999: IF there 

is only 1 entry in 

TELSERV AND 

 

(TELCHGX3 < 

SoftLowerLimit[TEL

SERV] or 

TELCHGX3 > 

SoftUpperLimit[TEL

SERV]) then goto 

ERR1_TELCHX3

 ELSE IF 

there is more than 1 

entry in TELSERV 

AND (TELCHGX3 < 

 

SoftLowerLimit[6] or 

TELCHGX3 > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

then goto 

ERR1_TELCHGX3

 ELSEIF 

TELCHGX1 = 0 OR 

TELCHGX2 = 0 

then

 

goto BILPERD

 ELSE 

goto TELOTH

0: Goto BILPERD

DK,RF: IF 

TELCHGX1 = 0 OR 

TELCHGX2 = 0 

then goto BILPERD

 ELSE goto 

TELOTH

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 TELOTH
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04A TELOTH TELOTH Did (you/anyone in your household) 

receive any other bills for telephones, 

internet, cable TV, or satellite TV 

services not used entirely for business 

purposes?

 Description Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

 (TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) 

(TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF row number 

= 20 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSEIF any 

850005.TELCOMP 

= 1-20 then goto 

PREVCOMP, 

 next row 

of the table

 ELSE goto 

TELCOMP, next 

row of the table

2: IF Answer is 

changed from a 1 to 

a 2 then goto 

CK_TELOTH

 ELSE exit 

block goto 

TblPhone.S4A_END

04A TELLAND

04A TELMOBI

04A TINTNET

04A TCABLE

04A TELOTHER

04A TELC_GX1

04A TELC_GX2

04A TELC_GX3

04A UTA_STAT

04A UTA_ORIG

4A SEQ

04A S4A_END Goto LP4A_Flag

4A LP4A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto Section 4B -

BSection04B

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

04B PRPYCEL

L

PRPYCELL 10

Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, (have/has) 

(you/anyone in your household) 

purchased any pre-paid cellular 

minutes, not already reported? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PRPYCLX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

INTAWAY
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04B PRPYCLX PRPYCLX Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month -

What was the total amount paid 

including taxes and fees?

IF PRPYCLX < 

SoftLowerLimit[1] or 

PRPYCLX > 

SoftUpperLimit[1] 

then goto 

ERR1_PRPYCLX

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

FONSTORE

ELSE goto 

INTAWAY

04B FONSTOR

E

FONSTORE What is the name of the business 

where these were purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

 If there are multiple stores, 

websites, or company names, enter the 

last/most recent

IF uppercase entry 

= 'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

INTAWAY

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

INTAWAY

ELSE goto 

FONPURCH

04B FONPURC

H

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 FONLOCS

T

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_FONLOCST

ELSE goto 

INTAWAY
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04B INTAWAY INTAWAY Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, (have/has) 

(you/anyone in your household) paid 

for 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 

including taxes and fees?

1-9999: IF 

INTAWYX < 

SoftLowerLimit[2] or 

INTAWYX > 

SoftUpperLimit[2] 

then goto 

ERR1_INTAWYX

 ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08 then goto 

INTSTORE

 ELSE 

goto S4B_END

DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGRP = 7 

or 8 then goto 

INTSTORE

 ELSE goto 

S4B_END

04B INTSTORE INTSTORE What is the name of the business 

where internet access was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

 If there are multiple stores, 

websites, or company names, enter the 

last/most recent

IF UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

S4B_END

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

S4B_END

ELSE goto 

INTPURCH

04B INTPURC

H

INTPURCH Was it paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

S4B_END

2: Goto INTLOC

04B INTLOC INTLOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto INTLOCST
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04B INTLOCST INTLOCST ? [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 or XX 

then goto 

CK_INTLOCST

ELSEIF entry = XX 

then goto 

INTLOCCT

ELSE goto 

S4B_END

04B INTLOCCT INTLOCCT In what country is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter country name

Goto S4B_END

04B S4B_END Exit block and goto 

Section 4C -

S4C_INTRO

04B PRPYCLX_

04B INTAWYX_

04B UTP_STAT

04B UTP_ORIG

04C S4C_INTR

O

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.Bsectio

n04C.UTC_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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04C UTC_ITEM UTC_ITEM 10 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in your 

household) been charged or billed 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 or 

disposal

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-7: 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 UTCDESC ** SHOW ONLY **

04C WHATPR

OP

WHATPROP Which property was the bill for?

1. (Property Description)[1]

2. (Property Description)[2]

3. (Property Description)[3]

4. (Property Description)[4]

5. (Property Description)[5]

6. (Property Description)[6]

7. (Property Description)[7]

8. (Property Description)[8]

9. (Property Description)[9]

10. (Property Description)[10]

11. (Property Description)[11]

12. (Property Description)[12]

13. (Property Description)[13]

14. (Property Description)[14]

15. (Property Description)[15]

16. (Property Description)[16]

17. (Property Description)[17]

18. (Property Description)[18]

19. (Property Description)[19]

20. (Property Description)[20]

21. Residential business property

40. (Property Description)[40]

41. (Property Description)[41]

42. Rented vacation Property

43. Property not owned or rented by 

household

1-20,21,40: IF 

UTC_ITEM = 1-7 

and no data in any 

850006.COMPNAM

E[1-40] then goto 

COMPNAME

 ELSEIF 

UTC_ITEM = 1-7 

and any data in 

850006.COMPNAM

E[1-40] then goto 

LASTCOMP

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

UTLCHGX1

 ELSE 

goto UTILBUSN

41,42,43,DK,RF: 

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.COMPNAM

E[1-40] then goto 

COMPNAME

ELSEIF UTC_ITEM 

= 1-7 and any data 

in 

850006.COMPNAM

E[1-40] then goto 

LASTCOMP

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN

04C LASTCOM

P

LASTCOMP What is the name of the company or 

government agency which provides 

(Utility description)?

Prop # Property Description Company 

Name Utility Amount1 Amount2 

Amount3

(WHATPROP)(UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2)(UTLCHGX3)

1. (Company name)[1]

2. (Company name)[2]

3. (Company name)[3]

4. (Company name)[4]

5. (Company name)[5]

6. (Company name)[6]

7. (Company name)[7]

8. (Company name)[8]

9. (Company name)[9]

10. (Company name)[10]

11. (Company name)[11]

12. (Company name)[12]

13. (Company name)[13]

14. (Company name)[14]

15. (Company name)[15]

16. (Company name)[16]

17. (Company name)[17]

18. (Company name)[18]

19. (Company name)[19]

20. (Company name)[20]

55. Company name not listed

1-20: IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

UTLCHGX1

 ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN

55: Goto 

COMPNAME
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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.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

UTLCHGX1

ELSE goto 

UTILBUSN

04C UTILBUSN UTILBUSN Will any part of the (Utility Description) 

charges be deducted as a business 

expense?

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto UTLCHGX1

04C UTLCHGX

1

UTLCHGX1 ? [F1]

How much were you billed for in 

(reference month) including taxes and 

fees?

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF 

(UTLCHGX1 < 

SoftLowerLimit[UTC

_ITEM] or 

 

UTLCHGX1 > 

SoftUpperLimit[UTC

_ITEM]) then goto 

ERR1_UTLCHGX1

 ELSE goto 

UTILCHGX2

0,DK,RF: Goto 

UTILCHGX2

04C UTLCHGX

2

UTLCHGX2 How much were you billed for in 

(month) including taxes and fees?

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF 

(UTLCHGX2 < 

SoftLowerLimit[UTC

_ITEM] or 

 

UTLCHGX2 > 

SoftUpperLimit[UTC

_ITEM]) then goto 

ERR1_ UTLCHGX2

 ELSE goto 

UTILCHGX3

0,DK,RF: Goto 

UTILCHGX3
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04C UTLCHGX

3

UTLCHGX3 How much were you billed for in (last 

month) including taxes and fees?

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1-999999: IF 

(UTLCHGX3 < 

SoftLowerLimit[UTC

_ITEM] or 

 

UTLCHGX3 > 

SoftUpperLimit[UTC

_ITEM]) then goto 

ERR1_UTLCHGX3

 ELSEIF 

UTLCHGX1 = 0 OR 

UTLCHGX2 = 0 

then goto 

BLPERIOD

 ELSE goto 

UTC_C

0: Goto 

BLPERIOD

DK,RF: Goto 

UTC_C

04C BLPERIOD BLPERIOD What is your usual billing period for 

the service? 

 

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

1. Month

2. 2 months

3. Quarter

4. Annual

5. As needed

6. Other

1-5,DK,RF: Goto 

UTC_C

6: Goto 

BLPEROTH

04C BLPEROT

H

BLPEROTH Specify:

Prop # Property Description 

Company Name Utility Amount1 

Amount2 Amount3

(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC) 

(COMPNAME) (UTILY) 

(UTLCHGX1)(UTLCHGX2) (UTLCHGX3)

Goto UTC_C
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04C UTC_C UTC_C Enter 'C' for a combined expense C: Goto 

UTC_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

UTC_ITEM = 3, 4, 

6, 7 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14) then goto 

UTCPURCH

 ELSE goto 

UTCMORE

IF anything other 

than a 'C' or empty 

is entered then goto 

CK_C

04C UTC_CMB UTC_CMB 10 ? [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 or 

disposal

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

IF UTC_ITEM = 3, 

4, 6, or 7 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14) then goto 

UTCPURCH

ELSE goto 

UTCMORE

04C UTCPURC

H

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 

UTCMORE

2: Goto UTILLOC

04C UTILLOC UTILLOC In what city is (Bottled/Tank gas 

company name) located?

Goto UTILOCST
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04C UTILOCST UTILOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Bottled/Tank gas 

company name) located?

 Enter the two character

state abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid abbreviation 

and entry <> XX 

then goto 

CK_UTILOCST

ELSE goto 

UTCMORE

04C UTCMORE UTCMORE 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

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_INTRO S5_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenses 

for construction, repairs, alterations 

and maintenance of property. Please 

include projects you worked on 

yourself, in addition to projects you 

paid someone to do. Do not include 

jobs that have been or will be totally 

reimbursed by someone outside your 

household (such as a landlord/ ).

 Prop. Description Work Desc. 

 (PRP5DESC) 

(WRKDESC) 

1. Enter 1 to Continue

If no active sample 

unit property (no 

property with 

OWNYB = 100 and 

OPB_STAT = 1) in 

section 3 then go to 

RNTSCRN

ELSE goto 

BBLOCKA.CRB_IT

EM

5 RNTSCRN RNTSCRN Since the first of (reference month), did 

(you/anyone in your household) pay 

for any home construction, 

improvements, maintenance, or repairs 

including painting, plumbing, or 

landscaping?

1. Yes

2. No

1, DK: Goto 

BBLOCKA.BROW.C

RB_ITEM

2, RF: Goto 

S5A_END

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

SoftLowerLimitC

SoftUpperLimitC

SoftLowerLimitS

SoftUpperLimitS
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05 CRB_ITEM CRB_ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

 11 ? [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), did 

(you/anyone in your household) pay 

for -

 Read each item on list.

 Landscaping 

maintenance or routine lawn care is 

collected in Section 5C.

 

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

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

 12 ? [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. 

 Carpeting only includes wall 

to wall carpeting, do not include area rugs 

or carpet squaresâ€‹. 

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

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

 11-12 ? [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/anyone in your 

household)?

 Carpeting only includes 

wall to wall carpeting, do not include area 

rugs or carpet squares.

 Landscaping maintenance 

or routine lawn care is collected in Section 

5C.

1-19: IF 

CRB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto 

CRMPROPI

95: Goto the 

next row

99: Exit the 

table and goto 

S5A_END

888: IF no more 

rows then exit the 

table and goto 

S5A_END

 ELSE goto 

CRB_ITEM for the 

next row
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 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. (Finishing a basement or an attic or 

enclosing a porch?/Finishing a basement, 

etc.)

4. (Remodeling one or more rooms in the 

house?/Remodeling)

5. (Landscaping the ground or planting 

new shrubs or trees?/Landscaping)

6. (Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, 

or other enclosures, driveways, or 

permanent swimming pools or hot 

tubs?/Building outdoor patios, etc.)

7. (Repairing outdoor patios, walks, 

fences, driveways,or permanent 

swimming pools?/Repairing outdoor 

patios, etc.)

8. (Painting, either interior or exterior, or 

wallpapering?/Painting or wallpapering)

9. (Plastering or paneling)

10. (Plumbing or water heating 

installations or repairs? /Plumbing)

11. (Electrical work?/Electrical work)

12. (Heating or air conditioning 

jobs?/Heating or air conditioning)

13. (Flooring installation, repair or 

replacement?/Flooring 

install/repair/replace)

14. (Insulation?/Insulation)

15. (Roofing, gutters or 

downspouts?/Roofing, gutters or 

downspouts)

16. (Siding?/Siding)

17. (Installation, repair, or replacement of 

window panes, screens, storm doors, 

awnings, and the 

like?/Install/repair/replace windows, etc)

18. (Masonry, brick or stucco 

work?/Masonry, brick or stucco
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05 CRMPRO

PI

CRMPROPI On which property was the work done?

 

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

1. Sample unit

2. Vacation/second home (property 

description(s)/ )

3. Home or apartment rented out or 

owned only for investment purposes 

(Property description(s)/ )

4. Property not owned/rented BY 

household

1, 2: Goto 

WRKDESC

3: Goto CRBMORE

4,DK,RF: Goto 

PRP5DESC

05 PRP5DES

C

PRP5DESC Briefly describe the property.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

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 

 (PRP5DESC) 

(WRKDESC) 

IF CRB_ITEM = 1-4 

then goto S5_INCL

ELSEIF CRB_ITEM 

= 5, 6, or 8 then 

goto CRB_C

ELSE goto 

CRMTYPE

05 CRMTYPE CRMTYPE ? [F1]

Based on the work description from 

the respondent please code the job as (a 

replacement/an alteration, replacement,) 

or maintenance/repair.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

2. (Alteration or remodeling/ )

3. Replacement

4. Maintenance or repair

Goto CRB_C

05 CRB_C CRB_C Enter 'C' for a combined expense C: Goto 

CRB_CMB

EMPTY: Goto 

S5_INCL

IF any entry other 

than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered, 

 then goto CK_C
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05 CRB_CMB CRB_CMB 11-12 ? [F1]

What other work was included in this 

job?

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas.

5. Landscaping

6. Building outdoor patios

7. Repair outdoor patios

8. Painting/wallpapering

9. Plastering or paneling

10. Plumbing

11. Electrical work

12. Heat or air conditioning

13. Flooring 

installation/repair/replacement

14. Insulation

15. Roofing, gutters or downspouts

16. Siding

17. Install/Repair/Replace windows, etc

18. Masonry, brick or stucco

19. Other improvements or repairs

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

Goto S5_INCL

05 S5_INCL S5_INCL Since the first of (reference month), did 

(you/your household) -

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas.

1. Pay someone else to do all or part of 

the work?

2. Purchase any materials, supplies, tools 

or equipment for doing this job?

3. Rent any tools or equipment for doing 

this job?

IF 1 selected then 

goto CONTRCTX

ELSEIF 2 selected 

then goto SUPPLYX

ELSE goto TOOLX

05 CONTRCT

X

CONTRCTX Since the first of (reference month), 

what is the total amount you paid to 

someone else for this job, including 

sales tax?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

0-999999: IF 

CONTRCTX < 

SoftLowerLimitC[CR

B_ITEM] or 

CONTRCTX > 

SoftUpperLimitC[CR

B_ITEM]

 then 

goto

ERR1_CONTRCTX

 ELSE 

goto CONT_MO

DK,RF: Goto 

CONT_MO
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05 CONT_MO 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.POPGRP = 

01 or 02)) OR 

 (CRB_ITEM = 

13 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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

ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD

05 CONSTOR

E

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

 ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

 ELSE 

goto CRMBSNSD

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

located?

Goto CONLOCST
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05 CONLOCS

T

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_CONLOCST

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

ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD

05 MAJ_APP

L

MAJ_APPL 13 ? [F1]

Did any of the cost since (reference 

month) include the cost of any 

appliances or equipment?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

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

 ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

 ELSE 

goto CRMBSNSD
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05 APP_SCR APP_SCR 13 ? [F1]

Which of the following appliances or 

equipment were included?

 Enter up to six, 

separate with commas.

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) 

(WRKDESC)

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 How much of the (amount) was for 

(description)?

 Prop Description Work Desc

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC)

IF APPL_X < 

SoftLowerLimit[1] or 

APPL_X > 

SoftUpperLimit[1] 

(and not DK or RF) 

then goto 

ERR1_APPLX

ELSEIF APPL_X > 

CONTRCTX then 

goto CK_APPLX

ELSEIF 2 is 

selected in S5_INCL 

then goto SUPPLYX

ELSEIF 3 is 

selected in S5_INCL 

then goto 

TOOLRTX

ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD
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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/anyone in your household) 

purchased for this job, including sales 

tax?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

0-999999: IF 

SUPPLYX < 

SoftLowerLimitS[CR

B_ITEM] or 

SUPPLYX > 

SoftUpperLimitS[CR

B_ITEM] 

 

then goto 

ERR1_SUPPLYX

 

 ELSE 

goto SUPPLYM

DK,RF: Goto 

SUPPLYM

05 SUPPLYM 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 

S5_INCL then goto 

TOOLRTX

ELSEIF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD

05 TOOLRTX TOOLRTX Since the first of (reference month), 

what was the total cost for all tools or 

equipment (you/your household) 

rented for this job, including sales tax?

 Prop Description Work Desc

 (PRP5DESC) 

(WRKDESC) 

0-999999: IF 

TOOLRTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[2] or 

TOOLRTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[2] 

then goto 

ERR1_TOOLRTX

 ELSE 

goto TOOL_MO

DK,RF: Goto 

TOOL_MO
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05 TOOL_MO 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

IF 

Bceintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CRBMORE 

ELSE goto 

CRMBSNSD

05 CRMBSNS

D

CRMBSNSD Were or will any of these expenses for 

this job be deducted as a business 

expense?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

CRMBSNSZ

2,DK,RF: Goto 

CRBMORE

05 CRMBSNS

Z

CRMBSNSZ What percent was or will be deducted?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) 

(WRKDESC) 

1-99,DK,RF: Goto 

CRBMORE

100: Goto 

ERR2_CRMBSNSZ

05 CRBMOR

E

CRBMORE Did you have any other expenses for 

(Item Description)?

 Prop Description Work Desc 

 (PRP5DESC) (WRKDESC) 

 

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 the table and 

goto S5A_END

 ELSE 

goto CRB_ITEM for 

the next row

05 CRMCODEB

05 APPCDE1

05 APPCDE2

05 APPCDE3

05 APPCDE4

05 APPCDE5

05 APPCDE6
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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 SUPPLYX_

05 TOOLRTX_

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.BROW5B.

SUPTOOLX

05B SUPTOOL

X

SUPTOOLX Since the first of (reference month) 

how much did (you/anyone in your 

household) spend on purchasing 

materials and supplies, or renting tools 

and equipment, not already reported? 

Please include any sales tax.

If there were no expenses, enter zero.

0,DK,RF: Goto 

S5B_END

1-9999999: IF 

SUPTOOLX > 4000 

goto 

ERR1_SUPTOOLX

 ELSE 

goto S5B_END

05B S5B_END Exit block and goto 

S5C_INTRO

05B CRA_STAT

05B CRA_ORIG

05B SUPT_OLX
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05 S5C_INTR

O

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.BROW.HS

V_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

5C HSV_ITEM HSV_ITEM 14 ? [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

5C HSVDESC HSVDESC What was the expense for?

 Description Month Amount

Goto HSVMO
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5C 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

5C HSVGFTC 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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5C HSVEXPX 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

5C 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 = 01 or 

02) then goto 

HSVSTORE

 ELSE goto 

HSVMORE

IF anything other 

than a 'C' or blank is 

entered then goto 

CK_C
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5C HSV_CMB HSV_CMB 14 ? [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 = 01 or 

02) then goto 

HSVSTORE

ELSE goto 

HSVMORE

5C HSVSTOR

E

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

5C HSVPURC

H

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

5C HSVLOC HSVLOC In what city is (business name) 

located?

Goto HSVLOCST

5C HSVLOCS

T

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_HSVLOCST

ELSE goto 

HSVMORE
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5C HSVMORE 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 for the 

next row of the table

2,DK,RF: IF Row 

number = 43 then 

exit the table and 

goto S5C_END 

 ELSE goto 

HSV_ITEM for the 

next row of the table

5C HSVEXPX_

5C HSVCODE

5C HSVCD1

5C HSVCD2

5C HSVCD3

5C HSVCD4

5C HSVCD5

5C HSVCD6

5C HSVCD7

5C HSVCD8

5C HSVCD9

5C HSVCD10

5C REC_STAT

5C REC_ORIG

5C S5C_END Goto LP5C_Flag

5C LP5C_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

BSECT5.BROW5B.

SUPTOOLX

05 S5_Sectcomp Goto Section 6 -

BSECT6

06A S6A_INTR

O

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.BROW.A

PA_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit
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SoftUpperLimit

ISoftUpperLimit

06A APA_ITEM APA_ITEM 15 ? [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_MA

J

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_AMO

UNT

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_AMOUNT < 

SoftLowerLimit[APA

_ITEM] or 

MAJ_AMOUNT > 

SoftUpperLimit[APA

_ITEM])

 

then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF 

GFTC_MAJ = 2 

AND 

(MAJ_AMOUNT < 5 

or > 362) then 

 

goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 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

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
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06A MAJINSTX MAJINSTX How much?

 Description Type Month 

Amount 

 (MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ 

(MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/

 Rented) 

MAJRENTX

1-999999: IF 

MAJINSTX > 

ISoftUpperLimit[AP

A_ITEM] THEN goto 

ERR1_MAJINSTX

 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.POPGRP = 

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

06A APA_CMB APA_CMB 15 ? [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.POPGRP 

= 03 or 04) then 

goto APASTORE

ELSE goto 

APAMORE
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06A APASTOR

E

APASTORE What is the name of the business 

where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

= 'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON 

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

APAMORE

ELSEIFIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

APAMORE

ELSE goto 

APAPURCH

06A APAPURC

H

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

06A APALOCS

T

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_APALOCST

ELSE goto 

APAMORE

06A APAMORE APAMORE Did you purchase(or rent/ ) any other 

(Item 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
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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

6A LP6A_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S6B_INTRO

06B S6B_INTR

O

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.BROW.AP

B_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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06B APB_ITEM APB_ITEM SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - -

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?

 Read each item on list

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

- - - - - - - - - -

17 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased or rented any --

 Read each item on list

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

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

 18 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased or rented any -

-

 Read each item on list 

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

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

19 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

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

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

20 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

 

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

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

21 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased or rented any --

 Read each item on list 

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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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 hardwar

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_AMO

UNT

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_AMOUNT < 

SoftLowerLimit[APB

_ITEM] or 

 

MIN_AMOUNT > 

SoftUpperLimit[APB

_ITEM]) then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 ELSEIF 

GFTCMIN = 2 AND 

(MIN_AMOUNT < 8 

or MIN_AMOUNT > 

390) then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

 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.POPGRP = 

01 or 02] and (ITEM 

= 12, 15, 17, 18, 27-

37)) or

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06] and 

(APB_ITEM = 14, 

22 or 24)) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

03 or 04] and 

(APB_ITEM = 1, 3, 

19, 20)) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12] and 

APB_ITEM = 2) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14] and 

APB_ITEM = 5) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08] and 

(APB_ITEM = 6, 7, 

9-11, 13)) or

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10] and 

APB_ITEM = 16) ] 

 then 

goto APBSTORE

 ELSE goto 

APBMORE

If anything other 

than a 'C' or the 

Enter key is entered 

then goto CK_C
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06B APB_CMB APB_CMB 16-21 ?[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

31. Winter sports equipment

IF APB_ITEM = 8, 

21, 23, 25, 26 then 

goto INSTLSCR

ELSEIF (GFTCMIN 

= 1 or 3) AND 

[([RT10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02] and 

(APB_ITEM = 12, 

15, 17, 18 or 27-37)) 

or

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06] and 

(APB_ITEM = 14, 

22 or 24)) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

03 or 04] and 

(APB_ITEM = 1, 3, 

4, 19 or 20)) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12] and 

APB_ITEM = 2) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14] and 

APB_ITEM = 5) or 

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08] and 

(APB_ITEM = 6, 7, 

9-11 or 13)) or

 

([RT10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10] and 

APB_ITEM = 16) ] 

 then goto 

APBSTORE

ELSE goto 

APBMORE
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32. Water sports equipment

33. Outboard motors

34. Bicycles or bicycle equipment

35. Tricycles or battery powered riders

36. Playground equipment

37. Other sports or recreation equipment

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

06B INSTLSCR INSTLSCR Were there any additional charges for 

installation or set-up?

 Description Type Month 

Amount

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) 

(MINPURX/

 Rented) 

MINRENTX)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

INSTLLEX

2,DK,RF: IF 

(GFTCMIN = 1 or 3) 

AND [ 

((RT10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06)and 

(APB_ITEM = 21, 

23, 25, or 26)) OR 

 

((RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08) and 

APB_ITEM = 8) ]

 then 

goto APBSTORE

 ELSE 

goto APBMORE

06B INSTLLEX INSTLLEX How much?

 Description Type Month 

Amount 

 (MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) 

(MINPURX/

 Rented) 

MINRENTX)

IF INSTLLEX < 40 

or INSTLLEX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_INSTLLEX

ELSEIF 

(GFTCMIN= 1 or 3) 

AND [ 

((RT10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06) 

 and 

(APB_ITEM = 21, 

23, 25, or 26)) OR 

 

((RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08) and 

APB_ITEM = 8) ] 

 then goto 

APBSTORE

ELSE goto 

APBMORE
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06B APBSTOR

E

APBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where this was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

= 'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

APBMORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

APBMORE

ELSE goto 

APBPURCH

06B APBPURC

H

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 APBLOCS

T

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_APBLOCST

ELSE goto 

APBMORE

06B APBMORE APBMORE Did you purchase(or rent/ ) any other 

(Item 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
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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

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: 

230,240,250,260,27

0,280, 

 

300,310,320,330,34

0,350,365,390,395

 

425,440,460,470,48

0,490

 

500,510,520,530,54

0,550,560,570

 

620,640,645,655,65

0,660,670

 

700,750,900
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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

6B LP6B_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S6_Sectcomp

06B S6_Sectcomp Exit block and goto

Section 7 - BSECT7

07 S7_INTRO S7_INTRO Household Item Repairs, Service 

Contracts, and Extended Warranties

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) 

(REPAIRX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BTable.Brow.EQB_I

TEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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07 EQB_ITEM EQB_ITEM 22 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), did 

(you/anyone in your household) pay 

for any SERVICE CONTRACTS, 

MAINTENANCE, or REPAIRS for any of 

the following items?

