Issued April 2013

CE-305

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

census.gov

Consumer Expenditure Survey

Quarterly Interview Survey

Information Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Page

Demographics 2

Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics 4

Section 2 – Rented Living Quarters 5

Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate 6

Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels 9

Section 5 – Construction, Repairs, Alterations, and Maintenance of Property 11

Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items 14

Section 7 – Household Item Repairs and Service Contracts 21

Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items 22

Section 9 – Clothing and Clothing Services 26

Sections 10 and 11 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles 29

Section 12 – Vehicle Operating Expenses 30

Section 13 – Insurance Other than Health 32

Section 14 –Health Insurance 33

Section 15 – Medical and Health Expenses 34

Section 16 – Educational Expenses 36

Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses 37

Section 18 – Trips and Vacations 39

Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses 41

Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods 44

Section 21 – Occupations 45

Section 21 – Work Experience and Income 46

Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities 49

2013 Calendar 51

2014 Calendar 52

Fraction Conversion Chart 53

Privacy Act Statement 54
DEMOGRAPHICS

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Hispanic Origin

1. Mexican

2. Mexican-American

3. Chicano

4. Puerto Rican

5. Cuban

Race

(Please choose one or more)

1. White

2. Black or African American

3. American Indian or Alaska Native

4. Asian

5. Native Hawaiian 

6. Guamanian or Chamorro

7. Samoan

8. Other Pacific Islander

Asian Origin

1. Chinese

2. Filipino

3. Japanese

4. Korean

5. Vietnamese

6. Asian Indian
Demographics

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Education

1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year

2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary 

(grades 1-8)

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

4. High school graduate – high school diploma 

or the equivalent (GED)

5. Some college but no degree

6. Associate’s degree in college

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

8. Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree 

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

Armed Forces

A person is considered to be in the Armed 

Forces if he or she serves in any branch of the 

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

Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard; their 

Reserve components; and the Air and Army 

National Guard.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Type of Structure

1. Single family detached 

A detached structure with only one primary residence; 

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

basement, attic, etc.

2. Row or townhouse 

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

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

3. End row or end townhouse 

Shares only one common wall with other units.

4. Duplex 

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

5. 3-plex or 4-plex 

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

6. Garden 

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

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

another.

7. High rise 

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

8. Apartment or flat 

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

the garage of one of the units described above.

9. Mobile home or trailer

10.College dormitory
SECTION 2 – RENTED LIVING QUARTERS

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Included in the Housing Unit

Cooking stove, range, or oven

Refrigerator or home freezer

Built-in dishwasher

Portable dishwasher

Clothes washer

Clothes dryer

Included with the Rental Payment

Electricity

Gas

Piped-in water

Heating

Trash/garbage collection

Garage and parking facilities

Telephone services

Television services

Internet services

Furniture
SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER 

OWNED REAL ESTATE

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Included with this Housing Unit

1. Swimming pool

2. Off-street parking

3. Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony

4. Apartment or guest house

5. Central air conditioning

6. Window air conditioning

Types of Owned Real Estate

1. A home in which you used to live

2. Other homes, vacation homes, and recreational 

properties including timeshares 

3. Commercial real estate or farmland 

4. Homes rented out or owned only for investment purposes

5. Land with no buildings on it

Closing Costs

Property survey charges Points paid by buyer

Title search Deed preparation

Recording fees Lawyer’s fees

Transfer taxes Advertising costs

Escrow payment Real estate listing fees
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Costs for Selling a Property