 Read each item on list 

1. Television, radio, video, or sound 

equipment, including those installed in 

autos or other vehicles

2. Computers, computer systems, or 

related equipment for non-business use

3. Lawn or garden equipment

4. Musical instruments or accessories

5. Hand or power tools

6. Photographic equipment

7. Sport or recreational equipment

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-7: 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

07 RPRDESC RPRDESC What did the service contract or repair 

cover?

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) 

(REPAIRX)

Goto SRVCMOB

07 SRVCMOB 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_AMOUNT

 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

07 EQB_C EQB_C Enter 'C' for a combined expense. C: Goto 

EQB_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

EQB_ITEM = 3 and 

RT10.POPGRP = 

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_CMB EQB_CMB 22 ? [F1]

What other service contracts, 

maintenance, or repairs was (Item 

Description) combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas

 Description Month Amount 

 (RPRDESC) (SRVCMOB) 

(REPAIRX)

1. Television, radio, video, or sound 

equipment, including those installed in 

autos or other vehicles

2. Computers, computer systems, or 

related equipment for non-business use

3. Lawn or garden equipment

4. Musical instruments or accessories

5. Hand or power tools

6. Photographic equipment

7. Sport or recreational equipment

77. Misc. Combined (unable to 

specify/DK)

IF EQB_ITEM = 3 

and RT10.POPGRP 

= 09 or 10 then goto 

EQBSTORE

ELSE goto 

EQBMORE

07 EQBSTOR

E

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.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

EQBMORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

EQBMORE

ELSE goto 

EQBPURCH

07 EQBPURC

H

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
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07 EQBLOCS

T

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_EQBLOCST

ELSE goto 

EQBMORE

07 EQBMOR

E

EQBMORE Did you pay for any other service 

contracts, maintenance, or repairs for 

^EQBMORE_fill ?

 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 REPAIRX_

07 EQB_STAT

07 EQB_ORIG

07 S7_END Goto LP7_FLAG

07 S7_Sectcomp Exit block and goto 

Section 8A -

BSECT08

08A S8A_INTR

O

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.BTableA

.Brow.FRA_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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08A FRA_ITEM FRA_ITEM SCREEN 1 ----------------------------------------

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

23 ? [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 ----------------------------------------

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

24 ? [F1]

 

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased any --

 Read each item on list

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

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

25 ? [F1]

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) purchased any --

 Read each item on list

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

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

26 ? [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, family, or recreation room 

furniture?

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?

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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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

08A FURNDES

C

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 FURNGFT

C

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 FURNPUR

X

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_FURNPURX

 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.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM 

= 4, 11 or 18) and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02)) OR 

 (FRA_ITEM 

= 13 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM 

= 15, 16, or 19-21) 

and (Rt10.POPGRP 

= 03 or 04)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM 

= 22-24) and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

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_CMB FRA_CMB 23-26 ? [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.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM = 4, 

11 or 18) and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02)) OR 

 (FRA_ITEM = 

13 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM = 

15, 16, or 19-21) 

and (Rt10.POPGRP 

= 03 or 04)) OR 

 ((FRA_ITEM = 

22-24) and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16)) ] then 

goto FRASTORE

ELSE goto 

FRAMORE
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08A FRASTOR

E

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.COM' 

then

 goto 

ERR_GROUPON

 ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

FRAMORE

 ELSE goto 

FRAPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

FRAMORE

08A FRAPURC

H

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 FRALOCS

T

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_FRALOCST

ELSE goto 

FRAMORE

08A FRAMORE 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
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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

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_Furniture

08B FURNRNT

L

FURNRNTL 26

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
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08B FURNRNT

X

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_FURNRNTX

 ELSE 

goto REPFURN

DK,RF: Goto 

REPFURN

08B REPFURN REPFURN 26

Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, have (you/you or 

any members of your household) had 

any expenses for repairing, refinishing 

or reupholstering furniture, including 

the cost for fabric?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

REPFURNX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S8B_END

08B REPFURN

X

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_REPFURNX

 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
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08B REPSTOR

E

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.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

S8B_END

ELSE goto 

REPPURCH

08B REPPURC

H

REPPURCH Was this service paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

S8B_END

2: Goto REPLOC

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

08B REPLOCS

T

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_REPLOCST

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_INTRO S9_INTRO Now I am going to ask about expenses 

for vehicle rentals and leases.

 Vehicle number Vehicle year 

Vehicle make/model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) 

(MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto RLV_ITEM in 

BSect9L1 Block
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SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

09 RLV_ITEM RLV_ITEM 27 ? [F1]

SCREEN 1 ----------------------------------------

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

Since the first of (reference month), 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household) rented any automobiles, 

trucks, minivans, vans, 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 vehicles 

such as boats, aircraft, motorcycles, 

trailers, or recreational vehicles not 

used entirely for business? 

 Do not include rentals of mopeds and 

motor scooters.

IF YES - 

 

 Did you rent any -

1. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or 

SUVs'

2. Campers, motor homes, or RVs

3. Motorcycles

4. Boats, including kayaks or jet-skis

5. Trailers to tow boats or other cargo

6. Aircraft

7. Other vehicles

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-7: IF 

RLV_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto 

ANYVACAT

95: Goto 

RLV_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 

RLV_ITEM for the 

next row

09 RLVDESC ** SHOW ONLY **

09 ANYVACA

T

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 RENTEXPX
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09 RENTEXP

X

RENTEXPX ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), not 

including (current month), what has 

been your expense for renting this 

vehicle?

IF RENTEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[RLV

_ITEM] or 

RENTEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[RLV

_ITEM] then goto 

ERR1_AMOUNT

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 and 

RLV_ITEM = 1 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06) then goto 

RLVSTORE

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

RLVMORE

ELSE goto 

ANYBSNRM

09 ANYBSNR

M

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 

RLV_ITEM = 1 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06) then goto 

RLVSTORE

 ELSE 

goto RLVMORE

09 BSNSPCT

Z

BSNSPCTZ What percent of the total expense will 

this cover?

1-99,DK,RF: IF 

RLV_ITEM = 1 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06) then goto 

RLVSTORE 

 ELSE 

goto RLVMORE

100: Goto 

ERR2_BSNSPCTZ

09 RLVSTOR

E

RLVSTORE What is the name of the rental car 

company used?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

ENTRY: IF 

uppercase entry = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

 ELSE goto 

RLVPIKUP

DK,RF: Goto 

RLVMORE

09 RLVPIKUP RLVPIKUP In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto RLVPIKST
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09 RLVPIKST 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 RLVPIKCT RLVPIKCT In what country was the vehicle picked 

up?

 Enter country name

Goto RLVRSRV

09 RLVRSRV RLVRSRV Was the reservation made directly with 

(Car company) or through a third 

party?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: IF 

uppercase entry in 

RLVSTORE 

contains '.COM' 

 then 

goto RLVMORE

 ELSE 

goto RLVPURCH

2: Goto 

THRDPRTY

09 THRDPRT

Y

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 

RLVMORE

ELSE goto 

RLVPURCH

09 RLVPURC

H

RLVPURCH Was this reservation made - 

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4, DK,RF: Goto 

RLVMORE

2: IF THRDPRTY 

= RESPONSE then 

goto THRDPLOC

 ELSE goto 

RLVMORE

09 THRDPLO

C

THRDPLOC In what city is (name of the company 

used to make reservation) located?

Goto THDPLCST

09 THDPLCS

T

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_THDPLCST

ELSE goto 

RLVMORE
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09 RLVMORE RLVMORE Did you rent any other (vehicle 

description)? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF row number 

= 10 then goto 

ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto 

RLV_ITEM for the 

next row 

2,DK,RF: IF row 

number = 10 then 

exit the table and 

goto S9A_END

 ELSE 

goto RLV_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_STAT = 

3 then goto 

BLEASE.BROW.LS

D_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 TERMFEE TERMFEE ? [F1]

Were any fees incurred at the 

termination of the lease?

 Vehicle Number Vehicle Year 

Vehicle Make/Model Business

 (LSDNUM) (MODELYR) 

(MKMD_SCR) (ANYBUSIN)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TERMFEEX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S09INV_END
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09 TERMFEE

X

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_TERMFEEX

 ELSE 

goto S09INV_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S09INV_END

09 S09INV_END IF no more vehicles 

on the inventory 

table then exit block 

and goto the 

BSECT09L2 Block

ELSE goto 

LVIHAVE for next 

appropriate vehicle 

on the 

 inventory table

09 TERM_EEX

09 MATCHID

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

SoftLowerLimitP

SoftUpperLimitP

SoftLowerLimitE

SoftUpperLimitE

09 LSD_ITEM LSD_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, minivans, vans, or SUVs not 

used entirely for business?

1. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, 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 

LSD_ITEM - next 

row of the table

09 LSDNUM ** SHOW/OUT Field **
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09 MODELYR 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_MODELYR

 

ELSE goto 

MKMD_SCR

DK,RF: Goto 

MKMD_SCR

09 MKMD_SC

R

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.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

NUMPAY

 

ELSE goto 

ANYBUSIN

09 OTHMOD

EL

OTHMODEL Specify other make and model IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 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 PRCBSNS

Z

PRCBSNSZ What percentage of the mileage is 

counted as a business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: Goto 

NUMPAY

100: Goto 

ERR2_PRCBSNSZ
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09 NUMPAY NUMPAY ? [F1]

What was the number of payments 

contracted for?

1-999: IF 

NUMPAY < 

SoftLowerLimit[1] or 

NUMPAY > 

SoftUpperLimit[1] 

then goto 

ERR1_NUMPAY

 ELSE 

goto PMTMONTH

DK,RF: Goto 

PMTMONTH

09 PMTMONT

H

PMTMONTH In what month was or will the first 

payment be made?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto PMTYEAR

09 PMTYEAR PMTYEAR In what year was or will the first 

payment be made?

IF pmtyear < current 

year + 1 then goto 

CK_PMTYEAR

ELSEIF PMTYEAR 

< (MODELYR - 2) 

then goto 

CK2_PMTYEAR

ELSE goto 

PAYEXPX

09 PAYEXPX PAYEXPX (What is your monthly payment 

amount?/What is the amount of each 

payment?)

IF NUMPAY >= 12 

AND (PAYEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimit[2] or 

PAYEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimit[2]) 

then 

 goto 

ERR1_PAYEXPX

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

IF PAYEXPX = 

NONRESPONSE 

then goto 

ANYEXTRA

ELSEIF PAYTIME = 

1-8 AND (PAYEXPX 

< 

SoftLowerLimitP[PA

YTIME] or 

PAYEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimitP[PA

YTIME]) then goto 

ERR1_PAYTIME

ELSEIF PAYTIME = 

NONRESPONSE 

AND (PAYEXPX < 

SoftLowerLimitP[9] 

or PAYEXPX > 

SoftUpperLimitP[9]) 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYTIME

ELSE goto 

ANYEXTRA

09 PAYOTH PAYOTH Specify: Goto ANYEXTRA

09 ANYEXTR

A

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 EXTRAEX

P

EXTRAEXP How much of the payment is for these 

extra charges?

1-99999: IF 

EXTRAEXP > 

PAYEXPX then goto 

CK_EXTRA

IF PAYTIME = 1-8 

AND (EXTRAEXP < 

SoftLowerLimitE[PA

YTIME] or 

EXTRAEXP > 

SoftUpperLimitE[PA

YTIME]) then goto 

ERR1_EXTRAEXP

ELSEIF PAYTIME = 

NONRESPONSE 

AND (EXTRAEXP < 

SoftLowerLimitE[9] 

or EXTRAEXP > 

SoftUpperLimitE[9]) 

then goto 

ERR1_EXTRAEXP

NOTE: If 

PAYTIME is not 

asked because 

NUMPAY >= 12 

then PAYTIME is 

 set to 3 and 

will follow the range 

checks for that.

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYEMPLY

09 ANYEMPL

Y

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
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09 EMPLYEX

P

EMPLYEXP How much? 1-99999: IF 

EMPLYEXP < 

SoftLowerLimit[3] or 

EMPLYEXP > 

SoftUpperLimit[3] 

then goto 

ERR1_EMPLYEXP

 ELSEIF 

EMPLYEXP > 

PAYEXPX then goto 

CK_EMPLYEXP

 ELSE 

goto ANYTRADE

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYTRADE

09 ANYTRAD

E

ANYTRADE Was a trade-in allowance received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRADEEXP

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYDOWN

09 TRADEEX

P

TRADEEXP How much? 1-999999: IF 

TRADEEXP < 

SoftLowerLimit[4] or 

TRADEEXP > 

SoftUpperLimit[4] 

then goto 

ERR1_TRADEEXP

 ELSE 

goto ANYDOWN

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYDOWN

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 < 

SoftLowerLimit[5] or 

DOWNEXP > 

SoftUpperLimit[5] 

then goto 

ERR1_DOWNEXP

 ELSE 

goto ANYDNEMP

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYDNEMP
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09 ANYDNEM

P

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 DNEMPEX

P

DNEMPEXP How much? 1-999999: IF 

DNEMPEXP < 

SoftLowerLimit[6] or 

DNEMPEXP > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

then goto 

ERR1_DNEMPEXP

 ELSEIF 

DNEMPEXP > 

DOWNEXP then 

goto 

CK_DNEMPEXP

 ELSE 

goto ANYHAVE

DK,RF: Goto 

ANYHAVE

09 ANYHAVE 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.POPGRP = 

01-16 then goto 

LSDSTORE

 ELSE 

goto LSDMORE

2: Goto 

LSDENDMO

09 LSDENDM

O

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
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09 LSDENDY

R

LSDENDYR In what year was the lease terminated? IF lsdendyr > 

current year + 1 

then goto 

CK_LSDENDYR

ELSEIF 

LSDENDMO/ 

LSDENDYR is 

before 

PMTMONTH/PMTY

EAR then goto 

CK2_LSDENDYR

ELSE goto 

ANYFEES

09 ANYFEES ANYFEES ? [F1]

Were any fees incurred at the 

termination of the lease?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

FEESEXP

2,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

01-16 then goto 

LSDSTORE

 ELSE 

goto LSDMORE

09 FEESEXP FEESEXP How much? IF FEESEXP < 

SoftLowerLimit[7] or 

FEESEXP > 

SoftUpperLimit[7] 

then goto 

ERR1_FEESEXP

 

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

01-16 then goto 

LSDSTORE

ELSE goto 

LSDMORE

09 LSDSTOR

E

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 

LSDMORE

 ELSE goto 

LSDPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

LSDMORE

09 LSDPURC

H

LSDPURCH Was this leased -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

LSDMORE

2: Goto LSDLOC

09 LSDLOC LSDLOC In what city is (Business name) 

located?

Goto LSDLOCST
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09 LSDLOCS

T

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_LSDLOCST

ELSE goto 

LSDMORE

09 LSDMORE LSDMORE Did you lease any other automobiles, 

trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW 

number = 6 then 

goto ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto 

LSD_ITEM for the 

next row 

2,DK,RF: If row 

number = 6 then exit 

the block and goto 

S09_END

 ELSE goto

LSD_ITEM for the 

next row

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)

9A LVINUM

9A LVICODE

9A LVIHAVE

9A LVIENDMO

9A TERMFEE

9A TERMFEEX

9A TERM_EEX

9A REC_STAT

9A REC_ORIG
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10 S10_INTR

O

S10_INTRO Now I'm going to ask about owned 

vehicles.

Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle 

Business 

Number Year Make/Model 

Use 

(VEHICIB) (VEHICYR) 

(MKMDL_SC) (VEHBSNS)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are vehicles 

on the chart with 

8500.OVB_STAT 

<> 3 

 then goto 

TBLInv.Binv.OVAH

AVE

ELSE goto 

BVehicle.Brow.ITE

M

10 VEHICIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

10 VEHICYR ** SHOW Variable **

10 OWNMAKEMODEL ** SHOW ONLY **

10 VEHBSNS ** SHOW ONLY **

10 OVAHAVE 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.VEHDIS

P

10 MATCHID

10 INCLUDE_DISPOSE

D

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit

SoftLowerLimitN

SoftUpperLimitN

SoftLowerLimitD

SoftUpperLimitD

SoftLowerLimitP

SoftUpperLimitP

SoftLowerLimitS

SoftUpperLimitS
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10 OVB_ITEM OVB_ITEM 27 ? [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 such as 

boats, aircraft, motorcycles, trailers, or 

recreational vehicles 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 or) 

other vehicles since the first of 

1: IF OVB_ITEM 

<> Item2Shadow 

then goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto 

VEHICYR

2-7: IF 

OVB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow then 

goto CK_ITEM

 ELSE goto 

OTHMDLY

95: Goto 

OVB_ITEM for the 

next row

99: Exit the table 

and goto LP10_Flag

888: IF row 

number = 25 then 

exit the table and 

goto LP10_Flag

 ELSE goto 

OVB_ITEM for the 

next row
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(reference month)?

 IF YES -

 Which kind of vehicle(s) did 

you dispose of?

1. Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or 

SUVs'

2. Campers, motor homes, or RVs

3. Motorcycles

4. Boats, including kayaks or jet-skis

5. Trailers to tow boats or other cargo

6. Aircraft

7. Other vehicles

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

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_S

C

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,X: Goto 

OTHMDLY

10 OTHMDLY OTHMDLY Specify: IF OVB_ITEM = 2-7 

THEN:

 IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 goto 

VEHNEWU

 ELSE goto 

VEHBSNS

ELSE 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.BUSCREE

N = 2 goto 

VEHNEWU

 ELSE 

goto VEHBSNS

6: Goto 

FUELOTH

10 FUELOTH FUELOTH Specify: IF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 goto 

VEHNEWU 

ELSE goto 

VEHBSNS

10 VEHBSNS VEHBSNS ? [F1]

(Was/Is) it used for business?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto VEHBSNZ

2,DK,RF: Goto 

VEHNEWU

10 VEHBSNZ VEHBSNZ What percentage of the mileage 

(was/is) counted as a business 

expense?

1-99,DK,RF: 

Goto VEHNEWU

100: Goto 

ERR2_VEHBSNZ

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

10 VEHGFTC VEHGFTC Was this vehicle -

1. Purchase for own use?

2. Purchased for someone outside of your 

household?

3. Received as a gift?

1,2,DK,RF: IF 

VEHNEWU = 1 then 

goto VEHPURMO

 ELSE 

goto VPURINDV

3: IF 

DISPOSED = 1 then 

goto VEHDISP

 ELSE goto 

OVBMORE

10 VPURIND

V

VPURINDV Was this vehicle purchased from a 

private individual? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto VEHPURMO
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10 VEHPURM

O

VEHPURMO In what month was it purchased?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

Goto VEHPURYR

10 VEHPURY

R

VEHPURYR In what year was it purchased? 1900-current year: 

IF the month and 

year (VEHPURMO 

and VEHPURYR) 

are more than one 

month

 

in the future then 

goto 

CK_VEHPURYR

 

ELSEIF 

(VPURINDV = 2, DK 

or RF) AND 

 

(CURRENT YEAR -

VEHPURYR <= 5) 

AND 

 

((OVB_ITEM = 2, 4, 

or 5) OR 

(VEHNEWU = 1 and 

OVB_ITEM = 1 or 

3))

 

AND 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

01-16)

 

then goto 

OVBSTORE

 

ELSE goto 

VFINANCE

DK,RF: Goto 

VFINANCE
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10 OVBSTOR

E

OVBSTORE What is the name of the business 

where this vehicle was purchased?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF 

UPPERCASE(OVB

STORE) = 

'GROUPON' or 

'GROUPON.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE(OVB

STORE) contains 

'.COM' then goto 

VFINANCE

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

VFINANCE

ELSE goto 

OVBPURCH

10 OVBPURC

H

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 OVBLOCS

T

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_OVBLOCST

ELSE goto 

VFINANCE
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10 VFINANCE VFINANCE Was any portion of the purchase price 

financed?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VLOANST

2,DK,RF: IF 

VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior 

to 3 months ago 

AND

 

DISPOSED = 1 then 

goto VEHDISP

 ELSIF 

VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior 

to 3 months ago

 

AND DISPOSED <> 

1 then goto 

OVBMORE

 ELSE 

goto TRADE

10 VLOANST VLOANST On the first of (reference month), were 

there remaining loan payments?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

TRADE

2: IF 

VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior 

to 3 months ago 

AND

 DISPOSED 

= 1 then goto 

VEHDISP

 ELSEIF 

VEHPURMO + 

VEHPURYR is prior 

to 3 months ago 

AND

 

DISPOSED <> 1 

then goto 

OVBMORE

 ELSE goto 

TRADE

10 TRADE TRADE Was a trade-in allowance received?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto TRADEX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

NETPURX
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10 TRADEX TRADEX ? [F1]

How much?

0-999999: IF 

TRADEX < 

SoftLowerLimt[1] or 

TRADEX > 

SoftUpperLimt[1] 

then goto 

ERR1_TRADEX

 ELSE 

goto NETPURX

DK,RF: Goto 

NETPURX

10 NETPURX 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 

NETPURX < 

SoftLowerLimitN[OV

B_ITEM] or 

NETPURX > 

SoftUpperLimitN[OV

B_ITEM] 

 then 

goto 

ERR1_NETPURX

 ELSE IF 

VLOANST = 1 then 

goto DNPAYMTX

 ELSE goto 

OVBMORE

DK,RF: IF 

VLOANST = 1 then 

goto DNPAYMTX

 ELSE goto 

OVBMORE

10 DNPAYMT

X

DNPAYMTX What was the amount of the cash down 

payment?

0-999999: IF 

DNPAYMTX = 

SoftLowerLimitD[OV

B_ITEM] or 

DNPAYMTX > 

SoftUpperLimitD[OV

B_ITEM]

 

then goto 

ERR1_DNPAYMTX

 ELSEIF 

DNPAYMTX > 

NETPURX then 

goto 

CK_DNPAYMTX

 ELSE 

goto VEHEQTLN

DK,RF: Goto 

VEHEQTLN
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10 VEHEQTL

N

VEHEQTLN ? [F1]

Was the source of credit a Home 

Equity Loan?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto PRINCIPX

10 PRINCIPX PRINCIPX How much was borrowed, excluding 

any interest?

1-99: Goto 

CK_PRINCIPX

100-999999: IF 

[PRINCIPX > 

((NETPURX * 1.10) 

- DNPAYMTX)] OR

 

[PRINCIPX < 

((NETPURX * 0.90) 

- DNPAYMTX)]

 

then goto 

ERR1_PRINCIPX 

 ELSE 

goto VINTRATE

DK,RF: Goto 

VINTRATE

10 VINTRATE VINTRATE What was the interest rate?

 Enter percent including decimal.

00.000-99.999: 

IF VINTRATE > 

SoftUpperLimit[2] 

then goto 

ERR1_VINTRATE

 

ELSE goto PMT1YR

DK,RF: Goto 

PMT1YR

10 PMT1YR PMT1YR In what year was or will the first 

payment be made?

IF PMT1YR > 

current year +1 then 

goto 

CK_FutureDate

ELSEIF PMT1YR < 

VEHPURYR then 

goto 

CK_VEHPURYR

ELSE goto 

PMT1MO
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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 VEHQPMT 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_VEHQPMT 

 ELSE 

goto PAYMENTX

DK,RF: Goto 

PAYMENTX
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205

10 PAYMENT

X

PAYMENTX ? [F1]

What is your monthly payment 

amount?

1-99999: IF 

PAYMENTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[OVB

_ITEM] or 

 

PAYMENTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[OVB

_ITEM]

 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYMENTX

 ELSEIF 

PAYMENTX > 

PRINCIPX then 

goto 

CK_PAYMENTX

 ELSEIF 

DISPOSED = 1 then 

goto VEHDISP

 ELSE 

goto OVBMORE

DK,RF: IF 

DISPOSED = 1 then 

goto VEHDISP

 ELSE goto 

OVBMORE

10 PRIN_IPX

10 VINT_ATE

10 VEHQPMT_

10 PAYM_NTX

10 VEHDISP VEHDISP ? [F1]

How did you dispose of the (Vehicle 

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
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10 VDISPMO VDISPMO In what month was it (sold/traded 

in/given away to someone outside the 

CU/damaged beyond 

repair/stolen/disposed of)?

1. January

2. February

3. March

4. April

5. May

6. June

7. July

8. August

9. September

10. October

11. November

12. December

IF VDISPMO is not 

within the reference 

period then goto 

ERR3_VDISPMO

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 

1 then goto SALEX

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 

2, 3, 6, DK or RF 

then goto 

LOANSTAT

ELSEIF VEHDISP = 

4 or 5 then goto 

REIMBURS

10 SALEX SALEX ? [F1]

How much did you sell it for?

1-999999: IF 

SALEX < 

SoftLowerLimitS[OV

B_ITEM] or SALEX 

> 

SoftUpperLimitS[OV

B_ITEM] then goto 

ERR1_SALEX

 ELSE 

goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT

10 REIMBUR

S

REIMBURS Were you reimbursed for the value of 

the (Vehicle 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 

REIMBURX < 

SoftLowerLimit[3] or 

REIMBURX > 

SoftUpperLimit[3] 

then goto 

ERR1_REIMBURX

 ELSE 

goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT

10 EXREIMB EXREIMB Do you expect to be reimbursed for the 

value of the (Vehicle description)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

EXREIMBX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT
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10 EXREIMB

X

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

EXREIMBX < 

SoftLowerLimit[4] or 

EXREIMBX > 

SoftUpperLimit[4] 

then goto 

ERR1_EXTREIMBX

 ELSE 

goto LOANSTAT

DK,RF: Goto 

LOANSTAT

10 LOANSTA

T

LOANSTAT Were there any outstanding loans on 

the (Vehicle 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 

OVBMORE

10 FINPAYMT FINPAYMT Were any final payments made on the 

loan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

FINPAYMX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

OVBMORE

10 FINPAYM

X

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

FINPAYMX < 

SoftLowerLimit[5] or 

FINPAYMX > 

SoftUpperLimit[5] 

then goto 

ERR1_FINPAYMX

 ELSE 

goto OVBMORE

DK,RF: Goto 

OVBMORE

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
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10 OVBMOR

E

OVBMORE ((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 

OVB_ITEM for the 

next row

2,DK,RF: IF row 

number = 25 then 

exit the table and 

goto LP10_Flag

 ELSE 

goto OVB_ITEM for 

the next row

10 VEHICIB

10 VEHICYB

10 DISPOSED

10 MKMDLY

10 VFINSTAT

10 TRADEX_

10 NETPURX_

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

10A OVANUM

10A OVACODE

10A OVAHAVE

10A REC_STAT

10A REC_ORIG

11 S10FlexFuel_Flag

11 S10Electric_Flag

11A S11A_INT

RO

S11A_INTRO I will now ask about expenses for 

vehicles. 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.VOPGASX
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11A VOPGASX VOPGASX Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month --

What has been (your/your household's) 

AVERAGE MONTHLY expense for 

gasoline and other fuels for all 

vehicles? 

0,RF: IF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSE goto 

S11A_END

1-9999: IF 

VOPGASX > 800 

then goto 

ERR1_VOPGASX

 ELSE 

goto VOPDIES

DK: Goto 

VOPDIES

11A VOPDIES VOPDIES Was any of this expense for diesel 

fuel? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VOPDIESX

2,DK,RF: IF 

S10FlexFuel_Flag = 

1 then goto 

VOPETH

 ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

GASSTORE

 ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 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_VOPDIESX

ELSEIF 

(VOPDIESX > 

VOPGASX) then 

goto 

CK_VOPDIESX

ELSEIF 

S10FlexFuel_Flag = 

1 then goto 

VOPETH

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

GASSTORE

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

VOPELEC

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 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.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

GASSTORE

 ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N =

 2 

then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE 

goto VOPBSNS
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11A VOPETHX VOPETHX How much? 1-9999: IF 

VOPETHX > 400 

then goto 

ERR1_VOPETHX

 ELSEIF 

VOPDIES = 2 AND 

VOPETHX > 

VOPGASX then 

goto CK_VOPETHX

 ELSEIF 

((VOPDIESX + 

VOPETHX) > 

VOPGASX) then 

goto 

CK2_VOPETHX

 ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

GASSTORE

 ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE 

goto VOPBSNS

DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

GASSTORE

 ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS
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11A GASSTOR

E

GASSTORE At what station or store did (you/you or 

any members of your household) last 

purchase (gas, diesel, or E85?/gas or 

diesel?/gas or E85?/gas?)

 Enter store or station name

ENTRY: Goto 

GASLOC

DK, RF: IF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 

 then 

goto VOPELEC

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS

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

11A GASLOCS

T

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_GASLOCST

ELSEIF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

VOPELEC

ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

ELSE goto 

VOPBSNS

11A VOPBSNS VOPBSNS Was any of the AVERAGE MONTHLY 

cost counted as a business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VOPBSPER

2,DK,RF: IF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSE 

goto S11A_END
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11A VOPBSPE

R

VOPBSPER What percentage of the AVERAGE 

MONTHLY COST was counted as a 

business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: IF 

S10Electric_Flag = 

1 then goto 

VOPELEC

 ELSE 

goto S11A_END

100: Goto 

ERR2_VOPBSPER

11A VOPELEC VOPELEC Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month --

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) paid for electric vehicle 

charging away from home? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VOPELECX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S11A_END

11A VOPELEC

X

VOPELECX How much? 1-9999: IF 

VOPELECX > 400 

then goto 

ERR1_VOPELECX

 ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12) and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CHGPLACE

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE 

goto VOPELBS

DK,RF: IF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12) and 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

CHGPLACE

 ELSEIF 

BCeintro.BUSCREE

N = 2 then goto 

S11A_END

 ELSE goto 

VOPELBS
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11A VOPELBS VOPELBS Was any of this amount counted as a 

business expense? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VOPELBPR

2,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

CHGPLACE

 ELSE 

goto S11A_END

11A VOPELBP

R

VOPELBPR What percentage of (the amount/(entry 

in VOPELECX)) was counted as a 

business expense?

1-99,DK,RF: IF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12 then goto 

CHGPLACE

 ELSE 

goto S11A_END

100: Goto 

ERR2_VOPELBPR

11A CHGPLAC

E

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 CHGLOCS

T

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_CHGLOCST

ELSE goto 

CHGSTORE

11A CHGSTOR

E

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 CHGPURC

H

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.BROW.IT

EM
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11B VQB_ITEM VQB_ITEM SCREEN 1 ----------------------------------------

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

28 ? [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 ----------------------------------------

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

29 ? [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 liquid 

fuels for recreational vehicles, including 

1-16: IF 

VQB_ITEM <> 

Item2Shadow then 

goto 

CK_VQB_ITEM

 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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vans, campers, and boats?

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete line

11B VQBDESC VQBDESC Describe the item or service.

 Description Month Amount 

IF VQB_ITEM = 7 or 

9-12 then goto 

VQBLABOR

ELSE goto 

VQBMO

11B VQBLABO

R

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 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 VQBEXPX 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

 

(VQB_ITEM = 11 

and (VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

1700)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 12 
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and (VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

1700)) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 13 

and VQBEXPX > 

200) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 14 

and VQBEXPX > 

390) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 15 

and VQBEXPX > 

1750) or

 

(VQB_ITEM = 16 

and (VQBEXPX < 5 

or VQBEXPX > 

200)) 

 

then goto 

ERR1_VOPEXPX

 ELSE 

goto VQB_C

DK,RF: Goto 

VQB_C
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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_CMB VQB_CMB 28-29 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

What was combined with the 

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

11B VQBNAME 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
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11B VQBSTOR

E

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 VQBPURC

H

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 VQBLOCS

T

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_VQBLOCST

 ELSEIF 

VQB_ITEM = 14 

then goto 

PRKSTORE

 ELSE goto 

VQBMORE

11B PRKSTOR

E

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
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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

11C S11C_INT

RO

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
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11C VTR_ITEM VTR_ITEM 30 ? [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 VTRDESC VTRDESC Describe the service.

 Description Month Amount

Goto VTRMO

11C VTRMO VTRMO In what month or months did (you/you 

or any members of your household) 

pay for (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
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11C VTREXPX 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

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_CMB VTR_CMB 30 ? [F1]

 Ask if not apparent.

What was combined with the 

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

limousine service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

VTRMORE

2, DK, RF: Goto 

VTRSTORE

11C VTRSTOR

E

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 VTRPURC

H

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 VTRLOCS

T

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_VTRLOCST

ELSE goto

VTRMORE

11C VTRMORE 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

11C S11C_END Goto S11D_INTRO
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11C LP11C_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

11D S11D_INT

RO

S11D_INTRO 30 ? [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 **

11D PBTAMTX PBTAMTX What is (your/your 

household's/(name's)) usual out-ofpocket 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_PBTAMTX 

 ELSE goto 

PBTDAYX

2: IF PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 72 

then goto 

ERR1_PBTAMTX

 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_PBTAMTX

 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_PBTAMTX

 ELSEIF 

POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto 

PBTNAME

 ELSEIF no more 

persons then exit 

the table and goto 

S11D_END

 ELSE goto 
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PBTAMTX for the 

next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

5: IF PBTAMTX = 1 

or PBTAMTX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAMTX

 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

6: IF PBTAMTX = 

1 or PBTAMTX > 

1500 then goto 

ERR1_PBTAMTX

 ELSE 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

7, DK, RF: IF 

PBTAMTX = 1 or 

PBTAMTX > 100 

then goto 

ERR1_PBTAMTX

 ELSEIF 

POPGRP = 11 or 12 

then goto 

PBTNAME

 ELSEIF 

no more persons 

then exit the table 

and goto 

S11D_END

 ELSE 
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goto PBTAMTX for 

the next person 

selected in 

PBTWHO

11D PBTDAYX 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 PBTNAME 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_INTR

O

S12_INTRO The next questions are about health 

insurance. Include health insurance 

obtained through employment or 

purchased directly as well as 

government programs like Medicare 

and Medicaid that provide Medical care 

or help pay medical bills.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are 

Medicare inventory 

records goto 

Medicare inventory 

block

ELSEIF there are 

8500.MEDICAID = 1 

OR 8500.CHIP = 1 

OR 8500.IHS = 1 

goto 

Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

inventory block

ELSEIF there are 

single service or 

private insurance 

inventory records 

goto their inventory 

block

ELSEIF 

8500.MILITARY = 1 

goto their inventory 

block

ELSE goto screener 

block for new 

policies/coverage 

(detailed section)

12A -

Medicare

MEM_NAME ** SHOW ONLY **

12A -

Medicare

PQ_MCPR

PTCX

PQ_MCPRPTCX ** SHOW ONLY **

12A -

Medicare

PQ_MCPR

PTDX

PQ_MCPRPTDX ** SHOW ONLY**

12A -

Medicare

MDCRSTL

L

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
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12A -

Medicare

MCCHOIC

A

MCCHOICA (Medicare Advantage is the new name 

for Medicare Plus Choice plans./ ) 

(are/is) (you/NAME) (still 

enrolled/enrolled) in a Medicare 

Advantage plan (Part C)?

(* 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

12A -

Medicare

MCPREM

A

MCPREMA Besides (your/NAME's) Medicare Part 

B payment, (are/is) (you/NAME) (still/ ) 

paying a premium for ^Yourhisher 

(Medicare Advantage/Medicare HMO) 

plan (Part C)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MCPRPTCA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

MCRXINCL

12A -

Medicare

MCPRPTC

A

MCPRPTCA What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher (Medicare 

Advantage/Medicare HMO) plan (Part 

C)?

IF ENTRY < 5 or 

entry > 1080 then 

goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTCA

ELSE goto 

MCRXINCL

12A -

Medicare

MCRXINC

L

MCRXINCL Is prescription drug coverage (still 

included/included) in (your/NAME's) 

(Medicare Advantage/Medicare HMO) 

plan (Part C)?

1. Yes

2. No

1,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

2: Goto 

MCPARTDA
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12A -

Medicare

MCPARTD

A

MCPARTDA (are/is) (you/NAME) (still 

enrolled/enrolled) in Medicare Part D, 

also known as the Medicare 

Prescription Drug Plan?

 Enter 'Yes' if the member changed to 

a different Medicare Part D plan.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MCPRPTDA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

MDCRSTLL for next 

person with 

HIC_STAT = 1

 If no other 

active records then 

exit Medicare 

 

inventory block and 

goto next 

appropriate block

12A -

Medicare

MCPRPTD

A

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_MCPRPTDA

ELSE goto 

MDCRSTLL for next 

person with 

HIC_STAT = 1

 If no other 

active records then 

exit Medicare 

 inventory 

block and goto next 

appropriate block

12A -

Medicare

MEMBNO

12A -

Medicare

MCPR_TCA

12A -

Medicare

MCPR_TDA

12A -

Medicare

MATCHID

12A -

Medicaid

MDCDSTL

L

MDCDSTLL (Are/Is) (you/your household) still 

covered by Medicaid(/state medicaid 

plan name)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MEDPREMA

2,DK,RF: IF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.CHIP = 1 then 

goto CHIPSTLL

 ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.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.Inv12Medi

caid.CHIP = 1 then 

goto CHIPSTLL

 ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.IHS = 1 then 

goto IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next 

appropriate block

12A -

Medicaid

MDCDPRX

A

MDCDPRXA What is the monthly premium for this 

Medicaid plan?

IF MDCDPRXA > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_MDCDPRXA

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.CHIP = 1 then 

goto CHIPSTLL

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.IHS = 1 then 

goto IHSSTLL

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto next 

appropriate block

12A -

Medicaid

CHIPSTLL CHIPSTLL (Are/Is) (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.Inv12Medi

caid.IHS = 1 then 

goto IHSSTLL

 ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto 

 next 

appropriate block
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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.Inv12Medi

caid.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_CHIPPRXA

ELSEIF 

InvTdata.Inv12Medi

caid.IHS = 1 then 

goto IHSSTLL

ELSE exit 

Medicaid/CHIP/IHS 

block and goto next 

appropriate block

12A -

Medicaid

IHSSTLL IHSSTLL (Are/Is) (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|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 8500.HHIPRYOU 

= 2 then goto 

HHISTILL for the 

next active

 policy. If no 

more active policies, 

exit block and goto 

 the next 

appropriate 

inventory block. 

ELSE goto 

HHIANYPD
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12A - 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|Non-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 HHILSTTM HHILSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are 

made (periodicity). Is this still 

correct?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

HHIREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

HHIRPMPA

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|Non-CU

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto 

HHIREGXA

10,DK,RF: Goto 

HHIPDAMT
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12A - Private HHIREGX

A

HHIREGXA What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)? (Do not include 

deposits into an HSA or other 

accounts used to pay for medical 

expenses./ )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

If HHIREGXA = 1 

OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

1) or HHIRPMPA = 

1) 

 and 

HHIREGXA > 450] 

OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

2) or HHIRPMPA = 

2) and

 HHIREGXA > 

900] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

3) or HHIRPMPA = 

3) and

 HHIREGXA > 

900] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

4) or HHIRPMPA = 

4) and

 HHIREGXA > 

1800] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

5) or HHIRPMPA = 

5)

 and 

HHIREGXA > 3600] 

OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

6) or HHIRPMPA = 

6) and

 HHIREGXA > 

7200] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

7) or HHIRPMPA = 

7) and

 HHIREGXA > 

5400] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 
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8) or HHIRPMPA = 

8) and 

 HHIREGXA > 

10800] OR

 [((HHILSTTM = 1 

and 

8500.HHIRPMPD = 

9) or HHIRPMPA = 

9) and

 HHIREGXA > 

21600] then goto 

ERR1_HHIREGXA

ELSE goto 

HHISTILL for the 

next active policy. 

If no more 

 active policies, 

exit block and goto 

the next 

 appropriate 

inventory block.

12A - Private HHIPDAM

T

HHIPDAMT How much was paid since the first of 

(reference month) not including this 

month? (Do not include deposits into 

an HSA or other accounts used to pay 

for medical expenses./ )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type |Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

IF HHIPDAMT > 

864 then goto 

ERR1_HHIPDAMT

ELSE goto 

HHISTILL for the 

next active policy. 

If no 

 more active 

policies, exit block 

and goto 

 the next 

appropriate 

inventory block.

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 **
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12A - Single 

Service

SSSTILL SSSTILL (Do/Does) (you/your household) still 

have your (dental care/long-term 

care/prescription/vision care/other) 

policy from (Single service insurance 

company name)? 

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

IF 8500.SSPRYOU 

= 2 then 

 goto SSSTILL 

for the next active 

policy

 If no more 

active policies, exit 

block and goto next

 appropriate 

inventory block.

ELSE goto 

SSANYPD

12A - Single 

Service

SSANYPD SSANYPD Since the first of (reference month), 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household) made any payments on 

this policy(including payroll 

deductions?/? )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_SSRPMPD 

= 1-9 then goto 

SSLSTTM

 ELSE goto 

SSRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SSSTILL for the 

next active policy

 If no 

more active policies, 

exit block and 

 goto 

next appropriate 

inventory block.

12A - Single 

Service

SSLSTTM SSLSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are 

made (periodicity). Is this still 

correct?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SSREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SSRPMPA
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12A - Single 

Service

SSRPMPA SSRPMPA How often are payments 

made(including payroll deductions?/? )

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto 

SSREGXA

10,DK,RF: Goto 

SSPDAMT
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12A - Single 

Service

SSREGXA SSREGXA What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

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 = 7 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 7)) 

and SSREGXA > 

5964) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 8 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 8)) 

and SSREGXA > 

8946) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 9 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 
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I_SSRPMPD = 9)) 

and SSREGXA > 

17892)]

 THEN 

goto ERR1_ 

SSREGXA

 ELSEIF 

(I_SSTYPE > 2 or 

I_SSTYPE = 

NONRESPONSE) 

AND

 

[((SSRPMPA = 1 

or (SSLSTTM = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

81) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 2 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 2)) 

and SSREGXA > 

81) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 3 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 3)) 

and SSREGXA > 

195) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 4 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 4)) 

and SSREGXA > 

212) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 5 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 5)) 

and SSREGXA > 

212) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 6 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 6)) 

and SSREGXA > 

215) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 7 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 7)) 

and SSREGXA > 

215) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 8 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 
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I_SSRPMPD = 8)) 

and SSREGXA > 

531) or

 

((SSRPMPA = 9 or 

(SSLSTTM = 1 and 

I_SSRPMPD = 9)) 

and SSREGXA > 

675) ]

 THEN 

goto 

ERR1_SSREGXA

 ELSEIF 

(I_SSTYPE = 1 and

 [ 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

1 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD =

1)) and SSREGXA > 

500) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

2 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

500) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

3 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

500) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

4 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

500) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

5 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

1700) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

6 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

1700) or
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((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

7 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

1700) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

8 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

1700) or

 

((SSRPMPA.ORD = 

9 or 

(SSLSTTM.ORD = 1 

and I_SSRPMPD = 

1)) and SSREGXA > 

1700) ] 

 THEN 

goto 

ERR1_SSREGXA

 ELSE goto 

SSSTILL for the 

next active policy

 If no 

more active policies, 

exit block and goto 

next

 

appropriate 

inventory block.

DK,RF: Goto 

SSSTILL for the 

next active policy

 If no more 

active policies, exit 

block and goto next

 

appropriate 

inventory block.
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12A - Single 

Service

SSPDAMT SSPDAMT How much was paid since the first of 

(reference month) not including this 

month?

Policy|Insurance |Insurance|Payroll 

|Time | |Paid |Paid

# |Type | Company 

|Deduction|Period|Payment|Total|Non-CU

1-99999: IF 

(I_SSTYPE = 2 and 

SSPDAMT > 1491) 

 OR 

(I_SSTYPE <> 2 

and SSPDAMT > 

133)

 then 

goto 

ERR1_SSPDAMT

 ELSE goto 

SSSTILL for the 

next active policy

 If no 

more active policies, 

exit block and 

 goto 

next appropriate 

inventory block.

DK,RF: Goto 

SSSTILL for the 

next active policy

 If no more 

active policies, exit 

block and goto next

 appropriate 

inventory block.

12A - Single 

Service

SSREGXA_

12A - Single 

Service

SSPDAMT_

12A - Single 

Service

MATCHID

12A - Military MILOTSTL MILOTSTL (Are/Is) (you/your household) still 

covered by ( (other military coverage 

description)/your other military 

coverage)?

1. Yes

2. No

IF I_VACHAMP = 1 

then goto 

MILVASTL

ELSEIF I_TRICARE 

= 1 then goto 

TRICRSTL

ELSE exit military 

inventory block and 

goto Part B

12A - Military MILVASTL MILVASTL (Are/Is) (you/your household) still 

covered by (VA or CHAMPVA/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
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12A - Military TRICRSTL TRICRSTL (Are/Is) (you/your household) still 

covered by (TRICARE Prime/TRICARE 

Select/TRICARE for Life/(other 

name)TRICARE)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_MILMAN = 

3 then exit military 

inventory block 

 and goto 

Part B

 ELSE goto 

TRIANYPD

2,DK,RF: Exit 

military inventory 

block and goto Part 

B

12A - Military TRIANYPD TRIANYPD Since the first of (reference month), 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household) made any payments for 

Tricare including payroll deductions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF 

I_TRIRPMPD = 1-9 

then goto 

TRILSTTM

 ELSE goto 

TRIRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Exit 

military inventory 

block and goto Part 

B

12A - Military TRILSTTM TRILSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are 

made (periodicity from previous 

quarter). Is this still correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRIREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

TRIRPMPA

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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12A - 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

12A - Military TRIPDAM

T

TRIPDAMT How much was paid since the first of 

(reference month) not including this 

month?

IF ENTRY > 758 

then goto 

ERR1_TRIPDAMT

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
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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 31 ? [F1]

What (other kind/kind) of health 

insurance or health care coverage 

(do/does) (you/your household) have 

or pay for? INCLUDE those that pay 

for only one type of service (nursing 

home care, vision care, or dental care). 

EXCLUDE private plans that only 

provide extra cash while hospitalized.

 Read each item on list

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas

1. Private health insurance, including 

employer and healthcare exchange 

plans?

2. (Medicare?/ )

3. Medicare Supplemental Insurance 

(Medi-Gap)?

4. (Medicaid(/state name)?/ )

5. (SCHIP (CHIP/Children's Health 

Insurance Program)(/state name)?/ )

6. Military health care 

(Tricare/VA/CHAMP-VA)?

7. (Indian Health Service?/ )

8. Single service plan (e.g., dental, vision, 

long-term care)?

9. No coverage of any type

DK,RF: IF 

NumPers65 >= 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 

(NumMCareInv = 0) 

then goto 

MCAREPRB

 ELSEIF AnyInv 

= 0 then goto 

MCAIDPRB

 ELSEIF 

NumSSInv = 0 then 

goto SINCOV
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 ELSE goto 

Screener_END

12 - Screener MCAREPR

B

MCAREPRB (Are you/Is anyone in this household) 

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). / )

(Are you/Is anyone in this household) 

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 (Do you/Does anyone in this 

household) 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

MCCHOIC

E

MCCHOICE ? [F1]

Medicare Advantage is the new name 

for Medicare Plus Choice plans. 

(Are/Is) (you/NAME) enrolled in a 

Medicare Advantage plan (Part C)?

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 (Part 

C)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MCPRPTCX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

MCRXINPC

12B -

Medicare

MCPRPTC

X

MCPRPTCX What is (your/NAME's) monthly 

premium for ^Yourhisher (Medicare 

Advantage/Medicare HMO) plan (Part 

C)?

IF MCPRPTCX < 5 

or MCPRPTCX > 

1080 then goto 

ERR1_MCPRPTCX

ELSE goto 

MCRXINPC

12B -

Medicare

MCRXINP

C

MCRXINPC Is prescription drug coverage included 

in (your/NAME's) (Medicare 

Advantage/Medicare HMO) plan (Part 

C)?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

END_PERSON

2: Goto MCPARTD

12B -

Medicare

MCPARTD MCPARTD (Are/Is) (you/NAME) enrolled in 

Medicare Part D, also known as the 

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MCPRPTDX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

End_Person

12B -

Medicare

MCPRPTD

X

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_MCPRPTDX

ELSE goto 

End_Person
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12B -

Medicare

End_Person Goto MCCHOICE 

for the next 

appropriate person.

If no more persons 

than exit the 

medicare block and 

goto 

Medicare_Complete

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

12B -

Medicare

MCHOICE_Flag

12B -

Medicare

MCHMOPLN_Flag

12B -

Medicaid

MEDICAID MEDICAID Earlier I recorded that (you/your 

household) (are/is) covered by 

Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name). 

Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE 

= 1 then goto 

MXCHNG

 ELSE goto 

MDCDCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto 

Medicaid_Complete
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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_MDCDCOV

ELSE goto 

MXCHNG

12B -

Medicaid

MXCHNG MXCHNG Was (your/your household's) Medicaid 

obtained through Healthcare.gov or the 

(Health Insurance Marketplace, such as 

(state name)/Health Insurance 

Marketplace)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto MEDPREM

13B -

Medicaid

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_Complete

12B -

Medicaid

MDCDPR

MX

MDCDPRMX What is the monthly premium for this 

Medicaid(/state medicaid plan name) 

plan?

IF MDCDPRMX > 

100 then goto 

ERR1_MDCDPRMX

Else goto 

Medicaid_Complete

12B -

Medicaid

CHIP CHIP Earlier I recorded that (you/your 

household) (are/is) covered by the 

Children's Health Insurance Program 

(CHIP)(CHIP name). Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE 

= 1 then goto 

CHXCHNG

 ELSE goto 

CHIPCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto 

Medicaid_Complete

12B -

Medicaid

CHIPCOV CHIPCOV How many members of your household 

are covered by CHIP(CHIP name)?

IF CHIPCOV > 

NUMHOUSE then 

goto CK_CHIPCOV

ELSE goto 

CHXCHNG

12B -

Medicaid

CHXCHNG CHXCHNG Was (your/your household's) CHIP plan 

obtained through Healthcare.gov or the 

(Health Insurance Marketplace, such as 

(state name)/Health Insurance 

Marketplace)?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STRFPRM1
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12B -

Medicaid

STRFPRM

1

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_Complete

13B -

Medicaid

CHIPPRM

X

CHIPPRMX What is the monthly premium for 

CHIP(CHIP name)?

IF CHIPPRMX > 

100 then goto

ERR1_CHIPPRMX

ELSEIF 7 selected 

in HIKIND then goto 

IHS

ELSE goto 

Medicaid_Complete

12B -

Medicaid

IHS IHS Earlier I recorded that (you/your 

household) (are/is) covered by the 

Indian Health Service (IHS). 

Is that correct?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF NUMHOUSE 

= 1 then goto 

Medicaid_Complete

 ELSE goto 

IHSCOV

2,DK,RF: Goto 

Medicaid_Complete

12B -

Medicaid

IHSCOV IHSCOV How many members of your household 

are covered by IHS?

IF IHSCOV > 

NUMHOUSE then 

goto CK_IHSCOV

ELSE goto 

Medicaid_Complete

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 **
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12B -

Medicaid

REC_ORIG ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

HHD_oninput ** Created in Processing **

12B -

Medicaid

PQ_Medicaid ** Created in Processing **

12B -

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) singleservice plan. 

What type of service or care does your 

single-service plan pay for?

1. Dental care

2. Long-term care

3. Prescriptions

4. Vision care

5. Other (specify)

888. Delete the Line

1-4,DK,RF: Goto 

SSNSCMP

5: Goto SSOTHER

888: Goto 

SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

PreFill ** SHOW ONLY **

12B - Single 

Service

SSOTHER SSOTHER Other type of single-service plan Goto SSNSCMP

12B - Single 

Service

SSNSCMP 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

SSGROUP 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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12B - Single 

Service

SSPRYOU SSPRYOU (Do/Does) (you/your household) pay 

ANY portion of the premiums for this 

plan?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

SSPRDED

2: Goto 

SSPROUT

12B - Single 

Service

SSPROUT SSPROUT Who pays the plan premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your 

household?

Goto SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

SSPRDED SSPRDED Are any premiums paid through payroll 

deductions? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto SSRPMPD

12B - Single 

Service

SSRPMPD SSRPMPD How often are payments made for 

(entry for SSNSCMP/this plan 

)(including payroll deductions/ )? 