Commission to Realtor Lawyer’s fees

Closing costs Advertising costs

Points for financing Deferred mortgage interest 

payment

Mortgage penalties Real estate listing fees

Property inspection

Mortgage Payment Items

1. Principal

2. Interest

3. Property taxes

4. Property insurance

5. Mortgage guarantee insurance

6. Any other payments (specify)

Fees for Cooperatives

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative

2. Property taxes

3. Property insurance

4. Management

5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal

6. Improvements

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

8. Security, including guards or alarm systems

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

10.Trash collection

11. Other (Specify)
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Homeowner’s Associations or 

Condominium Fees 

1. Management

2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow 

removal 

3. Improvements 

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

5. Parking

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

7. Security, including guards or alarm systems

8. Maid service

9. Medical services

10.Trash collection

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

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Part A – Telephone Expenses

Telephone services included in bill

1. Residential service including Voice over IP (VoIP)

2. Mobile/cellular service including prepaid

Includes “pay-as-you-go” cell service

Other telephone and non-telephone service items

included in the phone bill

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

2. Cable or satellite television services

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

3. Applications, games, or ringtones 

Part B – Other Telephone Expenses

Pre-paid long distance telephone cards/minutes

Part C – Cable, Satellite, and Internet 

Services

1. Cable or satellite TV, not already reported

Cable TV Direct TV Dish TV TiVo

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

2. Satellite radio services

Sirius Radio XM Radio

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

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

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

Includes wi-fi access in hotels, airports, and airplanes
Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels

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Part D – Utilities, Fuels, and Services

1. Electricity

2. Natural or utility gas

3. Fuel oil

4. Bottled or tank gas

5. Other fuels including wood

6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance

7. Garbage and recycling collection including: 

hazardous waste collection 

waste disposal

recyclable material collection

8. Water softening service

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

AND MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY

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Job Types

1. Homes under construction, including a vacation 

home or second home

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

such as a porch, garage, or new rooms

kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms, general purpose 

rooms, basement, etc

decks, porches, patio, and terraces added or improved

attached garages, carports, breezeways, greenhouses, and sheds

detached garages or carports added or improved

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

cellars)

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

walls)

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

4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house

bathroom remodeling kitchen remodeling

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

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

5. Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees

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

swimming pools, or hot tubs

recreational facilities fences added or improved

patios and terraces detached building

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

(including permanent above-ground swimming pools)

fences patios and terraces recreational facilities

8. Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering

wallpaper combination of painting and wallpapering

varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing

9. Plastering or paneling

also includes drywall patching

10.Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs

plumbing fixtures water heater

septic tank built-in dishwasher or laundry tubs

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

garbage disposal

11.Electrical work

includes garage door opener

12.Heating or air conditioning jobs

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

carpet tile, linoleum, or vinyl other flooring including wood, slate, marble, or 

concrete

14.Insulation

15.Roofing, gutters, or downspouts

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

combined replacements 

including re-roofing

combined maintenance and repairs including 

roofing

16.Siding

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

and the like

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

18.Masonry, brick, or stucco work

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

the home)
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Appliances

1. Cooking stove, range, or oven

2. Microwave oven

3. Refrigerator or home freezer

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator

4. Built-in dishwasher 

5. Portable dishwasher 

6. Garbage disposal

7. Clothes washer or dryer

8. Range hood

9. Smoke alarms and detectors

10.Window air conditioner

11.Portable cooling and heating equipment

portable dehumidifiers humidifiers fans space heaters

Do not include window air conditioners

12.Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans

13.Other major home appliances and equipment

trash compactor water softener central air conditioner

furnace heat pump
SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT, 

AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS

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Part A – Major Household Appliances

1. Microwave oven

2. Cooking stove, range, or oven 

3. Range hood 

4. Refrigerator or home freezer

mini refrigerator wine refrigerator

5. Built-in dishwasher 

6. Portable dishwasher 

7. Garbage disposal

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

SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

1. Small electrical kitchen appliances, including –

blender electric grill food processor rice cooker

breadmaker electric fondue set hot plate sandwich grill

coffee grinder electric frying pan ice cream maker slow cooker

coffee maker electric iron juicer smoothie maker

crockpot electric knife mixer toaster

deep fryer electric timer pizza oven toaster oven

electric barbecue electric wine chiller popcorn maker waffle iron

electric can opener electric wok

2. Electrical personal care appliances, including –

curling iron digital scale hair dryer water-pik

denture cleaner electric toothbrush heating pad

electric hair trimmer facial sauna make-up mirror

electric razor foot bath massager

3. Electrical floor cleaning equipment, including –

vacuum cleaner hand vacuum rug shampooer floor polisher/buffer

4. Other household appliances, including –

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

control modules, burglar alarm console, door and 

window transmitters

air purifier

water filters

smoke detector carbon monoxide detector

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

knitting machines quilting machines sergers

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

typewriters copy machines

7. Digital book readers or tablets, including –

iPad Kindle Nook Galaxy tablet
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8. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware for non-business use, including 

CD/DVD drive monitors home computers with or without monitors

computer printers fax modems modems memory

netbooks scanner external hard drive

laptops keyboards mouse cables

9. Computer software, including computer games, for non-business use

10.Computer accessories, for non-business use, including –

printer cartridges mouse pads

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

tapes, including –

thumb drives blank CDs/DVDs memory stick USB flash drive

SD card

12.Video game hardware or accessories, including –

Nintendo Wii Gamecube Nintendo DS PSP 

Gameboy Playstation Xbox

Do not include video games.