1. Once a week

2. Once every 2 weeks

3. Twice a month

4. Once a month

5. Every 2 months

6. Quarterly (every 3 months)

7. Once every 4 months

8. Twice a year (every 6 months)

9. Once a year

10. Other

1-9: Goto 

SSRPMXB

10,DK,RF: Goto 

SSRGXB
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12B - Single 

Service

SSRPMXB SSRPMXB What is the amount currently paid 

(periodicity)?

1: goto 

ERR1_SSRPMXB

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_SSRPMXB

 ELSEIF 

(SSTYPE > 2 or 

SSTYPE = 

NONRESPONSE) 

AND

 

[(SSRPMPD = 1 

and SSRPMXB > 

81) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 2 and 

SSRPMXB > 81) or
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(SSRPMPD = 3 and 

SSRPMXB > 195) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 4 and 

SSRPMXB > 212) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 5 and 

SSRPMXB > 212) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 6 and 

SSRPMXB > 215) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 7 and 

SSRPMXB > 215) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 8 and 

SSRPMXB > 531) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 9 and 

SSRPMXB > 675) ] 

THEN

 goto 

ERR1_SSRPMXB

 ELSEIF 

SSTYPE = 1 AND 

 

[(SSRPMPD = 1 

and SSRPMXB > 

500) or

 

(SSRPMPD = 2 and 

SSRPMXB > 500) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 3 and 

SSRPMXB > 500) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 4 and 

SSRPMXB > 500) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 5 and 

SSRPMXB > 1700) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 6 and 

SSRPMXB > 1700) 

or
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(SSRPMPD = 7 and 

SSRPMXB > 1700) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 8 and 

SSRPMXB > 1700) 

or

 

(SSRPMPD = 9 and 

SSRPMXB > 1700) ] 

THEN

 goto 

ERR1_SSRPMXB

 ELSE 

goto SSMORE

DK,RF: Goto 

SSMORE

12B - Single 

Service

SSRGXB SSRGXB What was the total expense paid for 

this plan since (reference month) not 

including this month?

1-99999: IF 

(SSTYPE = 2 and 

SSRGXB > 1491) or 

(SSTYPE <> 2 and 

SSRGXB > 133) 

then

 goto 

ERR1_SSRGXB 

 ELSE 

goto SSMORE

DK,RF: Goto 

SSMORE
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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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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 *
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12B - Private HINSCMP HINSCMP (Introduction)

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

12B - 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_Flag = 

1 OR 

MCHMOPLN_Flag 

= 1 then goto 

CK_MEDIGAP

 ELSEIF 

NUMHOUSE = 1 

then goto PLNMGD

 ELSE goto 

HHICOVQ

2,DK,RF: IF 

NUMHOUSE = 1 

then goto PLNMGD

 ELSE 

goto HHICOVQ

12B - Private HHICOVQ HHICOVQ How many household members 

are/were covered by this plan?

0-30: IF 

HHICOVQ > 

NUMHOUSE then 

goto CK_HHICOVQ

 ELSEIF 

MEDIGAP = 1 AND 

HHICOVQ > 

TotalMedicare then 

goto 

CK_HHICOVQ2

 ELSE goto 

PLNMGD

DK,RF: Goto 

PLNMGD

12B - Private PLNMGD PLNMGD ? [F1]

Is this plan an HMO (Health 

Maintenance Organization), an IPA 

(Individual Practice Association), a 

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization), 

or fee-for-service?

1. HMO/IPA

2. PPO/Fee-for-service

1: Goto FSA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

HSAHRA
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12B - Private HSAHRA HSAHRA With this plan, is there a special 

account or fund that can be used to 

pay for medical expenses? The 

accounts are sometimes referred to as 

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), 

Health Reimbursement Accounts 

(HRAs), Personal Care accounts, 

Personal Medical funds, or Choice 

funds, and are different from Flexible 

Spending Accounts.

1. Yes

2. No

Goto FSA

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 HHIGROU

P

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

12B - Private PORTPLA

N

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
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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)? (Do not include 

deposits into an HSA or other 

accounts used to pay for medical 

expenses./ )

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_HHIRPMXB

 ELSEIF 

PORTAL = 1 then 

goto PREMSUBS

 ELSE 

goto HHIMORE

DK,RF: IF 

PORTAL = 1 then 

goto PREMSUBS

 ELSE goto 

HHIMORE
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12B - Private HHIIRGXB HHIIRGXB What was the total expense paid for 

this plan since (reference month) not 

including this month? (Do not include 

deposits into an HSA or other 

accounts used to pay for medical 

expenses./ )

1-99999: IF 

HHIIRGXB > 864 

then goto 

ERR1_HHIIRGXB

 ELSEIF 

PORTAL = 1 then 

goto PREMSUBS

 ELSE 

goto HHIMORE

DK,RF: IF 

PORTAL = 1 then 

goto PREMSUBS

 ELSE 

goto HHIMORE

12B - Private PREMSUB

S

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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12B - Private HHIMORE HHIMORE Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any other private 

health insurance plans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF ROW 

number = 12 then 

goto ERR_MAX

 ELSE goto 

HINSCMP for next 

plan, next line of 

grid

2,DK,RF: IF 

HINSCMP on the 

row below this one 

is not EMPTY

 then 

goto 

CK_HHIMORE. 

 Else exit 

private insurance 

table and

 IF 6 

selected in HIKIND 

goto BlkMilitary 

 

ELSE goto 

PartB_End

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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 **

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12B - Private HHIBCBS

12B - Private MATCHID ** Created in Post 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_Complete
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12B - Military MILSPC MILSPC What (other types/types) of military 

health care (are/is) (you/your 

household) covered by?

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas

1. (Tricare/ )

2. (VA/ )

3. (CHAMP-VA/ )

4. (Other military coverage (specify)/ )

1-4: IF 4 selected 

then goto 

MILSPCOT

 ELSEIF 2 or 3 

selected AND 

NUMHOUSE > 1 

then goto 

MILVACOV

 ELSEIF 1 

selected in MILSPC 

AND NUMHOUSE > 

1 then goto TRICOV

 ELSEIF 1 

selected then goto 

MILMAN

 ELSE goto 

Military_Complete

DK,RF: Goto 

Military_Complete

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_Complete
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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_MILOTCOV

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_Complete

12B - Military MILVACO

V

MILVACOV How many members of your household 

are covered by (VA or CHAMPVA/VA/CHAMP-VA)?

IF MILVACOV > 

NUMHOUSE then 

goto 

CK_MILVACOV

ELSEIF 1 selected 

in MILSPC AND 

NUMHOUSE > 1 

then goto TRICOV

ELSEIF 1 selected 

in MILSPC then 

goto MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Complete

12B - Military TRICOV TRICOV How many members of your household 

are covered by TRICARE?

IF TRICOV > 

NUMHOUSE then 

goto CK_TRICOV

ELSE goto MILMAN

ELSE goto 

Military_Complete
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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_Complete

4: Goto 

MILMANOT

12B - Military MILMANO

T

MILMANOT Other type of TRICARE coverage -

specify:

Goto TRIRPMPD

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_TRIRPMXB

Else goto 

Military_Complete

12B - Military TRIIRGXB TRIIRGXB What was the total expense paid for 

(TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Select/ 

(other name)/TRICARE ) since 

(reference month) not including this 

month?

IF ENTRY > 758 

then goto 

ERR1_TRIIRGXB

Else goto 

Military_Complete

12B - Military Military_Complete Exit military block 

and goto PartB_End
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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 **

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MDCDSTLL

1. Yes

2. No

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MEDPREMA

1. Yes

2. No

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MDCDPRXA

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CHIPSTLL

1. Yes

2. No

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CHIPRMA

1. Yes

2. No

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IHSSTLL

1. Yes

2. No
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MEDICAID

1. Yes

2. No

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MXCHNG

1. Yes

2. No

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MEDPREM

1. Yes

2. No

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CHIP

1. Yes

2. No

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CHXCHNG

1. Yes

2. No

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STRFPRM1

1. Yes

2. No

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IHS

1. Yes

2. No
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MILOTSTL

1. Yes

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MILVASTL

1. Yes

2. No

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TRICRSTL

1. Yes

2. No

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TRIANYPD

1. Yes

2. No

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TRILSTTM

1. Yes

2. No

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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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TRIR_GXA ** Not Displayed **

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MILITARY

1. Yes

2. No

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3. (CHAMP-VA/ )

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1. TRICARE Prime

2. TRICARE Select

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MILMANOT
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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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HHISTILL

1. Yes

2. No

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HHIANYPD

1. Yes

2. No

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HHILSTTM

1. Yes

2. No
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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

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MATCHID

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MEDIGAP

1. Yes

2. No

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HHICOVQ

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PLNMGD

1. HMO/IPA

2. PPO/Fee-for-service

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HSAHRA

1. Yes

2. No
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FSA

1. Yes

2. No

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HHIGROUP

1. Individually obtained

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3. Group through other organization

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PORTAL

1. Yes

2. No

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PORTPLAN

1. Platinum plan

2. Gold plan

3. Silver plan

4. Bronze plan

5. Catastrophic plan

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HHIPRYOU

1. Yes

2. No

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HHIPROUT

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your 

household?

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HHIPRDED

1. Yes

2. No

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HHIRPMPD

1. Once a week

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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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PREMSUBS

1. Yes

2. No

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HHISUBPD

1. Yes

2. No

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HHIPDLIB_orig

Processing 

Only -

Private/Single 

Merged

SSTYPE

1. Dental care

2. Long-term care

3. Prescriptions

4. Vision care

5. Other (specify)

888. Delete the Line

Processing 

Only -

Private/Single 

Merged

SSOTHER
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13A S13_INTR

O

S13_INTRO Now I am going to ask some questions 

about out-of-pocket medical payments. 

By payments I mean any co-pays and 

expenses that you don't get 

reimbursed for. Include all payments, 

even those for people who are outside 

of your household.

Please take a moment now to collect 

your records or log into your patient 

portal - things like provider or 

insurance statements, payment or 

prescription records, or calendar 

appointments will be helpful.

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MEDPDESC) 

(MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto 

BSect13.BTABLEA.

BROW.MDB_ITEM

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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13A MDB_ITE

M

MDB_ITEM SCREEN 1-----------------------------------------

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

32 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in your 

household) made any payments for the 

following?

 Read each item on list

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

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

 33 ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/anyone in your 

household) made any payments for --

 Read each item on list

1. Prescription drugs

2. Medical supplies or equipment for 

home use, either purchased or rented

3. Eye exams, treatment, or eye surgery

4. Purchases of eyeglasses or contact 

lenses

5. Purchases of hearing aids

6. Dental care

7. Inpatient or outpatient care at hospitals, 

including scheduled procedures and 

emergency care

8. Services at urgent care or other 

medical facilities

9. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

10. Services by doctors and specialists, 

including general check-ups

11. Services by mental health 

professionals and counselors

12. Services by any other health 

professionals inside or outside the home

13. Lab tests or imaging, not already 

reported

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 S13_END

888: IF row 

number = 40 then 

exit the table and 

goto S13_END

 ELSE goto 

MDB_ITEM for the 

next row

13A MEDPDES

C

MEDPDESC Ask if not apparent

 Describe the care/service/item.

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) 

(MEDPMTMO)

IF MDB_ITEM = 12 

then goto 

MEDPNOUT

ELSE goto 

MEDPGFTC
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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

14A MEDPGFT

C

MEDPGFTC Ask if not apparent

(Was/Were) the (Item 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

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 MEDPMTX MEDPMTX (What was the total amount paid in 

(month)?/What was the total amount 

paid?/What is your monthly expense?) 

(Include any reimbursements from any 

consumer-driven health plans such as 

...) (Please include sales tax if 

applicable.)

 Description Amount Month 

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) 

(MEDPMTMO)

1-999999: IF 

MEDPMTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[MDB

_ITEM] or 

MEDPMTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[MDB

_ITEM]

 AND 

(MEDPMTMO <> 

13) then goto 

ERR1_MEDPMTX

 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 = 3, 4, 

5, 6, or 10) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)] OR 

 

[MDB_ITEM = 12 

and MEDPNOUT= 2 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)] OR 

 

 

[(MDB_ITEM = 1 or 

2) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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_CMB MDB_CMB 32-33 ? [F1]

What (was/were) (Item Description) 

combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas

 Description Amount 

Month

 (MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) 

(MEDPMTMO)

1. Prescription drugs

2. Medical supplies or equipment for 

home use, either purchased or rented

3. Eye exams, treatment, or eye surgery

4. Purchases of eyeglasses or contact 

lenses

5. Purchase of hearing aids

6. Dental care

7. Inpatient or outpatient care at hospitals, 

including scheduled procedures and 

emergency care

8. Services at urgent care or other 

medical facilities

9. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

10. Services by doctors and specialists, 

including general check-ups

11. Services by mental health 

professionals and counselors

12. Services by any other health 

professionals inside or outside the home

13. Lab tests or imaging, not already 

reported

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

IF [(MDB_ITEM = 3, 

4, 5, 6, or 10) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)] OR 

 [MDB_ITEM = 12 

and MEDPNOUT= 2 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)] OR 

 [(MDB_ITEM = 1 

or 2) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)] then goto 

MDBSTORE

ELSE goto 

MDBMORE

13A MDBSTOR

E

MDBSTORE What is the name of the business (that 

provided this service/where this was 

purchased/where this was purchased 

or rented)?

IF UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

MDBMORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

MDBMORE

ELSE goto 

MDBPURCH

13A MDBPURC

H

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
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13A MDBLOCS

T

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_MDBLOCST

ELSE goto 

MDBMORE

13A MDBMOR

E

MDBMORE Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) make any other payments 

for (Item 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 S13_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

13A MEDPCY13

13A MEDPCY14

13A MEDPMTX_

13A MDB_STAT

13A MDB_ORIG

13A S13_END ** Not Displayed ** Goto LP13_Flag

13A LP13_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto 

S13_Sectcomp

13 S13_Sectcomp Exit block and goto 

Section 14 -

BSECT14
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14A S14A1_IN

TRO

S14A1_INTRO Now I am going to ask about your nonhealth insurance policies.

(Include policies paid by your 

household for someone outside your 

household./ ) 

Policy|Insurance | 

|Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid 

|Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By 

|Deduction|Period |Total|Period |Payment

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF there are any 

active Policies listed 

on the inventory 

 chart 

(8500.PLCYSTAB 

<> 1) then goto 

BSect14A Block

ELSE goto 

S14A_END

14A POLICYIB ** SHOW VARIABLE **

14A INSDESC ** SHOW Variable **

14A INSCOMP ** SHOW Variable **

14A TYPE_F ** SHOW ONLY Field **

14A PLCYSTIL PLCYSTIL Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) still have or make 

payments for the (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.PREMYOU 

= 2 then goto 

S14A_END

ELSE goto 

INSEX3A

14A INSEX3A INSEX3A Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, have you had 

any expenses for this policy?

Policy|Insurance | 

|Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid 

|Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By 

|Deduction|Period |Total|Period|Payment 

1. Yes

2. No

1: IF I_INSRPMPD 

= 1-9 then goto 

INSLSTTM

 ELSE goto 

INSRPMPA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S14A_END
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14A INSLSTTM INSLSTTM Last time, I recorded that payments are 

made (once a week/once every 2 

weeks/twice a month/once a 

month/every 2 months/every 3 

months/every 4 months/every 6 

months/once a year). 

Is that still correct?

Policy|Insurance | 

|Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid 

|Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By 

|Deduction|Period |Total|Period|Payment

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

INSREGXA

2,DK,RF: Goto 

INSRPMPA

14A 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_INSREGXA

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 = 

7) and INSREGXA > 

3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 

8) and INSREGXA > 

3999) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 

9) and INSREGXA > 

6628) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB 

= 200 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 
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and I_INSRPMPD = 

1) or INSRPMPA = 

1) and INSREGXA > 

299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 

2) and INSREGXA > 

299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 

3) and INSREGXA > 

299) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 

4) and INSREGXA > 

700) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 

5) and INSREGXA > 

700) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 

6) and INSREGXA > 

1500) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 

7) and INSREGXA > 

1500) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 

8) and INSREGXA > 

3409) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 

9) and INSREGXA > 

4200) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB 

= 300 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

1) or INSRPMPA = 

1) and INSREGXA > 

99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 
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2) and INSREGXA > 

99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 

3) and INSREGXA > 

99) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 

4) and INSREGXA > 

798) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 

5) and INSREGXA > 

798) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 

6) and INSREGXA > 

1576) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 

7) and INSREGXA > 

1576) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 

8) and INSREGXA > 

3180) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 

9) and INSREGXA > 

6170) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB 

= 400 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

1) or INSRPMPA = 

1) and INSREGXA > 

11) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 

2) and INSREGXA > 

29) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 

3) and INSREGXA > 

29) or 
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(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

4) or INSRPMPA = 

4) and INSREGXA > 

461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

5) or INSRPMPA = 

5) and INSREGXA > 

461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

6) or INSRPMPA = 

6) and INSREGXA > 

461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

7) or INSRPMPA = 

7) and INSREGXA > 

461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

8) or INSRPMPA = 

8) and INSREGXA > 

461) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

9) or INSRPMPA = 

9) and INSREGXA > 

798) ] then goto 

ERR1_INSREGXA

ELSEIF POLICYYB 

= 500 and 

[ (((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

1) or INSRPMPA = 

1) and INSREGXA > 

50) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

2) or INSRPMPA = 

2) and INSREGXA > 

60) or 

(((INSLSTTM = 1 

and I_INSRPMPD = 

3) or INSRPMPA = 

3) and INSREGXA > 

85) or 
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(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 4) or 

INSRPMP

A = 4) and 

INSREGX

A > 250) or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 5) or 

INSRPMP

A = 5) and 

INSREGX

A > 280) or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 6) or 

INSRPMP

A = 6) and 

INSREGX

A > 497) or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 7) or 

INSRPMP

A = 7) and 

INSREGX

A > 497) or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 8) or 

INSRPMP

A = 8) and 

INSREGX

A > 986) or 

(((INSLST

TM = 1 and 

I_INSRPM

PD = 9) or 

INSRPMP

A = 9) and 

INSREGX

A > 3837) ] 

then goto 

ERR1_INS

REGXA

ELSE goto 

S14A_EN

D
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14A INSEX3AX INSEX3AX Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, how much was 

paid?

Policy|Insurance | 

|Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid 

|Time

Number|Description|Type| Company | By 

|Deduction|Period |Total|Period|Payment

1,2: Goto 

ERR1_INSEX3AX

3-99999: IF 

(POLICYYB = 100 

and INSEX3AX > 

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_INSEX3AX

 ELSE 

goto S14A_END

DK,RF: Goto 

S14A_END

14A S14A_END ** Not Displayed ** IF no more active 

policies in the table 

then exit block and 

 goto BTableB -

S14B

ELSE goto 

PLCYSTIL for then 

next active policy

14A INSE_3AX

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
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SoftUpperLimit1

SoftLowerLimit2

SoftUpperLimit2

14B INB_ITEM INB_ITEM 34 ? [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 INB_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 

INB_ITEM for the 

next row

14B INSCOMP INSCOMP What is the name of the insurance 

company for your (life or 

disability/homeowners'/renters'/vehicle

/other type of non-health insurance) 

policy?

 Enter name of insurance 

company, not the insurance agent.

Goto INSDESC

14B INSDESC INSDESC Briefly describe the policy. IF INB_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. (Property Description)

2. (Property Description)

3. (Property Description)

4. (Property Description)

5. (Property Description)

6. (Property Description)

7. (Property Description)

8. (Property Description)

9. (Property Description)

10. (Property Description)

11. (Property Description)

12. (Property Description)

13. (Property Description)

14. (Property Description)

15. (Property Description)

16. (Property Description)

17. (Property Description)

18. (Property Description)

19. (Property Description)

20. (Property Description)

99. Property not owned or rented by the 

household

Goto PREMYOU

14B PREMYOU PREMYOU (Do/Does) (you/your household) pay 

ANY portion of the premiums for this 

policy?

1. Yes

2. No

1,DK,RF: Goto 

PAYDEDPR

2: Goto 

PREMOUT

14B PREMOUT PREMOUT Who pays the policy premiums?

1. An employer or union?

2. Another group or persons outside your 

household?

Goto INB_C

14B PAYDEDP

R

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

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 < 3 

or INSRPMXB > 

SoftUpperLimit1[INB

_ITEM,INSRPMPD] 

then goto 

ERR1_INSRPMXB

ELSE Goto INB_C

14B INSEXPBX INSEXPBX Since the first of (reference month) not 

including this month, what was 

(your/your household's) total expense 

for this insurance policy?

 

 Enter the actual amount the 

household paid. Do not include any 

expenses paid for the household by 

others.

IF (INSEXPBX < 

SoftLowerLimit2[INB

_ITEM] or 

INSEXPBX > 

SoftUpperLimit2[INB

_ITEM]) then goto 

ERR1_INSEXPBX

ELSE goto INB_C

14B INB_C INB_C Enter "C" for a combined expense C: Goto 

INB_CMB

EMPTY: Goto 

INBMORE

IF anything other 

than a 'C' or the 

enter key is entered

 then goto CK_C
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14B INB_CMB INB_CMB 34 ? [F1]

What other type of policy is the 

(Insurance type) combined with?

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas.

1. Life insurance or other policies which 

provide benefits in case of death or 

disability

2. Homeowners' insurance

3. Renters' insurance

4. Automobile or other vehicle insurance

5. Other types of non-health insurance

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

IF 2 is selected then 

goto 

INB_CMBPROP

ELSE goto 

INBMORE

14B INB_CMB

PROP

INB_CMBPROP Which property (ies) did this policy 

cover?

 Enter number of each property 

covered, separate with commas.

1. (Property Description)

2. (Property Description)

3. (Property Description)

4. (Property Description)

5. (Property Description)

6. (Property Description)

7. (Property Description)

8. (Property Description)

9. (Property Description)

10. (Property Description)

11. (Property Description)

12. (Property Description)

13. (Property Description)

14. (Property Description)

15. (Property Description)

16. (Property Description)

17. (Property Description)

18. (Property Description)

19. (Property Description)

20. (Property Description)

99. Property not owned or rented by the 

household

Goto INBMORE
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14B INBMORE INBMORE (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 

INB_ITEM for the 

next row 

2,DK,RF: IF Row 

number = 100 then 

goto S14B_END

 ELSE 

goto INB_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

14B INB_ORIG

14B S14B_END ** Not Displayed ** Goto section 15 -

BSect15

14A POLICYIA
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14A POLICYYA

14A PLCYSTIL

14A INSEX3A

14A INSLSTTM

14A INSRPMPA

14A INSREGXA

14A INSEX3AX

14A INSE_3AX

14A REC_STAT

14A REC_ORIG

15 FCE_INTR

O

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_ITEM FCE_ITEM 35 ? [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 FCEDESC 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

15 FCESAV FCESAV Was this for...

 Description Month Amount 

Period

1. Prepaid tuition plans?

2. Other education savings plans?

Goto FCEMO
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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 FCEAMTX 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))

 OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 10 

and (FCEAMTX < 5 

or FCEAMTX > 

750))

 OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 11 

and (FCEAMTX < 

15 or FCEAMTX > 

1200))

 OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 12 

and (FCEAMTX < 5 

or FCEAMTX > 

1200))

 OR 

(FCE_ITEM = 13 

and (FCEAMTX < 

50 or FCEAMTX > 

10700))

 then 

goto 
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ERR1_FCEAMTX

 ELSEIF 

FCE_ITEM = 1 then 

goto FCEMORE

 ELSE 

goto FCE_C

DK, RF: IF 

FCE_ITEM = 1 then 

goto FCEMORE

 ELSE goto 

FCE_C

15 FCENAM2 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 FCESCHP

D

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 FCESMEX 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_FCESMEX

ELSE goto 

FCENUM2

15 FCENUM2 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 FCESMTX 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_FCESMTX 

 

 ELSE 

goto FCE_C

DK, RF: Goto 

FCE_C
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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.POPGRP = 

03 or 04]) or 

 

([FCE_ITEM = 8 or 

12] and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

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

15 FCE_CMB FCE_CMB 35 ? [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.POPGRP = 

03 or 04]) or

 ((FCE_ITEM = 8 

or 12) and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16]) then goto 

FCESTORE

ELSE goto 

FCEMORE
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15 FCESTOR

E

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

15 FCEPURC

H

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 FCELOCS

T

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_FCELOCST

ELSE goto 

FCEMORE

15 FCEMORE 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
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15 FCECD7

15 FCECD8

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_INTR

O

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

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

36 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month) 

have (you/you or any members of your 

household) had any membership costs 

or other expenses related to any of the 

following? 

 Read each item on list.

 

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

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

37 ? [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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

38 ? [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 

religious, professional, business, or other 

tax deductible organizations

7. Credit card membership fees

8. Shopping club memberships including 

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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warehouse clubs like Sam's Club and 

discount memberships like Amazon Prime

9. Direct or online dating services

10. Single or season tickets to spectator 

sports events such as football, baseball, 

hockey, racing, or track events

11. Single or season tickets to plays, 

concerts, comedy shows, or other live inperson events

12. Movie tickets

13. Tickets to parks or museums

14. Single copies of newspapers, 

magazines, or periodicals, including digital

15. Subscriptions to newspapers, 

magazines, or periodicals, including digital

16. Books, digital books, or book 

subscriptions. Do not include school 

books or reference books.

17. Photo printing or processing

18. Photographic film or disposable 

cameras

19. Purchased music files, CDs, or 

records

20. Sirius or XM satellite radio service

21. Subscription music services such as 

Spotify or Pandora

22. Purchased video files, Blu-Ray discs, 

or DVDs

23. Rented video files or DVDs or 

streaming video subscription

16 SUBDESC 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
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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 SUBEXPX 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_AMOUNT

 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.POPGRP = 

13 or 14) then goto 

SUBPURCH

ELSEIF (SUB_ITEM 

= 1 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16)) OR 

 ((SUB_ITEM 

= 4, 7, 10-16) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14)) OR

 ((SUB_ITEM 

= 17 or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06)) OR 

 (SUB_ITEM 

= 24 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02)) OR 

 (SUB_ITEM 

= 20, or 25 and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) 

 then goto 

SUBSTORE

ELSE goto 
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SUBMORE

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.POPGRP = 

11 or 12) OR 

 

(SUB_ITEM = 26 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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_CMB SUB_CMB 38 ? [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.POPGRP = 

11 or 12) OR 

 (SUB_ITEM = 26 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08)) then goto 

SUBSTORE

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE
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16 SUBSTOR

E

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.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

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 SUBPURC

H

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

16 SUBLOCS

T

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_SUBLOCST

ELSEIF SUB_ITEM 

= 10-13 and entry = 

XX then goto 

SUBLOCCT

ELSEIF SUB_ITEM 

= 10-13 then goto 

SUBTIC

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE

16 SUBLOCC

T

SUBLOCCT In what country is (Description) 

located?