13.Telephones or accessories, including –

cell phones headsets cordless telephones smartphones

answering machines chargers cell phone covers beepers

phone jacks and cords pagers Bluetooth accessories

14.Photographic equipment, including –

camera filter projection screen battery pack for camera flash

digital camera winder electro flash motor driven film advancer

lens enlarger projector strobe light (for photographs)

tripod

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

keyboards music books clarinet brass instruments

guitar saxophone drums carrying case 

piano sheet music music stand stringed instruments

reeds trumpet picks strings for musical instruments

trombone valve oil rosin any other musical accessories

woodwinds 

Do not include music lessons or band uniforms.

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

rake lawn mower snow blower electric lawn trimmer

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

spreader garden hose weed digger edger

TOOLS FOR HOME USE

17.Power tools, including –

lathe electric drill cordless drill cordless circular saw

router electric saw electric polisher air compressor

sander electric plane electric swimming pool cleaning equipment

18.Non-power tools including –

axe hammer pliers screwdriver

caulking gun level saw trouble light

drill plane socket wrench

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

19.Window air conditioners

20.Portable cooling or heating equipment, including –

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

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

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

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

TiVo unit digital TV converter box

Blu-ray disc player video tape recorder/player

high definition disc player video laser disc player

combination of VCR/DVD player video cassette recorder/player

23.Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories

24.Handheld personal music players, including –

iPod personal mp3 players

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

vehicles, including –

car stereo amplifier equalizer satellite radio

CB radio clock radio compact disc players audio cassette 

mixer receiver short-wave radio players/recorders

speakers turntable tuner

stereo walkie talkie stereo system

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

earphones/headphones battery packs adapter for sound equipment

power converter power booster base station CB antenna

antenna (TV, radio, etc.) headset microphone
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SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

27.General sports equipment, including –

roller blades baseball bat baseball glove badminton set

sports uniform football boxing equipment soccer ball

tennis racket basketball lawn games golf bag

bowling ball racquetball Frisbee golf clubs

basketball hoop racquetball 

racket

table tennis 

equipment

sports protective 

equipment/gear

skateboard volleyball karate equipment

Exclude specialized athletic shoes such as for football, baseball, soccer, biking, 

and bowling.

28.Health and exercise equipment, including –

trampoline exercise mat weight bench pedometer

weights home gym treadmill exercycle

rowing machine

29.Camping equipment, including –

tent sleeping bag camping stove canteen

kerosene lamp sleeping pad camping cookware air mattress

frame packs and other camping packs portable heater screenhouse

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

bow and arrow knife BB/pellet gun handgun

fishing rod and 

tackle

rifle ammunition scopes (not specified)

shotgun crossbow fishing lures
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31.Winter sports equipment, including –

snow skis ski poles toboggan snowboard 

ski boots ice skates sled equipment

snowboard ice boat sledding equipment

32.Water sports equipment, including –

water skis snorkel surf board diving equipment

life jacket water ski vest raft wake board

wind surf board

33.Outboard motors

34.Bicycles, including –

bicycle helmets stand tires tubes

bicycle parts locks rack supplies

bike pump

35.Tricycles or battery powered riders, including –

Big Wheels

36.Playground equipment, including –

portable swimming pool swing set sand box gym set

37.Other sports or recreation equipment, including –

telescope metal detector paintball equipment
SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS AND 

SERVICE CONTRACTS

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

2. Other household appliances, such as –

washer refrigerator

range/oven portable heating equipment

portable air conditioning equipment window air conditioner

portable fans dehumidifiers

sewing machines vacuum cleaners

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

automobiles or other vehicles

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

5. Lawn and garden equipment 

lawn mower repair snow blower repair

6. Musical instruments or accessories 

professional tuning 

7. Hand or power tools

8. Photographic equipment

9. Sport or recreational equipment (including bicycles)

10.Termite or pest control 

11.Heating or air conditioning service contracts, covering –

central air conditioners central coolers

furnaces heat pumps
SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

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Part A – Purchases

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

1. Sofas, including –

sofabed loveseat sectionals futon

2. Living room chairs, including –

recliner convertible chair rocker swivel chair

bean bag chair

3. Living room tables, including –

coffee table end tables TV table lamp table

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

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

shelving, including –

bookcase curio cabinet entertainment center

room divider bar stools desk/chair card table/chairs

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

6. Living room furniture combinations, including –

sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

7. Dining room or kitchen furniture, including –

dinette set buffet serving table or cart

kitchen chairs china cabinet dining table and chairs

BEDROOM FURNITURE

8. Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways 

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

headboard dresser mirrors bunk bed

brass bed vanity chairs night tables

frames cedar chest armoire water bed

chest mattress topper
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INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

10. Infants’ furniture, including –

crib mattress toy chest changing table

playpen dresser bassinet portable crib

high chair chest

11. Infants’ equipment, including –

carriage baby gate baby monitor baby bottle sterilizer

stroller swing baby jogger baby travel systems

car seat baby carriers baby backpack guard rail

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

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

patio umbrella chaise lounge picnic table beach chair

porch swing hammock canopy patio set

13. Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including –

patio lanterns patio statues bird houses bird bath

fountain statue outdoor flag wind chimes

planters tiki torches

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

14. Office furniture for home use, including –

file cabinet office chairs computer furniture drafting table

safe

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

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

chandeliers sconces table lamps

floor lamps track lights ceiling fans with/without lights

recessed lighting

16. Other household decorative items, including –

painting baskets fireplace equipment and accessories

vase silk flowers seasonal decorations (Christmas)

wall hangings mirror wreaths

plant stand book ends clocks

CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

17. Closet storage items, including –

garment bag shoe bag shoe rack

18. Travel items including luggage, also including –

travel garment bags trunk attaché cases

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

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

20. Non-electric cookware, including –

skillet roaster pots pressure cooker

saucepan pans teakettle casserole dishes

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

trays pitchers bowls cups

mugs plates platters crystal

stemware china Tupperware
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HOUSEHOLD LINENS

22. Bedroom linens, including –

sheets comforter baby blanket blanket

pillowcases mattress pad electric blanket bedspread

pillows quilt duvet

23. Bathroom linens, including –

towels shower curtain bath mat toilet cover

face cloths bath rug tub mat

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

tablecloths cloth napkins placemats small appliance covers

dish towels dish cloths furniture protectors covers for living room tables

doilies chair pads

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

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

26. Room-size rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares

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

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

Part B – Rental, Leasing, or Repair of Furniture

Rental or leasing of furniture

Repairing, refinishing, or reupholstering furniture, including the cost for fabric
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Part A – Clothing

1. Coats, jackets, or furs, including –

shawl raincoat fur coat winter coat

windbreaker down vest outerwear jacket

2. Sport coats or tailored jackets, including blazers

3. Suits, including –

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

man’s suit (of two or more pieces)

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

vests

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

cardigan pullover v-neck sweater knit blouses

sweater vest ski sweater sport shirts maternity tops

dress shirts T-shirts

Do not include any sweat shirts or athletic shirts.

6. Pants, jeans, or shorts, including –

jump suit overalls maternity pants dress slacks

short sets

Do not include any athletic shorts.

7. Dresses, including –

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

8. Skirts, including skorts 

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

9. Undergarments, including –

bras undershirts slips

shapewear underwear thermal underwear

10.Hosiery, including –

socks knee-highs tights pantyhose

11.Nightwear or loungewear, including –

pajamas night shirt night gown

robe house coat thermal sleeping garments
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12.Accessories, including –

umbrellas gloves apron fold-up rain accessories

belts mittens ear muffs bandannas

ties purse handkerchiefs hair accessories

scarves wallet bridal headpiece non-prescription 

sunglasses

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

athletic shorts tennis outfit sweatshirt swimwear accessories

athletic shirt jogging suit swimwear snow and ski suit

hunting wear leotards

Do not include any sports uniforms.