 Enter country name

Go to SUBTIC
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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 TCKTCOM

P

TCKTCOMP What is the name of the company you 

used to purchase the tickets?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

Goto TCKPURCH

16 TCKPURC

H

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 TCKTLOC TCKTLOC In what city is (Ticket Company/this 

company) located?

Goto TKTLOCST

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_TKTLOCST

ELSE goto 

SUBMORE

16 SUBMORE SUBMORE Did you (purchase/pay for renting/pay 

for) any other (Item 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 S16CODEA

16 S16CODE1

16 S16CODE2

16 S16CODE3

16 S16CODE4

16 SUBEXPX_

16 SUB_STAT

16 SUB_ORIG

VacationFlag
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16 LP16_Flag

1. Yes

2. No

Goto S16_END

16 S16_END ** Non Displayed ** Goto Section 17 -

BSect17

17A ANYOUTS

D

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 NUMOUTS

D

NUMOUTSD How many? Goto ANYYUPD

17A ANYYUPD ANYYUPD Even on trips entirely paid for by 

someone outside of your household 

there are sometimes 

miscellaneous expenses which are not 

paid for. Did (you/your household) 

have any expenses 

on (this trip/these trips) that will not be 

covered by a business, employer or 

other non-household member?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

FOODYUPD

2,DK,RF: IF 

I_17Acoun > 0 then 

goto 

TBLSECT17A_1

 ELSE 

goto ANYTRIPS

17A FOODYUP

D

FOODYUPD Did these expenses include anything 

for . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGYUPD

17A LODGYUP

D

LODGYUPD Did these expenses include anything for . 

. .

 . . . Lodging? 

 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANYUPD
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17A TRANYUP

D

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 TOTYUPD

X

TOTYUPDX What was the total amount of these 

expenses?

1-99999999: IF 

TOTYUPDX < 5 or 

TOTYUPDX > 1200 

then goto 

ERR1_TOTYUPDX

 

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 ENDTRP1 ENDTRP1 (Last interview you reported (# of 

unfinished trips) (trip/trips) which had 

not yet ended. I'd like to ask about 

(that trip/those trips) now. / ) 

In what month did your trip to (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 ANYBOTH

1

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

17A2 ANYTRIPS ANYTRIPS 39 ? [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
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17A2 TRIPPLAC 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 DESTCOD

E

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_DESTCODE

PR,X: Goto 

FOREIGN

17A2 PLACE ** SHOW ONLY **

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
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17A2 ENDTRP2 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

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 ANYBOTH

2

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
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17A2 S17MORE S17MORE 39 ? [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

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 NUMNIGH

T

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_NUMNIGHT

 ELSE goto 

PKGTRIP

DK,RF: Goto 

PKGTRIP

888: Goto 

S18BC_END
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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 FOODDEA

L

FOODDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGDEAL

17BC LODGDEA

L

LODGDEAL Did the package deal include . . .

 . . . Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANDEAL

17BC TRANDEA

L

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 PKGTRIPX 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_PKGTRIPX

 ELSE 

goto TRPTRNS

DK,RF: Goto 

TRPTRNS
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17BC TRPTRNS TRPTRNS 39 ? [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, minivan, van, or 

SUV (Rented)

7. Motorcycles (Rented)

8. Private aircraft (Rented)

9. Trailers and boats, including kayaks or 

jet-skis (Rented)

10. Campers, motor homes, or RVs

(Rented)

11. Other vehicles (Rented)

12. Automobiles or other vehicles 

privately owned or leased by household

13. Vehicle owned by someone else 

(Private)

14. Other transport (Private)

1-14: IF 1 is 

selected then goto 

CMLOCALX

 ELSEIF 2 

is selected then 

goto CMPLANEX

 ELSEIF 3 

is selected then 

goto CMTRAINX

 ELSEIF 4 

is selected then 

goto CMBUSX

 ELSEIF 5 

is selected then 

goto CMSHIPX

 ELSEIF 6 

is selected then 

goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 

is selected then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 

is selected then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 

is selected then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 

is selected then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 

is selected then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 12-

14 is selected then 

goto ANYGAS

DK,RF: Goto 

LODGING
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17BC CMLOCAL

X

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_CMLOCALX

ELSEIF 2 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMPLANEX

ELSEIF 3 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMTRAINX

ELSEIF 4 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto 

LODGING
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17BC CMPLANE

X

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_COMPLANE

X

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_CMTRAINX 

ELSEIF 4 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto 

LODGING
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17BC CMBUSX CMBUSX ? [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_CMBUSX

ELSEIF 5 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto CMSHIPX

ELSEIF 6 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto 

LODGING
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17BC CMSHIPX CMSHIPX ? [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_CMSHIPX 

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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 SHPSTOR

E

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 SHPRSRV SHPRSRV Was the reservation made directly with 

(cruise line or ship travel company) or 

through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: IF 

uppercase entry in 

SHPSTORE 

contains '.COM' 

then 

 IF 6 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 

7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 

8 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 

9 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 

10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 

11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 

ELSEIF 12-14 are 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto ANYGAS

 ELSE 

goto LODGING

 ELSE 

goto SHPPURCH

2: Goto 

SHPRCOMP
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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 SHPPURC

H

SHPPURCH Was this reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 6 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

 ELSEIF 7 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 

10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 

11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSEIF 

12-14 are selected 

in TRPTRNS then 

 

goto ANYGAS

 ELSE 

goto LODGING

2: Goto 

SHPRLOC

17BC SHPRLOC SHPRLOC In what city is (Company name) 

located?

Goto SPRLOCST
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17BC SPRLOCS

T

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_SPRLOCST

ELSEIF 6 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCARX

ELSEIF 7 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

ELSEIF 12-14 are 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto ANYGAS

ELSE goto 

LODGING
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17BC RTCARX RTCARX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) spend for 

rented automobiles, trucks, minivans, 

vans, or SUVs, 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_RTCARX

ELSEIF 

((RT10.POPGRP = 

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

17BC RTCSTOR

E

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 RTCPKUP RTCPKUP In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto RTPKUPST
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17BC RTPKUPS

T

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_RTPKUPST

ELSEIF entry is not 

XX then goto 

RTCRSRV

ELSE 

 IF 7 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto 

ANYGAS
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17BC RTCRSRV RTCRSRV Was the reservation made directly with 

(rental car company) or through a third 

party?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: IF 

uppercase entry in 

RTCSTORE does 

not 

 contain 

'.COM' then goto 

RTCPURCH

 ELSEIF 7 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 

10 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 

11 is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE 

goto ANYGAS 

2: Goto 

RTCRCOMP
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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 RTCPURC

H

RTCPURCH Was this reservation made -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 7 

is selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 

ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 

ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 

ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE 

goto ANYGAS 

2: IF RTCRCOMP 

= RESPONSE then 

goto RTCRLOC

 ELSEIF 7 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTMOPEDX

 ELSEIF 8 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTPLANEX

 ELSEIF 9 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTBOATX

 ELSEIF 10 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTCAMPX

 ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

 ELSE goto 

ANYGAS

17BC RTCRLOC RTCRLOC In what city is (Reservation company) 

located?

Goto RTRLOCST
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17BC RTRLOCS

T

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_RTRLOCST

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 RTPKUPC

T

RTPKUPCT In what country was the vehicle picked 

up?

 Enter country name

Goto RTCRSRV
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17BC RTMOPED

X

RTMOPEDX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) spend for 

rented motorcycles, 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_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 RTPLANE

X

RTPLANEX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) spend for 

rented private aircraft,

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_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 RTBOATX RTBOATX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) spend for 

rented trailers or boats, including 

kayaks or jet-skis, 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_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 RTCAMPX RTCAMPX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) spend for 

rented campers, motor homes, or RVs,

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_RTCAMPX

ELSEIF 11 is 

selected in 

TRPTRNS then 

goto RTOTHERX

ELSE goto 

ANYGAS

17BC RTOTHER

X

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_RTOTHERX

ELSE goto 

ANYGAS

17BC ANYGAS ANYGAS While on the trip did (you/you or any 

members of your household) stop to 

buy any gasoline, diesel fuel, or any 

other fuels?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto GASOILX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYTOLL

17BC GASOILX GASOILX ? [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_GASOILX

ELSEIF 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12) AND 

DESTCODE <> 'X' 

then goto 

GTRSTORE

ELSE goto 

ANYTOLL

17BC GTRSTOR

E

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
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17BC GTRLOCS

T

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_GTRLOCST

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

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_TRPTOLLX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14) and 

DESTCODE <> X 

then goto 

TOLSTORE

ELSE goto 

ANYPARK

17BC TOLSTOR

E

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 TOLLOCS

T

TOLLOCST ? [F1]

What is the state?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then

 goto 

CK_TOLLOCST

ELSE goto 

ANYPARK

17BC ANYPARK ANYPARK Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any parking fees?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PARKINGX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

LODGING
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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_PARKINGX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14) AND 

DESTCODE <> X 

then goto 

TRPPKLOC

ELSE goto 

LODGING

17BC TRPPKLO

C

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_TRPKLCST

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_

17BC RTCAMPX_

17BC RTOT_ERX

17BC GASOILX_

17BC TRPT_LLX

17BC PARK_NGX

17BC TRIPDSTN
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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 LDGCOST

X

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_LDGCOSTX

ELSEIF 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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

17BC HOTLOCS

T

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_HOTLOCST

ELSEIF entry = XX 

then goto 

HOTLOCCT

ELSE goto 

HOTRSRV

17BC HOTLOCC

T

HOTLOCCT In what country did you stay?

 Enter country name

Goto HOTRSRV

17BC HOTRSRV HOTRSRV Was the reservation made directly with 

(Hotel name) or through a third party?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: Goto 

HOTPURCH

2: Goto 

HOTRVCOM
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17BC HOTRVCO

M

HOTRVCOM What is the name of the company you 

used to make your reservation?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

Goto HOTPURCH

17BC HOTPURC

H

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 HOTRVLO

C

HOTRVLOC In what city is (Hotel reservation 

company) located?

Goto HTRVLCST

17BC HTRVLCS

T

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_HTRVLCST

ELSE goto 

TRPFOOD

17BC TRPFOOD TRPFOOD Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything for meals, 

snacks, or drinks at restaurants,

bars, or fast food places (not counting 

what the package deal covered/ 

)?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPFOODX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYGROC

17BC TRPFOOD

X

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_TRPFOODX

ELSEIF 

(TRPFOODX/NUM

NIGHT) > 300 then 

goto 

ERR1_TRPFOODX

ELSE goto 

TRPALCIN

17BC TRPALCIN TRPALCIN Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in 

TRPFOODX) for alcoholic beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPALCHX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYGROC
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17BC TRPALCH

X

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_TRPALCHX

ELSE goto 

ANYGROC

17BC ANYGROC ANYGROC Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything for food or 

beverages at grocery stores,

convenience stores, or liquor stores on 

this trip? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPGROCX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYSPEQP

17BC TRPGROC

X

TRPGROCX (What were the expenses, including 

taxes?/What costs, including taxes, 

won't be reimbursed?)

IF TRPGROCX > 

300 then goto 

ERR1_TRPGROCX

ELSE goto ANYALC

17BC ANYALC ANYALC Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in 

TRPGROCX) ) for alcoholic beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPALCGX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYSPEQP

17BC TRPALCG

X

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_TRPALCGX

ELSE goto 

ANYSPEQP

17BC ANYSPEQ

P

ANYSPEQP 40 ? [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 TRPSPRT

X

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_TRPSPRTX

ELSE goto 

ANYENTER
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17BC ANYENTE

R

ANYENTER 40 ? [F1]

Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything on this trip 

for entertainment or admissions (not 

counting what the package deal 

covered/ )? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPETRTX

2,DK,RF: Exit 

block and goto 

BlkSection17_BC_3

.CHKTCOMB

17BC 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_TRPETRTX

ELSE exit block and 

goto 

BlkSection17_BC_3

.CHKTCOMB

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 CHKTCOM

B

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 TCOMBES

T

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_TCOMBEST

ELSE goto 

FOODCOMB

17BC FOODCO

MB

FOODCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . . Food? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGCOMB
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17BC LODGCO

MB

LODGCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . . Lodging 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANCOMB

17BC TRANCOM

B

TRANCOMB Does this ($ (entry in TCOMBEST) ) 

include anything for . . .

 . . .Transportation? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSECOMB

17BC ELSECOM

B

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 TRPGFTC TRPGFTC (You've told me about many expenses 

(you/you or your CU) had on this trip. 

Were any of these expens

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

TRPGTCX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S17BC_END

17BC TRPGFTC

X

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_TRPGFTCX

ELSE goto 

S17BC_END

17BC TCOM_EST

17BC TRPG_TCX
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17BC S17BC_END IF more trips with 

flganyboth = 2 then 

go to NUMNIGHT 

for the next trip

ELSEIF more trips 

with flganyboth = 1 

then go to 

NUMNIGHT for the 

next trip

ELSE goto Section 

17E - BlkSect17_E

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

17BC flganyboth

1. Yes

2. No
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17E ANYNONC

U

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 LODGNOC

U

LODGNOCU Did these expenses include anything for...

 . . . Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRANNOCU

17E TRANNOC

U

TRANNOCU Did these expenses include anything for...

 . . . Transportation? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSENOCU

17E ELSENOC

U

ELSENOCU Did these expenses include ...

 . . . Anything else? 

 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto TRNONCUX

17E TRNONCU

X

TRNONCUX What was the total amount that 

(you/your household) paid for those 

trips?

IF TRNONCUX < 25 

or TRNONCUX > 

3000 then goto 

ERR1_TRNONCUX

ELSE goto 

S17E_END

17E S17E_END Exit block and goto 

ANYLOC

17E TRNO_CUX
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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.NUML

OC

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 ANYLOCD

L

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 FOODLCD

L

FOODLCDL Did the package deal include anything 

for. . .

 . . . Food and beverages? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGLCDL

17F LODGLCD

L

LODGLCDL Did the package deal include 

anything for. . .

 . . .Lodging? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ENTRLCDL

17F ENTRLCD

L

ENTRLCDL Did the package deal include 

anything for. . .

 . . . Entertainment?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ELSELCDL
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354

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 LOCDEAL

X

LOCDEALX ? [F1]

How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay for 

the package deal?

IF LOCDEALX > 

1500 then goto 

ERR1_LOCDEALX

ELSE goto 

ANYLODGE

17F ANYLODG

E

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 LOCLODG

X

LOCLODGX ? [F1]

What was the cost, including taxes and 

tips?

IF LOCLODGX < 22 

or LOCLODGX > 

648 then goto 

ERR1_LOCLODGX

ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14 then goto 

LHTLSTOR

ELSE goto 

ANYMEAL

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_LHTLOCST

ELSE goto 

LOCSTRSV

17F LOCSTRS

V

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
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17F LHTRCOM

P

LHTRCOMP What is the name of the company you 

used to make your reservation?

 Enter company name or 

website

Goto LHTPURCH

17F LHTPURC

H

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 LHRCOLO

C

LHRCOLOC In what city is (Reservation company 

name/the company) located?

Goto LHRLOCST

17F LHRLOCS

T

LHRLOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Reservation company 

name/the company) located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto CK_ 

LHRLOCST

ELSE gGoto 

ANYMEAL

17F ANYMEAL ANYMEAL Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything for meals, 

snacks, or drinks 

at restaurants, bars, or fast food places 

(not counting what the package deal 

covered/ )?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

LOCMEALX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYLCGR

17F LOCMEAL

X

LOCMEALX What was the cost, including taxes and 

tips?

IF LOCMEALX < 6 

or LOCMEALX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_LOCMEALX

ELSE goto 

ANYALCML

17F ANYALCM

L

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 ALCMEAL

X

ALCMEALX What was the cost for alcoholic 

beverages, including taxes and tips?

IF ALCMEALX < 5 

or ALCMEALX > 

388 then goto 

ERR1_ALCMEALX

ELSE goto 

ANYLCGR
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17F ANYLCGR ANYLCGR Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) spend anything for food or 

beverages at 

grocery stores, convenience stores, or 

liquor stores?

 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

LOCGROCX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ANYADMIS

17F LOCGROC

X

LOCGROCX What were the expenses, including 

taxes?

IF LOCGROCX < 5 

or LOCGROCX > 

600 then goto 

ERR1_LOCGROCX

ELSE goto 

ANYALCGR

17F ANYALCG

R

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 ALCGROC

X

ALCGROCX What was the cost for alcoholic 

beverages, including taxes?

IF ALCGROCX < 5 

or ALCGROCX > 

270 then goto 

ERR1_ALCGROCX

ELSE goto 

ANYADMIS

17F ANYADMI

S

ANYADMIS 40 ? [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 LOCADMS

X

LOCADMSX How much did (you/you or any 

members of your household) pay?

IF LOCADMSX < 5 

or LOCADMSX > 

290 then goto 

ERR1_LOCADMSX

ELSE goto 

CHKFCOMB

17F CHKFCOM

B

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 LOCCOMB

X

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_LOCCOMBX

 ELSE 

goto FOODLCCM

DK,RF: Goto 

FOODLCCM

17F FOODLCC

M

FOODLCCM Does this include anything for. . .

 . . . Food and beverages?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LODGLCCM

17F LODGLCC

M

LODGLCCM Does this include anything for . . 

 . . . Lodging?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto ENTRLCCM

17F ENTRLCC

M

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_LOCCOMBX 

 ELSE goto 

DIDYOU

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
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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.BTABLE

A.BROW.CLD_ITE

M

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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18A CLD_ITEM CLD_ITEM 41 ? [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?

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 CLODESC

D

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 CLOTHMO

D

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 CLSRVCX 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_CLSRVCX

 

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.POPGRP = 

05 or 06]) OR 

 

((CLD_ITEM = 2-7) 

and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08]) OR 

 

(CLD_ITEM = 8 and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

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

18A CLD_CMB CLD_CMB 41 ? [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 and 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.POPGRP = 

05 or 06]) or

 ((CLD_ITEM = 2-

7) and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

07 or 08]) or

 (CLD_ITEM = 8 

and 

[RT10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16])

 then goto 

CLBSTORE

ELSE goto 

CLDMORE
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18A CLBSTOR

E

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.COM' 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON

ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

'.COM' then goto 

CLDMORE

ELSEIF ENTRY = 

DK or RF then goto 

CLDMORE

ELSE goto 

CLBPURCH

18A CLBPURC

H

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 CLBLOCS

T

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_CLBLOCST

ELSE goto 

CLDMORE

18A CLDMORE CLDMORE Did you have any other expenses for 

(Item 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
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18A CLOTHD4

18A CLOTHD5

18A CLOTHD6

18A CLSRVCX_

18A CLD_STAT

18A CLD_ORIG

18A S18A_END Goto LP18A_Flag

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_ADLTCLOX

ELSEIF HHCount17 

> 0 then goto 

CHLDCLOX

ELSE goto 

CLOGFTX

18B CHLDCLO

X

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_CHLDCLOX

ELSE goto 

CLOGFTX

18B CLOGFTX CLOGFTX Since the first of (reference month), 

how much (have/has) (you/your 

household) spent on ALL OTHER 

clothing, footwear, and accessories for 

those outside of your household?

IF CLOGFTX = 1-4 

or CLOGFTX > 

1000 then goto 

ERR1_CLOGFTX

ELSE goto 

S18_SectComp

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_ITEM MIS_ITEM Screen 1 ------------------------------------------

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

42 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), 

(have/has) (you/anyone in 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 ----------------------------------------

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

43 ? [F1]

(Have/Has) (you/anyone in 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. Stamp or coin collecting?

7. Lotteries or games of chance?

8. Toys or games?

9. Arts or crafts kits?

10. Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials 

and items?

11. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or 

medicine for pets? Do not include pet 

food.

12. Pet services?

13. Veterinarian expenses for pets?

14. Catering?

15. Arrangement of live entertainment for 

special occasions?

16. Rental of party supplies?

17. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots 

or vaults?

18. Funerals, burials, or cremation?

95. Continue List

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

1-18: 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 MISCMO 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_MISCEXPX

 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 = 8-18 

then goto MIS_C

 ELSEIF 

(MIS_ITEM = 1 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

03 or 04)) OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 2 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06)) OR

 

((MIS_ITEM = 3 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02)) OR 

 

(MIS_ITEM = 4 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) 

 

then goto 

MISSTORE

 ELSE goto 

MISMORE

DK,RF: IF ITEM = 

8-18 then goto 

MIS_C

 ELSEIF 

(MIS_ITEM = 1 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

03 or 04)) OR
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(MIS_ITEM = 2 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

05 or 06)) OR

 

((MIS_ITEM = 3 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

01 or 2)) OR 

 

(MIS_ITEM = 4 and 

(Rt10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) 

 

then goto 

MISSTORE

 ELSE goto 

MISMORE

19A MIS_C MIS_C Enter a 'C' for a combined expense. C: Goto 

MIS_CMB

EMPTY: IF 

((MIS_ITEM = 8, 9, 

17, or 18) and 

(RT800.POPGRP = 

01 or 02) OR 

 

(MIS_ITEM = 10 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14)) OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 11 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) OR

 

((MIS_ITEM = 12 or 

13) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10)) OR

 

(MIS_ITEM = 14 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

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 42-43 ? [F1]

What other expense is the (Item 

Description) combined with? 

 Enter all that apply, separate 

with commas.

 Description Amount 

Month 

 (MISCDESC) 

(MISCEXPX) (MISCMO) 

8. Toys or games

9. Arts or craft kits

10. Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials 

and items

11. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or 

medicine for pets; Do not include pet food

12. Pet services

13. Veterinarian expenses for pets

14. Catering

15. Arrangement of live entertainment for 

special occasions

16. Rental of party supplies

17. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots 

or vaults

18. Funerals, burials, or cremations

IF ((MIS_ITEM = 8, 

9, 17, or 18) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

01 or 02) OR 

 (MIS_ITEM = 10 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

13 or 14)) OR

 (MIS_ITEM = 11 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

11 or 12)) OR

 ((MIS_ITEM = 12 

or 13) and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

09 or 10)) OR

 (MIS_ITEM = 14 

and 

(RT10.POPGRP = 

15 or 16)) then 

 goto 

MISSTORE 

ELSE goto 

MISMORE

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.COM' 

then goto 

 

ERR_GROUPON

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
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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_MISLOCST

ELSE goto 

MISMORE

19A MISMORE 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 MISCDE1

19A MISCDE2

19A MISCDE3

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.BTABLE

B.BROW.CNT_ITE

M

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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19B CNT_ITEM CNT_ITEM 44 ? [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?

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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9. Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to 

persons or organizations outside of your 

household?

95. Continue list

99. None/No more entries

888. Delete the line

19B CONTDES

C

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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19B CONTEXP

X

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_CONTEXPX

 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 CNTMORE 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

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
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20A S20A_Intro 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 45 ? [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_FDBAWYWX

 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_ALCHMWX

 ELSE goto 

GREXPWX

20A GREXPW

X

GREXPWX 45 ? [F1]

How much (do/does) (you/your 

household) USUALLY spend each 

week for groceries, including food and 

non-food items? Please include inperson 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_GREXPWX

 ELSE goto 

FDBGFTQX

20A FDBGFTQ

X

FDBGFTQX 45 ? [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_FDBGFTQX

 ELSE goto 

CGTEXPW
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20A CGTEXPW 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

20A CGTEXPW

X

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_CGTEXPWX

 ELSEIF 

RT10.POPGRP = 

11 OR 12 then goto 

CGTSTORE

 ELSE goto 

OTOBQ

20A CGTSTOR

E

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 CGTPURC

H

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 CGTLOCS

T

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_CGTLOCST

ELSE goto OTOBQ
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20A OTOBQ OTOBQ 45 ? [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_OTOBQX

 ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP = 11 

OR 12 then goto 

OTOBSTORE

 ELSE goto 

S20A_END

20A OTBSTOR

E

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 OTBPURC

H

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

20A OTBLOCS

T

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_OTBLOCST

ELSE goto 

S20A_END

20A S20A_END

20A FDBA_YWX
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20A ALCHMWX_

20A GREXPWX_

20A CGTE_PWX

20A OTOBQX_

20A FDBG_TQX

20A REC_STAT

20A REC_ORIG

20B LNDROMA

T

LNDROMAT 46 ? [F1]

Since the first of (reference month), not 

including (current month) have 

(you/you or any members of your 

household) had any expenses for selfservice 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_LNDRYX

ELSEIF 

Rt10.POPGRP = 15 

or 16 then goto 

LNDSTORE

ELSE goto 

OTHLNDRY

20B LNDSTOR

E

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 LNDRYLO

C

LNDRYLOC In what city is (Laundromat Name) 

located?

Goto LDYLOCST

20B LDYLOCS

T

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_LDYLOCST

ELSE goto 

OTHLNDRY

20B OTHLNDR

Y

OTHLNDRY Was any of this amount for items other 

than clothes, such as linens or 

drapes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

OTHLNDRX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

DRYCLEAN
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20B OTHLNDR

X

OTHLNDRX ? [F1]

How much?

0-9999: IF 

OTHLNDRX > 100 

then goto 

ERR1_OTHLNDRX

 ELSEIF 

OTHLNDRX > 

LNDRYX then goto 

CK_OTHLNDRX

 ELSE goto 

DRYCLEAN

DK,RF: Goto 

DRYCLEAN

20B DRYCLEA

N

DRYCLEAN 46 ? [F1] 

Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) had any expenses for dry 

cleaning or laundry service?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

DRYCLNX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SALONS

20B DRYCLNX DRYCLNX ? [F1]

What was the total cost?

1-9999: IF 

DRYCLNX < 6 or 

DRYCLNX > 390 

then goto 

ERR1_DRYCLNX

 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 DRYSTOR

E

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
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20B DRYPURC

H

DRYPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHDRCLN

2: Goto DRYLOC

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

located?

Goto DRYLOCST

20B DRYLOCS

T

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_DRYLOCST

ELSE goto 

OTHDRCLN

20B OTHDRCL

N

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 OTHDCLN

X

OTHDCLNX ? [F1]

How much?

1-9999: IF 

OTHDCLNX < 5 or 

OTHDCLNX > 200 

then goto 

ERR1_OTHDRCLN

X

 ELSEIF 

OTHDCLNX > 

DRYCLNX then 

goto 

CK_OTHDCLNX

 ELSE goto 

SALONS

DK,RF: Goto 

SALONS

20B SALONS SALONS 46 ? [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_SALONX

 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 SALNNAM

E

SALNNAME What is the name of the business 

where (you/you or any members of 

your household) paid for salon 

services?

 Enter name of 

establishment, not name of salon 

technician

RESPONSE: IF 

uppercase entry = 

"GROUPON" or 

"GROUPON.COM" 

 

then goto 

ERR_GROUPON 

 ELSEIF 

UPPERCASE 

ENTRY contains 

".COM" then 

 

goto WIGS

 ELSE 

goto SALPURCH

DK,RF: Goto 

WIGS

20B SALPURC

H

SALPURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

WIGS

2: Goto SALNLOC

20B SALNLOC SALNLOC In what city is (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_SALLOCST

ELSE goto WIGS
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20B WIGS WIGS 46 ? [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 SAFEDPS

T

SAFEDPST Have (you/you or any members of your 

household) had any expenses for the 

rental of a safe deposit box located in a 

bank or similar financial institution?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

SAFDPSTX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

BANKSRVC

20B 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_SAFEDPST

X

 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
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20B SAFSTOR

E

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 SAFPURC

H

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 SAFDPLO

C

SAFDPLOC In what city is (Bank or institution 

name) located?

Goto SAFLOCST

20B SAFLOCS

T

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_SAFLOCST

ELSE goto 

BANKSRVC

20B BANKSRV

C

BANKSRVC 46 ? [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
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20B BANKMOX BANKMOX ? [F1]

What is the usual MONTHLY charge?

1-9999: IF 

BANKMOX = 1 or 

BANKMOX > 300 

then goto 

ERR1_BANKMOX

 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

20B BNKNAME 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 BNKPURC

H

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 BANKLOC BANKLOC In what city is (Bank name) located? Goto BNKLOCST

20B BNKLOCS

T

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_BNKLOCST

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
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20B BANKMOX_

20B XPB_STAT

20B XPB_ORIG

POP1_AskFlags

20C PGRP1_IN

TRO

PGRP1_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last five 

years, that is, as far back as (year, 5 

years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us 

to shorten this part of the interview, so 

I'll only be asking you about expenses 

that you told me that you did not have 

in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[22] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR22

ELSEIF Ask_R[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
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20C 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

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

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_R22COST

ELSE goto 

R22STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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386

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_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

387

20C R22PURC

H

R22PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR15

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39]

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R22LOC

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

located?

Goto R22LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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388

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_R22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR21

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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389

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_POPGRP1

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_R21COST

ELSE goto 

R21STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

390

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_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

391

20C R21PURC

H

R21PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH29

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12]

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R21LOC

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

located?

Goto R21LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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392

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_R21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH29

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

393

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_POPGRP1

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_H29COST

ELSE goto 

H29STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

394

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_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

395

20C H29PURC

H

H29PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH27

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13]

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H29LOC

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

located?

Goto H29LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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396

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_H29LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH27

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

397

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_POPGRP1

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 < 1 

OR H27_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_H27COST

Goto H27STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

398

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_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

399

20C H27PURC

H

H27PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR16

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H27LOC

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

located?

Goto H27LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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400

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_H27LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR16

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

401

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_POPGRP1

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_R16COST

ELSE goto 

R16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

402

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_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

403

20C R16PURC

H

R16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR15

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R16LOC

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

located?

Goto R16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

404

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_R16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR15

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

405

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_POPGRP1

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_R15COST

ELSE goto 

R15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

406

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_POPGRP1
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20C R15PURC

H

R15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[40] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH40

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12]

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R15LOC

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

located?

Goto R15LOCST
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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_R15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[40] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH40

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

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_POPGRP1
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20C H40CONT H40CONT Did you do this job yourself or did you 

pay someone else to do all or part of 

the work?

1. Self only

2. Paid or contracted with someone else

3. Both

1,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2,3: H40_COST

20C H40_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 < 1 

or H40_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_H40COST

ELSE goto 

H40STORE
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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_POPGRP1

20C H40PURC

H

H40PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[38] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH38

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H40LOC
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20C H40LOC H40LOC In what city is (Business Name) 

located?

Goto H40LOCST

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_H40LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[38] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH38

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

20C 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_POPGRP1

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 > 324 

then goto 

ERR1_H38COST

ELSE goto 

H38TORE
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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_POPGRP1

20C H38PURC

H

H38PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH28

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H38LOC

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

located?

Goto H38LOCST
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20C 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_H38LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH28

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

20C 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_POPGRP1

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_H28COST

ELSE goto 

H28TORE
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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_POPGRP1

20C H28PURC

H

H28PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H28LOC

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

located?

Goto H28LOCST
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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_H28LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR14

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

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_POPGRP1

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_R14COST

ELSE goto 

R14TORE
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416

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_POPGRP1

20C R14PURC

H

R14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[39] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH39

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R14LOC

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

located?

Goto R14LOCST

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_R14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[39] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH39

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1
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417

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_POPGRP1

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_H39COST

ELSE goto 

H39STORE

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_POPGRP1

20C H39PURC

H

H39PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR12

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto H39LOC

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

located?

Goto H39LOCST
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418

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_H39LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR12

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

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_POPGRP1

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_R12COST

ELSE goto 

R12STORE

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_POPGRP1

20C R12PURC

H

R12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR13

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R12LOC

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

located?

Goto R12LOCST
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419

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_R12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR13

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

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_POPGRP1

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 > 

127500 then goto 

ERR1_R13COST

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_POPGRP1

20C R13PURC

H

R13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP1

2: Goto R13LOC

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_R13LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP1

END_POPGRP1 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

420

POP2_AskFlags

20C PGRP2_IN

TRO

PGRP2_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last five 

years, that is, as far back as (year, 5 

years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us 

to shorten this part of the interview, so 

I'll only be asking you about expenses 

that you told me that you did not have 

in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[21] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA21

ELSEIF Ask_A[20] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA20

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2
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421

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_POPGRP2

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_A21COST

ELSE goto 

A21STORE
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422

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_POPGRP2
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423

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_POPGRP2

2: Goto A21LOC

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

located?

Goto A21LOCST
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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_A21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[20] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA20

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2
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425

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_POPGRP2

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_A20COST

ELSE goto 

A20STORE
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426

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_POPGRP2
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427

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_POPGRP2

2: Goto A20LOC

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

located?

Goto A20LOCST
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428

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_A20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG20

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2
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429

20C PSCATG2

0

PSCATG20 Now please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (Month and 

Year, two years ago), have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased 

any infants' equipment such as 

strollers, car seats, bottles, or dishes?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G20_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C G20_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_G20COST

ELSE goto 

G20STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

430

20C G20STOR

E

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_POPGRP2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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431

20C G20PURC

H

G20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR24

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH37

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G20LOC

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

located?

Goto G20LOCST
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432

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_G20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR24

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2
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433

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_POPGRP2

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_R24COST

ELSE goto 

R24STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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434

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_POPGRP2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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435

20C R24PURC

H

R24PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG19

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto R24LOC

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

located?

Goto R24LOCST
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436

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_R24LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG19

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C PSCATG1

9

PSCATG19 (Now, please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (two years 

ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any luggage, briefcases, or 

other carrying cases?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G19_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

437

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_G19COST

ELSE goto 

G19STORE

20C G19STOR

E

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_POPGRP2
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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438

20C G19PURC

H

G19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[35] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH35

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G19LOC

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

located?

Goto G19LOCST
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439

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_G19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[35] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH35

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

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_POPGRP2

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_H35COST

ELSE goto 

H35STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

440

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_POPGRP2

20C H35PURC

H

H35PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[36] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH36

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H35LOC

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

located?

Goto H35LOCST
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441

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_H35LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[36] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH36

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

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_POPGRP2

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_H36COST

ELSE goto 

H36STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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442

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_POPGRP2

20C H36PURC

H

H36PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[37] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH37

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H36LOC

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

located?

Goto H36LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

443

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_H36LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[37] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH37

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C 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_POPGRP2

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_H37COST

ELSE gto 

H37STORE
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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_POPGRP2

20C H37PURC

H

H37PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG09

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto H37LOC

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

located?

Goto H37LOCST

20C 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_H37LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG09

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2
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20C PSCATG0

9

PSCATG09 (Now, please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (two years 

ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for legal services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C G09_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_G09COST

ELSE goto 

G09STORE

20C G09STOR

E

G09STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G09PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C G09PURC

H

G09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG10

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G09LOC

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

located?

Goto G09LOCST
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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_G09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG10

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C PSCATG1

0

PSCATG10 (Now, please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (two years 

ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for funeral services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G10_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C G10_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_G10COST

ELSE goto 

G10STORE

20C G10STOR

E

G10STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G10PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C G10PURC

H

G10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT17

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP2

2: Goto G10LOC

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

located?

Goto G10LOCST
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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_G10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT17

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C PSCATT17 PSCATT17 Now, please think about the last five 

years, since the first of (Month and 

Year, five years ago) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any 

expenses for ship travel or passenger 

cruises? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T17_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP2

20C T17_COST T17_COST In the last FIVE YEARS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last expense for ship travel or 

passenger cruises?

IF T17_COST > 

2800 then goto 

ERR1_T17COST

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_POPGRP2

20C T17DIR T17DIR Was the reservation made directly with 

(Business Name)?

1. Direct

2. Third Party

1,DK,RF: IF 

uppercase entry in 

T17STORE 

contains '.COM' 

then goto 

END_POPGRP2

 ELSE 

goto T17PURCH

2: Goto 

T17THRDP

20C 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_POPGRP2

ELSE goto 

T17PURCH
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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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_POPGRP2

2: Goto T17LOC

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

located?

Goto T17LOCST

20C T17LOCST T17LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Company name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T17LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP2

END_POPGRP2 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section

POP3_AskFlags

20C PGRP3_IN

TRO

PGRP3_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_H[26] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH26

ELSEIF Ask_H[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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449

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_POPGRP3

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_H26COST

ELSE goto 

H26STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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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_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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20C H26PURC

H

H26PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH25

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H26LOC

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

located?

Goto H26LOCST
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452

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_H26LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH25

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

453

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_POPGRP3

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_H25COST

ELSE goto 

H25STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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454

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_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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455

20C H25PURC

H

H25PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH17

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H25LOC

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

located?

Goto H25LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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456

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_H25LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH17

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

457

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_POPGRP3

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_H17COST

ELSE goto 

H17STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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458

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_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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459

20C H17PURC

H

H17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH19

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H17LOC

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

located?

Goto H17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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460

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_H17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH19

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

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_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

461

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_H19COST

ELSE goto 

H19STORE

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_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

462

20C H19PURC

H

H19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH18

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H19LOC

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

located?

Goto H19LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

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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_H19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH18

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

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_POPGRP3

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_H18COST

ELSE goto 

H18STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

464

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_POPGRP3

20C H18PURC

H

H18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[20] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH20

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H18LOC

20C H18LOC H18LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H18LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

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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_H18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[20] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH20

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

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_POPGRP3

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_H20COST

ELSE goto 

H20STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

466

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_POPGRP3

20C H20PURC

H

H20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[21] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH21

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H20LOC

20C H20LOC H20LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto H20LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

467

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_H20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[21] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH21

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

20C 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_POPGRP3

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_H21COST

ELSE goto 

H21STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

468

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_POPGRP3

20C H21PURC

H

H21PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[22] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH22

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H21LOC

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

located?

Goto H21LOCST

20C 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_H21LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[22] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH22

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

469

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_POPGRP3

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_H22COST

ELSE goto 

H22STORE

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_POPGRP3

20C H22PURC

H

H22PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH23

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H22LOC

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

located?

Goto H22LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

470

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_H22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH23

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

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_POPGRP3

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_H23COST

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_POPGRP3

20C H23PURC

H

H23PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[24] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH24

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H23LOC

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

located?

Goto H23LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

471

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_H23LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[24] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH24

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

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_POPGRP3

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_H24COST

ELSE goto 

H24STORE

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_POPGRP3

20C H24PURC

H

H24PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP3

2: Goto H24LOC

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

located?

Goto H24LOCST

20C 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_H24LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP3

END_POPGRP3

POP4_AskFlags
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

472

20C PGRP4_IN

TRO

PGRP4_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last five 

years, that is, as far back as (year, 5 

years ago). We have used the 

responses that you've already given us 

to shorten this part of the interview, so 

I'll only be asking you about expenses 

that you told me that you did not have 

in the last three months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_E[01] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATE01

ELSEIF Ask_E[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE02

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

20C 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_POPGRP4

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 > 750 

then goto 

ERR1_E01COST

ELSE goto 

E01STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

473

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

2: Goto E01LOC

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

located?

Goto E01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

474

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_E01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE02

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

20C 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_POPGRP4

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 > 750 

then goto 

ERR1_E02COST

ELSE goto

E02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

475

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

2: Goto E02LOC

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

located?

Goto E02LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

476

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_E02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[06] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE06

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

20C 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_POPGRP4

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 < 20 

or E06_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_E06COST

ELSE goto 

E06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

477

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

2: Goto E06LOC

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_E06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[05] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE05

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

478

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_POPGRP4

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_E05COST

ELSE goto 

E05STORE

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

2: Goto E05LOC

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

located?

Goto E05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

479

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_E05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE04

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

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 < 100 

or E04_COST > 

9999 then goto 

ERR1_E04COST

ELSE goto 

E04STORE

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

2: Goto E04LOC

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

located?

Goto E04LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

480

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_E04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE07

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

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 < 50 

or E07_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_E07COST

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_POPGRP4

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_POPGRP4

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_E07LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP4

END_POPGRP4 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

481

POP5_AskFlags

20C PGRP5_IN

TRO

PGRP5_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[06] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA06

ELSEIF Ask_A[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA07

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

20C 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_POPGRP5

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_A06COST

ELSE goto 

A06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

482

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_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A06LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

483

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

located?

Goto A06LOCST

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_A06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA07

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

20C 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_POPGRP5
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

484

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_A07COST

ELSE goto 

A07STORE

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_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A07LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

485

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

located?

Goto A07LOCST

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_A07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[01] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA01

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

20C 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_POPGRP5

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_A01COST

ELSE goto 

A01STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

486

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_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A01LOC

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

located?

Goto A01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

487

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_A01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[02] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA02

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

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_A02COST

ELSE goto 

A02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

488

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_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto A02LOC

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_A02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR01

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

489

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_POPGRP5

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_R01COST

ELSE goto 

R01STORE

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_POPGRP5

20C R01PURC

H

R01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR03

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5 

 

2: Goto R01LOC

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

located?

Goto R01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

490

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_R01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR03

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

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_R03COST

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_POPGRP5

20C R03PURC

H

R03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

 

2: Goto R03LOC

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

located?

Goto R03LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

491

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_R03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

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_POPGRP5

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_R06COST

ELSE goto 

R06STORE

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_POPGRP5

20C R06PURC

H

R06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP5 

 

2: Goto R06LOC

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

located?

Goto R06LOCST

20C 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_R06LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP5

END_POPGRP5 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

492

POP6_AskFlags

20C PGRP6_IN

TRO

PGRP6_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last two 

years, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already 

given us to shorten this part of the

interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[20] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR20

ELSEIF Ask_R[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C 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_POPGRP6

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_R20COST

ELSE goto 

R20STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

493

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_POPGRP6

20C R20PURC

H

R20PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

LP17_Flag[18] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR17

 

ELSEIF 

LP6B_Flag[14] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR18

 

ELSEIF 

LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR19

 

ELSEIF 

LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = 

no 

 

then goto

PSCATT04

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R20LOC

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

located?

Goto R20LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

494

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_R20LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[17] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR17

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C 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_POPGRP6

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_R17COST

ELSE goto 

R17STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

495

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_POPGRP6

20C R17PURC

H

R17PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

LP6B_Flag[14] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR18

 

ELSEIF 

LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR19

 

ELSEIF 

LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = 

no 

 

then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R17LOC

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

located?

Goto R17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

496

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_R17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[18] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR18

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C 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_POPGRP6

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_R18COST

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_POPGRP6
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

497

20C R18PURC

H

R18PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

LP19A_Flag[2] = no 

then goto 

PSCATR19

 

ELSEIF 

LP10R_Flag[1] = no 

AND LP18B_Flag = 

no 

 

then goto 

PSCATT04

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R18LOC

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

located?

Goto R18LOCST

20C 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_R18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[19] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR19

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

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_POPGRP6

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_R19COST

ELSE goto 

R19STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

498

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_POPGRP6

20C R19PURC

H

R19PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT04

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP6

 

2: Goto R19LOC

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

located?

Goto R19LOCST

20C 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_R19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT04

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C PSCATT04 PSCATT04 (Now, please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (two years 

ago)./In the last TWO YEARS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for car, truck, or van 

rentals?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T04_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C T04_COST T04_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for car, truck, or van rentals?

IF T04_COST < 10 

or T04_COST > 

1200 then goto 

ERR1_T04COST

ELSE goto 

T04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

499

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_POPGRP6

20C T04PKCTY T04PKCTY In what city was the vehicle picked up? Goto T04PKST

20C T04PKST T04PKST ? [F1]

In what state was the vehicle picked 

up?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation or "XX" for foreign country

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation 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_POPGRP6

 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_POPGRP6

ELSE goto 

T04PURCH

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_POPGRP6

 

2: IF T04THRDP = 

RESPONSE then 

goto T04LOC

 ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

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

Name) located?

Goto T04LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

500

20C T04LOCST T04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (3rd party Business 

Name) located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T04LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP6

20C END_POPGRP6

POP7_AskFlags

20C PGRP7_IN

TRO

PGRP7_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last two 

years, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already 

given us to shorten this part of the

interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[23] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA23

ELSEIF Ask_E[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE12

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

501

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_POPGRP7

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_A23COST

ELSE goto 

A23STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

502

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_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

503

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto A23LOC

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

located?

Goto A23LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

504

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_A23LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE12

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

505

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_POPGRP7

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_E12COST

ELSE goto

E12STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

506

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_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

507

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E12LOC

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

located?

Goto E12LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

508

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_E12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[13] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE13

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7
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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_POPGRP7

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 > 150 

then goto 

ERR1_E13COST

ELSE goto 

E13STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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510

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_POPGRP7
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511

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E13LOC

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

located?

Goto E13LOCST
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512

20C E13LOCS

T

E13LOCST ? [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 then 

goto 

CK_E13LOCST

ELSEIF entry = XX 

then goto 

E13LOCCT

ELSEIF Ask_A[22] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C E13LOCC

T

E13LOCCT In what country is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter country name

IF Ask_A[22] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA22

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

513

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_POPGRP7

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_A22COST

ELSE goto 

A22STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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514

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_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto A22LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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

located?

Goto A22LOCST

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_A22LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE15

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

516

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_E15COST

ELSE goto 

E15STORE

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_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E15LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

517

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

located?

Goto E15LOCST

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_E15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[12] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG12

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C PSCATG1

2

PSCATG12 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for shoe repair or 

other shoe services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G12_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_G12COST

ELSE goto 

G12STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

518

20C G12STOR

E

G12STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G12PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G12PURC

H

G12PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[13] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG13

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

 

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G12LOC

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

located?

Goto G12LOCST
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519

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_G12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[13] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG13

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C PSCATG1

3

PSCATG13 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for clothing rental, 

alterations or repairs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G13_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G13_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_G13COST

ELSE goto 

G13STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

520

20C G13STOR

E

G13STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G13PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G13PURC

H

G13PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG14

 

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

 

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G13LOC

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

located?

Goto G13LOCST

20C 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_G13LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG14

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

521

20C PSCATG1

4

PSCATG14 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for watch or jewelry 

repair?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G14_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE14

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G14_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_G14COST

ELSE goto 

G14STORE

20C G14STOR

E

G14STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G14PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

20C G14PURC

H

G14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_E[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE11

 

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto G14LOC

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

located?

Goto G14LOCST
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522

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_G14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE11

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

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_E11COST

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_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

 

2: Goto E11LOC

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

located?

Goto E11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

523

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_E11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE14

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

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_E14COST

ELSE goto 

E14STORE

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_POPGRP7

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_POPGRP7

 

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_E14LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP7

END_POPGRP7 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

524

POP8_AskFlags

20C PGRP8_IN

TRO

PGRP8_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last two 

years, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already 

given us to shorten this part of the

interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_H[16] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATH16

ELSEIF Ask_H[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

525

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_POPGRP8

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_H16COST

ELSE goto 

H16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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526

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_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

527

20C H16PURC

H

H16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH10

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H16LOC

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

located?

Goto H16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

528

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_H16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH10

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

529

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_POPGRP8

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_H10COST

ELSE goto 

H10STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

530

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_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

531

20C H10PURC

H

H10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH15

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H10LOC

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

located?

Goto H10LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

532

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_H10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH15

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

533

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_POPGRP8

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_H15COST

ELSE goto 

H15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

534

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_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

535

20C H15PURC

H

H15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto H15LOC

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

located?

Goto H15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

536

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_H15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM04

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

537

20C PSCATM0

4

PSCATM04 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for physicians' 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M04_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 ELSEIF 

Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF 

Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C M04_COS

T

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 > 

4999 then goto 

ERR1_M04COST

ELSE goto 

M04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

538

20C M04STOR

E

M04STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF Uppercase Entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

M04PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

539

20C M04PURC

H

M04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM05

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M04LOC

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

located?

Goto M04LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

540

20C M04LOCS

T

M04LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM05

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C PSCATM0

5

PSCATM05 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for dental services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 ELSEIF 

Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

541

20C M05_COS

T

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 > 

4000 then goto 

ERR1_M05COST

ELSE goto 

M05STORE

20C M05STOR

E

M05STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

M05PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

542

20C M05PURC

H

M05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM06

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M05LOC

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

located?

Goto M05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

543

20C M05LOCS

T

M05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM06

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C PSCATM0

6

PSCATM06 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for eyeglasses or 

eye care?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M06_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C M06_COS

T

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_M06COST

ELSE goto 

M06STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

544

20C M06STOR

E

M06STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

M06PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C M06PURC

H

M06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M06LOC

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

located?

Goto M06LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

545

20C M06LOCS

T

M06LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M06LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM07

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C PSCATM0

7

PSCATM07 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for services by 

medical professionals excluding 

physicians, dentists, and 

ophthalmologists or opticians?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C M07_COS

T

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_M07COST

ELSE goto 

M07STORE
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20C M07STOR

E

M07STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

M07PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C M07PURC

H

M07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[41] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH41

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

 

2: Goto M07LOC

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

located?

Goto M07LOCST
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20C M07LOCS

T

M07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[41] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH41

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

20C 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_POPGRP8

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_H41COST

ELSE goto 

H41STORE
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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_POPGRP8

20C H41PURC

H

H41PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[14] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH14

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H41LOC

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

located?

Goto H41LOCST

20C 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_H41LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[14] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH14

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8
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20C 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_POPGRP8

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_H14COST

ELSE goto 

H14STORE

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_POPGRP8

20C H14PURC

H

H14PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH07

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H14LOC

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

located?

Goto H14LOCST
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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_H14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH07

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

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_POPGRP8

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 < 1 

or H07_COST > 

2500 then goto 

ERR1_H07COST

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_POPGRP8

20C H07PURC

H

H07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH08

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H07LOC

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

located?

Goto H07LOCST
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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_H07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[08] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH08

ELSE goto

END_POPGRP8

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_POPGRP8

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_H08COST

ELSE goto 

H08STORE

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_POPGRP8

20C H08PURC

H

H08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP8

2: Goto H08LOC

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

located?

Goto H08LOCST

20C 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_H08LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP8

END_POPGRP8 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

552

POP9_AskFlags

20C PGRP9_IN

TRO

PGRP9_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[03] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA03

ELSEIF Ask_A[13] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA13

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

20C 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_POPGRP9

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_A03COST

ELSE goto 

A03STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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553

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_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A03LOC
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20C A03LOC A03LOC In what city is (business name) 

located?

Goto A03LOCST

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_A03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[13] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA13

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

20C 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_POPGRP9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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555

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_A13COST

ELSE goto 

A13STORE

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_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

2: Goto A13LOC
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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556

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

located?

Goto A13LOCST

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_A13LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[14] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA14

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

20C 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_POPGRP9

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_A14COST

ELSE goto 

A14STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

557

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_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A14LOC

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

located?

Goto A14LOCST
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558

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_A14LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[04] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA04

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

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_A04COST

ELSE goto 

A04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

559

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_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto A04LOC

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_A04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[10] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR10

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

560

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_POPGRP9

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_R10COST

ELSE goto 

R10STORE

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_POPGRP9

20C R10PURC

H

R10PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR11

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto R10LOC

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

located?

Goto R10LOCST
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561

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_R10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[11] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR11

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

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_R11COST

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_POPGRP9

20C R11PURC

H

R11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH30

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP9

 

2: Goto R11LOC

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

located?

Goto R11LOCST
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562

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_R11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH30

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

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_POPGRP9

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_H30COST

ELSE goto 

H30STORE

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_POPGRP9

20C H30PURC

H

H30PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP9 

 

2: Goto H30LOC

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

located?

Goto H30LOCST

20C 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_H30LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP9

END_POPGRP9 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

563

POP10_AskFlags

20C PGRP10_I

NTRO

PGRP10_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[12] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA12

ELSEIF Ask_A[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA10

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

564

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_POPGRP10

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_A12COST

ELSE goto 

A12STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

565

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_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

566

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto A12LOC

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

located?

Goto A12LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

567

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_A12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA10

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

568

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_POPGRP10

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_A10COST

ELSE goto 

A10STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

569

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_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

570

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_POPGRP10

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

571

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_A10LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA11

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

572

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_A11COST

ELSE goto 

A11STORE

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_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

573

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto A11LOC

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

located?

Goto A11LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

574

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_A11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA16

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

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_A16COST

ELSE goto 

A16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

575

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto A16LOC

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

located?

Goto A16LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

576

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_A16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA08

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

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_A08COST

ELSE goto 

A08STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

577

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto A08LOC

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

located?

Goto A08LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

578

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_A08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT09

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

20C PSCATT09 PSCATT09 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any motor oil, coolants, or 

fluids?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T09_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[08] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT08

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP10

20C T09_COST T09_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last purchase of motor oil, coolants, or 

fluids?