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

pants, suits, and service apparel such as medical, barber, boy or girl scout, 

mechanic, waiter/waitress, plumber and lab smocks, and military apparel

15.Costumes, including costumes for dance, ballet, Halloween, etc.

16.Footwear, including athletic footwear –

dress shoes sandals bedroom slippers

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

shoes

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

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

17.Diapers, including disposable

Do not include diaper service. 

18.Layettes

19.Watches

20.Jewelry, including –

costume jewelry rings infants jewelry
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Part B – Clothing Services 

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

hemming sew buttons zipper replacement dress alterations

wallet repair handbag repair

2. Shoe repair or other shoe services

new soles stretching replace heel restitching

waterproofing dyeing inserting lifts orthopedic modification

3. Watch or jewelry repair, including cleaning

ring sizing replace setting replace/add stones cleaning

replace battery

4. Clothing or accessory rental, including formal wear

tuxedo or suit rental handbag rental

5. Clothing storage outside the home

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

VEHICLES

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

2. Motor home

3. Trailer-type camper

4. Other attachable-type camper

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

6. Boat with a motor

jet skis yacht cabin cruiser launch

power boat boat with outboard motor pontoon boat

7. Boat without a motor 

canoes kayaks rowboats sailboats

rowing shells

8. Trailer other than camper

boat trailer cargo trailer utility trailer horse trailer

motorcycle trailer ATV trailer

9. Private airplane

10.Any other vehicle

snowmobile dune buggy ATV Segway

riding golf cart (except if rental included in golfing fees)
SECTION 12 – VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES

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Part A – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and 

Equipment

1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter

2. Motor tune-up, including –

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

distributor cap, rotor PCV valve valve adjustment adjustment

emission controls spark plugs breather/vapor/air filter element

3. Battery purchases or installation

4. Tire purchases or mounting

5. Tire repairs

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

7. Shock absorber replacement, including MacPherson struts 

8. Body work or painting, including –

convertible top doors T-roof crash repairs sanding

glass replacement vinyl top rust proofing window repair/replacement

9. Any other vehicle or engine repairs, including –

air conditioning brake pads alternator brake work

clutch or transmission carburetor fan switch or belt bushings

electrical system work car computer axle work battery charge

engine repair/replacement compressor recharge A/C bearings

exhaust system work condenser ignition system differential

transmission fuel injector muffler fuel pump

steering gaskets timing belt hydraulic system

suspension radiator power steering

10.Vehicle accessories or customizing, including –

alarm system carpeting running boards steering wheel covers

bike/ski racks fender skirts seat covers spoilers

bumper guards luggage rack

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

battery cables vent filters jack charcoal canister filters

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

light bulbs wheel lugs headlights speedometer cable

wheels/rims hub caps upholstery work tire/wheel combination

12.Vehicle cleaning services including car washes, including –

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

1. Driver’s licenses

2. Vehicle inspection

emissions inspection safety inspection

3. State vehicle registration

4. Local vehicle registration 

5. Personal property taxes for vehicles

Part C – Other Vehicle Operating Expenses

Average monthly expense for gasoline

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

additives

Parking 

parking garages parking lot fees parking meters

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

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

Local tolls or electronic toll passes

Docking and landing fees for boats and planes

Auto repair service policies such as extended warranties

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

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

Towing charges, not already reported

Bottled or tank gas for recreational vehicles, including vans, campers, and boats
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1. Long term care insurance

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

including –

term insurance income or disability insurance

whole-life insurance group-life insurance

cash benefits straight-life insurance

flight insurance life endowments

veterans insurance burial insurance

annuities

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

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

flood insurance fire and extended coverage

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

against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage

5. Automobile or other vehicle insurance, including –

liability insurance bodily injury insurance

collision insurance property damage insurance

comprehensive insurance no-fault insurance

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

credit card insurance

personal liability insurance

pet insurance

mortgage guarantee insurance

ambulance

Do not include malpractice insurance.
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Parts A and B – Privately Obtained Health Insurance

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

1. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

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

visit. 

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

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

are referred to as primary care physicians).

2. Fee for Service Plan (FFS or PPO)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

services.