IF T09_COST < 5 or 

T09_COST > 65 

then goto 

ERR1_T09COST

ELSE goto 

T09STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

579

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto T09LOC

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

located?

Goto T09LOCST

20C T09LOCST T09LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[08] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT08

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

580

20C PSCATT08 PSCATT08 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any vehicle parts or 

accessories? Do not include tires.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T08_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP10

20C T08_COST T08_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last purchase of vehicle parts or 

accessories? Do not include tires.

IF T08_COST < 5 or 

T08_COST > 1700 

then goto 

ERR1_T08COST

ELSE goto 

T08STORE

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto T08LOC

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

located?

Goto T08LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

581

20C T08LOCST T08LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[07] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT07

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

20C PSCATT07 PSCATT07 Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, twelve months ago), have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any tires?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T07_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_A[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATA09

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP10

20C T07_COST T07_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last purchase of tires?

IF T07_COST < 5 or 

T07_COST > 1000 

then goto 

ERR1_T07COST

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

2: Goto T07LOC

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

located?

Goto T07LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

582

20C T07LOCST T07LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[09] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

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_A09COST

ELSE goto 

A09STORE

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_POPGRP10

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_POPGRP10

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_A09LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP10

END_POPGRP10 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

583

POP11_AskFlags

20C PGRP11_I

NTRO

PGRP11_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last six 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, six month ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already 

given us to shorten this part of the 

interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_T[05] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATT05

ELSEIF Ask_E[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE16

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

584

20C PSCATT05 PSCATT05 Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, six month ago) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased 

any gasoline, diesel, or alternative 

fuels?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T05_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_E[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_E[17] = 1 then 

goto PSCATE17

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR02

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 ELSEIF 

Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C T05_COST T05_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last purchase of gasoline, diesel or 

alternative fuels?

IF T05_COST > 400 

then goto 

ERR1_T05COST

ELSE goto 

T05STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

585

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

586

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_POPGRP11

2: Goto T05LOC

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

located?

Goto T05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

587

20C T05LOCST T05LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE16

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03]

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

588

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_POPGRP11

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 < 5 or 

E16_COST > 450 

then goto 

ERR1_E16COST

ELSE goto 

E16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

589

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

590

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_POPGRP11

2: Goto E16LOC

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

located?

Goto E16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

591

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_E16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_E[17] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATE17

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

592

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_POPGRP11

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 < 5 or 

E17_COST > 150 

then goto 

ERR1_E17COST

ELSE goto 

E17STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

593

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

594

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_POPGRP11

2: Goto E17LOC

20C E17LOC E17LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto E17LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

595

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_E17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR02

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

596

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_POPGRP11

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 > 200 

then goto 

ERR1_R02COST

ELSE goto 

R02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

597

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

598

20C R02PURC

H

R02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR09

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R02LOC

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

located?

Goto R02LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

599

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_R02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[09] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR09

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

600

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_R09COST

ELSE goto 

R09STORE

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_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

601

20C R09PURC

H

R09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR05

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR07

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R09LOC

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

located?

Goto R09LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

602

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_R09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR05

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

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_POPGRP11

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_R05COST

ELSE goto 

R05STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

603

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_POPGRP11

20C R05PURC

H

R05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[07] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR07

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R05LOC

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

located?

Goto R05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

604

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_R05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[07] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR07

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

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_POPGRP11

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_R07COST

ELSE goto 

R07STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

605

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_POPGRP11

20C R07PURC

H

R07PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR04

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R07LOC

20C R07LOC R07LOC In what city is Business name located? Goto R07LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

606

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_R07LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR04

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto

END_POPGRP11

20C 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_POPGRP11

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_R04COST

ELSE goto 

R04STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

607

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_POPGRP11

20C R04PURC

H

R04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM03

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto R04LOC

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

located?

Goto R04LOCST

20C 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_R04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM03

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

608

20C PSCATM0

3

PSCATM03 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any medical equipment, 

supplies, or dressings?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M03_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C M03_COS

T

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_M03COST

ELSE goto 

M03STORE

20C M03STOR

E

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_POPGRP11

20C M03PURC

H

M03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[18] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT18

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

2: Goto M03LOC

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

located?

Goto M03LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

609

20C M03LOCS

T

M03LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT18

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATT18 PSCATT18 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for intracity mass 

transit?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T18_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[19] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT19

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C T18_COST T18_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for intracity mass transit?

IF T18_COST > 300 

then goto 

ERR1_T18COST

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_POPGRP11

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_POPGRP11

2: Goto T18LOC

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

located?

Goto T18LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

610

20C T18LOCST T18LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT19

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C PSCATT19 PSCATT19 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for taxi or cab 

fares?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T19_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP11

20C T19_COST T19_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for taxi or cab fares?

IF T19_COST < 5 or 

T19_COST > 520 

then goto 

ERR1_T19COST

ELSE goto 

T19STORE

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_POPGRP11

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_POPGRP11

2: Goto T19LOC

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

located?

Goto T19LOCST

20C T19LOCST T19LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T19LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP11

END_POPGRP11 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

611

POP12_AskFlags

20C PGRP12_I

NTRO

PGRP12_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[01] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG01

ELSEIF Ask_G[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG0

1

PSCATG01 Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, six month ago) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) purchased 

any cigarettes? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG02

 ELSEIF 

Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G01_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_G01COST

ELSE goto 

G01STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

612

20C G01STOR

E

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_POPGRP12

20C G01PURC

H

G01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG02

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G01LOC

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

located?

Goto G01LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

613

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_G01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG02

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG0

2

PSCATG02 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any cigars, smoking 

tobacco, or chewing tobacco?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G02_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G02_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_G02COST

ELSE goto 

G02STORE
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20C G02STOR

E

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_POPGRP12

20C G02PURC

H

G02PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[01] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM01

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G02LOC

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

located?

Goto G02LOCST
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20C 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_G02LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[01] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM01

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATM0

1

PSCATM01 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (Six Months 

Ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any prescription drugs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M01_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C M01_COS

T

M01_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much did 

(you/your household) spend on your 

last purchase of prescription drugs?

IF M01_COST < 3 

or M01_COST > 

999 then goto 

ERR1_M01COST

ELSE goto 

M01STORE
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616

20C M01STOR

E

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_POPGRP12

20C M01PURC

H

M01PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG15

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto M01LOC

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

located?

Goto M01LOCST

20C M01LOCS

T

M01LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_M01LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[15] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG15

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12
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20C PSCATG1

5

PSCATG15 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for checking 

account fees, annual credit card fees, 

or other bank services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G15_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_G15COST

ELSE goto 

G15STORE

20C G15STOR

E

G15STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G15PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G15PURC

H

G15PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG16

 

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G15LOC

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

located?

Goto G15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

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618

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_G15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[16] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG16

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG1

6

PSCATG16 Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, twelve months ago) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for tax return 

preparation or other accounting 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP12

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_G16COST

ELSE goto 

G16STORE

20C G16STOR

E

G16STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G16PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G16PURC

H

G16PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_G[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATG06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G16LOC

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

located?

Goto G16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

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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_G16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_G[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATG06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C PSCATG0

6

PSCATG06 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

purchased any electrical personal care 

appliances such as shavers or hair 

dryers?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G06_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP12

20C G06_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_G06COST

ELSE goto 

G06STORE

20C G06STOR

E

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_POPGRP12

20C G06PURC

H

G06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP12

2: Goto G06LOC

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

located?

Goto G06LOCST

20C 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_G06LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP12

END_POPGRP12 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

620

POP13_AskFlags

20C PGRP13_I

NTRO

PGRP13_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_R[32] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATR32

ELSEIF Ask_R[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13

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_POPGRP13

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_R32COST

ELSE goto 

R32STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

621

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_POPGRP13

20C R32PURC

H

R32PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[29] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR29

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR23

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R32LOC

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

located?

Goto R32LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

622

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_R32LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[29] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR29

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13

20C 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_POPGRP13

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_R29COST

ELSE goto 

R29STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

623

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_POPGRP13

20C R29PURC

H

R29PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[30] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR30

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR23

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R29LOC

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

located?

Goto R29LOCST

20C 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_R29LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[30] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR30

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

624

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_POPGRP13

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_R30COST

ELSE goto 

R30STORE

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_POPGRP13

20C R30PURC

H

R30PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[23] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR23

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R30LOC

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

located?

Goto R30LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

625

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_R30LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[23] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATR23 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13

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_POPGRP13

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_R23COST

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_POPGRP13

20C R23PURC

H

R23PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[25] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR25

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R23LOC

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

located?

Goto R23LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

626

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_R23LOCST

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[25] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR25

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13

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_POPGRP13

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_R25COST

ELSE Goto 

R25STORE

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_POPGRP13

20C R25PURC

H

R25PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP13

2: Goto R25LOC

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

located?

Goto R25LOCST

20C 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_R25LOCST

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP13
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

627

END_POPGRP13 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section

POP14_AskFlags

20C PGRP14_I

NTRO

PGRP14_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[08] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG08

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

628

20C PSCATG0

8

PSCATG08 Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, six month ago) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any 

expenses for personal care services 

such as haircuts, nail services, or 

tanning?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G08_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT15

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[26] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR26

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C G08_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_G08COST

ELSE goto 

G08STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

629

20C G08STOR

E

G08STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G08PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

630

20C G08PURC

H

G08PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[15] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT15

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

 

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto G08LOC

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

located?

Goto G08LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

631

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_G08LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[15] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT15

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

632

20C PSCATT15 PSCATT15 (Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (six months 

ago)./In the last SIX MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for parking fees or 

tolls?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T15_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[26] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR26

 ELSEIF 

Ask_R[27] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR27

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[16] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT16

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C T15_COST T15_COST In the last SIX MONTHS, how much 

was (your/your household's) last 

expense for parking fees or tolls?

IF T15_COST > 390 

then goto 

ERR1_T15COST

ELSE goto 

T15STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

633

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_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

634

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_POPGRP14

2: Goto T15LOC

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

located?

Goto T15LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

635

20C T15LOCST T15LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T15LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[26] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR26

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

636

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_POPGRP14

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_R26COST

ELSE goto 

R26STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

637

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_POPGRP14

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

located?

Goto R26LOCST

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_R26LOCST

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

638

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_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

639

20C R26PURC

H

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_POPGRP14

20C R26THDL

C

R26THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto R26THDST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

640

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_R26THDST

ELSEIF Ask_R[27] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR27

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C 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_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

641

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_R27COST

ELSE goto 

R27STORE

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_POPGRP14

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_R27LOCST

ELSEIF entry = 'XX' 

then goto 

R27LOCCT

ELSE goto R27DIR

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

642

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_POPGRP14

20C R27PURC

H

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_POPGRP14

20C R27THDL

C

R27THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto R27THDST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

643

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_R27THDST

ELSEIF Ask_T[16] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT16

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C PSCATT16 PSCATT16 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for automobile 

service clubs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T16_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[02] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH02

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[03] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH03

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 ELSEIF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C T16_COST T16_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for automobile service clubs?

IF T16_COST < 6 or 

T16_COST > 299 

then goto 

ERR1_T16COST

ELSE goto 

T16STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

644

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_POPGRP14

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_POPGRP14

2: Goto T16LOC

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

located?

Goto T16LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

645

20C T16LOCST T16LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T16LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[02] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH02

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C 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_POPGRP14

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_H02COST

ELSE goto 

H02STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

646

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_POPGRP14

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_H02LOCST

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 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

647

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_POPGRP14

20C H02PURC

H

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_POPGRP14

20C H02THDL

C

H02THDLC In what city is (3rd party name) 

located?

Goto H02THDST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

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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_H02THDST

ELSEIF Ask_H[03] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH03

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

20C 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_POPGRP14

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_H03COST

ELSE goto 

H03STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

649

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_POPGRP14

20C H03PURC

H

H03PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[04] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH04

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H03LOC

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

located?

Goto H03LOCST

20C 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_H03LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[04] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH04

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

650

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_POPGRP14

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_H04COST

ELSE goto 

H04STORE

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_POPGRP14

20C H04PURC

H

H04PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[05] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH05

 

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H04LOC

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

located?

Goto H04LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

651

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_H04LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[05] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH05

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

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_POPGRP14

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 < 5 

or H05_COST > 499 

then goto 

ERR1_H05COST

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_POPGRP14

20C H05PURC

H

H05PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_H[06] = 1 then 

goto PSCATH06

 

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H05LOC

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

located?

Goto H05LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

652

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_H05LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[06] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATH06

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

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_POPGRP14

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 < 5 

or H06_COST > 299 

then goto 

ERR1_H06COST

ELSE goto 

H06STORE

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_POPGRP14

20C H06PURC

H

H06PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP14

2: Goto H06LOC

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

located?

Goto H06LOCST

20C 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_H06LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP14

END_POPGRP14 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

653

POP15_AskFlags

20C PGRP15_I

NTRO

PGRP15_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last two 

years, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, two years ago). We have 

used the responses that you've already 

given us to shorten this part of the

interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_G[11] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATG11

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATG1

1

PSCATG11 Now, please think about the last six 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, six month ago) have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any 

expenses for laundry or dry cleaning 

services?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

G11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR28

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT11

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT12

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C G11_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_G11COST

ELSE goto 

G11STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

654

20C G11STOR

E

G11STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF uppercase entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

G11PURCH

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C G11PURC

H

G11PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_R[28] = 1 then 

goto PSCATR28

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT11

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP15

2: Goto G11LOC

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

located?

Goto G11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

655

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_G11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_R[28] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATR28

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

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_POPGRP15

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_R28COST

ELSE goto 

R28STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

656

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_POPGRP15

20C R28PURC

H

R28PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[11] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT11

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

 

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP15

2: Goto R28LOC

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

located?

Goto R28LOCST

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_R28LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[11] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT11

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

657

20C PSCATT11 PSCATT11 Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, twelve months ago) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for motor vehicle 

maintenance, inspections, or towing?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T11_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[12] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT12

 ELSEIF 

Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C T11_COST T11_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for motor vehicle maintenance, 

inspections, or towing?

IF T11_COST < 2 or 

T11_COST > 1000 

then goto 

ERR1_T11COST

ELSE goto 

T11STORE

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_POPGRP15

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_POPGRP15

2: Goto T11LOC

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

located?

Goto T11LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

658

20C T11LOCST T11LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T11LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[12] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT12

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATT12 PSCATT12 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for motor vehicle 

repair?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T12_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_T[10] = 1 then 

goto PSCATT10

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C T12_COST T12_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for motor vehicle repair?

IF T12_COST < 2 or 

T12_COST > 1000 

then goto 

ERR1_T12COST

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_POPGRP15

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_POPGRP15

2: Goto T12LOC

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

located?

Goto T12LOCST
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

659

20C T12LOCST T12LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T12LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_T[10] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATT10

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C PSCATT10 PSCATT10 Now, please think about the last two 

years, since the first of (Month and 

Year, two years ago), have (you/you or 

anyone in your household) had any 

expenses for motor vehicle body work 

or paint?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

T10_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP15

20C T10_COST T10_COST In the last TWO YEARS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for motor vehicle body work or paint?

IF T10_COST < 5 or 

T10_COST > 3000 

then goto 

ERR1_T10COST

ELSE goto 

T10STORE

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_POPGRP15

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_POPGRP15

2: Goto T10LOC

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

located?

Goto T10LOCST

20C T10LOCST T10LOCST ? [F1]

In what state is (Business Name) 

located?

 Enter the two character state 

abbreviation

IF entry is not a 

valid state 

abbreviation then 

goto 

CK_T10LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP15

END_POPGRP15 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

660

POP16_AskFlags

20C PGRP16_I

NTRO

PGRP16_INTRO The next few questions are about 

expenses made by (you/you or anyone 

in your household) during the last 12 

months, that is, as far back as (Month 

and Year, twelve months ago). We 

have used the responses that you've 

already given us to shorten this part of 

the interview, so I'll only be asking you 

about expenses that you told me that 

you did not have in the last three 

months.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF Ask_A[17] = 1 

then goto 

PSCATA17

ELSEIF Ask_A[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA19

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[9] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 

1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[9] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C 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_POPGRP16

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_A17COST

ELSE goto 

A17STORE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

661

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_POPGRP16

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_POPGRP16

2: Goto A17LOC

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

located?

Goto A17LOCST
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662

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_A17LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[19] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA19

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 

1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C 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_POPGRP16

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_A19COST

ELSE goto 

A19STORE
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663

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_POPGRP16

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_POPGRP16

2: Goto A19LOC

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

located?

Goto A19LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

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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_A19LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_A[18] = 

1 then goto 

PSCATA18

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 

1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

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_POPGRP16

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_A18COST

ELSE goto 

A18STORE
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665

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_POPGRP16

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_POPGRP16

2: Goto A18LOC

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_A18LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_H[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATA09

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 

1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

666

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_POPGRP16

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_H09COST

ELSE goto 

H09STORE

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_POPGRP16

20C H09PURC

H

H09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_F54 = 1 then 

goto PSCATF54

 

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP16

2: Goto H09LOC

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

located?

Goto H09LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

667

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_H09LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_F54 = 

1 then goto 

PSCATF54

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATF54 PSCATF54 Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (Month and 

Year, twelve months ago) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for catered events 

or board? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

F54_COST

2,DK,RF: IF 

Ask_M[09] = 1 then 

goto PSCATM09

 ELSE 

goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C F54_COST F54_COST In the last 12 MONTHS, how much was 

(your/your household's) last expense 

for catered events or board?

IF F54_COST < 10 

or F54_COST > 

6500 then goto 

ERR1_F54COST

ELSE goto 

F54_STORE

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_POPGRP16

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_POPGRP16

2: Goto F54LOC

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

located?

Goto F54LOCST
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

668

20C F54LOCST 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_F54LOCST

ELSEIF Ask_M[09] 

= 1 then goto 

PSCATM09

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C PSCATM0

9

PSCATM09 (Now, please think about the last 12 

months, since the first of (12 Months 

Ago)./In the last 12 MONTHS) have 

(you/you or anyone in your household) 

had any expenses for adult day care? 

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

M09_COST

2,DK,RF: Goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C M09_COS

T

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_M09COST

ELSE goto 

M09_STORE

20C M09STOR

E

M09STORE What is the name of the business 

where (you/your household) had this 

expense?

 Enter store, website, or 

company name

IF Uppercase Entry 

does not contains 

'.COM' and is not a 

DK or RF then goto 

M09PURCH

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

20C M09PURC

H

M09PURCH Was this paid for -

1. Online?

2. In person?

3. By mail or telephone order?

4. Other

1,3,4,DK,RF: 

Goto 

END_POPGRP16

2: Goto M09LOC

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

located?

Goto M09LOCST

20C M09LOCS

T

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_M09LOCST

ELSE goto 

END_POPGRP16

END_POPGRP16 Exit section 20C 

and goto the next 

appropriate section
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

669

20C Ask_A

1. Yes

2. No

20C Ask_E

1. Yes

2. No

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

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

670

SoftLowerLimitG

SoftUpperLimitG

SoftLowerLimitP

SoftUpperLimitP

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

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 INCWEEK

Q

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

671

21A OCCUCO

DE

OCCUCODE 47 ? [F1]

Which of the following categories best 

describes the job in which (you/NAME) 

received the most earnings during the 

past 12 months?

1. Administrator, manager

2. Teacher

3. Professional

4. Administrative support, including 

clerical

5. Sales, retail

6. Sales, business goods and services

7. Technician

8. Protective service

9. Private household service

10. Other service

11. Machine or transportation operator, 

laborer

12. Construction workers, mechanics

13. Farming

14. Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping

15. Armed Forces

Goto INCOMEY

21A INCOMEY INCOMEY (Were/Was) (you/NAME): 

1. An employee of a PRIVATE company, 

business, or individual working for wages 

or salary?

2. A Federal government employee?

3. A State government employee?

4. A local government employee?

5. Self-employed ^YourHisHer OWN 

business, partnership, professional 

practice, or farm?

6. Working WITHOUT PAY in a family 

business or farm?

Goto SALARYST

21A INCNONW

K

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

672

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 < 

SoftLowerLimit[1] or 

SALARYX > 

SoftUpperLimit[1] 

then

 goto 

ERR1_SALARYX

 ELSE 

goto GROSPAYX

DK,RF: Goto 

SALARYB

21A SALARYB SALARYB 48 ? [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 GROSPAY

X

GROSPAYX What was the amount of (your/NAME's) 

last pay before any deductions?

Goto PAYPERD
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

673

21A PAYPERD PAYPERD What period of time did this cover?

1. One week

2. Two weeks

3. Month

4. Quarter

5. Year

6. Twice a month

7. Other

IF (PAYPERD = 1-4, 

6, or 7) AND 

GROSPAYX > 

(SALARYX*0.5) 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYPERD

ELSE:

1-6: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

SoftLowerLimitG[PA

YPERD] or 

GROSPAYX > 

SoftUpperLimitG[PA

YPERD] then goto 

ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto 

PAYSTUB

7: IF GROSPAYX 

< 

SoftLowerLimitG[PA

YPERD] or 

GROSPAYX > 

SoftUpperLimitG[PA

YPERD] then goto 

ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto 

PAYPRDOT

DK,RF: IF 

GROSPAYX < 

SoftLowerLimitG[8] 

or GROSPAYX > 

SoftUpperLimitG[8] 

then goto 

ERR1_PAYPERD

 ELSE goto 

PAYSTUB

21A PAYPRDO

T

PAYPRDOT Specify: Goto PAYSTUB

21A PAYSTUB 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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

674

21A PRIVPENS PRIVPENS ? [F1]

Was there any money deducted from 

(your/NAME's) pay for -

Private pension fund?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

PRIVPENX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

GOVRET

21A PRIVPENX PRIVPENX How much? 1-99999999: IF 

PAYPERD = DK or 

RF and (PRIVPENX 

< 

SoftLowerLimitP[8] 

or PRIVPENX > 

 

SoftUpperLimitP[8]) 

OR

 

(PRIVPENX < 

SoftLowerLimit[PAY

PERD] or 

PRIVPENX > 

SoftUpperLimitP[PA

YPERD]) 

 

THEN goto 

ERR1_PRIVPENX

 ELSE 

goto GOVRET

DK,RF: Goto 

GOVRET

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 GOVRETX GOVRETX How much? 1-99999999: IF 

GOVRETX < 

SoftLowerLimit[2] or 

GOVRETX > 

SoftUpperLimit[2] 

then goto 

ERR1_GOVRETX

 ELSE 

goto RRRDED

DK,RF: Goto 

RRRDED
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

675

21A RRRDED RRRDED Was there any money deducted from 

(your/NAME's) pay for -

Railroad retirement?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RRRDEDX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SSDED

21A RRRDEDX RRRDEDX How much? 1-99999999: IF 

RRRDEDX < 

SoftLowerLimit[3] or 

RRRDEDX > 

SoftUpperLimit[3] 

then goto 

ERR1_RRRDEDX

 ELSE 

goto SSDED

DK,RF: Goto 

SSDED

21A SSDED SSDED ? [F1]

Was there any money deducted from 

(your/NAME's) pay for -

Social Security including Medicare?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MEDICOV

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SSNORM

21A SSNORM SSNORM Are Social Security payments 

NORMALLY deducted from 

(your/NAME's) pay?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

MEDICOV

2,DK,RF: Goto 

EMPLCONT

21A MEDICOV MEDICOV Does the money deducted for Social 

Security cover only the Medicare 

portion of Social Security?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto EMPLCONT

21A EMPLCON

T

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

676

21A SEMPFRM SEMPFRM ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/NAME) receive any selfemployment income or have a loss?

(Report income from own businesses 

(farm or non-farm) including 

proprietorships and partnerships)

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

SEMPFRMX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SOCSRRET

21A SEMPFRM

X

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-

999999999: IF 

SEMPFRMX = 0 

then goto 

CK_SEMPFRMX

 

ELSEIF 

SEMPFRMX < 

SoftLowerLimit[4] or 

SEMPFRMX > 

SoftUpperLimit[4]

 

then goto 

ERR1_SEMPFRMX

 

ELSE goto 

SOCSRRET

DK,RF: Goto

SEMPFRMB

21A SEMPFRM

B

SEMPFRMB 48 ? [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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

677

21A SOCSRRE

T

SOCSRRET ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/NAME) receive any Social 

Security or Railroad Retirement 

benefits?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RRRETIRX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

SUPPLINC

21A RRRETIR

X

RRRETIRX ? [F1]

What was the amount of the last Social 

Security or Railroad Retirement 

payment received?

1-99999999: IF 

RRRETIRX < 

SoftLowerLimit[5] or 

RRRETIRX > 

SoftUpperLimit[5] 

then

 goto 

ERR1_RRRETIRX

 ELSE 

goto INCMEDCR

DK,RF: Goto 

RRRETIRB

21A RRRETIR

B

RRRETIRB 49 ? [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 INCMEDC

R

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 < 

SoftLowerLimit[6] or 

SS_RRQ > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

then goto 

ERR1_SSRRQ

ELSE goto 

SUPPLINC
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21A SUPPLINC SUPPLINC ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/NAME) receive any -

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

payments?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto SSIX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

INDRETAC

21A SSIX SSIX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: IF 

SSIX < 

SoftLowerLimit[7] or 

SSIX > 

SoftUpperLimit[7] 

then goto 

ERR1_SSIX

 ELSE 

goto INDRETAC

DK,RF: Goto SSIB

21A SSIB SSIB 50 ? [F1]

Could you tell me which range on 

CARD C best reflects the amount 

(you/NAME) received in Supplemental 

Security income during the past 12 

months?

1. $1-$999

2. $1,000-$1,999

3. $2,000-$2,999

4. $3,000-$3,999

5. $4,000-$4,999

6. $5,000-$9,999

7. $10,000-$14,999

8. $15,000-$19,999

9. $20,000-$29,999

10. $30,000-$39,999

11. $40,000-$49,999

12. $50,000 and over

Goto INDRETAC

21A 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
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21A INDRETX INDRETX ? [F1]

How much?

IF INDRETX < 

SoftLowerLimit[8] or 

INDRETX > 

SoftUpperLimit[8] 

then goto 

ERR1_INDRETX

ELSE goto 

S21A_CHECK

21A S21A_CHECK IF no more persons 

with 

8500.INCWEEKQ = 

0 or 

 

8500.ANYWORK = 

2,DK or RF then 

goto S21A_END

ELSE goto 

ANYWORK for the 

next person

21A S21A_END Goto Section 21B

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

SoftLowerLimit

SoftUpperLimit
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21B INTERDIV 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 < 

SoftLowerLimit[1] or 

INTRDVX > 

SoftUpperLimit[1] 

then goto 

ERR1_INTRDVX

 ELSE 

goto NETRENT

DK,RF: Goto 

INTRDVB

21B INTRDVB INTRDVB 50 ? [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 NETRENT NETRENT ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) receive any net rental 

income or loss?

 Net rental income is the total 

amount after expenses.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

NETRENTX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

ROYEST

21B NETRENT

X

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-

999999999: IF 

NETRENTX = 0 

then goto 

CK_NETRENTX

 

ELSEIF 

(NETRENTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[2] or 

NETRENTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[2]) 

then goto 

ERR1_NETRENTX

 

ELSE goto 

ROYEST

DK,RF: Goto 

NETRENTB

21B NETRENT

B

NETRENTB 50 ? [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
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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 ROYESTX ROYESTX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

1-99999999: IF 

ROYESTX < 

SoftLowerLimit[3] or 

ROYESTX > 

SoftUpperLimit[3] 

then goto 

ERR1_ROYESTX

 ELSE 

goto RETSURV

DK,RF: Goto 

ROYESTB

21B ROYESTB ROYESTB 50 ? [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 RETSURV RETSURV ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) receive any retirement, 

survivor, or disability pensions?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

RETSURVX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHREG
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21B RETSURV

X

RETSURVX ? [F1]

What was the amount?

(Do not include Social Security.)

1-99999999: IF 

RETSURVX < 

SoftLowerLimit[4] or 

RETSURVX > 

SoftUpperLimit[4] 

then

 goto 

ERR1_RETSURVX

 ELSE 

goto OTHREG

DK,RF: Goto 

RETSURVB

21B RETSURV

B

RETSURVB 50 ? [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
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21B OTHREGX OTHREGX ? [F1]

What was the amount from all 

sources?

(Do not include lump sum payments such 

as money from an inheritance or sale of a 

home.)

1-99999999: IF 

OTHREGX < 

SoftLowerLimit[5] or 

OTHREGX > 

SoftUpperLimit[5] 

then goto 

 

ERR1_OTHREGX 

 ELSE 

goto LUMPSUM

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHREGB

21B OTHREGB OTHREGB 50 ? [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 LUMPSUM LUMPSUM ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) receive any lump sum 

payments from insurance, estates, 

trusts, royalties, child support, 

alimony, prizes or games of chance, or 

from persons outside your household?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

LUMPSUMX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

OTHERINC
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685

21B LUMPSUM

X

LUMPSUMX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received 

(by all household members/ )?

1-99999999: IF 

LUMPSUMX < 

SoftLowerLimit[6] or 

LUMPSUMX > 

SoftUpperLimit[6] 

then 

 goto 

ERR1_LUMPSUMX

 ELSE 

goto OTHERINC

DK,RF: Goto 

LUMPSUMB

21B LUMPSUM

B

LUMPSUMB 50 ? [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
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686

21B OTHRINC

X

OTHRINCX ? [F1]

What was the total amount received 

(by all household members/ )?

1-99999999: IF 

OTHRINCX < 

SoftLowerLimit[7] or 

OTHRINCX > 

SoftUpperLimit[7] 

then

 

goto 

ERR1_OTHRINCX

 

ELSE goto 

MISCTAX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHRINCB

21B OTHRINC

B

OTHRINCB 50 ? [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 < 

SoftLowerLimit[8] or 

MISCTAXX > 

SoftUpperLimit[8] 

then goto 

ERR1_MISCTAXX

ELSE goto 

FOODSMP
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687

21B FOODSMP 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

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_AMT

 

ELSE goto 

WELFARE

DK,RF: Goto 

WELFARE
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688

21B WELFARE WELFARE ? [F1]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS -

Did (you/you or any members of this 

household, including children,) receive 

any welfare payments or cash 

assistance from the state or local 

welfare office?

Please include even if only for one 

month. Do NOT include benefits from 

food, energy, or rental assistance 

programs.

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

WELFAREX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

MEALSPAY

21B WELFARE

X

WELFAREX ? [F1]

What was the amount for the PAST 12 

MONTHS?

1-99999999: IF 

WELFAREX < 

SoftLowerLimit[9] or 

WELFAREX > 

SoftUpperLimit[9] 

then goto 

ERR1_WELFAREX

 ELSE 

goto MEALSPAY

DK,RF: Goto 

WELFAREB

21B WELFARE

B

WELFAREB 50 ? [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
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

689

21B MEALSPA

Y

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 MLPAYWK

X

MLPAYWKX About what was the WEEKLY dollar 

value of these meals?

IF MLPAYWKX < 

SoftLowerLimit[10] 

or MLPAYWKX > 

SoftUpperLimit[10] 

then goto 

ERR1_MLPAYWKX

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 

Set21CompleteFlag

21B INTRDVX_

21B NETR_NTX

21B ROYESTX_

21B RETS_RVX

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
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690

22 LIAINTRO LIAINTRO The next few questions are about 

financial assets, credit, and loans. We 

know people aren't used to discussing 

their debt and financial assets, but we 

use this information to get a picture of 

how spending relates to changes in 

debt and savings. Be assured that, 

like all other information you have 

provided, these answers will be kept 

strictly confidential.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto IRA

22 IRA IRA Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any retirement 

accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or 

Thrift Savings Plans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto IRAX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

DEFBENRP

22 IRAX IRAX ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

What is the total value of all retirement 

accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or 

Thrift Savings Plans that (you/your 

household) (own/owns)?

1-999999999999: 

IF IRAX > 999999 

then goto 

ERR1_IRAX

ELSE goto IRAYRX

DK,RF: Goto IRAB

22 IRAB IRAB 51 ? [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
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691

22 IRAYRX IRAYRX ? [F1]

What was the total value of all 

retirement accounts ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

0: Goto IRAYR

1-999999999999: IF 

IRAX = 

NONRESPONSE 

and IRAYRX > 

999999 then goto 

ERR1_IRAYRX

 

ELSEIF IRAX = 

RESPONSE and 

(IRARYX > 600,000 

OR IRAX > 

600,000) AND

 

((IRAYRX <= (0.6 x 

IRAX)) or (IRAYRX 

>= (1.4 x IRAX))) 

 

then goto 

ERR2_IRAYRX

 

ELSE goto 

DEFBENRP

DK,RF: Goto 

IRAYRB

22 IRAYRB IRAYRB 51 ? [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
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692

22 DEFBENR

P

DEFBENRP ? [F1]

Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) have a defined benefit 

retirement plan, such as a pension 

from an employer?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STOCK

22 STOCK STOCK ? [F1]

Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any directly-held 

stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (Not in 

Retirement accounts/ )?

 Include U.S. savings bonds

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto STOCKX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

LIQUID

22 STOCKX STOCKX ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

What is the total value of all directlyheld stocks, bonds, and mutual funds 

(Not in Retirement accounts/ ) that 

(you/your household) (own/owns)?

 Include US savings bonds

1-999999999999: 

IF STOCKX < 5 or 

STOCKX > 999999 

then 

 

goto 

ERR1_STOCKX

 

ELSE goto 

STOCKYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

STOCKB

22 STOCKB STOCKB 52 ? [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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693

22 STOCKYR

X

STOCKYRX ? [F1]

What was the total value of all directlyheld stocks, bonds, and mutual funds 

(Not in Retirement accounts/ ) ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY?

 Include US savings bonds

0: Goto 

STOCKYR

1-999999999999: 

IF STOCKX = 

NONRESPONSE 

and STOCKYRX > 

999999 then goto 

ERR1_STOCKYRX

 

ELSEIF STOCKX = 

RESPONSE and 

(STOCKYRX > 

600000 or STOCKX 

> 600,000) AND 

 

((STOCKYRX <= 

(0.6 x STOCKX)) or 

(STOCKYRX >= 

(1.4 x STOCKX)))

 

then goto 

ERR2_STOCKYRX

 

ELSE goto LIQUID

DK,RF: Goto 

STOCKYRB

22 STOCKYR

B

STOCKYRB 52 ? [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

22 STOCKYR STOCKYR Did (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any directly-held 

stocks, bonds, or mutual funds (Not in 

Retirement accounts/ ) ONE YEAR 

AGO TODAY? 

 Include U.S. savings bonds

1. Yes

2. No

Goto LIQUID
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

694

22 LIQUID LIQUID Do (you/you or any members of your 

household) have any checking, 

savings, money market accounts, or 

certificates of deposit or CDs?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto LIQUIDX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

WHOLIF

22 LIQUIDX LIQUIDX ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

What is the total value of all checking, 

savings, money market accounts, and 

certificates of deposit or CDs (you/your 

household) (have/has)?

1-999999999999: 

IF LIQUIDX > 

499999 then goto 

ERR1_LIQUIDX

 

ELSE goto 

LIQUDYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

LIQUIDB

22 LIQUIDB LIQUIDB 53 ? [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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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

695

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

1-999999999999: IF 

LIQUIDX = 

NONRESPONSE 

and LIQUDYRX > 

499999 then goto 

ERR1_LIQUDYRX

 

ELSEIF LIQUIDX = 

RESPONSE and 

(LIQUDYRX > 

200000 or LIQUIDX 

> 200,000) 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 53 ? [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

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

696

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

1-999999999999: 

IF WHOLIFX > 

70000 then goto 

ERR1_WHOLIFX

 

ELSE goto 

WHLFYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

WHOLIFB

22 WHOLIFB WHOLIFB 54 ? [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
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

697

22 WHLFYRX 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

1-999999999999: 

IF WHLFYRX > 

70000 then goto 

ERR1_WHLFYRX

 

ELSE goto OTHAST

DK,RF: Goto 

WHLFYRB

22 WHLFYRB WHLFYRB 54 ? [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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

698

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

22 OTHASTX OTHASTX As of TODAY --

What is the total value of these other 

financial assets?

1-999999999999: 

IF OTHASTX < 5 or 

OTHASTX > 

600000 then goto 

ERR1_OTHASTX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHSTYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHASTB

22 OTHASTB OTHASTB 51

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 OTHSTYR

X

OTHSTYRX What was the total value of these other 

financial assets ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

0: Goto OTHSTYR

1-999999999999: 

IF OTHSTYRX = 1-

5 or OTHSTYRX > 

600000 then goto 

ERR1_OTHSTYRX

 

ELSE goto CREDIT

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHSTYRB
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

699

22 OTHSTYR

B

OTHSTYRB 51

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 OTHSTYR OTHSTYR Did (you/your household) have any 

other financial assets, such as 

annuities, trusts, and royalties ONE 

YEAR AGO TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto CREDIT

22 CREDIT CREDIT ? [F1]

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

any credit cards including store cards 

and gas cards?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto CREDITX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

STUDNT

22 CREDITX CREDITX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on all 

cards as of TODAY?

0-999999999999: 

IF CREDITX = 1-9 

or CREDITX > 

30000 then goto 

ERR1_CREDITX

 

ELSE goto 

CREDTYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

CREDITB

22 CREDITB CREDITB 53 ? [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
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

700

22 CREDTYR

X

CREDTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed on all 

cards ONE YEAR AGO TODAY?

0: Goto CREDYR

1-999999999999: 

IF CREDTYRX = 1-

9 or CREDTYRX > 

30000 then goto 

ERR1_CREDTYRX

 

ELSE goto 

CREDFINX

DK,RF: Goto 

CREDYRB

22 CREDYRB CREDYRB 53 ? [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

22 CREDFIN

X

CREDFINX What was the total amount paid in 

finance, late charges, and interest for 

all cards in (last month)?

0-999999999999: 

IF CREDFINX > 700 

then goto 

ERR1_CREDFINX

 

ELSE goto STUDNT

DK,RF: Goto 

STUDNT

22 STUDNT STUDNT ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

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

any student loans?

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

STUDNTX

2, DK, RF: Goto 

OTHLOAN
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

701

22 STUDNTX STUDNTX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on all 

student loans?

1-999999999999: 

IF entry < 50 or 

entry > 199999 then 

goto 

ERR1_STUDNTX

 

ELSE goto 

STDNTYRX

DK, RF: Goto 

STUDNTB

22 STUDNTB STUDNTB 54 ? [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

22 STDNTYR

X

STDNTYRX ? [F1]

What was the total amount owed on all 

student loans ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY?

0: Goto STDNTYR

1-999999999999: 

IF STUDNTX = 

NONRESPONSE 

and STDNTYRX > 

499999 then goto 

ERR1_STDNTYRX

 

ELSEIF STUDNTX 

= RESPONSE and 

(STDNTYRX > 

72000 OR 

STUDNTX > 

72,000) and

 

((STDNTYRX <= 

(0.6 x STUDNTX)) 

or (STDNTYRX >= 

(1.4 x STUDNTX))) 

 

then goto ERR2_ 

STDNTYRX

 

ELSE goto 

STUDFINX

DK, RF: Goto 

STDNTYRB
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

702

22 STDNTYR

B

STDNTYRB 54 ? [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

22 STDNTYR STDNTYR Did (you/your household) have any 

student loans ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY? 

1. Yes

2. No

Goto STUDFINX

22 STUDFINX STUDFINX What was the total amount paid in 

finance, late charges, and interest for 

all student loans in (last month)?

0-999999999999: 

IF STUDFINX > 375 

then goto 

ERR1_STUDFINX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHLOAN

DK, RF: Goto 

OTHLOAN

22 OTHLOAN OTHLOAN ? [F1]

As of TODAY --

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

any other debt such as medical loans 

or personal loans?

 Do not include mortgages, 

home equity loans, or vehicle loans

1. Yes

2. No

1: Goto 

OTHLONX

2,DK,RF: Goto 

S22_END

22 OTHLONX OTHLONX ? [F1]

What is the total amount owed on all 

other loans?

 Do not include mortgages, 

home equity loans, or vehicle loans

1-999999999999: IF 

OTHLONX < 50 or 

OTHLONX > 72000 

then goto 

ERR1_OTHLONX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHLNYRX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHLONB
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Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

703

22 OTHLONB OTHLONB 53 ? [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 OTHLNYR

X

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

1-999999999999: 

IF OTHLNYRX = 1-

49 or OTHLNYRX > 

72000 then goto 

ERR1_OTHLNYRX

 

ELSE goto 

OTHFINX

DK,RF: Goto 

OTHLNYRB

22 OTHLNYR

B

OTHLNYRB 51 ? [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

22 OTHLNYR OTHLNYR Did (you/your household) have any 

other debt such as medical loans or 

personal loans ONE YEAR AGO 

TODAY? 

 Do not include mortgages, 

home equity loans, or vehicle loans

1. Yes

2. No

Goto OTHFINX
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

704

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

0-999999999999: 

IF OTHFINX > 375 

then goto 

ERR1_OTHFINX

 

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 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

705

BACK AFTERMID IF 

COMPLETE_FLAG 

= 1 and 

NOCONTACT = 0 

and INTNMBR = 4 

then 

 goto 

BlkAPPT.BResearc

h

IF 

COMPLETE_FLAG 

= 1 then goto 

DK_THANK

IF START = 4 then 

goto VERIFY_INFO

IF START = 3 then 

goto TRANS

IF REPLACE_VER2 

= 1 OR 

REPLACE_SPAWN 

= 1 then goto DONE

IF (TYPEC = 3, 7, 

10-12) then goto 

DONE

IF NONTYP = 1-3 

then goto THANK2

ELSE goto 

BLkAPPT.APPTDA

TE

Back RES_INTR

O

RES_INTRO We would like to improve the survey 

taking experience for others and your 

feedback can help us do that. Please 

think of your involvement in this 

survey as a whole when answering 

these next few questions.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

Goto RES01

Back RES01 RES01 How burdensome was this survey to 

you? Would you say:

1. Not at all burdensome?

2. A little burdensome?

3. Somewhat burdensome?

4. Very burdensome?

5. Extremely burdensome?

Goto RES02
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

706

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_CHEC

K

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 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

707

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.MONTH < 

1 or 

apptdate.MONTH > 

12 then

 goto 

CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF 

apptdate.YEAR < 

INTDATE.YEAR or 

apptdate.YEAR >

 

INTDATE.YEAR + 1 

then goto 

CK_ApptDate

 ELSEIF 

apptdate.MONTH 

<> INTPER[5:6] 

then goto 

 

CK_ApptMonth

 ELSEIF 

apptdate < 

SYSDATE then goto 

CK_ApptPast

 ELSE goto 

APPTTIME

Back APPTTIME APPTTIME What TIME would be best to visit you 

again?

 Enter time in the format HH:MM 

AM/PM

IF (APPTDATE = 

SYSDATE) AND 

(APPTTIME <= 

SYSTIME) then 

 goto 

CK_APPTTIME

ELSE goto 

APPTOTH

BACK APPTOTH APPTOTH Enter any appointment notes IF AskPhone2 = 

EMPTY then goto 

PHONENUMBER2

ELSE goto 

THANKCB
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

708

BACK THANKYO

U

THANKYOU This concludes the interview. Thank 

you for your patience, and for taking 

the time to answer

our questions.

Let me remind you that the information 

you provide is very valuable because it 

is used to

update the Consumer Price Index, 

which is one of our nation's leading 

economic indicators.

That is why we sincerely appreciate 

your participation in this survey(and 

look forward to your continued support 

when we contact you again in 3 

months.). 

 

 Interview number: (1/2/3/4/5)

 NOTE: Inform the respondent 

that a supervisor may call them to conduct 

re-interview.

 Explain re-interview as needed.

1. Enter 1 to Continue

IF INTNMBR = 1-3 

then goto 

QTRAPPT

ELSE goto 

HOW_INTV

BACK QTRAPPT QTRAPPT 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 

PHONENUMBER2

ELSE goto 

HOW_INTV
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

709

Back PHONENU

MBER2

PHONENUMBER2 Ask or verify, if necessary.

In case I need to contact you about this 

appointment, is there (a / a secondary) 

phone number and/or e-mail where I can 

reach you?

 Enter phone number or 0 for 

None/Refused

IF 

PHONENUMBER2 

is less than 10 digits 

and <> 0 then goto 

CK_PHONENUMBE

R2

ELSEIF 

PHONENUMBER2 

= 0 then goto 

EMAILADDR

ELSE goto PHTYP2

Back 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

BACK THANKCB 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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

710

BACK MISS_SEC 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

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

2,3,4,5: Goto 

TEL_RESN

BACK SNGL_INT SNGL_INT Were you able to conduct the 

interview in a single (visit/call)?

1. Yes

2. No

IF HOW_INTV = 6 

then goto 

TEL_RESN

ELSE goto 

TRVLTIME

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 OTHTLRS

N

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

711

BACK TRVLTIME 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 INTVTIME 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

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 noninterview contact attempts, finding

 phone numbers, or closing the 

case?

0-240: IF 

Bcoverage.NONTY

P = 1 AND 

SECTCOMP[2 or 3] 

= 1 AND

 

BCeintro.CE_INTR

O = 1 then goto 

RESPON

 ELSEIF 

BCoverage.NONTY

P = 1-3 then goto 

DONE

 ELSE goto 

CONVREF

241-999: Goto 

CK_OTHTIME

BACK CONVREF CONVREF ? [F1]

 Was this a converted refusal?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto RESPON
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

712

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.TUnit

1.Person.HH_MEM[

RESPON] = 2) OR 

 

(BControlcard.TUnit

2.Person.AGERNG[

RESPON] = 1) OR

 

(BControlcard.TUnit

1.Person.PERSTAT

[RESPON] = 7, 8 or 

99) OR

 

(BControlcard.TUnit

1.Person.MEMBST

AT[RESPON] = 1, 3 

or 5) 

 then goto 

CK_RESPON

ELSE goto 

OTHRSP
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

713

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.Tunit

1.Person.FNAME[Ot

hrsp] = 999 or 

 EMPTY) or 

 

(BControlcard.Tunit

1.Person.HH_MEM[

othrsp] = 2) OR

 

(BControlcard.Tunit

1.Person.MEMBST

AT[othrsp] = 1, 3 or 

5)

 OR 

(BControlcard.Tunit

1.Person.PERSTAT

[othrsp] = 7, 8 

 or 99) then 

goto CK2_OTHRSP

ELSEIF 0 is 

selected with other 

answer list options 

then 

 goto 

CK3_OTHRSP

ELSE goto 

USERECS

BACK USERECS 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 

HOMEFILE8500 = 

1) then goto 

INFOBOOK

 ELSE goto 

HOMEFILE
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

714

BACK TYPEREC

S

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 SPECREC

S

SPECRECS Specify Goto RSECTN
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

715

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 - Rented Living Quarters

3. Section 3 - Owned Living Quarters & 

Other Owned Real Estate

4. Section 4 - Utilities and Fuels

5. Section 5 - Home Improvement, 

Repairs, and Home Services

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 Services and Goods

21. Section 21 - Work Experience and 

Income

22. Section 22 - Assets and Liabilities

IF INTNMBR = 4 or 

HOMEFILE8500 = 1 

then goto 

INFOBOOK

ELSE goto 

HOMEFILE

BACK HOMEFIL

E

HOMEFILE Did you give the respondent a 

Home File this quarter?

1. Yes

2. No

Goto INFOBOOK
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

716

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 LANGUAG

E

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

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

717

Back 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

BACK V_PHONE 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 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

718

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

Back V_PHONE

2

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 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

719

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

Back 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_NOSUN 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

MOSTINT

INTMETH

RECSECT

BOOK

Language_CP

CARI_LanguageFlag
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

720

BACK FINCONDT

BACK FINFRCDE

CHI CTATEMP

T

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

CHI 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 

CASECONTACT

2: Goto 

FR_DATE

CHI FR_DATE FR_DATE DATE OF CONTACT

 Enter the date of the contact attempt 

in MM/DD/YYYY format

Goto FRTIME

CHI FRTIME FRTIME TIME OF CONTACT

 Enter the time of the contact attempt 

in HH:MM am/pm format

IF CTATEMPT = 6 

then goto 

TEXTEMAIL

ELSE goto 

CASECONTACT

CHI NOATTEM

PT

NOATTEMPT NOT ATTEMPTING CONTACT

 What were you doing?

 Enter all that apply, separate with 

commas.

1. Reviewing or changing case 

information

2. Readying case for transmission

3. Locating activities (canvassing, 

management or government office, 

FastData, LiMA, etc.)

4. Verification of Type B/C

5. Opened case/ CHI by mistake

99. Other - specify

1-6: Exit CHI

99: Goto 

SPECNOATTEMPT

CHI SPECNOA

TTEMPT

SPECNOATTEMPT OTHER NOT ATTEMPTING 

CONTACT

 Specify other activites you were doing

Exit CHI
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

721

CHI CASECON

TACT

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

CHI 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

CHI CTOTHER CTOTHER OTHER SPECIFY - PARTIAL 

INTERVIEW OR UNABLE TO CONDUCT 

INTERVIEW

 Specify the reason for not completing 

the interview during this contact attempt.

Goto RSPNDENT
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

722

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

CHI LANGLIST 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

CHI SPECLAN

G

SPECLANG SPECIFY LANGUAGE OR 

DIALECT.

Goto RSPNDENT

CHI TEXTEMAI

L

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 

TEXTEMAILOUT

3,4: Goto 

TEXTEMAILIN
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

723

CHI TEXTEMAI

LOUT

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 

TEXTEMAILOUT_O

TH

All others goto 

RSPNDENT

CHI TEXTEMAI

LOUT_OT

H

TEXTEMAILOUT_O

TH

 OUTGOING TEXT MESSAGE OR 

EMAIL SPECIFY

 Specify the purpose of the 

Outgoing Text / Email message.

Goto RSPNDENT

CHI TEXTEMAI

LIN

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_OT

H

ELSE goto 

TEXTMAILSENDER

CHI TEXTEMAI

LIN_OTH

TEXTEMAILIN_OTH INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE OR 

EMAIL SPECIFY

 Specify the purpose of the 

Incoming Text / Email message.

Goto 

TEXMAILSENDER

CHI TEXTMAIL

SENDER

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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

724

CHI RSPNDEN

T

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

CHI RSPNDOT

H

RSPNDOTH OTHER 

CONCERNS/BEHAVIORS/RELUCTANC

E

 Specify other 

concerns/behaviors/reluctance during this 

contact attempt.

Goto STRATEGS

CHI 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
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

725

CHI NCTTELO

T

NCTTELOT OTHER Noncontact Telephone 

Attempt Category

 Specify the details about this 

telephone noncontact.

Goto STRATEGS

CHI 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

CHI NCTPERO

T

NCTPEROT OTHER Noncontact Personal Visit 

Category

 Specify the details about this 

personal visit noncontact.

Goto STRATEGS
Consumer Expenditure Surveys Interview Questionnaire (CEQ) – April 2024 – March 2025

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) – Instrument Specifications

726

CHI STRATEG

S

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

CHI STRATOT

H

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 **

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 **
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727

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 **

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 **
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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 **

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 **

BACK

BACK_ORG
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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

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
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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

CAPIIN

MCDOUT

RAWDATA

RAWDATA1

RAWDATA2

memname

FRONT CTRLNO ** Created in Post Processing **

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BACK NROSIZE

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MCD HNOSUF

MCD STRNAME

MCD UNITDES

MCD GQUNITINFO

MCD NONCITYADD

MCD PHYSDES

MCD PO

MCD ST

MCD ZIP5
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MCD ZIP4

MCD BLDGNAME

MCD MHNO

MCD MHNOSUF

MCD MSTRNAME

MCD MUNITDES

MCD MGQUNITINFO

MCD MNONCITYADD

MCD MPO

MCD MST

MCD MZIP5

MCD MZIP4

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FRONT EXTN

FRONT PHONETYP

BACK PHONENUM2

BACK EXTN2

BACK PHONETYP2

BACK EMAILADDRESS

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FRONT MARKTWO

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

COVERAGE TOTAL_CU

FRONT SECTCOMP
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BACK SECTNO

RESPLINE

RESPNAME

BACK BESTTIME

BACK BESTTIM2

BACK NOSUNDAY

COVERAGE CP1PHON

COVERAGE CP1EXT

COVERAGE CP1TYPE

COVERAGE CP1ZP5

COVERAGE CP1ZP4

FRONT SSFTEAMCODE

FRONT FSTEAMCODE

FRONT POPGRP

CARI MIXED_CONSENT_

ctf

1. Yes

2. No

FRONT QTYPE ** Not Displayed **

CARI CASE_CONSENT

1. Yes

2. No

URRAL