4. Other Special Purpose Plan

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

dental insurance mental health insurance prescription drug insurance

vision insurance dread disease policy cancer insurance

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

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

for by the Household

Medicare (Parts A & B)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D)

Medicaid

Other plans such as TRICARE or military health care

VA Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Indian Health Service (IHS)
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EYE CARE

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

eye examinations laser surgery eye treatments

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

eye glasses contact lenses contact lens insurance

warranty expenses fittings kits and equipment

prescription sunglasses

DENTAL CARE

3. Dental care, such as –

examinations bridges root canals teeth whitening in a 

cleanings orthodontic work X-rays dental office

dentures caps or crowns fillings any other dental services

INPATIENT CARE

4. Hospital room or hospital services, including –

anesthetics injections operating room examinations

blood transfusions oxygen intensive care unit nursing services

drugs and medicine laboratory tests recovery room X-rays

treatment rooms therapy any other services

From facilities, such as –

general care hospitals substance abuse hospitals

psychiatric hospitals birthing centers

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

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

chiropractor podiatrist psychologist substance abuse

professionals

acupuncturist midwife homeopath naturopath

marriage counselor physical therapist nurse practitioners medical massage 

therapist (certified)

Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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

general practitioner internist pediatrician gynecologist

dermatologist urologist psychiatrist any other type of 

surgeon plastic surgeon osteopath physicians 
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OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7. Lab tests or x-rays

X-rays blood tests other types of lab tests

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

eye and dental care.

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

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

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

Do not include institutional or medical care.

10.Adult day care centers

11.Other medical care and services, such as –

ambulance services dialysis services emergency room services

blood donation oxygen services rescue services outpatient hospital care

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

injections baby shots electro cardiogram physicians check up

allergy shots skin treatment cardiology test broken bones/sprains

hearing test cancer treatment blood pressure check

MEDICINE OR MEDICAL SUPPLIES

12.Hearing aids

13.Prescription drugs, including –

medical marijuana insulin asthma inhalers birth control

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

braces splints whirlpools crutches

cervical collars slings canes wheelchairs

ace bandages walkers orthotics power chair/scooter

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

ice bags insulin needles hot water bottles syringes

ostomy supplies heating pads blood pressure kits oxygen

pollen masks vaporizers home defibrillator orthopedic appliances 

(supports)

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

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1. Recreational lessons or other instructions, including –

golf dancing driving tennis

music photography skiing painting

sailing swimming sewing instructional day camps

skydiving needlepoint cooking self defense

driving lessons horseback riding

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

3. Tuition, including –

college or university business school elementary school high school

secretarial school parochial school vocational school technical school

adult education seminary preparatory school middle/junior high 

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

Do not report student loans.

4. Housing while attending school, including –

student dormitory sorority fraternity housing for married students

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

5. Food or board while attending school

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

6. Private school bus service

7. Test preparation or tutoring services

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

reported, including – 

text books ruler drafting equipment laboratory equipment

microscopes art supplies technical books cap and gown

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

school books or expenses, including –

laboratory fees matriculation fees transportation fees

registration fees health fees student union fees

laundry fees athletic fees rental of school books

cap and gown rentals administration fees rental of school equipment

SAT/GRE test fees conferences and seminars

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

AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES

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1. Golf courses or country clubs

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

or recreational organizations

3. Fees for participating in sports, including –

tennis golf bowling hunting and fishing licenses

billiards swimming biking hockey

running races triathlons

4. Vacation clubs, including –

Disney Vacation Club RCI Hilton Grand Vacations

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

6. Credit card membership fees 

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

discount memberships like Amazon Prime 

8. Direct or online dating services, including –

Match.com eHarmony

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

football baseball hockey soccer

auto racing basketball track events

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

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

historic sites zoos national/state parks amusement parks

Disney World water parks IMAX

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

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

14. Encyclopedias or other reference books, including –

dictionary atlas almanac

15.Books purchased through a book club, including –

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

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

digital books audio books paperbacks hardcover

Exclude reference books or school books.
Section 17 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment 

Expenses

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17.Photographic film or disposable cameras, including –

35 mm film single-use film cameras 8 mm film 

18.Film processing or the printing of digital photography, including –

digital photo processing video film processing photo books from Shutterfly

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

iTunes Amazon

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes.

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

Spotify Last.fm

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

iTunes Amazon Instant Video UltraViolet

Do not include blank/recordable discs or tapes.

22.Rented video files or DVDs, including –

Netflix iTunes RedBox

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

23.Streaming video subscriptions, including –

Netflix Hulu Plus MLB.TV 

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

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

Nintendo games Wii games Xbox games PlayStation games

25.Rented video games, including –

GameFly Blockbuster Gamerang

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

reported, , including –

App Store Google Play Amazon App Store

27.Online games or other internet entertainment sites

Xbox Live
SECTION 18 TRIPS AND VACATIONS

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Types of Trips

1. Visiting relatives or friends

2. Business trips

3. Recreational trips, such as –

sightseeing club or organizational meetings

sports events outdoor recreation

4. Any other trips that occur overnight or longer

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

Types of Transportation

COMMERCIAL

1. Local 

taxi local bus subway SuperShuttle

2. Airplane

3. Train

4. Bus

Greyhound Trailways Megabus Hampton Jitney

5. Ship

cruise ships ferries

RENTED

6. Automobile, truck, van

7. Motorcycle, moped

8. Private plane

9. Boat, trailer

10.Camper

11.Other vehicles

PRIVATE

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

13.Vehicle owned by someone else

14.Other transport
Section 18 – Trips and Vacations

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Fees to Play Sports, Exercise, or Rent Sports Equipment

Boating

Golf

Fishing

Swimming

Tennis

Skiing/snowboarding

Bowling 

Exercise classes

Scuba/snorkeling

Other sports 

Entertainment or Admissions

Movies

Theater

Concerts

Museums

Tours

Sports events

Other entertainment events
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Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants

2. Professional photography

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

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

divorce estate settlement criminal litigation

contracts mediation bail bonds

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

4. Accounting fees, including –

estate management trust management income tax preparation

Do not include fees for business purposes.

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

6. Gardening or lawn care services, including –

fertilizing lawn cutting plowing tree pruning

hedge trimming planting tilling tree removal

Include any services provided under service contracts.

Do not include services covered by management or maintenance fees.

7. Housekeeping services, including –

cleaning laundering cooking window washing

carpet cleaning

8. Home security system service fees

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

snow removal diaper service pool maintenance

10.Moving, storage, or freight, including –

moving companies mini-warehouses self-storage units cargo shipping

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

household.

11.Stamp or coin collecting, including –

stamp albums coin albums first day covers

Do not include postage.

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

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

14.Toys or games, including –

trains dart board action figures games

infant toys stuffed animals dolls trucks 

15.Arts or crafts kits, including –

model kits rug kits needlepoint kits scrapbook supplies

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

beads felt needles sewing kit

buttons fiberfill patterns sequins

crochet hooks Interfacing quilt pad stuffing

embroidery hoops knitting equipment rug material thread/yarn

fabric measuring tapes seam binding zipper

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

aquarium tropical fish dog house collars

hamster cage pet toys bird cage dog

guinea pig cat bird hamster

gerbil

Do not include pet food.

18.Pet services, including –

grooming kennels license pet daycare

pet resorts dog walking training

19.Veterinarian expenses for pets, including –

vet visits surgery vaccinations veterinary treatment

20.Food and beverages for catered affairs

bridal showers parties Bar/Bat Mitzvahs quinceañeras

weddings graduations anniversaries confirmations

21.Live entertainment for catered affairs

22.Rental of party supplies for catered affairs

23.Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults

24.Funerals, burials, or cremation, including –

burial fees flowers for funeral funeral transcript limousines (used during 

burial plans headstones musician honoraria funeral)

clergy footstones
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Part B – Contributions 

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

1. College students living away from home

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

entertainment expenses

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

friends co-workers homeless persons

street musicians birthday money wedding money

cash gifts at the office money to assist others

PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING –

3. Child support

4. Alimony

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

5. Educational institutions, including –

alumni funds educational endowments parochial schools

scholarship funds school fund raisers

6. Political organizations, including –

political parties political candidates Political Action Committees (PACs)

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

tithes and offerings religious fund raisers

building funds religious television/radio ministries

8. Charities or other organizations, including –

Red Cross civic organizations American Cancer Society

fine arts and literary United Way American Heart Association

Humane Society

GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS 

9. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds

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

SERVICES AND GOODS

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Grocery shopping 

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

Cigarettes

Other tobacco products

cigars pipe tobacco chewing tobacco

Alcohol, including beer and wine

Meals at school for preschool through high school

Self-service laundry machines

clothing quilts linens

coats rugs drapes

Dry cleaning or laundry service

clothing quilts linens

coats rugs drapes

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

services

hair coloring pedicures facials

waxing tanning salons hair weaves

Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees

temporary hair extensions

Safe deposit box rental in a bank or similar financial institution

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

charges from a bank or similar financial institution –

ATM fees check order fee overdraft fee

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

check cashing fee regular service 

charges

below minimum balance fee

fees for personal loans, except those for real estate 

management fees for trust, custodial or escrow accounts

Taxi or limousine service

Including Super Shuttle

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

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

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1. Administrator, Manager

administrator manager funeral director

2. Teacher

teacher guidance counselor

3. Professional

registered nurse accountant physician social worker computer systems

lawyer engineer clergy photographer analyst

4. Administrative Support, including Clerical

secretary bookkeeper clerk receptionist computer assistant

5. Sales, Retail

cashier commodity salesperson door-to-door salesperson

apparel salesperson motor vehicle salesperson 

6. Sales, Business Goods and Services

mining sales representative real estate salesperson financial services

manufacturing sales representative wholesale sales representative insurance 

salesperson

7. Technician

health technician practical nurse drafting clinical laboratory technician

electronic technician

8. Protective Service

private guard police officer firefighter

9. Private Household Service

nanny household worker

10.Other Service (except private household)

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

cook hairstylist maid/houseman orderly fountain worker

11.Machine or Transportation Operator, Laborer

truck driver assembler inspector taxi driver construction laborer

bus driver packager tractor operator material handler

freight handler stock handler machine operator

12.Construction Workers, Mechanics

automobile mechanic machine repairer machinist meat cutter

carpenter electrician painter plumber

sheet metal worker mining worker

13.Farming

farmer farm worker

14.Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping

forestry worker fisher groundskeeper animal caretaker

15.Armed Forces
SECTION 21 – WORK EXPERIENCE AND INCOME

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CARD A

0. Loss

1. $ 0 – $ 4,999

2. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

4. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

5. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

6. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

7. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

8. $ 50,000 – $ 69,999

9. $ 70,000 – $ 89,999

10. $ 90,000 – $ 119,999

11. $ 120,000 and over
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CARD B

1. Less than $500

2. $ 500 – $ 699

3. $ 700 – $ 999

4. $ 1,000 – $ 1,299

5. $ 1,300 – $ 1,699

6. $ 1,700 and over
Section 21 – Work Experience and Income

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CARD C

0. Loss

1. $ 0 – $ 999

2. $ 1,000 – $ 1,999

3. $ 2,000 – $ 2,999

4. $ 3,000 – $ 3,999

5. $ 4,000 – $ 4,999

6. $ 5,000 – $ 9,999

7. $ 10,000 – $ 14,999

8. $ 15,000 – $ 19,999

9. $ 20,000 – $ 29,999

10. $ 30,000 – $ 39,999

11. $ 40,000 – $ 49,999

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

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CARD D

1. $ 0 – $ 1,999

2. $ 2,000 – $ 9,999

3. $ 10,000 – $ 49,999

4. $ 50,000 – $ 199,999

5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999

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

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CARD E

1. $ 0 – $ 499

2. $ 500 – $ 999

3. $ 1,000 – $ 2,499

4. $ 2,500 – $ 9,999

5. $ 10,000 – $ 34,999

6. $ 35,000 and over
2013 CALENDAR

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JANUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

JULY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28

AUGUST

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

APRIL

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

MAY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JUNE

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31
2014 CALENDAR

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JANUARY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

JULY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28

AUGUST

S M T W T F S

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29

31

MARCH

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

APRIL

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

JUNE

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31
FRACTION CONVERSION CHART

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Fractions to Percentages

Fraction % Fraction % Fraction %

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/6 83.33 2/9 22.22 9/10 90.00
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

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

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

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

information on what Americans are purchasing in order to update the 

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

purposes only.

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

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

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

your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness 

and accuracy of these data.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau