CEQ 2011 Specifica CEQ 2011 Specifications

The Consumer Expenditure Surveys: The Quarterly Interview and the Diary

Attachment B - 2011 CEQ Specifications (2)

Quarterly Interview

OMB: 1220-0050

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

H_HHROS

H_HHROS

RESP LN NAME

H_PURPOSE

H_PURPOSE

1. Enter 1 to Continue
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

H_PURPOSE1

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
WHAT IS THIS SURVEY ALL ABOUT?

H_PURPOSE1

Skip Instructions
MEMBER

RELATIONSHIP

CU SEX AGE

<1> [return to interview]

<1>
<2>
<3>
<4>
<5>
<6>

[goto H_PURPOSE1]
[goto H_PURPOSE2]
[goto H_PURPOSE3]
[goto H_PURPOSE4]
[goto H_PURPOSE5]
[return to interivew]

<1> [return to interview]

The Consumer Expenditure Survey collects information from the Nation's households and families
on 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.

H_PURPOSE2

H_PURPOSE2

1. Enter 1 to Continue
WHO USES THIS INFORMATION? WHAT GOOD IS IT?

<1> [return to interview]

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.

H_PURPOSE3

H_PURPOSE3

1. Enter 1 to Continue
HOW IS THE DATA COLLECTED?
HOW MANY TIMES WILL I BE INTERVIEWED?

<1> [return to interview]

Data collection is carried out by the Bureau of the Census. In the Interview Survey, each consumer unit is

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interviewed every 3 months over 5 calendar quarters. In the initial interview, information is collected on
demographic and family characteristics and on the inventory of major durable goods
of the consumer unit. Expenditure information is collected in the second through fifth interview using
uniform questionnaires. In the fifth interview, a supplement
is used to account for changes in assets and liabilities.

H_PURPOSE4

H_PURPOSE4

1. Enter 1 to Continue
I HESITATE TO TELL SOME THINGS ABOUT MYSELF.
WHAT PROTECTION DO I HAVE?

<1> [return to interview]

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.

H_PURPOSE5

H_PURPOSE5

1. Enter 1 to Continue
IS THIS SURVEY AUTHORIZED BY LAW?

<1> [return to interview]

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.

H_CHGRESP

H_CHGRESP

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Ask if necessary:

<1-30, 95>

[Return to interview]

With whom am I speaking?
Enter line number

1. ^NAME[1]
2. ^NAME[2]
3. ^NAME[3]

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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]
H_STATUS

H_STATUS



(return to interview)

STATUS OF INTERIVEW (X = Section Complete)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
H_KEYS

H_KEYS

Survey Info . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
13. Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Rental Liv Quarters (blank/X)
14. Hospital/Health Insurance
(blank/X)
Owned Liv Quarters (blank/X)
15. Medical/Health expenditures (blank/X)
Utility & Fuel . . . . .
(blank/X)
16. Education expenses . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Construct Repairs . . (blank/X)
17. Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Appliances . . . . . . . (blank/X)
18. Trips & Vacations . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
HH equipment . . . . . (blank/X)
19. Misc. Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Home furnish . . . . . . (blank/X)
20. Expense patterns . . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Cothing & Sewing . . (blank/X)
21. Credit Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . .(blank/X)
Rented & Leased Vehicles . (blank/X) 22. Work experience . . . . . . . . . (blank/X)
Owned Vehicles . . . (blank/X)
Vehicle Expenses . . (blank/X)
Function Keys Description:



[Return to interview]

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Tag Name

H_LQDATA

Variable Name

H_LQDATA

Question Text

Skip Instructions

F1
Question Help
F2
(Unassigned)
F3
(Unassigned)
F4
Jump Menu
F5
Show Status
F6
(Unassigned)
F7
Item Notes/Remarks
F8
Return
F9
Skip to next person/Sec
(Currently Unavailable)
F10
Exit
F11
Calculator
F12
Repeat
Shift-F1
Show HH
Shift-F2
FAQ
Shift-F3
(Unassigned)
Shift-F4
(Unassigned)
Shift-F5
Language
Shift-F6
(Unassigned)
Shift-F7
Show Notes/Remarks
Shift-F8
Show Prechart
Shift-F9
Change Respondent
Shift-F10
Show Function Keys
Shift-F11
Show Standard Abbr.
(Currently Unavailable)
Shift-F12
(Unassigned)
Ctrl-D
Don't Know
Ctrl-F3
Show Question Text
Ctrl-E
Blaise Report Error
(Currently Unavailable)
Ctrl-F
Search Tag
Ctrl-F7
Case Level Notes
Ctrl-H
Info
Ctrl-K
Show Function Keys
Ctrl-M
Show DK & Refused
Ctrl-R
Refused
Global Prechart for case (CASEID)

 [Return to interview]
Section (X) -

FRONT

START

START

(Part X) - (Description)
CENSUS CATI/CAPI SYSTEM

<1>

[IF INTNMBR = 1 got GENINTRO]
[ELSE goto SHOSTAT]
<2> [goto GENINTRO]

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE SURVEYS
QUARTERLY INTERVIEW SURVEY
DATE: ^Intdate

TIME: ^Inttime

INTERVIEW NUMBER: ^INTNMBR

CASE STATUS IS: (case status)

(THIS HOUSEHOLD IS A CONFIRMED REFUSAL/

)

<3> [IF OUTCOME = 200, 0 (zero), or 202 goto
CK1_START]
[ELSEIF OUTCOME = 201 goto CK3_START]
[ELSE goto TRANS, in the back]
<4> [goto VERIFY_INFO, in the back]

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Variable Name

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Skip Instructions

(Press END to move to the next unanswered item/ )

SHOSTAT

SHOSTAT

<5> [IF LSTOUT = 204 or 203 then goto CK2_START]
[ELSEIF OUTCOME = 201 goto CK3_START]
[ELSE goto NONTYP (in the coverage section)]

1. Continue
2. Skip notes
3. Ready to transmit
4. Quit
5. Non-interview
(This household was not in sample last quarter. / )
INTERVIEW NUMBER
(1 / )
(2 / )
(3 / )
(4 / )

<1> [IF ROSTERNAMEONINPUT = Yes goto SHOWROS]
[ELSE goto SHOW_NOTES]

PREVIOUS OUTCOME DESCRIPTION
(1st month outcome #)
(outcode description)
(2nd month outcome # )
(Outcome description)
(3rd month outcome # )
(Outcome description)
(4th month outcome # )
(Outcome description)

( BC NAME: (name) / )
(BC TITLE: (title) / )
^BC_Phon_Fill
(BC ADDRESS: (Street address) / )
^BC_Add2_Fill
(BC CITY: (city) / ), (BC STATE: (State) / )
(BC OBSERVATION: (Yes/No) / )

(BC ZIP CODE: (zipcode) / )

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SHOWROS

SHOWROS

<1>

[goto SHOW_NOTES]

<1>

[goto GENINTRO]

STATUS OF HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
Resp. LN
(X / ) (Line #)

SHOW_NOTES

SHOW_NOTES

Name
^Name

Member Relationship CU
(Yes/No)
(Relationship)

Sex Age
^Cu (1/2) (Age)

1. Enter 1 to Continue
INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS QUARTERS INTERVIEW
PRECHARTS: Press Shift-F8 to view pre-charts
BEST TIME TO CALL: ^Besttime1
(best time specify)
SUNDAY INTERVIEW: (No Sunday Interview/Sunday interview okay)
Language Spoken Last Quarter: (English/Spanish/(specify) )

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Use CNTRL-F7 to view case level notes

FRONT

GENINTRO

GENINTRO

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Do not read as worded below
o Identify yourself - show I.D.
o (Ask to speak to: (name) / Ask for eligible respondent)
If unavailable use Shift-F1 for HH roster.
o (Ask to speak to: (name) / Ask for eligible respondent)2
o Introduce survey (Ask to speak to: (name) / Ask for eligible respondent)3
o The Household address is:
(House #) (House #)suf (Street name)
(Unit Designation)

<1> [goto INTROB]
<2> [goto GIVE_LETTER]
<3> [goto NONTYP (in the coverage section) ]

o 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?

FRONT

GIVE_LETTER

GIVE_LETTER

1. Yes
2. No
3. Non-interview
Hand the respondent the letter.

<1> [goto INTROB]

Allow time to read

FRONT

INTROB

INTROB

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Is Respondent ready to complete the interview?

1. Continue
2. Reluctant Respondent
3. Non-interview

<1> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND (NEWCU ne 1) or
(NEWCU = 1 AND ROSTERNAMEONINPUT = 'Yes')] AND
not a replacement case then goto REPLACE_HH ]
[ELSE goto VERADD]
<3> [If MARKTWO = 02 AND MARK is 16 then goto
CK_INTROB]

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4. Other Outcome
5. Wrong address
6. Inconvenient time

FRONT

REPLACE_HH

REPLACE_HH

Is this a Replacement Household?

Skip Instructions
[else goto NONTYP (in the coverage section) ]
<2,4>
<5>
<6>
<1>
<2>

[goto VERIFY_INFO, in the back section]
[goto DONE (In the back section)]
[goto APPTOTH, in the back section]
[goto REPLACE_VER]
[goto VERADD]

1. Yes
2. No
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?

<1> [IF RT8500.TOTALCU = 1 goto ONE_CU]
[ELSE goto REPLACE_VER2]
<2> [goto CK_REPLACEVER]

FRONT

REPLACE_VER2

REPLACE_VER2

1. Yes
2. No
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.

FRONT

ONE_CU

ONE_CU

1. Yes
2. No
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.

<1>

[goto DONE]

<2> [IF RT8500.TOTALCU = CU_COUNT then goto
MULTI_CU3]
[ELSE goto MULTI_CU4]

<1>

[goto DONE]

The case you are currently in will automatically become a type C.

FRONT

MULTI_CU3

MULTI_CU3

1. Enter 1 to Continue
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.

<1> [goto DONE]

This case is part of a Multi-CU Address.
The case you are currently in will automatically become a type C,

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But you MUST manually Type C all other Cases. (There are [Fill: RT8500.TOTALCU] cases
that must be Type C'd)

FRONT

MULTI_CU4

MULTI_CU4

1. Enter 1 to Continue
ALL cases are not located on your laptop.

<1>
<2>

[goto MULTI_CU6]
[goto DONE]

1. Continue with replacement
2. Quit without making replacement
FRONT

MULTI_CU6

MULTI_CU6

<1>

[goto DONE]

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.
This case is part of a Multi-CU Address.
All the associated Cu's are NOT on your laptop.
The case you are currently in will automatically become a type C, but you MUST manually Type C all other cases.
There are (Total CU's for this address) cases that must be Type C'd, but you only have (Cu # for this address on this
laptop) on your laptop.
You must alert the other FR that he/she needs to Type C the cases.

1. Enter 1 to Continue
FRONT

VERADD

VERADD
(* Confirm address information (Only ask if necessary) )
I have your address listed as
READ ADDRESS BELOW. Is that your exact address?

<1>
[goto MAILAD]
<2>
[goto NADDST1]
<3,R> [goto DONE]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name) (Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode)
Phy des: (Physical Description)
GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)
Non-City: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes, address is EXACTLY CORRECT as listed.
2. Address is MOSTLY CORRECT, needs minor changes.
3. INCORRECT ADDRESS

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NADDST1

NADDST1

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

NADDST2

NADDST3

NADDST4

NADDST5

NADDST6

NADDST2

Question Text
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)
Enter corrections for House # Suffix or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

Skip Instructions
<10 Characters, empty>

<3 characters, Empty>

[goto NADDST2]

[goto NADDST3]

NADDST3

(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)
Enter corrections for Street Name or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NADDST4

(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)
Enter corrections for Unit Designation or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NADDST5

(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)
Enter corrections for Group Quarters Unit Description or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<43 characters, empty> [goto NADDST6]

NADDST6

(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)
Enter corrections for Non City Style Address or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<27 characters, empty> [goto NADDPHYS]

<49 Characters, Empty>

[goto NADDST4]

<20 Characters, Empty> [If FRAME = 3 or RT25.GQINFO
= 1 goto NADDST5]
[else goto NADDST6]

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FRONT

Tag Name

NADDPHYS

NADDCT

Variable Name

Question Text

NADDPHYS

(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)
Enter corrections for Physical Description or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<99 characters, Empty>

NADDCT

(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)
Enter corrections for City or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<28 Characters> [goto NADDST]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(City), (State) (Zipcode)
Phy des: (Physical Description)
GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)
Non-City: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
FRONT

NADDST

Skip Instructions

NADDST

[goto NADDCT]

(Unit Designation)

? [F1]

<2 digit state code, D,R>

[goto NADDZP]

Enter corrections for State or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

FRONT

FRONT

NADDZP

NADDBUIL

NADDZP

(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)
Enter corrections for Zipcode or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NADDBUIL

(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)
Enter corrections for Building Name or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<9 characters> [If entry lt 5 digits then goto CK_NADDZP]
[else goto NADDBUIL]
 [goto NADDBUIL]

<60 characters, empty> [goto MAILAD]

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Tag Name

MAILAD

Variable Name

MAILAD

Question Text

Skip Instructions

(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)
(Is this also your mailing address?/I have your mailing address as *READ ADDRESS BELOW. Is that
correct?)

<1> [goto PHONENUM]
<2> [goto NMAILST1]

(Mailing address entries / physical address entries)

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

NMAILST1

NMAILST2

NMAILST3

NMAILST1

1. Yes
2. No
Enter change to Mailing address - House # or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<10 characters, empty>

[goto NMAILST2]

NMAILST2

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)
Enter change to Mailing address - House # suffix or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<3 Characters, Empty>

[goto NMAILST3]

NMAILST3

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)
Enter change to Mailing address - Street Name or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

<49 Characters>

[goto NMAILST4]

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)

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NMAILST4

NMAILST4

Enter change to Mailing address - Unit Designation or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NMAILST5

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)
Enter change to Mailing address - GQ Unit Description or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NMAILST6

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)
Phys des: (Physical Description)
GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)
GQ unit: (GQ Unit Description)
Non-Cty: (Non-city address)
Non-city: ^MNONCITYADD
Building: (Building Name)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter change to Mailing address - Non-City Style Address or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NMAILCT

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)
Enter change to Mailing address - City or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

NMAILST

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)
? [F1]

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

FRONT

NMAILST5

NMAILST6

NMAILCT

NMAILST

Question Text

Skip Instructions
<20 characters, empty> [If FRAME = 3 or
RT25.GQUNITINFO = 1 goto NMAILST5]
[else goto NMAILST6]]

<43 characters, empty> [goto NMAILST6]

<27 characters, empty> [If no entry in NMAILST1 and
NMAILST6 then goto CK_NMAILST6]
[Else goto NMAILCT]

<28 Characters>

<2 digit code, D,R>

[goto NMAILST]

[goto NMAILZP1]

Enter change to Mailing address -State or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

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Section

FRONT

FRONT

Tag Name

NMAILZP1

PHONENUMBER

Variable Name

Question Text

NMAILZP1

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)
Enter change to Mailing address - Zipcode or Press ENTER for Same/No Change

PHONENUMBER

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)
Ask or verify, if necessary.
What is your telephone number?

FRONT

PHONENUMBER2

PHONENUMBER2

Enter phone number or 0 for None
Ask or verify, if necessary.
Do you have another phone number where I can reach you?
Enter phone number or 0 for None

COVERAGE

NONTYP

NONTYP
What type of non-interview do you have?

Skip Instructions

<9 digits,D,R> [If entry lt 5 digits goto CK_NMAILZP1]
[else goto PHONENUMBER]

<15 characters> [If PHONENUMBER lt 10 digits goto
CK_PHONENUMBER]
[else goto PHONENUMBER2]
<0,D,R> [goto PHONENUMBER2]
<15 characters> [If PHONENUMBER lt 10 digits then goto
CK_PHONENUMBER2]
[else goto LASTTEMP]
<0,D,R>
[goto LASTTEMP]
<1>
[goto TYPEA]
<2>
[goto TYPEB]
<3>
[goto TYPEC]

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

COVERAGE

TYPEA

TYPEA

1. TYPE A
2. TYPE B
3. TYPE C
Enter TYPE A noninterview

<1,2> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU
= 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME = 1 AND

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

1. No one home
2. Temporarily Absent
3. Refused
4. Other Type A -specify

COVERAGE

TYPEASP

TYPEASP

Specify other TYPE A

COVERAGE

REF_RSN

REF_RSN

Enter type of refusal

1. Hostile Respondent
2. Time Related Excuses
3. Language Problems
4. Other Refusal - specify

Skip Instructions
RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT
= blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and (RT2501.FRAME
ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 903) AND (REPLACE = 1
or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S)
goto FM_SALES]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<3> [goto REF_RSN]
<4>
[goto TYPEASP]
<30 characters> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or
NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME =
1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 or blank) AND NEWUNIT = blank
goto BUILD]
[IF RT2501.URRAL = R and (RT2501.FRAME ne 3
or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902) AND (REPLACE = 1 or
( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S)
goto FM_SALES]
[If ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and NEWUNIT
ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<1-3> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU
= 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME = 1 AND
RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT
= blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

COVERAGE

REASON_S

REASON_S

COVERAGE

TYPEB

TYPEB

Question Text

Skip Instructions
<4>

COVERAGE

TYPEB_SP

TYPEB_SP

COVERAGE

VACANT_S

VACANT_S

Specify type of refusal

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
Specify other TYPE B

Specify type of vacant

[goto REASON_S]

<45 characters> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1
or NEWCU= 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND
RT2501.FRAME = 1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto
YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
NEWUNIT = blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<1,2,4-7> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or
NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S )AND RT2501.FRAME
= 1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT =
blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<3>
[goto VACANT_S]
<8,9> [goto BUILD]
<10>
[goto TYPEB_SP]
<45 characters> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or
NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME =
1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT
= blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<45 characters> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or
NEWCU= 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME =
1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND

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Section

COVERAGE

Tag Name

TYPEC

Variable Name

TYPEC

Question Text

Enter TYPE C noninterview

COVERAGE

TYPEC_SP

TYPEC_SP

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. Removed during subsampling
12. Unit already had a chance of selection
13. Other type C - specify
Specify other TYPE C

COVERAGE

YRBLT

YRBLT

Was this structure built before April 2000?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not asked (address is a Mobile Home, Trailer, Tent, or other unit not in a structure, or the unit is in a group quarters.)

COVERAGE

BUILD

BUILD

Are there any occupied or vacant living quarters besides your own in this building?

Skip Instructions
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT =
blank goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<1,2>
[goto BYOBS]
<3,7,10,11,12>

[goto END_COVERAGE]

<4-6,8-9> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or
NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND RT2501.FRAME =
1 AND RT500.PMITSTA = P goto YRBLT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT =
blank goto BUILD]
[ELSE goto BYOBS]
<13> [goto TYPEC_SP]
<45 characters> [IF REPLACE ne 1 AND ( (INTNMBR = 1
or NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne S ) AND
RT2501.FRAME= 1 AND RT2501.PMITSTA = P goto
YRBLT]
[ELSEIF (RT2501.FRAME = 1, 2 or 4) AND
(RT2501.MULTUNIT = 0 (zero) or blank) AND
(RT2501.GQINAREA = 0 (zero) or blank) AND NEWUNIT =
blank goto BUILD]
[ELSE goto BYOBS]
<1,3,D> [IF RT2501.MUTLUNIT = 0 or blank and
GQINAREA = 0 goto BUILD]
[ELSEIF NONTYPE = 3 goto BYOBS]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) AND NEWUNIT ne
S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSE goto BUILD]
<2> [goto END_COVERAGE]
<1> [IF NEWUNIT ne A, E, P or S goto TABX_INTRO]
[ELSE goto NO_TABX]

1. Yes

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Section

COVERAGE

Tag Name

TABX_INTRO

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No

<2> [IF NONTYPE = 3 goto BYOBS]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 And (REPLACE = 1 or
((INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and NEWUNIT ne S) goto
GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSEIF (INTROB = 1 or NONTYP = 1) and
(REPLACE = 1 or ((INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) and
NEWUNIT ne S) goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 or NONTYP = 1) goto
BYOBS]
[ELSE goto END_COVERAGE]
<1>
[goto BTabX.XHNO]

TABX_INTRO
WARNING
You are about to begin asking questions about one or more additional living
arrangements at this location to determine if they qualify as EXTRA UNITS!!!
If you have accidentally reached this screen, PRESS "UP ARROW" to back up to
the previous screen and correct an earlier entry.

1. Enter 1 to Continue
COVERAGE

NO_TABX

NO_TABX
^Notabx

1. Enter 1 to Continue
COVERAGE

XHNO

XHNO

What is the exact address of this other living quarters?

<1> [IF NONTYPE = 3 goto BYOBS]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSE goto BYOBS]
<10 characters> [goto XHNOSUF]

Enter House number:
Press Enter if no change is needed
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

COVERAGE

XHNOSUF

XHNOSUF

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

XSTRNAME

XUNITDES

XPO

XST

XSTRNAME

XUNITDES

XPO

XST

Question Text
Enter House number suffix, if applicable
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Street name:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Unit designation:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Town or city name:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
? [F1]

Skip Instructions
<3 characters, Empty> [goto XSTRNAME]

<49 characters> [goto XUNITDES]

<20 characters>

[goto XPO]

<28 characters>

[goto XST]

<2 digit state code>

[goto XZIP]

Enter State:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)

COVERAGE

XZIP

XZIP

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Zipcode:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)

<9 digits> [IF entry is less than 5 digits goto CK_XZIP]
[ELSE goto XNONCITY]

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Section

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

Tag Name

XNONCITY

XBLDGNAME

TABX_MORE

Variable Name

XNONCITY

XBLDGNAME

TABX_MORE

Question Text
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Non city style address:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Enter Building name:
(Press Enter if no change needed.)
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Are there any OTHER living quarters, either occupied or vacant, at this original address?

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

COVERAGE

TABX_A2

TABX_A2

1. Yes
2. No
Is the address of the additional living quarters already listed?

Skip Instructions
 [goto XNONCITY]

<27 characters, empty> [goto XBLDGNAME]

<60 characters, empty> [goto TABX_MORE]

<1> [IF 26 addresses already entered then exit block and:
if FRAME = 4 goto BBEXTRA.TABX_A2
if FRAME = 1 goto BBEXTRA.TABX_B1
else goto BBEXTRA.TABX_B2]
[ELSE go to XHNO for next address]
<2> [Exit block AND:
[IF FRAME = 4 goto BBEXTRA.TABX_A2]
[ELSEIF FRAME = 1 goto BBEXTRA.TABX_B1]
[ELSE goto BBEXTRA.TABX_B2] ]
<1>
<2>

[goto TABX_NO]
[goto TABX_B3]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

COVERAGE

TABX_B1

TABX_B1

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No
Are the additional living quarters within the same space occupied by the original sample unit?

<1>
<2>

[goto TABX_C1]
[goto TABX_NO]

<1>
<2>

[goto TABX_D]
[goto TABX_NO]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes
2. No
COVERAGE

TABX_B2

TABX_B2
Are the additional living quarters within
the basic address (house number and street name)
of the original sample unit?
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) ^ ZIP5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes
2. No
COVERAGE

TABX_B3

TABX_B3
Are the additional living quarters within
the same structure and within the same
space as the sample unit?

<1> [goto TABX_D]
<2> [goto TABX_NO]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

COVERAGE

TABX_C1

TABX_C1

Question Text
Are the additional living quarters in a group quarters?

Skip Instructions
<1>
<2>

[goto TABX_NO]
[goto TABX_D]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

COVERAGE

TABX_D

TABX_D

1. Yes
2. No
Do the occupants or intended occupants of the additional living quarters live separately
from all other persons on the property?

<1>
<2>

[goto TABX_E]
[goto TABX_NO]

<1>
<2>

[goto TABXSPAWN]
[goto TABX_NO]

(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes
2. No
COVERAGE

TABX_E

TABX_E
Do the occupants or intended occupants of have direct access from the outside or
through a common hall?
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

1. Yes
2. No
TABXSPAWN

<1>

TABXSPAWN
This other living quarters IS an extra unit.
Do not include members of this unit as members of the current unit.
They MUST be interviewed separately.

[for the next extra unit address,
if FRAME = 1 goto TABX_B1
if FRAME = 2 goto TABX_B2
if FRAME = 4 goto TABX_B3
else goto TABX_FR for no more addresses]

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

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)
Add the extra unit to your listing sheet according to the instructions
in your Listing and Coverage manual.

TABX_NO

TABX_NO

1. Enter 1 to Continue
The other living quarters IS NOT considered to be an extra unit.
Include the persons who occupy that living arrangement as members
of the assigned household.
(House #) (House #)SUF (Street Name)
(Unit Designation)
(City), (State) (Zipcode) 5-ZIP4
Non-city: (Non-city address)
Building: (Building Name)

COVERAGE

TABX_FR

TABX_FR

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Interview the parent case.
After interviewing the parent unit, you will receive instructions from you RO on what to do
with the EXTRA units.
You have identified (Total # of spawns) extra units.
[Fill: extra unit addresses with House #, house suffix, unit description and street name]

CALLRO

CALLRO

1. Enter 1 to Continue
More than 26 EXTRA UNITS have been identified for this listed address.
1. Call your office
2. Tell your supervisor that you have more than 26 Extra Units for this address.

<1>

[for the next extra unit address,
if FRAME = 1 goto TABX_B1
if FRAME = 2 goto TABX_B2
if FRAME = 4 goto TABX_B3
else goto TABX_FR for no more addresses]

<1> [IF TOTSPAWN gt 26 goto CALLRO]
[ELSEIF NONTYPE = 3 goto BYOBS]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSE goto BYOBS]

<1> [IF NONTYPE = 3 goto BYOBS]
[ELSEIF TYPEB = 1-7, 10 goto GQ_UNIT]
[ELSEIF RT2501.URRAL = R and
(RT2501.FRAME ne 3 or RT2501.GQTYPE = 901 or 902)
AND (REPLACE = 1 or ( (INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1)
AND NEWUNIT ne S) goto FM_SALES]
[ELSE goto BYOBS]

1. Enter 1 to Continue

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

COVERAGE

FM_SALES

FM_SALES

During the past 12 months did sales of crops, livestock, and other farm products from this place
amount to $1,000 or more?

<1,2> [goto GQ_UNIT]

1. Yes
2. No
COVERAGE

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

GQ_UNIT

DIRACC

MERGUA

GQ_UNIT

Indicate if the unit is:

DIRACC

1. In a Group Quarters
2. NOT in a Group Quarters
Indicate if access to the household is:

MERGUA

1. Direct
2. Through another unit
? [F1]

<1> [goto HUTYPE]
<2,D> [IF FRAME ne 3 goto DIRACC]
[ELSE goto HUTYPE]
<1>
[goto HUTYPE]
<2,D> [goto MERGUA]

<1,D> [goto HUTYPE]
<2>
[goto CK_MERGUA]

Is this a merged unit?

COVERAGE

HUTYPE

HUTYPE

1. Merged
2. Not Merged
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
Enter other type of housing unit

COVERAGE

HUTYPESP

HUTYPESP

COVERAGE

UNISTRQ

UNISTRQ

Ask if not apparent

<1-6,8,9,D> [goto UNISTRQ]
<7,10> [IF TYPEB ne 9 goto HUTYPESP]
[ELSE goto UNISTRQ]

<45 characters>
<1-10>

[goto UNISTRQ]

[If NONTYPE = 2 (type b) goto BYOBS]
[All others goto END_COVERAGE]

How many housing units, both occupied and vacant, are there in this structure?

1. Only Group Quarters units

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Section

COVERAGE

Tag Name

BYOBS

Variable Name

Question Text

BYOBS

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
Did you classify this unit by observation only?

Skip Instructions

<1> [Exit block and goto END_COVERAGE]
<2> [goto CP1NAME]

PREVIOUS OBSERVATION: (YES/NO)

1. Yes
2. No
COVERAGE

CP1NAME

CP1NAME

Enter contact person name

<42 characters>

[goto CP1TITL]

Press enter if no change is needed

COVERAGE

CP1TITL

CP1TITL

PREVIOUS NAME: (Previous Contact Persons Name)
Enter contact person title

<20 characters> [goto PHON]

Press enter if no change is needed

CP1PHONE

PHON

PREVIOUS TITLE: ^RT8001CP1TITL
Enter contact person phone number and extension

<15 digitis, D, R>

[goto CP1ADD1]

Press enter if no change is needed
PREVIOUS PHONE NUMBER: (Previous phone)

COVERAGE

CP1ADD1

CP1ADD1

PREVIOUS EXTENSION: (Previous extension)
Enter contact person street address

<54 characters>

[goto CP1ADD2]

<54 characters>

[goto CP1PO]

Press enter if no change is needed

COVERAGE

CP1ADD2

CP1ADD2

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous address)
(previous address - 2nd line)
(Previous city) (previous state) (previous zipcode) - (previous zipcode extension)
Enter contact person second line of address, if necessary

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Press enter if no change is needed

COVERAGE

CP1PO

CP1PO

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous address)
(previous address - 2nd line)
(Previous city) (previous state) (previous zipcode) - (previous zipcode extension)
Enter town or city

<20 characters>

[goto CP1ST]

Press enter if no change is needed

COVERAGE

CP1ST

CP1ST

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous address)
(previous address - 2nd line)
(Previous city) (previous state)
? [F1]

(previous zipcode) - (previous zipcode extension)
<2 Digit State codes, D,R> [goto CP1ZIP9]

Enter state
Press enter if no change is needed

CP1ZIP9

CP1ZIP9

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous address)
(previous address - 2nd line)
(Previous city) (previous state)
Enter zipcode

(previous zipcode) - (previous zipcode extension)

Press enter if no change is needed

COVERAGE

RACETYP

RACETYP

PREVIOUS ADDRESS: (Previous address)
(previous address - 2nd line)
(Previous city) (previous state) (previous zipcode) - (previous zipcode extension)
The items below are required information for all TYPE A cases.

<9 characters> [IF entry is lt 5 digits goto CK_CP1ZIP9]
[ELSE exit block and goto
END_COVERAGE]
 [exit block and goto END_COVERAGE]

<1-6,D> [goto HH_MEMQ]

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 Specify
10. Don't Know

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

COVERAGE

HH_MEMQ

HH_MEMQ

COVERAGE

TENURE

TENURE

Question Text
The items below are required information for all TYPE A cases.
Number of household members:
The items below are required information for all TYPE A cases.

Skip Instructions
<1-30, D> [goto TENURE]

<1,2> [goto HHQSRCE]
 [goto BUILD_A]

Tenure code

COVERAGE

COVERAGE

BUILD_A

HHQSRCE

BUILD_A

HHQSRCE

1. Owned
2. Rented
Which best describes this building?

<1-10> [goto HHQSRCE]

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
What was the source of the information for the household
characteristics?

<1-3> [IF TYPE A (outcome is 321-324) goto REF_SEX]
[ELSE goto END_COVERAGE]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas

COVERAGE

HHQ_SPECIFY

HHQ_SPECIFY

COVERAGE

REF_SEX

REF_SEX

1. Observation
2. Neighbor
3. Building Manager
4. Other (Specify)
Specify other source of information

Provide the characteristics of the individual who refused to participate.

<4> [goto HHQ_SP]

<30 characters>

<1, 2, D>

[IF Type A (outcome is 321-324) goto
REF_SEX]
[ELSE goto END_COVERAGE]
[goto REF_RACE]

Sex of individual

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Section

COVERAGE

Tag Name

REF_RACE

Variable Name

REF_RACE

Question Text
1. Male
2. Female
Provide the characteristics of the individual who
refused to participate.

Skip Instructions

<1-6, D>

[goto REF_AGE]

<1-4, D>

[goto END_COVERAGE]

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 Specify
10. Don't Know
COVERAGE

REF_AGE

REF_AGE
Provide the characteristics of the individual who
refused to participate.
Approximate age of individual

CONTROL
CARD

STLLIV

STLLIV

1. Under 20
2. 21 - 50
3. 51 - 74
4. 75 or older
I have listed . . . . READ NAMES
Are all of these persons still living or staying here?

<1,2> [goto TUNIT1 Block - PERSTAT]

stlliv cu fill
^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL

PERSTAT

PERSTAT

1. Yes
2. No
^Perstat

<7,8,9,99>

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

FNAME

7. Delete person
8. CU member deceased
9. Reinstate person
99. Error - Person should not have been listed
^Fname

<16 characters> [goto LNAME]

CARD

CONTROL
CARD

FNAME

Enter 999 if no more persons.

CONTROL
CARD
CONTROL
CARD

LNAME

LNAME

CU_CODE

CU_CODE

Enter Last Name
Ask if not apparent
What is (your/NAME's) relationship to (you/the owner/renter/name of reference person)?

<999>
CK_FNAME]

[IF CU_CODE = 1-10,D or R then goto

[ELSE exit block and goto CHECKS]
<16 characters>
[goto CU_CODE]

<1-10,D,R,empty> [IF more than 1 reference person
(CU_CODE = 1) has been selected,
goto CK_CHECKS2]
[ELSE goto SEX]

If this is the Reference Person, enter 1
(The Reference person is one of the persons who owns or rents this home.)

CONTROL
CARD

SEX

SEX

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
Ask if not apparent
Is ^NAME male or female?

CONTROL
CARD

AWAY_COL

AWAY_COL

1. Male
2. Female
Ask if not apparent

<1,D,R,Empty>

[goto AWAY_COL]

<2> [IF SEX = sex of reference person then goto
CK_SEX1]
[ELSE goto AWAY_COL]

<1>

[IF CU_CODE = 1 goto CK_AWAYCOL]
[ELSE goto HH_MEM]

Is ^NAME living away at college?
<2,D,R,EMPTY>

[goto HH_MEM]

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Section

CONTROL
CARD

Tag Name

HH_MEM

Variable Name

Question Text

HH_MEM

1. Yes
2. No
Does ^NAME usually live here?
Probe if usual place of residence is elsewhere.

CONTROL
CARD

HHRESP

HHRESP

1. Yes
2. No
Ask if necessary
With whom am I speaking?
Enter line number

Skip Instructions

<1,D,R,empty>
[goto next line of grid]
<2>
[IF CU_CODE = 2 goto CK_HHMEM]
[ELSE goto next line of grid]

<1-30,95> [IF HHRESP gt NROSIZE, goto CK_HHRESP]
[ELSEIF (MEMBSTAT[HHRESP] = 1 AND
PERSTAT[HHRESP] ne 9) OR (MEMBSTAT[HHRESP] = 5)
or (PERSTAT[HHRESP] = 7, 8 or 99) OR
(HH_MEM[HHRESP] =2 or blank) goto CK_HHRESP2]
[ELSEIF ((INTNMBR = 1 or NEWCU = 1) AND
NEWUNIT ne 5) OR REPLACE = 1, goto MCHILD]
[ELSE goto NEWLIV]

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]

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Section

CONTROL
CARD

Tag Name

MCHILD

Variable Name

MCHILD

Question Text

Skip Instructions

24. NAME[24]
25. NAME[25]
26. NAME[26]
27. NAME[27]
28. NAME[28]
29. NAME[29]
30. NAME[30]
95. Proxy Respondent
I have listed . . .
READ NAMES
Have I missed any babies or small children?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[go back to where FNAME = 999]
[goto MAWAY]

^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL
CARD

MAWAY

MAWAY

1. Yes
2. No
Have I missed anyone who usually lives here but is away now - traveling, at school, or in a hospital?

<1>
[go back to where FNAME = 999]
<2,D,R> [goto MLODGE]

^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL
CARD

MLODGE

MLODGE

1. Yes
2. No
Have I missed any lodgers, boarders, or persons you employ who live here?

<1>
[go back to where FNAME = 999]
<2,D,R> [goto MELSE]

^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL
CARD

MELSE

MELSE

1. Yes
2. No
Have I missed anyone else staying here?

<1>
[go back to where FNAME = 999]
<2,D,R> [CK_SUBFAMILY]

^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL
CARD

NEWLIV

NEWLIV

1. Yes
2. No
Is anyone else living or staying here, including newborn babies?

<1>
<2>

[go back to where FNAME = 999]
[goto BSUBFamily Block]

^PERSTATFILL

CONTROL
CARD

SUBFAM1

SUBFAM1

1. Yes, add new person
2. No
Earlier you said that ^NAME was
not related to (Name of reference person).
Is ^NAME related to anyone else in this household?

<1>
<2>

[goto SUBFAM2]
[goto SUBFAM1 for next unassigned non-rel]
[if no more non-rels, goto SET_SUBFAMS]

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Section

Tag Name

SUBFAM2

Variable Name

Question Text

SUBFAM2

1. Yes
2. No
Who is ^NAME related to?
PROBE: Anyone else?

Skip Instructions

<1-30> [If SUBFAM2 gt NROSIZE then goto
CK_SUBFAM2]
[else goto SUBFAM, for next unassigned non-rel]
[If no more non-rels, goto SET_SUBFAMS]

Enter line number(s), separate with commas

CONTROL
CARD

SHELTX

SHELTX

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]
(Begin financial responsibility questions to determine CU's)

<1,2,D,R>

[goto FOODX]

(Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all ^yourhishertheir housing

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

expenses with ^yourhishertheir own money?
^SUBFAMFILL

CONTROL
CARD

FOODX

FOODX

1. Yes
2. No
(Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all ^Yourhishertheir food
expenses with ^Yourhishertheir own money?

<1> [IF SHELTX = 1, goto SHELTX for next subfam;
if no more subfams then goto UPDATE_SUBFAM]
[else goto OTHERX]

^SUBFAMFILL
<2,D,R> [goto OTHERX]

CONTROL
CARD

OTHERX

OTHERX

1. Yes
2. No
(Do/Does) (READ NAMES) pay for all ^Yourhishertheir other
living expenses such as clothing, transportation,
etc., with ^Yourhishertheir own money?

<1> [IF SHELTX = 1 OR FOODX = 1, goto SHELTX for
next subfamily: if no More subfamiles, goto
UPDATE_SUBFAM]
[ELSE goto SUPSRC]

^SUBFAMFILL
<2,D,R>

CONTROL
CARD

SUPSRC

SUPSRC

1. Yes
2. No
Does all or part of the money to pay for
(READ NAMES) ^description come from someone
in this household?

[goto SUPSRC]

<1>
[goto SUPRT1]
<2,D,R> [goto SHELTX for next subfamily]
[if no more subfamilies, goto UPDATE_SUBFAM]

^SUBFAMFILL

CONTROL
CARD

SUPRT1

SUPRT1

1. Yes
2. No
Who is that person(s)?
Enter line number(s), separate with commas

<1-30,D,R> [IF SUPRT1 gt NROSIZE goto CK_SUPRT1]
[ELSE SHELTX for next subfamily]
[if no more, goto UPDATE_SUBFAM]

1. ^NAME[1]

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Section

Tag Name

CONSUMER_UNITS

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

CONSUMER_UNITS

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]
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS BROKEN INTO APPROPRIATE CU'S

<1> [goto CU_INTRO]

(List CU#, Line number, and name)

CONTROL
CARD

CU_INTRO

CU_INTRO

1. Enter 1 to Continue
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.

<1> [goto TUNIT2 block]

A "household" is considered one Consumer Unit
The ^persons I'm including in your household (are/is) (READ NAME(S))
(Names of Cu members)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

CONTROL
CARD

AGE

AGE1

As of today, how old is are (You/NAME)?

CONTROL
CARD

AGESPEC

AGESPEC

Some questions are only asked for household members of a certain age.

Skip Instructions

1. Enter 1 to Continue

[goto AGE2]
<0-200> [IF CU_CODE = 1 AND AGE lt 16, goto CK_AGE]
[ELSEIF RESPLINE = MEMBNO AND AGE lt 16,
goto CK_AGE]
[ELSEIF AGE=13,15,61,64, then goto AGESPEC]
[ELSE goto HORIGIN]

[goto HORIGIN]

In what month and year will (You/NAME) be (14/16/62/65) years old?

Enter month and year when household member will turn (14/16/62/65)
CONTROL
CARD

AGE2

AGE2

Ask if necessary

<1>

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

[if RESPLINE = MEMBNO then goto CK_AGE2]
[else if CU_CODE = 1 then goto CK_AGE2]
[else goto HORIGIN]

<2,D,R> [goto HORIGIN]

CONTROL
CARD

HORIGIN

HORIGIN

1. Yes
2. No
2

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto HISPANIC]
[goto MULTRACE]

(Are/Is) (You/NAME) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish?

CONTROL
CARD

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

1. Yes
2. No
2

<1-5,D,R>
<6>

[goto MULTRACE]
[goto HISPOTH]

(Are/Is) (You/NAME) -

Examples of "other" include - Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard

1. Mexican?
2. Mexican-American?
3. Chicano?
4. Puerto Rican?

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Section

CONTROL
CARD
CONTROL
CARD

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

HISPOTH

HISPOTH

5. Cuban?
6. Other (Specify)
Specify:

<30 characters>

MULTRACE

MULTRACE

2
What is (your/NAME's) race?
Probe if necessary
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

[goto MULTRACE]

<1-3,5,8,10,R>
[IF AGE ge 14 OR AGERNG = 8 or 9
goto MARITAL]
[ELSE goto Next Person]
<4>
[goto ASIAN]
<9>
[goto RACESP]


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
CONTROL
CARD

ASIAN

<1-6,D,R>
MARITAL]

ASIAN

[IF AGE ge 14 OR AGERNG = 8 or 9 goto
[ELSE goto Next Person]

^ARE_IS (You/NAME) <7>

[goto ASIANOTH]

Examples of "other" include - Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, Cambodian

CONTROL
CARD

ASIANOTH

ASIANOTH

CONTROL
CARD

RACESP

RACESP

1. Chinese?
2. Filipino?
3. Japanese?
4. Korean?
5. Vietnamese?
6. Asian Indian?
7. Other? (Specify)
Specify:

Specify other race

<30 characters> [IF AGE ge 14 OR AGERNG = 8 or 9 goto
MARITAL]
[ELSE goto Next Person]
<40 characters> [IF AGE ge 14 OR AGERNG = 8 or 9 goto
MARITAL]
[ELSE goto Next Person]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

CONTROL
CARD

MARITAL

MARITAL

Question Text

Skip Instructions


Ask if not apparent
^ARE_IS ^YOUNAME -

CONTROL
CARD

EDUCA

EDUCA

1. Married?
2. Widowed?
3. Divorced?
4. Separated?
5. Never married?
3
What is the highest level of school ^NamehasYou completed or the highest degree ^NamehasYou received?

<1-5,D,R> [IF AGE ge 14 or AGERNG = 8 or 9 goto
EDUCA]
[ELSE goto BIRTH_MO for next member]

<00-11,38,D,R> [IF AGE = 16-65 or AGERNG = 8 or 9,
goto ARM_FORC]
[ELSE goto BIRTH_MO for next member]
<39-46>

CONTROL
CARD

IN_COLL

IN_COLL

0. Never attended, preschool, kindergarten
1. 1st grade
2. 2nd grade
3. 3rd grade
4. 4th grade
5. 5th grade
6. 6th grade
7. 7th grade
8. 8th grade
9. 9th grade
10. 10th grade
11. 11th grade
38. 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
39. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - high school DIPLOMA, or the equivalent
40. Some college but no degree
41. Associate degree in college - Occupational program
42. Associate degree in college - Academic program
43. Bachelor's degree (Example: BA, AB, BS)
44. Master's degree (Example: MA, MS, Meng, MSW, MBA)
45. Professional School Degree (Example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
46. Doctorate degree (Example: PhD, EdD)
(Are/Is) (You/NAME) currently enrolled in a college or university either -

[goto IN_COLL]

<1-3,D,R> [IF AGE = 16-65 or AGERNG = 8 or 9, goto
ARM_FORC]
[ELSE goto BIRTH_MO for next member]

1. Full-time?
2. Part-time?

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

CONTROL
CARD

ARM_FORC

ARM_FORC

Question Text

Skip Instructions

3. Not at all?
3

? [F1]

<1,2,D,R>

[If this is the last person, goto CHECKS2]
[Else goto BIRTH_MO for the next person]

^Are_is (You/NAME) now in the Armed Forces?

CONTROL
CARD

CE_INTRO

CE_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
As we start, please understand that we ask the same questions of everybody we talk to. I realize some of
these questions may not apply to your household.

<1>

[goto SECTION1]

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 (month/three months), that is, from the 1st day of ^REF_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.
Please include all shipping and handling fees when reporting the cost of an item. For some types of things,
such as furniture or appliances, I will ask for these fees specifically. For other things, such as recreational
items, I won't mention shipping and handling, so if you purchased something online and had it shipped, or
had any other shipping fees, please include them in the total cost.

1. Enter 1 to Continue
FlowCharts
01B

PUBLHOUS

PUBLHOUS

Ask if not apparent.

<1>
[goto ST_HOUS]
<2,D,R> [goto GOVTCOST]

Is this house in a public housing project, that is, is it owned by
a local housing authority or other local public agency?

01B

GOVTCOST

GOVTCOST

1. Yes
2. No
Are your housing costs lower because the Federal, State, or local
government is paying part of the cost?

<1,2,D,R> [goto ST_HOUS]

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

01B

ST_HOUS

ST_HOUS

Question Text
Ask if not apparent.

Skip Instructions
<1,2,D,R>

[goto BUILDING]

<1-9,D,R>

[goto ROOMSQ]

Are these living quarters presently used as student housing by a
college or university?

01B

BUILDING

BUILDING

1. Yes
2. No
4

? [F1]
Ask if not apparent by observation

Which best describes this building?

<10>
[IF ST_HOUS = 2, D or R then goto
CK_BUILDING]
[ELSE goto S1B_END]
<11>

01B

BUILDOTH

BUILDOTH

01B

ROOMSQ

ROOMSQ

01B

BEDROOMQ

BEDROOMQ

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
Specify:
How many ROOMS are there in this unit, including all finished
living areas and excluding all bathrooms?
How many BEDROOMS are there in this unit?
Count all rooms used mainly for sleeping, even if also used for other purposes.

01B

BATHRMQ

BATHRMQ

How many COMPLETE bathrooms are there in this unit?
A complete bathroom has a toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a sink,
all with running water.

01B

HLFBATHQ

HLFBATHQ

How many HALF bathrooms are there in this unit?

[goto BUILDOTH]

<30 characters>

[goto ROOMSQ]

<1-30, D, R> [goto BEDROOMQ]
<31-99>
[goto ERR1_ROOMSQ]
<0-99> [IF (BEDROOMQ gt ROOMSQ) AND (ROOMSQ
ne D and ne R) then goto CK_BEDROOMQ]
[ELSEIF BEDROOMQ gt 12 then goto
ERR1_BEDROOMQ]
[ELSE goto BATHRMQ]
 [goto BATHRMQ]
<0-9> [IF (BATHRMQ gt ROOMSQ) AND (ROOMSQ ne
D and ne R) then goto CK_BATHRMS]
[ELSE goto HLFBATHQ]

<0-9>

[goto HLFBATHQ]
[IF (HLFBATHQ gt ROOMSQ) AND (ROOMSQ ne

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
A half bathroom has at least a toilet or bathtub or shower, but
does not have all the facilities of a complete bathroom.

01B

HEATFUEL

HEATFUEL

4

? [F1]

Skip Instructions
D and ne R) then goto CK_HLFBATHQ]
[ELSE goto HEATFUEL]

[goto HEATFUEL]
<1-3,5,D,R> [goto WATERHT]
<4>
[goto HEATOTH]

What fuel is used most for Heating this unit?

01B

HEATOTH

HEATOTH

01B

WATERHT

WATERHT

1. Gas (underground piping)
2. Electricity
3. Fuel Oil
4. Other - Specify
5. No Fuel Used
Specify:
4

? [F1]

<30 Characters>
<1-3,5,D,R>
<4>

[goto WATERHT]

[goto COOKING]
[goto WATOTH]

What fuel is used most for Heating water in this unit?

01B

WATOTH

WATOTH

01B

COOKING

COOKING

1. Gas (underground piping)
2. Electricity
3. Fuel Oil
4. Other - Specify
5. No Fuel Used
Specify:
4

? [F1]

<30 Characters>
<1-3,5,D,R>
<4>

[goto COOKING]

[goto UNITFEAT]
[goto COOKOTH]

What fuel is used most for Cooking?

1. Gas (underground piping)
2. Electricity
3. Fuel Oil

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

4. Other - Specify
5. No Fuel Used
Specify:

<30 Characters> [goto UNITFEAT]

01B

COOKOTH

COOKOTH

01B

UNITFEAT

UNITFEAT

4

? [F1]

Does this unit have any of the following?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

01B

YRBUILT

YRBUILT

0. None
1. Swimming Pool
2. Off Street Parking
3. Porch, terrace, patio, or balcony
4. Apartment or guest house
5. Central air conditioning
6. Window air conditioning
77. Don't know
About when was this building originally built?
Do not consider later remodelings
Probe for best estimate

01C

COOKOVN

COOKOVN

5

? [F1]

How many cooking stoves, ranges or ovens (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

01C

MIC_OVEN

MIC_OVEN

Enter 0 for none
5 ? [F1]
How many microwave ovens (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

01C

REFRFREZ

REFRFREZ

Enter 0 for none
5 ? [F1]
How many refrigerators and home freezers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

01C

BLTNDISH

BLTNDISH

5

Enter 0 for none
? [F1]

How many built-in dishwashers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0-6,77,R> [IF 0 is selected with other values, goto
CK_UNITFEAT]
[ELSE goto YRBUILT]

<1700-9999> [IF YRBUILT gt current year then goto
CK_YRBUILT]
[ELSE goto S1B_END]
 [goto S1B_END]
<0,D,R> [goto MIC_OVEN]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_COOKOVN]

<0,D,R> [goto REFRFREZ]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_MIC_OVEN]

<0,D,R> [goto BLTNDISH]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_REFRFREZ]

<0,D,R> [goto PORTDISH]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_BLTNDISH]

Enter 0 for none

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

01C

PORTDISH

PORTDISH

Question Text
5

Skip Instructions

? [F1]

How many portable dishwashers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

01C

GARBDISP

GARBDISP

5

Enter 0 for none
? [F1]

How many garbage disposals (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto GARBDISP]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_PORTDISH]

<0,D,R> [goto CLWASHER]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_GARBDISP]

Enter 0 for none
01C

CLWASHER

CLWASHER

5

? [F1]

How many clothes washers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

01C

CLDRYER

CLDRYER

5

Enter 0 for none
? [F1]

How many clothes dryers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto CLDRYER]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_CLWASHER]

<0,D,R> [goto CLRTV]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_CLDRYER]

Enter 0 for none
01C

CLRTV

CLRTV

5

? [F1]

How many televisions (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto HM_COMP]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_CLRTV]

Enter 0 for none
01C

HM_COMP

HM_COMP

5

? [F1]

How many home computers (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto SND_SYS]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_HM_COMP]

Enter 0 for none
01C

SND_SYS

SND_SYS

5

? [F1]

How many stereo or sound systems (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto VIDEO_EQ]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_SND_SYS]

Enter 0 for none
01C

VIDEO_EQ

01C

INCLHOME

VIDEO_EQ

INCLHOME

5

? [F1]

How many VCR's, DVD players, or digital video recorders (do/does) ^YOU_YRCU have?

<0,D,R> [goto S1C_END]
<1-5>
[goto B_S1C.INCLHOME]
<6-99> [goto ERR1_VIDEO_EQ]

Enter 0 for none
^WASWERE included in the home when you moved in?

<1,2,D,R>

[goto next question on grid]
[If no more screeners, goto S1C_end]

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Section

02

Tag Name

STLRENT

02

OWNED

Variable Name

STLRENT

OWNED

Question Text
1. Yes
2. No
Last time ^YOU_YRCU reported renting these living quarters.
Do you still rent?

1. Yes
2. No
3. No -Buying the sample unit
Do you own this home?

Skip Instructions

<1,D,R> [goto RENTED]
<2>
[goto RTASPAY]
<3>
[goto Section 3]

<1>
[goto Section 3]
<2,D,R> [goto RENTED]

Include households with mortgages as owners.

02

RENTED

02

MORERENT

RENTED

MORERENT

1. Yes
2. No
Do ^YOU_ANYMEM ^FSTILL pay rent for these living quarters?

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM rented any houses, apartments, or temporary living
quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation?
Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

02

RENTX1

RENTX1

1. Yes
2. No
What was your total rental payment for ^REF_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.

02

RENTX2

RENTX2

What was the total rental payment for ^TWO_MONTH for this unit?

02

RENTX3

RENTX3

What was your total rental payment for ^LAST_MONTH for this unit?

<1,D, R>

<2>
<1>

[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto BRent02.RENTX3]
[ELSE goto BRent02.RENTX1]
[goto BRent02.RTASPAY]

[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto BRent02.RENTX3]
[ELSE goto BRent02.RENTX1]

<2,D,R>

[goto S2_END]

<0-9999999> [IF RENTX1 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX1]
[ELSE goto RENTX2]
 [goto RENTX2]
<0-9999999> [IF RENTX2 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX2]
[ELSE goto RENTX3]
 [goto RENTX3]
<0-9999999>
[IF RENTX3 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX3]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

(Include any extra charges for garages or parking facilities, but do not include direct payments by local, state
or federal agencies.)
02

RTELECT

RTELECT

Does the rental payment include the cost of -

[ELSE goto RTELECT]

[goto RTELECT]
<1,2,D,R> [goto RTGAS]

. . . Electricity?

02

RTGAS

RTGAS

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTWATER]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTHEAT]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTTRASH]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTPARK]

Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . . Gas?

02

RTWATER

RTWATER

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Piped in water?

02

RTHEAT

RTHEAT

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . . Heating?

02

RTTRASH

RTTRASH

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Trash/garbage collection?

02

RTPARK

RTPARK

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of -

<1,2,D,R> [goto RTTELEPH]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

. . . Garage and parking facilities?

02

RTTELEPH

RTTELEPH

1. Yes
2. No
Repeate if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of -

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTTVCABL]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTINTRNT]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTFUNSH]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTASPAY]

. . . Telephone services?

02

RTTVCABL

RTTVCABL

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Television services?

02

RTINTRNT

RTINTRNT

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Internet services?

02

RTFUNSH

RTFUNSH

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Furniture?

02

RTASPAY

02

RTCOMPX

RTASPAY

RTCOMPX

1. Yes
2. No
Did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any reduced or free rent for
this unit as a form of pay since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

1. Yes
2. No
What is the current monthly rental charge to another tenant for a similar unit?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto RTCOMPX]
[goto RTBSNS]

<0-999999> [IF RTCOMPX lt 100 or gt 1550 then goto
ERR1_RTCOMPX]
[ELSE goto REGRNTX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

02

REGRNTX

REGRNTX

What is your regular rental payment?

 [goto REGRNTX]
<0-999999> [IF REGRNTX gt 1463 then goto
ERR1_REGRNTX]
[ELSE goto RTBSNS]

02

RTBSNS

RTBSNS

Is any portion of this unit used for your own business?

1. Yes
2. No

02

RTBSNSZ

RTBSNSZ

What percent of the rental payment is counted as a business expense?
Enter to the nearest whole percent.

 [goto RTBSNS]
<1>
[goto RTBSNSZ]
<2,D,R>
[IF STLRENT = 2 AND RTASPAY = 2 then goto
CK_RTBSNS]
[ELSEIF STLRENT = 2 AND (PSU = 06037,
06073, 06075, 06087, 06097, 11001, 24021, 24043, 34003,
34013, 34017,34023, 34027, 34031, 34037, 36005,
36047,36059, 36061, 36081, 36085, 36087, 36103, 36119)
goto RENTCONT]
[ELSE goto MORERNT]
<1-99,D,R> [IF RTBSNSZ = 100 AND (PSU = 06037,
06073, 06075, 06087, 06097, 11001, 24021, 24043, 34003,
34013, 34017, 34023, 34027, 34031, 34037, 36005,
36047, 36059, 36061, 36081, 36085, 36087,
36103,36119),
goto RENTCONT]
[ELSE goto MORERNT]
<100> [ERR2_RTBSNSZ]

02

RENTCONT

02

MORERNT

RENTCONT

Is this unit under rent control?

<1,2,D,R>

MORERNT

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
rented any other houses, apartments, or temporary living
quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation?

<1>

[goto MORERNT]

[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto RENTX3]
[ELSE goto RENTX1]

<2,D,R>

[goto S2_END]

Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

1. Yes
2. No
Form_Pane_Layouts
03

S3_INTRO

S3_INTRO (3A1)

(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 ask about owned living quarters and other owned real estate.)

<1> [If there are records on input with 8500.OPB_STAT =
1, goto S3A1_INV]

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Section

03A1

Tag Name

STILOWN

Variable Name

STILOWN

Question Text

Skip Instructions

^CU_DODOES ^YOU_YRCU still own your (property description)?

[If INTNMBR = 2-5 and there are no records on
input with 8500.OPB_STAT=1 goto PURPROP]
<1,2,D,R> [goto BSNSEXPA]

Prop #|Description |Type |# Mort|# LSHEL |# LCHEL

03A1

BSNSEXPA

BSNSEXPA

1. Yes
2. No
(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
03A1

OBSNSZBA

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

03A1

MCHANGE

03A1

MORTCHNG

MCHANGE

MORTCHNG

(Since your last interview, have there been any changes to your ^mortgage_lumpsum such as refinancing, a
change in property taxes or insurance, ending the loan, or paying less than the required amount?/For the
^mortgage_lumpsum in which you reported a payment ^I_MRTPMTX, since your last interview, have there
been any changes to that ^mortgage_lumpsum, such as refinancing, a change in property taxes or insurance,
ending the loan, or paying less than the required amount?)
1. Yes
2. No
What was the reason for the change in your
(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) for your (property description)?

1. Change in escrow payment (include changes in property taxes, insurance)
2. Change in interest rate
3. Paid off

<1>
[goto OBSNSZBA]
<2,D,R> [IF there are previously reported loans with
8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 AND 8500.OPF_STAT = 1, goto
BMCHANGE Block]
[ELSEIF there are previously reported loans with
8500.LOANTYPE = 3 AND 8500.OPH_STAT = 1, exit block
and goto PDLOAN2 in the THomeEquity block]
[ELSEIF (no loans) OR (all previously reported
loans have been updated) exit block and goto ADDMORT
in the TAddMort block]
<1-99,D,R> [IF (there are previously reported loans with
8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2) AND 8500.OPF_STAT = 1) goto
MCHANGE]
[ELSEIF (there are previously reported loans with
8500.LOANTYPE = 3) AND (8500.OPH_STAT = 1) exit
block and goto PDLOAN2 in the THomeEquity block]
[ELSEIF (no loans) OR (all previously reported
loans have been updated) exit block and goto ADDMORT in
the TAddMort Block]
<100> [goto ERR2_OBSNSZBA]
<1>
[goto MORTCHNG]
<2,D,R> [IF 8500.FIXEDRTE = 1 goto MCHANGE for the
next loan for this property with 8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 and
8500.OPF_STAT = 1
IF there are loans with LOANTYPE = 3 and
OPF_STAT = 1 goto PDLOAN2 in THomeequity block
ELSE goto ADDMORT in TAddmort block]
[ELSEIF goto PYMTJX1]
<1,4>
[goto PYRINIJ]
<2>
[goto NEWMRRTJ]
<3>
[goto MORTCHMO]
<5,6,8,9,D,R> [goto ORWHAT]
<7> [goto PYMTJX1]

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Section

03A1

Tag Name

ORWHAT

Variable Name

ORWHAT

Question Text

Skip Instructions

4. Change in amount of the graduated payment for a graduated payment ^LOAN
5. ^MORTGAGE_LUMPSUM2 renegotiated (rollover or renegotiable ^MORTGAGE_LUMPSUM)
6. Refinanced ^MORTGAGE_LUMPSUM (this includes changing the term of the ^MORTGAGE_LUMPSUM)
7. Paid less than the required amount
8. Other reasons
9. More than one of the above
Is this a 30-year (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), a 15-year
(mortgage/lump sum home equity loan), or something else?

<1,2,D,R> [goto FIXEDRTJ]
<3>
[goto MRTTERMJ]

<1-50,D,R> [goto FIXEDRTJ]

03A1

MRTTERMJ

MRTTERMJ

1. 30-year
2. 15-year
3. Other-specify
Enter number of years.

03A1

FIXEDRTJ

FIXEDRTJ

Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

03A1

PAYTYPJ

PAYTYPJ

1. Yes
2. No
There are many different kinds of (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) (s).
Which one of these comes closest to Yours Your CU's?
Read each item on list.
Mark all that apply, separate with commas.
1. Variable or adjustable interest rate (ARM)
2. Interest only
3. Something else - specify
Specify:

03A1

PAYTOTHJ

PAYTOTHJ

03A1

ORGMRTJX

ORGMRTJX

What was the amount of the (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) when
^YOU_YRCU first obtained it, not including any interest?

03A1

NEWMRRTJ

NEWMRRTJ

? [F1]
What is the current interest rate for this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto ORGMRTJX]
[goto PAYTYPJ]

<1-3,D,R> [If PAYTYPJ = 1 AND FIXEDRTJ = 2 goto
CK_PAYTYPJ]
[ELSEIF precode 3 is selected goto PAYTOTHJ]
[ELSE goto ORGMRTJX]

<30 characters> [goto ORGMRTJX]
<1-99999999> [IF (8500.OWNYB = 100 and ORGMRTJX lt
5000 or gt 315000) OR
(8500.OWNYB = 200 and ORGMRTJX lt 3000 or gt
350000) OR
(8500.OWNYB = 300 and ORGMRTJX lt 3000 or gt
400000) OR
(8500.OWNYB = 400 and ORGMRTJX lt 1000 or gt
124900) OR
(8500.OWNYB = 500 and ORGMRTJX lt 2000 or gt
300000) then goto ERR1_ORGMRTJX]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRTJ]
 [goto NEWMRRTJ]
<00.000-99.999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 14 goto
ERR1_NEWMRRT]
[ELSE goto PYRINIJ]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

03A1

PYRINIJ

PYRINIJ

Question Text
Enter percent including decimal
7
On Your Your CU's last regular payment, which of these things
were included?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

03A1

PYJOTH

PYJOTH

1. Principal
2. Interest
3. Property taxes
4. Property insurance
5. Mortgage guarantee insurance
6. Any other payments-specify
77. Don't know
Specify:

03A1

MRTPMTJX

MRTPMTJX

How much is Your Your CU's (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) payment per month?

03A1

PRININJX

PRININJX

How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal and interest)?

03A1

MORTCHMO

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

Skip Instructions
 [goto PYRINIJ]
<1-5,77,R> [IF both 1 and 2 were NOT selected then goto
CK_PYRINIJ]
[ELSEIF 8500.FIXEDRTE = 2,D,R or FIXEDRTJ =
2,D,R
goto MORTCHMO]
[ELSE goto MRTPMTJX]
<6>

[goto PYJOTH]

<30 characters> [If 8500.FIXEDRTE = 2,D,R or FIXEDRTJ
= 2,D,R goto MORTCHMO], else [goto MRTPMTJX]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF entry lt 246 or gt 2690 goto
ERR1_MRTPMTJX]
[ELSEIF any codes 3 - 6 are selected in PYRINIJ
goto PRININJX]
[ELSE goto MORTCHMO]
<0-99999999> [IF entry lt 40 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PRININJX]
[ELSEIF PRININJX gt MRTPMTJX goto
CK_PRININJX]
[ELSE goto MORTCHMO]

[goto MORTCHMO]
<1-12,D,R> [IF ENTRY is not in the reference period and
ne D, R goto CK_MORTCHMO]
[[If (FIXEDRTJ = 2, D, R) or (FIXEDRTJ ne 1 AND
8500.FIXEDRTE = 2, D, R) goto PYMTJX1]
else goto MCHANGE for next loan for this
property with 8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 and
8500.OPF_STAT = 1 ]
[If no more loans with (8500.LOANTYPE = 1, 2 and
8500.OPF_STAT = 1) for this property AND there are loans
for this property with 8500.LOANTYPE = 3 and
8500.OPH_STAT = 1, goto PDLOAN2 in Thomequity block]
[ELSE goto ADDMORT in TAddmort block]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

03A1

PYMTJX1

PYMTJX1

11. November
12. December
How much was Your Your CU's payment on this ^mortgage_lumpsum in ^REF_MONTH?

03A1

PRNINJX1

PRNINJX1

How much of that amount is for ^prinint_fill?

03A1

PYMTJX2

PYMTJX2

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this ^mortgage_lumpsum in ^TWO_MONTH?

03A1

PRNINJX2

PRNINJX2

How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal and interest)?

03A1

PYMTJX3

PYMTJX3

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^LAST_MONTH?

Skip Instructions

<1-99999999,D,R> [IF PYMTJX1 lt 246 or gt 2690 and ne D
or R then goto ERR1_PYMTJX1]
[ELSEIF (any codes 3-6 selected in PYRINIJ) or
8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or
8500.PAYMORIN = 5 or 8500.PAYOTHER = 6 goto
PRNINJX1]
[ELSE goto PYMTJX2]
<0>
[goto PYMTJX2]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINJX1 lt 40 or gt 2700, goto
ERR1_PRNINJX1]
[ELSEIF PRNINJX1 gt PYMTJX1, goto
CK_PRNINJX1]
[ELSE goto PYMTJX2]
 [goto PYMTJX2]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF PYMTJX2 lt 246 or gt 2690 and ne
D or R goto ERR1_PYMTJX2]
[ELSEIF any codes 3 to 6 selected in PYRINIJ or
8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or
8500.PAYMORIN = 5 or 8500.PAYOTHER = 6 goto
PRNINJX2]
[ELSE PYMTJX3]
<0>
[goto PYMTJX3]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINJX2 gt PYMTJX2, goto
CK_PRNINJX2]
[ELSEIF PRNINJX2 lt 40 or gt 2700, goto
ERR1_PRNINJX2]
[ELSE goto PYMTJX3]
 [goto PYMTJX3]
<0-99999999,D,R> [IF PYMTJX3 lt 246 or gt 2690 and ne
D or R goto ERR1_PYMTJX3
[ELSEIF (any codes 3 to 6 selected in PYRINIJ) or
8500.PAYPROTX = 3 or 8500.PAYPROIN = 4 or
8500.PAYMORIN = 5 or 8500.PAYOTHER = 6) goto
PRNINJX3]
[ELSE goto MCHANGE for the next loan for this
property with 8500.LOANTYPE = 1 or 2 AND
8500.OPF_STAT = 1]
[If no more loans and there are loans with

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Section

03A1

Tag Name

PRNINJX3

03A1

03A1

PDLOAN2

PD2AMTX1

Variable Name

PRNINJX3

PDLOAN2

PD2AMTX1

Question Text

How much of that amount is for (principal / interest/principal and interest)?

Since the first of ^ REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU
made any payments for your line of credit home equity loan?

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid in ^REF_MONTH?

Skip Instructions
8500.LOANTYPE = 3 goto PDLOAN2 in THomeequity block
else goto ADDMORT in TAddmort block]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINJX3 gt PYMTJX3 goto
CK_PRNINJX3]
[ELSEIF PRNINJX3 lt 40 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PRNINJX3]
[goto MCHANGE for next loan for this property
with 8500.LOANTYPE = 1 or 2 AND 8500.OPF_STAT = 1]
[IF no more loans with 8500.loantype = 1 or 2 and
there are loans with 8500.LOANTYPE = 3, goto PDLOAN2]
[ELSE goto ADDMORT]
 [goto MCHANGE for next loan for this property with
8500.LOANTYPE = 1 or 2 AND 8500.OPF_STAT = 1]
[IF no more loans with 8500.loantype = 1 or 2 and
there are loans with 8500.LOANTYPE = 3 goto PDLOAN2]
[ELSE goto ADDMORT]
<1>
[goto PD2AMTX]
<2,D,R> [goto TOTOWED2]

<1-99999999> [IF (8500.OWNYB = 1 and PD2AMTX1 lt 15
or gt 6000) OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-500 and PD2AMTX1 lt
35 or gt 35000) goto ERR1_PD2AMTX1]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 goto TOTOWED2]
[ELSE goto PD2AMTX2]
<0,D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 1 goto TOTOWED2]
[ELSE goto PD2AMTX2]

03A1

PD2AMTX2

PD2AMTX2

What was the total amount paid in ^TWO_MONTH?

<1-99999999> [IF (8500.OWNYB = 1 and PD2AMTX2 lt 14
or gt 6000) OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-500 and PD2AMTX2
lt 34 or gt 35000)
goto ERR1_PD2AMTX2]
[ELSE goto PD2AMTX3]
<0,D,R> [goto PD2AMTX3]

03A1

PD2AMTX3

PD2AMTX3

What was the total amount paid in ^LAST_MONTH?

<1-99999999> [IF (8500.OWNYB = 1 and PD2AMTX3 lt 14
or gt 6000) OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-500 and PD2AMTX3 lt
34 or gt 35000) goto ERR1_PD2AMTX3]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto TOTOWED2]

03A1

TOTOWED2

TOTOWED2

How much was owed before the last payment?

03A1

ADDMORT

ADDMORT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU
obtained any (additional/
) mortgages, including second mortgages or home
equity loans, for your (property description)?

<0,D,R> [goto TOTOWED2]
<0-99999999,D,R> [IF TOTOWED2 lt PD2AMTX3, goto
CK_TOTOWED2]
[ELSEIF (8500.OWNYB = 100 and TOTOWED2 lt
165 or gt 104400) OR (8500.OWNYB = 200-500 and
TOTOWED2 lt 2000 or gt 100000) goto
ERR1_TOTOWED2]
[goto PDLOAN2 for next loan for this property with
8500.LOANTYPE = 3 and 8500.OPH_STAT = 1]
[if no more loans for this property with
8500.LOANTYPE = 3 and 8500.OPH_STAT = 1,
goto ADDMORT]
<1>
[goto HEQUITY]
<2,D,R> [Exit block and goto S3A1_CHK1]

(do not include reverse mortgages.)

03A1

03A1

HEQUITY

HELTYPE

HEQUITY

1. Yes
2. No
Was this a mortgage or home equity loan?

HELTYPE

1. Mortgage
2. Home Equity loan
There are two basic types of home equity loans:

<1,D,R>
<2>

[goto OTHLOAN]
[goto HELTYPE]

<1,2, D, R>

[goto OTHLOAN]

A loan where ^YOU_YRCU received the entire lump-sum
borrowed when ^YOU_YRCU took out the loan; or
A line of credit loan where ^YOU_YRCU 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?

03A1

OTHLOAN

OTHLOAN

1. Lump sum home equity loan
2. Line of credit home equity loan
Did you have any other new mortgages or home equity loans for (property description)?

<1>

[goto HEQUITY for the next row]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

DISPMTHD

1. Yes
2. No
You said ^YOU_YRCU no longer (own/owns) your (property description).
Did ^YOU_YRCU sell it, give it to someone outside your household, or do
something else with it?

Skip Instructions
<2,D,R> [Exit block and goto S3A1_CHK1]

03D

DISPMTHD

03D

DISPOTH

DISPOTH

03D

DISPYR

DISPYR

03D

DISPMO

DISPMO

03D

DISPX

DISPX

1. Sold the property or traded the property in
2. Gave it to someone outside household
3. Something else, other - specify
Specify:
In what year did ^YOU_YRCU (sell( trade) this property/give this property to someone outside your
CU/dispose of this property)?
In what month did ^YOU_YRCU (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
What was the selling price (trade-in value)?

<1,2,D,R> [goto DISPYR]
<3>
[goto DISPOTH]

<30 Characters>
<1998 - 9999,D,R>

[goto DISPYR]
[goto DISPMO]

<1-12,D,R> [IF DISPMO and DISPYR not within the
reference period, goto ERR3_DISPMO]
[ELSEIF DISPMTHD = 1 AND (DISPMO and
DISPYR are within the reference period, goto DISPX]
[Else goto S3D_END]

<0-99999999> [IF ENTRY lt 750 or gt 399900, goto
ERR1_DISPX]
[ELSE goto DISPEXPX]
 [goto DISPEXPX]

03D

DISPEXPX

03F

ORG_INTR

DISPEXPX

ORG_INTR

11

? 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 CU's expenses were. What were Your Your CU's
total expenses in selling (trading) this property?
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 are currently making payments on.

<0-99999999> [IF ENTRY 28000 goto ERR1_DISPEXPX]
[ELSEIF DISPEXPX gt DISPX goto
CK_DISPEXPX]
[ELSE goto S3D_END]
 [goto S3D_END]
<1> [goto ORGMRTX]
<2> [goto S3FG_END]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

03F

ORGMRTX

ORGMRTX

03F

FRSTPYYR

FRSTPYYR

Question Text
1. Continue
2. Delete the loan
What was the amount of the (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) when ^YOU_YRCU first obtained it, not
including any interest?

In what year did ^YOU_YRCU make the first payment
on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

Skip Instructions

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and ORGMRTX lt 5000 or
gt 315000) OR (OWNYB = 200 and ORGMRTX lt 3000 or
gt 350000) OR (OWNYB = 300 and ORGMRTX lt 3000 or gt
400000) OR (OWNYB = 400 and ORGMRTX lt 1000 or gt
124900) OR (OWNYB = 500 and ORGMRTX lt 2000 or gt
300000) goto ERR1_ORGMRTX]
[ELSE goto FRSTPYYR]
 [goto FRSTPYYR]
<1900-9999> [IF gt 2010 or lt 1970, goto
ERR1_FRSTPYYR]
[ELSE goto FRSTPYMO]


03F

FRSTPYMO

03F

MTERM

FRSTPYMO

MTERM

In what month did ^YOU_YRCU make the first payment
on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
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

[goto FRSTPYMO]

<1-12,D,R> [IF FRSTPYYR and FRSTPYMO are gt (current
month + 2 and year) then goto CK_FRPSTYMO]
[ELSE MTERM]

<1>
[IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt 30, goto
CK_S3FG]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]
<2>
[IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt 15, goto
CK_S3FG]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]
<3>

[goto MORTTERM]

 [goto NEWMRRT]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

03F

MORTTERM

MORTTERM

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter number of years

<1-50> [IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt MORTTERM,
goto CK_S3FG]
[ELSEIF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 30, goto
ERR1_MORTTERM]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]


03F

NEWMRRT

NEWMRRT

What is the current interest rate on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
Enter percent including decimal

[goto NEWMRRT]

<00.000-99.999> [IF ENTRY lt 4 or gt 14, goto
ERR1_NEWMRRT]
[ELSE goto FIXEDRTE]
 [goto FIXEDRTE]

03F

FIXEDRTE

03F

PAYTYPE

FIXEDRTE

PAYTYPE

Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
1. Yes
2. No
There are many different kinds of (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)(s).
Which of these comes closest to Yours Your CU's?
Read each item on list
Mark all that apply, separate with commas

03F

PAYTOTHF

03F

PAYTOTHF
PAYINCL

1. Variable or adjustable rate of interest (ARM)
2. Interest only
3. Other - specify
Specify:
7

[F1]

On Your Your CU's last payment, which of these things were included?
Read each item on list

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto PAYINCL]
[goto PAYTYPE]

<1-3,D,R> [IF FIXEDRTE = 2 AND PAYTYPE = 1, goto
CK_PAYTYPE]
[ELSEIF precode 3 is selected goto PAYTOTHF]
[ELSE goto PAYINCL]

<30 characters>

[goto PAYINCL]

<1-6,77,R> [IF 1 and 2 were not selected, goto
CK_PAYINCL]
[ELSEIF 6 selected, goto PAYOTHF]
[ELSEIF FIXEDRTE = 1 goto MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto PAYMTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1. Principal
2. Interest
3. Property taxes
4. Property insurance
5. Mortgage guarantee insurance

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

<30 characters>

03F

PAYOTHF

PAYOTHF

6. Any other payments-specify
77. Don't know
Specify:

03F

MRTPMTX

MRTPMTX

How much is Your Your CU's (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) payment per month?

03F

PRININTX

PRININTX

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

03F

PAYMTX1

PAYMTX1

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^REF_MONTH?

03F

PRNINTX1

PRNINTX1

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

03F

PAYMTX2

PAYMTX2

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^TWO_MONTH?

[IF FIXEDRTE = 1 goto MRTPMX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto PAYMTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]
<1-99999999> [IF MRTPMTX gt ORGMRTX goto
CK_MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 are selected in PAYINCL
goto PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]

 [IF any codes 3-6 are selected in PAYINCL
goto PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
<0-99999999> [IF PRININTX gt MRTPMTX goto
ERR_PRININTX]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
 [goto S3FG_END]
<0> [goto PAYMTX2]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX1]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in
PAYINCL
goto PRNINTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX2]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX1 gt PAYMTX1 goto
CK_PRNINTX1]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX2]
 [goto PAYMTX2]
<0> [goto PAYMTX3]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX2]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in
PAYINCL
goto PRNINTX2]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

03F

PRNINTX2

PRNINTX2

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX2 gt PAYMTX2 goto
ERR_PRNINTX2]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX2]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]

03F

PAYMTX3

PAYMTX3

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^LAST_MONTH?

[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]

03F

PRNINTX3

PRNINTX3

How much of that amount is for ^prinint_fill?

PAIDLOAN

PAIDLOAN

(I'd like to ask some questions about (your/your CUs) line of credit home equity (loan/laons).)
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU
made any payments for Your Your CU's (this loan/1st/2nd/3rd/etc.)?

03

PDAMTX1

PDAMTX1

1. Yes
2. No
888. Delete this loan
What was the total amount paid in ^REF_MONTH?

 [goto PAYMTX3]
<0,D,R> [goto S3FG_END]
<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX3]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in PAYINCL
goto PRNINTX3]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX3 gt PAYMTX3 goto
CK_PRNINTX3]
[ELSEIF PRNINTX3 lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX3]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
 [goto S3FG_END]
<1>
[goto PDAMTX1]
<2,D,R> [goto TOTOWED]
<888> [goto next loan]

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and PDAMTX1 lt 15 or
gt 6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and PDAMTX1 lt 35 or
gt 35000) goto ERR1_PDAMTX1
[ELSE goto PDAMTX2]
<0,D,R> [goto PDAMTX2]

03

PDAMTX2

PDAMTX2

What was the total amount paid in ^TWO_MONTH?

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and PDAMTX2 lt 15 or
gt 6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and PDAMTX2 lt 35 or
gt 35000) then goto ERR1_PDAMTX2]
[ELSE goto PDAMTX3]
<0,D,R>

[goto PDAMTX3]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

03

PDAMTX3

PDAMTX3

What was the total amount paid in ^LAST_MONTH?

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and entry lt 15 or gt
6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and entry lt 15 or gt 6000)
then goto ERR1_PDAMTX3
[ELSE goto TOTOWED]
<0,D,R>

03

TOTOWED

TOTOWED

How much was owed before the last payment?

03

MORTSPEC

MORTSPEC

Now I'm going to ask about other ownership costs
for your (property description).

[goto TOTOWED]

<0-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and entry lt 165 or gt
104400) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and entry lt 2000 or gt
100000) AND (entry ne 0 )then goto ERR1_TOTOWED]
[ELSEIF (entry lt PDAMTX3 AND (PDAMTX3 ne D
and ne R)) OR (INTNMBR = 1 and entry lt PDAMTX1 AND
(PDAMTX1 ne D and ne R)) then goto CK_TOTOWNED]
[ELSE goto S3H_END]
 [goto S3H_END]
<1>
[goto SPECIALX]
<2,D,R> [goto GRNDRENT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
paid more than the amount required on any mortgage or
lump sum home equity loan for this property?

03

SPECIALX

SPECIALX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount that ^YOU_YRCU paid extra?

03

SPECLXCM

SPECLXCM

How much of that amount was paid this month?

03

GRNDRENT

GRNDRENT

(Now I’m going to ask about ownership costs for your ^PROPDESC

 [goto GRNDRENT]
<1>
[goto GRNDRNTX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has)
^YOU_YRCU made any payments for ground or land rent
for (property description)?

<2,D,R> [If PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[If PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[If PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]

<1-99999999> [If lt 8 or gt 14000, goto ERR1_SPECIALX]
[ELSE goto SPECLXCM]

[goto GRNDRENT]
<0-99999999> [IF SPECLXCM lt 5 or gt 1762 goto
ERR1_SPECLXCM]
[ELSEIF SPECLXCM gt SPECIALX, goto
CK_SPECLXCM]
[ELSE goto GRNDRENT]

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Section

03

Tag Name

GRNDRNTX

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

GRNDRNTX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

<1-99999999>

[IF GRNDRNTX lt 45 or gt 2465 goto
ERR1_GRNDRNTX]
[ELSE goto GRNDRTCX]



03

GRNDRTCX

GRNDRTCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?

[If PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[If PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[If PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]
<0-99999999> [IF GRNDRTCX = 1- 5 or gt 759 goto
ERR1_GRNDRTCX]
[ELSEIF GRNDRTCX gt GRNDRNTX goto
CK_GRNDRTCX]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[ELSE goto PAYHOASS]


03

PAYHOASS

03

PAYCONDO

03I

COOPRG3

PAYHOASS

PAYCONDO

COOPRG3

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU make regular payments to
a homeowner's association?

[IF PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[IF PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]
<1>
[goto HORCORG]
<2,D,R> [goto SPCLPAY2]

1. Yes
2. No
^CU_AreIs ^YOU_YRCU required to make regular payments
of condominium fees for general maintenance or management services?

<1>
[goto HORCORG]
<2,D,R> [goto SPCLPAY2]

1. Yes
2. No
7 ? [F1]

<12,R>

Now I'd like to ask you about payments ^YOU_YRCU ^make_makes directly
to the cooperative for Your Your CU's share of its costs.
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
made any payments for any of the following things -

[goto SPCLPAY1]

<1-11,77> [IF 11 selected goto CORGOTH]
[ELSEIF there is a LOANTYPE = 1 for this
property
goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]

Read each item on list.

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Enter 12 for No payments made.

03

CORGOTH

CORGOTH

03I

HORCORG

HORCORG

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative
2. Property taxes
3. Property insurance
4. Management
5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
6. Improvements
7. Recreational including swimming, golf or tennis facilities
8. Security including guards or alarm systems
9. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
10. Trash collection
11. Other
12. No payments made
77. Don't know
Specify:

7

? [F1]

Which of the following services and privileges were included in
those payments?
Read each item on list
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

03

HORGOTH

HORGOTH

03

MGOTHER

MGOTHER

1. Management
2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
3. Improvements
4. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
5. Parking
6. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilities
7. Security including guards or alarm systems
8. Maid services
9. Medical services
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have you made ANY regular payments for
these services?

<30 characters> [IF at least one loan of LOANTYPE = 1 for
this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]
<1-11,77> [IF 11 selected goto HORGOTH]
[ELSEIF there is at least one loan of
LOANTYPE = 1 on this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]


[goto SPCLPAY2]

<30 characters> [IF at least one loan of LOANTYPE = 1 for
this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]
<1,D,R> [goto MGOTHERX]

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<2>

03

MGOTHERX

MGOTHERX

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much (have/has)
^YOU_YRCU paid for these services?

[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]

<1-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 100 and MGOTHERX lt 10 or
gt 2100 goto ERR1_MGOTHERX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 200-500 and
MGOTHERX lt 5 or gt 2610 goto ERR1_MGOTHERX]
[ELSE goto MGOTHRCX]
<0,D,R>

03

MGOTHRCX

MGOTHRCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?

[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]
<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = D or R and MGOTHRCX =
1-5 or gt 11000 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 and MGOTHRCX =
1-5 or gt 870 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 200-500 and
MGOTHRCX = 1-5 or gt 635 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF MGOTHRCX gt MGOTHERX, goto
CK_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]


03

SPCLPAY1

SPCLPAY1

[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]
<1>
[goto COOPSP3]
<2,D,R> [goto ASSESSMT]

7
(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU made any SPECIAL payments to
a management service?

03

SPCLPAY2

SPCLPAY2

1. Yes
2. No
7

<1>
[goto HOCOSP3]
<2,D,R> [goto ASSESSMT]

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU made any SPECIAL payments to
a management service?

03I

COOPSP3

COOPSP3

1. Yes
2. No
7

? [F1]

<1-11,77,R> [IF 11 is selected goto COSPOTH)

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[ELSE goto SPECLX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what services were provided?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

03

COSPOTH

COSPOTH

03I

HOCOSP3

HOCOSP3

1. Rapyment of loans owed by the cooperative
2. Property taxes
3. Property insurance
4. Management
5. Repairs or mantainence, including lawn care or snow removal
6. Improvements
7. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilitieds
8. Security including guards or alarm systems
9. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:
7

? [F1]

<30 characters> [goto SPECLX]
<1-11,77,R> [IF 11 is selected, goto HOSPOTH]
[ELSE goto SPECLX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what services were provided?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1. Management
2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
3. Improvements
4. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
5. Parking
6. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilities
7. Security including guards or alarm systems
8. Maid services
9. Medical services
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:

<30 characters> [goto SPECLX]

03

HOSPOTH

HOSPOTH

03

SPECLX

SPECLX

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much were these
special payments?

<1-99999999> [IF SPECLX gt 6600 goto ERR1_SPECLX]
[ELSE goto SPECLCX]

03

SPECLCX

SPECLCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?


[goto ASSESSMT]
<0-99999999> [IF SPECLCX gt 2200 goto
ERR1_SPECLCX]

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[ELSEIF SPECLCX gt SPECLX goto
CK_SPECLCX]
[ELSE goto ASSESSMT]

03

ASSESSMT

03

ASSESSX

03

ASSESSCX

03

VAC_OCCQ

ASSESSMT

ASSESSX

ASSESSCX

VAC_OCCQ

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH ^CU_havehas2
^YOU_YRCU paid any special assessments to a local government
for construction or repair of roads, sidewalks, or other things like that?
1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

How much of that amount was paid this month?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time did you occupy this (timeshare/property)?
Enter quantity and select period on next screen.

03

VAC_OCCY

03

VAC_OTH

VAC_OCCY

VAC_OTH

Enter time period.

1. Days
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify:

 [goto ASSESSMT]
<1>
[goto ASSESSX]
<2,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIFIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1-99999999> [IF ASSESSX lt 6 or gt 77000 goto
ERR1_ASSESSX]
[ELSE goto ASSESSCX]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0-99999999> [IF ASSESSCX gt 2058 goto
ERR1_ASSESSCX]
[ELSEIF ASSESSCX gt ASSESSX goto
CK_ASSESSCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0,D,R> [IF 8500.TIMESHAR = 2, D or R goto VAC_SEC]
[ELSEIF 8500.TIMESHAR = 1 goto TIME_RNT]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1-150> [goto VAC_OCCY]
<1-4,D,R> [IF 8500.TIMESHAR = 2, D or R goto
VAC_SEC]
[ELSEIF 8500.TIMESHAR = 1 goto TIME_RNT]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<5> [goto VAC_OTH]

<30 characters,D,R> [IF 8500.TIMESHAR = 2, D or R goto
VAC_SEC]

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[ELSEIF 8500.TIMESHAR = 1 goto
TIME_RNT]

03

VAC_SEC

VAC_SEC

03

VAC_RNTQ

VAC_RNTQ

03

VAC_RNTY

VAC_RNTY

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, was this property either rented by someone outside your household or
available to be rented?

[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1>
[goto VAC_RNTQ]
<2,D,R> [goto RNTEQVX]

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time was this property rented by someone outside your
household?

<0,D,R> [goto VAC_AVAQ]
<1-150> [goto VAC_RNTY]

Enter quantity and select period on next screen.
Enter time period.

03

VAC_ROTH

VAC_ROTH

1. Days
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify:

03

VAC_AVAQ

VAC_AVAQ

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time was this property available to be rented?
Enter quantity and select period on next screen.

03

VAC_AVAY

VAC_AVAY

Specify

03

VAC_AOTH

VAC_AOTH

1. Days
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify

03

RNTEQV2X

RNTEQV2X

If someone were to rent this home today, how much do you think it would rent for?

<1-4,D,R>
<5>

[goto VAC_AVAQ]
[goto VAC_ROTH]

<30 characters,D,R> [goto VAC_AVAQ]
0,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X] [ELSE goto
S3I_END]
<1-150> [goto VAC_AVAY]
<1-4,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X] [ELSE
goto S3I_END]
<5> [goto VAC_AOTH]

<30 characters,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1-999999> [IF RNTEQV2X lt 200 or gt 800 goto
ERR1_RNTEQV2X]
[ELSE goto RENTPERD]

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Variable Name

03

RENTPERD

RENTPERD

Question Text

Skip Instructions
 [goto RENTPERD]

Ask if not already stated.

<1-3,D,R> [goto RENTUTIL]
<4>
[goto RNPEROTH]

What period of time does this rental amount cover?

03

RNPEROTH

RNPEROTH

1. Week
2. Month
3. Quarter
4. Other specify
Specify:

03

RENTUTIL

RENTUTIL

Does this amount include utilities?

RNTEQVX

1. Yes
2. No
If someone were to rent this (entire property/home) today, (including part of the property currently being used
for business, farming, or rented, ) how much do you think it
would rent for monthly, unfurnished and without utilities?

03

RNTEQVX

03

PROPVALX

PROPVALX

About how much do you think this property would sell for on today's market?

03

TIME_RNT

TIME_RNT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, did you rent this timeshare to someone outside your household?

03

RNTEQV3X

RNTEQV3X

1. Yes
2. No
If you were to rent this timeshare today to someone else, instead of using it yourself, how much would it rent
for weekly?

<30 characters> [goto RENTUTIL]
<1,2,D,R> [goto PROPVALX]

<1-999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and RNTEQVX lt 300 or gt
3000) OR (OWNYB = 200 and RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 4000)
OR (OWNYB = 300 and RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 8000) goto
ERR1_RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 OR (OWNYB = 300 AND
8500.TIMESHAR = 2, D or R goto PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 OR (OWNYB = 300 AND
8500.TIMESHAR = 2, D or R goto PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 100 and PROPVALX lt 1000 or
gt 600000 OR (OWNYB = 300 and PROPVALX lt 3000 or gt
800000) goto ERR1_PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [goto S3I_END]
<1,2,D,R> [goto RNTEQV3X]

<1-99999> [IF OWNYB = 300 and RNTEQV3X lt 200 or gt
8000 goto ERR1_RNTEQV3X]
[ELSE goto PRPVAL2X]
 [goto PRPVAL2X]

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Variable Name

Question Text

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03

PRPVAL2X

PRPVAL2X

If you were able to sell this timeshare, about how much do you think it would sell for on today's market?

<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 300 and PRPVL2X lt 3000 or
gt 800000 goto ERR1_PRPVL2X]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]

03A1

PURPROP

PURPROP

(Other than the Sample Unit which you recently acquired) ^SINCEFILL the first of
^REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU purchased or otherwise acquired
any property or real estate?

03A1

PCODE

PCODE

1. Yes
2. No
9
What kind of property(ies) is this new property or real estate?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

03A1

NPROP2

NPROP2

1. A second home, vacation home, recreational property or timeshare
2. Commercial property for business or investment purposes only
3. Residential property for business or investment purposes only
4. Unimproved land with no buildings on it
5. Other property
9
? [F1]
How many second homes, vacation homes or recreational properties , including timeshares?
Exclude right-to-use timeshares, vacation clubs, or destination clubs.

03A1

NPROP6

NPROP6

9 ?F1
How many residential properties for business or investment purposes only?

03A1

NPROP4

NPROP4

How many were unimproved land with no buildings on it?

 [goto S3I_END]
<1>
[goto PCODE]
<2,D,R> [goto 3A1_END]

<1-5> [if 1 selected goto NPROP2]
[if 2 selected goto CK_PCODE]
[if 3 selected goto NPROP6]
[if 4 selected goto NPROP4]
[if 5 selected goto NPROP5]

<1-20> [IF (Section 3A1 has been completed) and (the
FR attempts to lower the entry, goto CK_NPROP2)
[ELSEIF 3 selected in PCODE, goto NPROP6]
[ELSEIF 4 selected in PCODE, goto NPROP4]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in PCODE, goto NPROP5]
[ELSE goto S3A1_END]

<1-20> [IF (Section 3A1 has been completed) and (the
FR attempts to lower the entry, goto CK_NPROP6)
[ELSEIF 4 selected in PCODE, goto
NPROP4]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in PCODE, goto
NPROP5]
[ELSE goto S3A1_END]
<1-20>
[IF (Section 3A1 has been completed) and (the
FR attempts to lower the entry, goto CK_NPROP4]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in PCODE, goto NPROP5]

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Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto S3A1_END]

03A1

NPROP5

NPROP5

How many other properties?

03A2

S3_INTRO

S3_INTRO

Now I am going to ask about owned living quarters and other owned real estate.

<1-20> [IF (Section 3A1 has been completed) and (the FR
attempts to lower the entry, goto
CK_NPROP5]
[ELSE goto S3A1_END]
<1> [goto BSECT3A2 Block]

03A2

OTHERHOM

OTHERHOM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU
lived in any other home that ^YOU_ANYMEM still (own/owns)?

<1>
<2,D,R>

03

NOPROP

NOPROP

03

BUSPROP3

BUSPROP3

03

RESBUSPR

RESBUSPR

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own any commercial property only for
business or investment purposes?

1. Yes
2. No
(In the following questions, please do not include any of the commercial properties ^YOU_YRCU ^own_owns
only for business or investment purposes.)

[goto NOPROP]
[goto BUSPROP3]

<1-20,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry), goto CK_NOPROP]
[ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto
ERR1_NOPROP]
[ELSE goto BUSPROP3]
<1,2,D,R>

[goto RESBUSPR]

<1> [goto RES_NUM]
<2,D,R> [goto SECHOME]

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own any residential property only for business or investment purposes?

03

RES_NUM

RES_NUM

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

03

SECHOME

SECHOME

6

? [F1]

<1-20,D,R>

[goto SECHOME]

<1>
[goto SEC_NUM]
<2,D,R> [goto NOBUILD]

(In the following questions, please do not include any of the properties ^You_YRCU ^own_owns only for

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business or investment purposes.)
(Other than the property you have already mentioned.)
(Do/Does/do/does) ^YOU_YRCU own a second home, vacation home,
or recreational property, including timeshares?
Exclude right-to-use timeshares, vacation clubs, or destination clubs.

03

SEC_NUM

SEC_NUM

03

NOBUILD

NOBUILD

03

BUILDNUM

BUILDNUM

03

OTHREAL

OTHREAL

03

OTHNUM

OTHNUM

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

Other than property you have already mentioned, ^CU_dodoes2
^YOU_YRCU own any unimproved land, that is, land without
buildings on it?

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own any other real estate?
Please do not include any properties owned only for
business or investment purposes.

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

<1-20,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry), goto CK_SECNUM]
[ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto
ERR1_SECNUM]
[ELSE goto NOBUILD]
<1>
[goto BUILDNUM]
<2,D,R> [goto OTHREAL]

<1-20, D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry)
goto CK_BUILDNUM]
[ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto
ERR1_BUILDNUM]
[ELSE goto OTHREAL]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto OTHNUM]
[goto NOLONGER]

<1-20,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_OTHNUM]

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Section

03

Tag Name

NOLONGER

Variable Name

NOLONGER

03

NUMPRPTY

NUMPRPTY

03

P_TYPE

P_TYPE

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, did ^YOU_YRCU own any
properties that ^YOU_YRCU no longer (own/owns)?

[ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto
ERR1_OTHNUM]
[ELSE goto NOLONGER]
<1>
[goto NUMPRPTY]
<2,D,R> [goto S3A2_END]

1. Yes
2. No
How many different properties?

<1-20>

6

? [F1]

What type of (property was it/properties were they)?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. A home in which ^YOU_YRCU used to live
2. Commercial property for business or investment purposes only
3. Residential property for business or investment purposes only
4. A second home, vacation home, recreation property, or timeshare
5. Unimproved land with no buildings on it
6. Other property

[IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_NUMPRPTY]
[ELSEIF ENTRY gt 5 then goto
ERR1_NUMPRPTY]
[ELSE goto P_TYPE]

<1-6>

[goto S3A2_END]
[If NUMPRTY is D, R goto S3A2_END]
[If 1 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is greater
than 1 goto HWMANY1]
[If only 1 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]
[If 2 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is greater
than 1 goto HWMANY2]
[If only 2 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]
[If 3 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is greater
than 1 goto HWMANY6]
[If only 3 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]
[If 4 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is greater
than 1 goto HWMANY3]
[If only 4 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]
[If 5 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is greater
than 1 goto HWMANY4]
[If only 5 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]

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[If 6 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY is
greater than 1 goto HWMANY5]
[If only 6 selected in P_TYPE and NUMPRPTY = 1
goto S3A2_END]

03

HWMANY1

HWMANY1

How many homes in which ^YOU_YRCU used to live did ^YOU_YRCU dispose
of since ^REF_MONTH?

03

HWMANY2

HWMANY2

How many commercial business or investment properties did ^YOU_YRCU dispose of
since ^REF_MONTH?

03

HWMANY6

HWMANY6

How many residential business or investment properties did ^YOU_YRCU dispose of since ^REF_MONTH?

03

HWMANY3

HWMANY3

How many second homes, vacation homes, recreational properties, or timeshares
did ^YOU_YRCU dispose of since ^REF_MONTH?

03

HWMANY4

HWMANY4

How many unimproved land properties did ^YOU_YRCU dispose of since ^REF_MONTH?


[goto S3A2_END]
<1-9,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY1 ]
[ELSEIF 2 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY2]
[ELSEIF 3 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY6]
[ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY3]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY4]
[ELSEIF 6 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]
<1-9,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY2 ]
[ELSEIF 3 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY6]
[ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY3]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY4]
[ELSEIF 6 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]
<1-9,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY6]
[ELSEIF 4 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY3]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY4]
[ELSEIF 6 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]
<1-9,D,R>

[IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY3]
[ELSEIF 5 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY4]
[ELSEIF 6 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]
<1-9,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY4]
[ELSEIF 6 selected in P_TYPE goto HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

03

HWMANY5

HWMANY5

How many other properties did ^YOU_YRCU dispose of since ^REF_MONTH?

03B

WHICH_PROP

WHICH_PROP

(Now I am going to ask some questions about your owned properties./ Now I’m going to ask about your next
property.)

<1-9,D,R> [IF (Section 3A2 has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry),
goto CK_HWMANY5]
[ELSE goto S3A2_CHK]
<1>
[goto CK_WHICHPROP]
<2-6> [goto PROPDESC]

Enter type of property

03B

PROPDESC

03B

TIMESHAR

PROPDESC

TIMESHAR

1. Sample unit
2. Former Home
3. Vacation prop, Second home, Recreational property
4. Unimproved land
5. Residential business property
6. Other property
(Now I'm going to ask some questions about your Sample Unit.)
("* Briefly describe the (property type).)

<30 characters> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto TIMESHAR]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 600 goto COUNTRY]
[ELSE goto SHARED2]

(* Press Enter to continue./* Enter 888 to delete this property.)

<888> [goto next property]

? [F1]

<1> [goto SHARWKS]
<2> [goto SHARED2]

Is this a time-sharing arrangement where ^YOU_YRCU (have/has) use of the property only for a specified time
each year?

03

SHARWKS

SHARWKS

1. Yes
2. No
How many weeks per year can ^YOU_YRCU use your timeshare?

03B

SHARED1

SHARED1

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own the timeshare with anyone else outside your household?

<1-99,D,R>

<1> [goto SHARPER2]

03B

SHARPER1

SHARPER1

1. Yes
2. No
What percent of the timeshare ^CU_dodoes2 ^YOU_YRCU own?

03B

SHARED2

SHARED2

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU share ownership of the property with anyone else?

<1-52,D,R>

[goto SHARED1]

<1>
[goto SHARPER1]
<2,D,R> [goto COUNTRY]

[goto COUNTRY]

<2,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300, goto COUNTRY]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 and NEWCU ne 1 AND

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1. Yes
2. No
What percentage of the property ^CU_dodoes2 ^YOU_YRCU own?

OWNYB ne 100 goto STILOWNB]
[ELSE goto BSNSEXP]
<1-99,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300, goto COUNTRY]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU ne 1
AND OWNYB ne 100 goto STILOWNB]
[ELSE goto BSNSEXP]
<1>
[goto STATE]

03B

SHARPER2

SHARPER2

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?

03B

STATE

STATE

1. United States
2. Foreign Country
? F1

03B

CNTYCODE

CNTYCODE

Enter the two character State abbreviation
What county is the property located in?
If the county name is not found, key X.

03B

OTHCNTY

OTHCNTY

Specify other county

03B

STILOWNB

STILOWNB

Ask if not apparent

<2,D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU ne 1 and
OWNYB ne 100 goto STILOWNB]
[ELSE goto BSNSEXP]

<2 character state abbreviation, D,R> [goto CNTYCODE]

<30 characters, D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU ne
1 AND OWNYB ne 100 goto STILOWNB]
[ELSE goto BSNSEXP]
 [goto OTHCNTY]
<30 characters> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND NEWCU ne 1
AND OWNYB ne 100 goto STILOWNB]
[ELSE goto BSNSEXP]
<1,2,D,R> IF OWNYB=600 goto S3B_END
ELSE [goto BSNSEXP]

Do you still own this property?

03B

BSNSEXP

BSNSEXP

03B

OBSNSZB

OBSNSZB

03B

BSNEXP2

BSNEXP2

1. Yes
2. No
(Are/Were) any of the expenses for this property deducted as a farm, rental, or business expense?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto OBSNSZB]
[If OWNYB = 100 goto BSNEXP2]
[ELSE goto ACQUIRYR]

1. Yes
2. No
What percent of the expenses for this property ^is_was2 deducted? Include the portion used for business,
farming, or rented to someone outside the household.

<1-99,D,R>
<100>

Is any part of this property you own rented to someone outside your houshold or used for business?

<1,2,D,R> [goto ACQUIRYR]

[goto ACQUIRYR]
[goto ERR2_OBSNSZB]

1. Yes

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03B

ACQUIRYR

ACQUIRYR

In what year did ^YOU_YRCU close or settle on this property?

<1900-9999,D,R> [goto ACQUIRMO]

03B

ACQUIRMO

ACQUIRMO

In what month did ^YOU_YRCU close or settle on this property?

GIFTPROP

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
Was this property received as a gift or inheritance?

<1-12> [IF ACQUIRMO and ACQUIRYR are in the future,
then goto CK_ACQUIRMO]
[ELSEIF ACQUIRMO/ACQUIRYR are within the
reference period, goto GIFTPROP]
[ELSE goto ANPROPTX]

OWN_PURX

1. Yes
2. No
6 ? [F1]

2. No

03B

GIFTPROP

03B

OWN_PURX

What was the total price paid for ^this_the property, not including
closing costs? Closing costs include the kinds of things listed
on page 6.

03B

CLOSECST

CLOSECST

6

? [F1]

About how much were the closing costs?

03B

OWNDPMTX

OWNDPMTX

What was the amount of the down payment?

 [goto GIFTPROP]

<1,D,R>
<2>

[goto ANPROPTX]
[goto OWN_PURX]

<0-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100-300 and OWN_PURX lt
1500 or gt 485000) OR (OWNYB = 400 and OWN_PURX lt
100 or gt 250000) OR (OWNYB = 500 and OWN_PURX lt
1500 or gt 500000) then goto ERR1_OWNPURX]
[ELSE goto CLOSECST]
 [goto CLOSECST]
<0-99999999> [IF CLOSECST gt OWN_PURX then goto
CK_CLOSECST]
[ELSEIF CLOSECST gt 17000 then goto
ERR1_CLOSCST]
[ELSE goto OWNDPMTX]
 [got OWNDPMTX]
<0-99999999> [IF gt OWN_PURX then goto
CK_OWNDPMTX]
[ELSEIF OWNDPMTX gt 185000 then goto
ERR1_OWNDPMTX]
[ELSE goto ANPROPTX]
 [goto ANPROPTX]

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ANPROPTX

ANPROPTX

What ^arewere2 the annual property taxes for ^this_the property?

<0-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and ANPROPTX gt
15000) OR (OWNYB = 200 and ANPROPTX gt 8000) OR
(OWNYB = 300 and ANPROPTX gt 7000) OR (OWNYB =
400 and ANPROPTX gt 3000) OR (OWNYB = 500 and
ANPROPTX gt 11000) then goto ERR1_ANPROPTX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 400 goto S3B_END]
[ELSEIF OWNYB ne 400 AND NOT (OWNYB =
100 AND BUILDING (from Section 1C) = 1, 9 , 10) goto
PROPTYPE]
[ELSE goto S3B_END]

03B

PROPTYPE

PROPTYPE

Ask if not apparent.
If respondent doesn't know or refuses select pre-code 3.

 [IF OWNYB = 400 goto S3B_END]
[ELSEIF OWNYB ne 400 AND NOT (OWNYB = 100
AND BUILDING (from Section 1C) = 1, 9 , 10) goto
PROPTYPE]
[ELSE goto S3B_END]
<1-3> [goto S3B_END]

^Is_Was this property a -

03D

DISPMTHD

DISPMTHD

03D

DISPOTH

DISPOTH

03D

DISPYR

DISPYR

03D

DISPMO

DISPMO

1. Condominium
2. Cooperative
3. Something else
You said ^YOU_YRCU no longer (own/owns) your (property description).
Did ^YOU_YRCU 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
Specify:
In what year did ^YOU_YRCU (sell( trade) this property/give this property to someone outside your
CU/dispose of this property)?
In what month did ^YOU_YRCU (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

<1,2,D,R> [goto DISPYR]
<3>
[goto DISPOTH]

<30 Characters>
<1998 - 9999,D,R>

[goto DISPYR]
[goto DISPMO]

<1-12,D,R> [IF DISPMO and DISPYR not within the
reference period, goto ERR3_DISPMO]
[ELSEIF DISPMTHD = 1 AND (DISPMO and
DISPYR are within the reference period, goto DISPX]
[Else goto S3D_END]
IF intnmbr = 1 THEN
IF ((DISPMO = last_monthnum) OR (DISPMO =

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6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December

cur_monthnum))
AND ((DISPYR = Currentyear) OR (DISPYR =
(Currentyear - 1))) OR ((DISPMO = Interviewdate.MONTH)
AND (DISPYR =
Currentyear)) THEN do NOT display the error
ELSE Display the error message
ELSEIF intnmbr > 1 THEN {If it is not the first interview}
IF Cur_monthnum = 1 THEN {Current Month is January}
IF DISPMO = 1 AND DISPYR = (Currentyear) THEN
{Disposed of January of this year} do NOT display the error
ENDIF
IF (DISPMO = 10-12) AND DISPYR = (Currentyear 1) THEN {Disposed of Oct, Nov, Dec of last year} do NOT
display the error
ENDIF
ELSEIF Cur_monthnum = 2 THEN {Current Month is
February}
IF (DISPMO = 1 or 2) AND DISPYR = (Currentyear)
THEN
{Disposed of in Jan or Feb of this year}
do NOT display the error
ENDIF
IF (DISPMO = 11 or 12) AND DISPYR = (Currentyear 1)
THEN {Disposed of in Nov or Dec of last year}
do NOT display the error
ENDIF
ELSEIF Cur_monthnum = 3 THEN {Current Month is
March}
IF (DISPMO = 1-3) AND DISPYR = (Currentyear)
THEN
{Disposed of in Jan or Feb of this year}
do NOT display the error
ENDIF
IF DISPMO = 12 and DISPYR = (Currentyear - 1)
THEN
{Disposed of in Dec of last year}
do NOT display the error
ENDIF
ELSEIF
{Disposed of betweent the ref_month and current month of
this year}
( ( (DISPMO >= ref_monthnum) AND (DISPMO <=
cur_monthnum) ) AND (DISPYR = Currentyear) )

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Tag Name

DISPX

Variable Name

DISPX

Question Text

What was the selling price (trade-in value)?

Skip Instructions
OR
{Disposed of this month and this year}
( (DISPMO = Interviewdate.MONTH)
AND (DISPYR = Currentyear) ) THEN do NOT display the
error
ELSE Display the error message
<0-99999999> [IF ENTRY lt 750 or gt 399900, goto
ERR1_DISPX]
[ELSE goto DISPEXPX]
 [goto DISPEXPX]

03D

DISPEXPX

03E

PRESMORT

DISPEXPX

PRESMORT

03E

NUMMORT1

NUMMORT1

03E

HADMORT

HADMORT

03E

NUMMORT2

NUMMORT2

03E

MRTCPSHA

MRTCPSHA

11

? 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 CU's expenses were. What were Your Your CU's
total expenses in selling (trading) this property?
Now I am going to ask about mortgages for your (property description).
Excluding home equity loans, (and reverse mortgages/
), ^CU_dodoes2 ^YOU_YRCU
presently have a mortgage on your (property description)?

1. Yes
2. No
How many mortgages (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU had on this
property since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU had a mortgage on this property
since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

1. Yes
2. No
How many mortgages (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU had on this
property since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, in addition to Your Your CU's share of the
cooperative's total costs, did ^YOU_YRCU make payments on a mortgage

<0-99999999> [IF ENTRY 28000 goto ERR1_DISPEXPX]
[ELSEIF DISPEXPX gt DISPX goto
CK_DISPEXPX]
[ELSE goto S3D_ENDD]
 [goto S3D_END]
<1>
[goto NUMMORT1]
<2,D,R> [goto HADMORT]

<1-8,D,R> [IF (Section 3E has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry) then
goto CK_NUMMORT1]
[ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN]
<1>
[goto NUMMORT2]
<2,D,R> [goto HOMEQ_YN]

<1-8,D,R> [IF (Section 3E has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry)
then goto CK_NUMMORT2]
[ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN]
<1>
[goto NUMMORT3]
<2,D,R> [goto HOMEQ_YN]

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that was obtained from an outside lender for Your Your CU's shares
in the cooperative?

03E

NUMMORT3

NUMMORT3

03E

HOMEQ_YN

HOMEQ_YN

03E

LSHEL_YN

LSHEL_YN

1. Yes
2. No
How many mortgages (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU had on this
property since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU have a home equity loan or any
other loan which gives the lender claim on this property in case
the loan is not repaid?

1. Yes
2. No
(There are two basic types of home equity loans. I'll describe both types. - A loan where ^YOU_YRCU received
the entire lump-sum borrowed when ^YOU_YRCU took out the loan; or - A line of credit loan where
^YOU_YRCU can increase the amount borrowed by simply writing a check or using a special credit card.)

<1-8,D,R>

[IF (Section 3E has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry)
then goto CK_NUMMORT3]
[ELSE goto HOMEQ_YN]
<1>
[goto LSHEL_YN]
<2,D,R> [goto S3E_END]

<1>
[got NUMLSHEL]
<2,D,R> [goto LCHEL_YN]

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU had a lump sum home equity loan on
this property since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

03E

NUMLSHEL

NUMLSHEL

03E

LCHEL_YN

LCHEL_YN

03E

NUMLCHEL

NUMLCHEL

1. Yes
2. No
How many?

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU had a line of credit
home equity loan on this property since the first of
^REF_MONTH?
1. Yes
2. No
How many?

<1-8,D,R> [IF (Section 3E has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry)
then goto CK_NUMLSHEL]
[ELSE goto LCHEL_YN]
<1>
[goto NUMLCHEL]
<2,D,R> [goto S3E_END]

<1-6,D,R> [IF (section 3E has been completed) AND
(the FR attempts to lower the entry)
then goto CK_NUMLCHEL]
[ELSE goto S3E_END]

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03F

ORG_INTR

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 are currently making payments on.

<1> [goto ORGMRTX]
<2> [goto S3FG_END]

03F

ORGMRTX

ORGMRTX

03F

FRSTPYYR

FRSTPYYR

1. Continue
2. Delete the loan
What was the amount of the (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) when ^YOU_YRCU first obtained it, not
including any interest?

In what year did ^YOU_YRCU make the first payment
on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and ORGMRTX lt 5000 or
gt 315000) OR (OWNYB = 200 and ORGMRTX lt 3000 or gt
350000) OR (OWNYB = 300 and ORGMRTX lt 3000 or gt
400000) OR (OWNYB = 400 and ORGMRTX lt 1000 or gt
124900) OR (OWNYB = 500 and ORGMRTX lt 2000 or gt
300000) goto ERR1_ORGMRTX]
[ELSE goto FRSTPYYR]
 [goto FRSTPYYR]
<1900-9999> [IF gt 2010 or lt 1970, goto
ERR1_FRSTPYYR]
[ELSE goto FRSTPYMO]


03F

FRSTPYMO

03F

MTERM

FRSTPYMO

MTERM

In what month did ^YOU_YRCU make the first payment
on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
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

[goto FRSTPYMO]

<1-12,D,R> [IF FRSTPYYR and FRSTPYMO are gt (current
month + 2 and year) then goto CK_FRPSTYMO]
[ELSE MTERM]

<1>
[IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt 30, goto
CK_S3FG]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]
<2>
[IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt 15, goto
CK_S3FG]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]
<3>

[goto MORTTERM]

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MORTTERM

MORTTERM

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter number of years

 [goto NEWMRRT]
<1-50> [IF (current year) - (FRSTPYYR) gt MORTTERM,
goto CK_S3FG]
[ELSEIF ENTRY lt 5 or gt 30, goto
ERR1_MORTTERM]
[ELSE goto NEWMRRT]


03F

NEWMRRT

NEWMRRT

What is the current interest rate on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
Enter percent including decimal

[goto NEWMRRT]

<00.000-99.999> [IF ENTRY lt 4 or gt 14, goto
ERR1_NEWMRRT]
[ELSE goto FIXEDRTE]
 [goto FIXEDRTE]

03F

FIXEDRTE

03F

PAYTYPE

FIXEDRTE

PAYTYPE

Is this a fixed rate (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)?
1. Yes
2. No
There are many different kinds of (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan)(s).
Which of these comes closest to Yours Your CU's?
Read each item on list
Mark all that apply, separate with commas

03F

PAYTOTHF

03F

PAYTOTHF
PAYINCL

1. Variable or adjustable rate of interest (ARM)
2. Interest only
3. Other - specify
Specify:
7

[F1]

On Your Your CU's last payment, which of these things were included?
Read each item on list

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto PAYINCL]
[goto PAYTYPE]

<1-3,D,R> [IF FIXEDRTE = 2 AND PAYTYPE = 1, goto
CK_PAYTYPE]
[ELSEIF precode 3 is selected goto PAYTOTHF]
[ELSE goto PAYINCL]

<30 characters>

[goto PAYINCL]

<1-6,77,R> [IF 1 and 2 were not selected, goto
CK_PAYINCL]
[ELSEIF 6 selected, goto PAYOTHF]
[ELSEIF FIXEDRTE = 1 goto MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto PAYMTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas
1. Principal
2. Interest
3. Property taxes

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<30 characters>

03F

PAYOTHF

PAYOTHF

4. Property insurance
5. Mortgage guarantee insurance
6. Any other payments-specify
77. Don't know
Specify:

03F

MRTPMTX

MRTPMTX

How much is Your Your CU's (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) payment per month?

03F

PRININTX

PRININTX

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

03F

PAYMTX1

PAYMTX1

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^REF_MONTH?

03F

PRNINTX1

PRNINTX1

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

03F

PAYMTX2

PAYMTX2

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^TWO_MONTH?

[IF FIXEDRTE = 1 goto MRTPMX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto PAYMTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]
<1-99999999> [IF MRTPMTX gt ORGMRTX goto
CK_MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_MRTPMTX]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 are selected in PAYINCL
goto PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]

 [IF any codes 3-6 are selected in PAYINCL
goto PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
<0-99999999> [IF PRININTX gt MRTPMTX goto
ERR_PRININTX]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRININTX]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
 [goto S3FG_END]
<0> [goto PAYMTX2]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX1]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in
PAYINCL
goto PRNINTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX2]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX1 gt PAYMTX1 goto
CK_PRNINTX1]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX1]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX2]
 [goto PAYMTX2]
<0> [goto PAYMTX3]
<1-99999999,D,R> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX2]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in

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PAYINCL

03F

PRNINTX2

PRNINTX2

How much of that amount was for ^prinint_fill?

03F

PAYMTX3

PAYMTX3

How much was Your Your CU's payment on this (mortgage/lump sum home equity loan) in ^LAST_MONTH?

03F

PRNINTX3

PRNINTX3

How much of that amount is for ^prinint_fill?

PAIDLOAN

PAIDLOAN

(I'd like to ask some questions about (your/your CUs) line of credit home equity (loan/laons).)
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has) ^YOU_YRCU
made any payments for Your Your CU's (this loan/1st/2nd/3rd/etc.)?

03

PDAMTX1

PDAMTX1

1. Yes
2. No
888. Delete this loan
What was the total amount paid in ^REF_MONTH?

goto PRNINTX2]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX2 gt PAYMTX2 goto
ERR_PRNINTX2]
[ELSEIF entry lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX2]
[ELSE goto PAYMTX3]
 [goto PAYMTX3]
<0,D,R> [goto S3FG_END]
<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 125 or gt 2700 goto
ERR1_PAYMTX3]
[ELSEIF any codes 3-6 selected in PAYINCL
goto PRNINTX3]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
<0-99999999> [IF PRNINTX3 gt PAYMTX3 goto
CK_PRNINTX3]
[ELSEIF PRNINTX3 lt 75 or gt 2500 goto
ERR1_PRNINTX3]
[ELSE goto S3FG_END]
 [goto S3FG_END]
<1>
[goto PDAMTX1]
<2,D,R> [goto TOTOWED]
<888> [goto next loan]

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and PDAMTX1 lt 15 or
gt 6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and PDAMTX1 lt 35 or gt
35000) goto ERR1_PDAMTX1
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 goto TOTOWED]
[ELSE goto PDAMTX2]
<0,D,R>

03

PDAMTX2

PDAMTX2

What was the total amount paid in ^TWO_MONTH?

[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto TOTOWED]
[ELSE goto PDAMTX2]

<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and PDAMTX2 lt 15 or
gt 6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and PDAMTX2 lt 35 or
gt 35000) then goto ERR1_PDAMTX2]

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[ELSE goto PDAMTX3]

03

PDAMTX3

PDAMTX3

What was the total amount paid in ^LAST_MONTH?

<0,D,R> [goto PDAMTX3]
<1-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and entry lt 15 or gt
6000) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and entry lt 15 or gt 6000)
then goto ERR1_PDAMTX3
[ELSE goto TOTOWED]
<0,D,R>

03

TOTOWED

TOTOWED

How much was owed before the last payment?

03

MORTSPEC

MORTSPEC

Now I'm going to ask about other ownership costs
for your (property description).

[goto TOTOWED]

<0-99999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and entry lt 165 or gt
104400) OR (OWNYB = 200-500 and entry lt 2000 or gt
100000) AND (entry ne 0 )then goto ERR1_TOTOWED]
[ELSEIF (entry lt PDAMTX3 AND (PDAMTX3 ne D
and ne R)) OR (INTNMBR = 1 and entry lt PDAMTX1 AND
(PDAMTX1 ne D and ne R)) then goto CK_TOTOWNED]
[ELSE goto S3H_END]
 [goto S3H_END]
<1>
[goto SPECIALX]
<2,D,R> [goto GRNDRENT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
paid more than the amount required on any mortgage or
lump sum home equity loan for this property?

03

SPECIALX

SPECIALX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount that ^YOU_YRCU paid extra?

03

SPECLXCM

SPECLXCM

How much of that amount was paid this month?

03

GRNDRENT

GRNDRENT

(Now I'm going to ask about ownership costs for your ^PROPDESC)

<1-99999999> [If lt 8 or gt 14000, goto ERR1_SPECIALX]
[ELSE goto SPECLXCM]

[goto GRNDRENT]
<0-99999999> [IF SPECLXCM lt 5 or gt 1762 goto
ERR1_SPECLXCM]
[ELSEIF SPECLXCM gt SPECIALX, goto
CK_SPECLXCM]
[ELSE goto GRNDRENT]
 [goto GRNDRENT]
<1>
[goto GRNDRNTX]

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Section

03

Tag Name

GRNDRNTX

Variable Name

GRNDRNTX

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, (have/has)
^YOU_YRCU made any payments for ground or land rent
for (property description)?

<2,D,R> [If PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[If PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[If PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

<1-99999999>

[IF GRNDRNTX lt 45 or gt 2465 goto
ERR1_GRNDRNTX]
[ELSE goto GRNDRTCX]



03

GRNDRTCX

GRNDRTCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?

[If PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[If PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[If PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]
<0-99999999> [IF GRNDRTCX = 1- 5 or gt 759 goto
ERR1_GRNDRTCX]
[ELSEIF GRNDRTCX gt GRNDRNTX goto
CK_GRNDRTCX]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[ELSE goto PAYHOASS]


03

PAYHOASS

03

PAYCONDO

03I

COOPRG3

PAYHOASS

PAYCONDO

COOPRG3

(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU make regular payments to
a homeowner's association?

[IF PROPTYPE = 1 goto PAYCONDO]
[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto COOPRG3]
[IF PROPTYPE = 3 goto PAYHOASS]
<1>
[goto HORCORG]
<2,D,R> [goto SPCLPAY2]

1. Yes
2. No
^CU_AreIs ^YOU_YRCU required to make regular payments
of condominium fees for general maintenance or management services?

<1>
[goto HORCORG]
<2,D,R> [goto SPCLPAY2]

1. Yes
2. No
7 ? [F1]

<12,R>

Now I'd like to ask you about payments ^YOU_YRCU ^make_makes directly to the cooperative for Your Your
CU's share of its costs.
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM

<1-11,77> [IF 11 selected goto CORGOTH]
[ELSEIF there is a LOANTYPE = 1 for this
property goto MGOTHER]

[goto SPCLPAY1]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

made any payments for any of the following things -

[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]

Read each item on the list
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Enter 12 for no payments made

03

CORGOTH

CORGOTH

03I

HORCORG

HORCORG

1. Repayment of loans owed by cooperative
2. Property taxes
3. Property insurance
4. Management
5. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
6. Improvements
7. Recreational including swimming, golf or tennis facilities
8. Security including guards or alarm systems
9. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
10. Trash collection
11. Other
12. No payments made
77. Don't know
Specify:

7

? [F1]

Which of the following services and privileges were included in
those payments?
Read each item on the list.
Enter all that apply---separate with commas.

03

HORGOTH

HORGOTH

1. Management
2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
3. Improvements
4. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
5. Parking
6. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilities
7. Security including guards or alarm systems
8. Maid services
9. Medical services
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:

<30 characters> [IF at least one loan of LOANTYPE = 1 for
this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]
<1-11,77> [IF 11 selected goto HORGOTH]
[ELSEIF there is at least one loan of
LOANTYPE = 1 on this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]


[goto SPCLPAY2]

<30 characters> [IF at least one loan of LOANTYPE = 1 for

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Section

03

Tag Name

MGOTHER

Variable Name

MGOTHER

Question Text

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have you made ANY regular payments for
these services?

Skip Instructions

<1,D,R>
<2>

03

MGOTHERX

MGOTHERX

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much (have/has)
^YOU_YRCU paid for these services?

this property, goto MGOTHER]
[ELSE goto MGOTHERX]
[goto MGOTHERX]
[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]

<1-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 100 and MGOTHERX lt 10 or
gt 2100 goto ERR1_MGOTHERX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 200-500 and MGOTHERX lt 5
or gt 2610 goto ERR1_MGOTHERX]
[ELSE goto MGOTHRCX]
<0,D,R>

03

MGOTHRCX

MGOTHRCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?

[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]
<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = D or R and MGOTHRCX =
1-5 or gt 11000 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 and MGOTHRCX = 1-5 or
gt 870 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 200-500 and MGOTHRCX =
1-5 or gt 635 goto ERR1_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF MGOTHRCX gt MGOTHERX, goto
CK_MGOTHRCX]
[ELSEIF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]


03

SPCLPAY1

SPCLPAY1

7

[IF PROPTYPE = 2 goto SPCLPAY1]
[ELSE goto SPCLPAY2]
<1>
[goto COOPSP3]
<2,D,R> [goto ASSESSMT]

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU made any SPECIAL payments to
a management service?

03

SPCLPAY2

SPCLPAY2

1. Yes
2. No
7

<1>
[goto HOCOSP3]
<2,D,R> [goto ASSESSMT]

(Have/Has) ^YOU_YRCU made any SPECIAL payments to
a management service?

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Section

03I

Tag Name

COOPSP3

Variable Name

Question Text

COOPSP3

1. Yes
2. No
7

? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<1-11,77,R> [IF 11 is selected goto COSPOTH)
[ELSE goto SPECLX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what services were provided?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

03

COSPOTH

COSPOTH

03I

HOCOSP3

HOCOSP3

1. Rapyment of loans owed by the cooperative
2. Property taxes
3. Property insurance
4. Management
5. Repairs or mantainence, including lawn care or snow removal
6. Improvements
7. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilitieds
8. Security including guards or alarm systems
9. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:
7

? [F1]

<30 characters> [goto SPECLX]
<1-11,77,R> [IF 11 is selected, goto HOSPOTH]
[ELSE goto SPECLX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what services were provided?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

03

HOSPOTH

HOSPOTH

03

SPECLX

SPECLX

1. Management
2. Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow removal
3. Improvements
4. Utilities such as gas, electricity, water, heat
5. Parking
6. Recreational including swimming, golf, or tennis facilities
7. Security including guards or alarm systems
8. Maid services
9. Medical services
10. Trash collection
11. Other
77. Don't Know
Specify:

<30 characters> [goto SPECLX]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much were these
special payments?

<1-99999999> [IF SPECLX gt 6600 goto ERR1_SPECLX]
[ELSE goto SPECLCX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

03

SPECLCX

SPECLCX

How much of that amount was paid this month?

03

ASSESSMT

ASSESSMT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH ^CU_havehas2
^YOU_YRCU paid any special assessments to a local government
for construction or repair of roads, sidewalks, or other things like that?

03

ASSESSX

03

ASSESSCX

03

VAC_OCCQ

ASSESSX

ASSESSCX

VAC_OCCQ

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

How much of that amount was paid this month?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time did you occupy this (timeshare/property)?
Enter quantity and select period on next screen.

03

VAC_OCCY

VAC_OCCY

Enter time period.

1. Days

Skip Instructions

[goto ASSESSMT]
<0-99999999> [IF SPECLCX gt 2200 goto
ERR1_SPECLCX]
[ELSEIF SPECLCX gt SPECLX goto
CK_SPECLCX]
[ELSE goto ASSESSMT]
 [goto ASSESSMT]
<1>
[goto ASSESSX]
<2,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIFIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1-99999999> [IF ASSESSX lt 6 or gt 77000 goto
ERR1_ASSESSX]
[ELSE goto ASSESSCX]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0-99999999> [IF ASSESSCX gt 2058 goto
ERR1_ASSESSCX]
[ELSEIF ASSESSCX gt ASSESSX goto
CK_ASSESSCX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 goto RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 300 goto VAC_OCCQ]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0,D,R> [IF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 2, D or R goto
VAC_SEC]
[ELSEIF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 1 goto
TIME_RNT]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1-150> [goto VAC_OCCY]
<1-4,D,R> [IF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 2, D or R goto
VAC_SEC]
[ELSEIF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 1 goto
TIME_RNT]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify:

03

VAC_OTH

VAC_OTH

03

VAC_SEC

VAC_SEC

03

VAC_RNTQ

VAC_RNTQ

03

VAC_RNTY

VAC_RNTY

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time was this property rented by someone outside your
household?

<0,D,R> [goto VAC_AVAQ]
<1-150> [goto VAC_RNTY]

Enter quantity and select period on next screen.
Enter time period.

VAC_ROTH

VAC_ROTH

03

VAC_AVAQ

VAC_AVAQ

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much time was this property available to be rented?
Enter quantity and select period on next screen.

03

VAC_AOTH

<5> [goto VAC_OTH]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, was this property either rented by someone outside your household or
available to be rented?

03

VAC_AVAY

[ELSE goto S3I_END]

<30 characters,D,R> [IF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 2, D or R
goto VAC_SEC]
[ELSEIF TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 1 goto
TIME_RNT]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<1>
[goto VAC_RNTQ]
<2,D,R> [goto RNTEQVX]

1. Days
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify:

03

Skip Instructions

VAC_AVAY

Specify

VAC_AOTH

1. Days
2. Weeks
3. Months
4. Percent
5. Other, specify
Specify

<1-4,D,R>
<5>

[goto VAC_AVAQ]
[goto VAC_ROTH]

<30 characters,D,R> [goto VAC_AVAQ]
0,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X] [ELSE goto
S3I_END]
<1-150> [goto VAC_AVAY]
<1-4,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X] [ELSE
goto S3I_END]
<5> [goto VAC_AOTH]

<30 characters,D,R> [IF OWNYB = 300 goto RNTEQV2X]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto S3I_END]

03

RNTEQV2X

RNTEQV2X

03

RENTPERD

RENTPERD

If someone were to rent this home today, how much do you think it would rent for?

Ask if not already stated.

<1-999999> [IF RNTEQV2X lt 200 or gt 800 goto
ERR1_RNTEQV2X]
[ELSE goto RENTPERD]
 [goto RENTPERD]
<1-3,D,R> [goto RENTUTIL]
<4>
[goto RNPEROTH]

What period of time does this rental amount cover?

03

RNPEROTH

RNPEROTH

1. Week
2. Month
3. Quarter
4. Other specify
Specify:

03

RENTUTIL

RENTUTIL

Does this amount include utilities?

RNTEQVX

1. Yes
2. No
If someone were to rent this (entire property/home) today, (including part of the property currently being used
for business, farming, or rented, ) how much do you think it
would rent for monthly, unfurnished and without utilities?

03

RNTEQVX

03

PROPVALX

PROPVALX

About how much do you think this property would sell for on today's market?

03

TIME_RNT

TIME_RNT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, did you rent this timeshare to someone outside your household?

<30 characters> [goto RENTUTIL]
<1,2,D,R> [goto PROPVALX]

<1-999999> [IF (OWNYB = 100 and RNTEQVX lt 300 or gt
3000) OR (OWNYB = 200 and RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 4000)
OR (OWNYB = 300 and RNTEQVX lt 200 or gt 8000) goto
ERR1_RNTEQVX]
[ELSEIF OWNYB = 100 OR (OWNYB = 300 AND
TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 2, D or R goto PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [IF OWNYB = 100 OR (OWNYB = 300 AND
TIMESHAR (from 3B) = 2, D or R goto PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 100 and PROPVALX lt 1000 or
gt 600000 OR (OWNYB = 300 and PROPVALX lt 3000 or gt
800000) goto ERR1_PROPVALX]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]
 [goto S3I_END]
<1,2,D,R> [goto RNTEQV3X]

1. Yes

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

03

RNTEQV3X

RNTEQV3X

If you were to rent this timeshare today to someone else, instead of using it yourself, how much would it rent
for weekly?

03

PRPVAL2X

PRPVAL2X

If you were able to sell this timeshare, about how much do you think it would sell for on today's market?

 [goto PRPVAL2X]
<0-99999999> [IF OWNYB = 300 and PRPVL2X lt 3000 or
gt 800000 goto ERR1_PRPVL2X]
[ELSE goto S3I_END]

03

ANYRENT

ANYRENT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM rented any houses, apartments, or
temporary living quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation?

 [goto S3I_END]
<1>
[if INTNMBR = 2-5 goto RENTX1 ] [ELSE
goto RENTX3]
<2, D, R> [goto Section 4]

2. No
<1-99999> [IF OWNYB = 300 and RNTEQV3X lt 200 or gt
8000 goto ERR1_RNTEQV3X]
[ELSE goto PRPVAL2X]

Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

02

RENTX1

RENTX1

1. Yes
2. No
What was your total rental payment for ^REF_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.

02

RENTX2

RENTX2

What was the total rental payment for ^TWO_MONTH for this unit?

 [goto RENTX2]
<0-9999999> [IF RENTX2 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX2]
[ELSE goto RENTX3]

02

RENTX3

RENTX3

What was your total rental payment for ^LAST_MONTH for this unit?

 [goto RENTX3]
<0-9999999> [IF RENTX3 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX3]
[ELSE goto RTELECT]

(Include any extra charges for garage or parking facilities, but do not include direct payments by local, state,
or federal agencies.)
02

RTELECT

RTELECT

Does the rental payment include the cost of -

<0-9999999> [IF RENTX1 gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_RENTX1]
[ELSE goto RENTX2]


[goto RTELECT]
<1,2,D,R> [goto RTGAS]

. . . Electricity?

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

02

RTGAS

RTGAS

Question Text
Repeat if necessary

Skip Instructions
<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTWATER]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTHEAT]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTTRASH]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTPARK]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RTASPAY]

Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . . Gas?

02

RTWATER

RTWATER

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Piped in water?

02

RTHEAT

RTHEAT

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . . Heating?

02

RTTRASH

RTTRASH

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Trash/garbage collection?

02

RTPARK

RTPARK

1. Yes
2. No
Repeat if necessary
Does the rental payment include the cost of . . . Garage and parking facilities?

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

02

RTASPAY

RTASPAY

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any reduced or free rent for
this unit as a form of pay since the first of ^REF_MONTH?

<1>
<2,D,R>

02

RTCOMPX

RTCOMPX

1. Yes
2. No
What is the current monthly rental charge to another tenant for a similar unit?

02

REGRNTX

REGRNTX

What is your regular rental payment?

02

RTBSNS

RTBSNS

Is any portion of this unit used for your own business?

1. Yes
2. No

02

RTBSNSZ

RTBSNSZ

What percent of the rental payment is counted as a business expense?
Enter to the nearest whole percent.

02

RENTCONT

02

MORERNT

RENTCONT

Is this unit under rent control?

MORERNT

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
rented any other houses, apartments, or temporary living
quarters NOT used entirely for business or vacation?

[goto RTCOMPX]
[goto RTBSNS]

<0-999999> [IF RTCOMPX lt 100 or gt 1550 then goto
ERR1_RTCOMPX]
[ELSE goto REGRNTX]
 [goto REGRNTX]
<0-999999> [IF REGRNTX gt 1463 then goto
ERR1_REGRNTX]
[ELSE goto RTBSNS]
 [goto RTBSNS]
<1>
[goto RTBSNSZ]
<2,D,R> [IF STLRENT = 2 AND RTASPAY = 2 then goto
CK_RTBSNS]
[ELSEIF PSU = 06037, 06073, 06075, 06087,
06097, 11001, 24021, 24043, 34003, 34013, 34017, 34023,
34027, 34031, 34037, 36005, 36047, 36059, 36061, 36081,
36085, 36087, 36103, 36119, then goto RENTCONT]
[ELSE goto MORERNT]
<1-99,D, R> [IF PSU = 06037, 06073, 06075, 06087,
06097, 11001, 24021, 24043, 34003, 34013, 34017, 34023,
34027, 34031, 34037, 36005, 36047, 36059, 36061, 36081,
36085, 36087, 36103, 36119 then goto RENTCONT]
[ELSE goto MORERNT]
<100> [goto ERR2_RTBSNSZ]
<1,2,D,R> [goto MORERNT]

<1>

<2,D,R>

[IF INTNMBR = 1 then goto RENTX3]
[ELSE goto RENTX1]
[goto S2_END]

Do NOT include college or university regulated housing.

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Section

04A

Tag Name

S4A_INTRO

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

S4A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
8

<1>

[goto TELEBILL]

Now I am going to ask about bills for telephone services. Please refer to any billing statements or other
records you have when answering these questions. Please remember to include any bills you receive or
pay online or have automatically deducted. Report any telephone bill you have received, even if the bill has
not been paid.
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELEBILL

TELEBILL

1. Enter 1 to Continue
8 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM received any bills for telephone services, including
cellular and Voice Over IP? Do not include bills for telephones used entirely for business purposes.

<1> [IF any 8500.TELCOMP = 1-20, goto
TblPhone.BSection4A.PREVCOMP]
[ELSE, goto TblPhone.BSection4A.TELCOMP]
<2,D,R> [goto S4A_END]

04A

PREVCOMP

PREVCOMP

1. Yes
2. No
What is the name of the company which provides the service?

<1-20> [goto TELBSNS]
<55>
[goto TELCOMP]
<888> [goto TELOTH]

1. ^8500.TELCOMP[1]
2. ^8500.TELCOMP[2]
3. ^8500.TELCOMP[3]
4. ^8500.TELCOMP[4]
5. ^8500.TELCOMP[5]
6. ^8500.TELCOMP[6]
7. ^8500.TELCOMP[7]
8. ^8500.TELCOMP[8]
9. ^8500.TELCOMP[9]
10. ^8500.TELCOMP[10]
11. ^8500.TELCOMP[11]
12. ^8500.TELCOMP[12]
13. ^8500.TELCOMP[13]
14. ^8500.TELCOMP[14]
15. ^8500.TELCOMP[15]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

04A

TELCOMP

TELCOMP

16. ^8500.TELCOMP[16]
17. ^8500.TELCOMP[17]
18. ^8500.TELCOMP[18]
19. ^8500.TELCOMP[19]
20. ^8500.TELCOMP[20]
55. Company name not listed
888. Delete the line
(What is the name of the company which provides the service?/"* Enter company name)

04A

TELBSNS

TELBSNS

Will any of the charges be deducted as a business expense?

Description Amount1 Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELBSNZ

TELBSNZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percentage will be deducted?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELCHGX1

TELCHGX1

How much were you billed for in ^REF_MONTH?
Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing period.
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELCHGX2

TELCHGX2

How much were you billed for in ^TWO_MONTH?
Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing period.
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELCHGX3

TELCHGX3

How much were you billed for in ^LAST_MONTH?
Do not include any unpaid charges from a previous billing period.
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

Skip Instructions

<30 characters> [goto TELBSNS]
<888> [goto TELOTH]
<1>
[goto TELBSNZ]
<2,D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 1 goto TELCHGX3]
[ELSE goto TELCHGX1]

<1-99,D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 1 goto TELCHGX3]
[ELSE goto TELCHGX1]
<100> [goto CK_TELBSNZ]
<1-999999> [IF entry lt 7 or gt 400 goto ERR1_TELCHGX1]
[ELSE goto TELCHGX2]
<0,D,R> [goto TELCHGX2]

<1-999999> [IF entry lt 7 or gt 400, goto
ERR1_TELCHGX2]
[ELSE goto TELCHGX3]
<0,D,R> [goto TELCHGX3]
<1-999999> [IF entry lt 7 or gt 400, goto
ERR1_TELCHGX3]
[ELSEIF TELCHGX1 = 0 OR TELCHGX2 =
0 OR TELCHGX3 = 0 goto BILPERD]
[ELSE goto TYPETEL]
<0,D,R>
[IF TELCHGX1 = 0 OR TELCHGX2 = 0
OR TELCHGX3 = 0 goto BILPERD]
[ELSE goto TYPETEL]

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Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

04A

BILPERD

BILPERD

What is your usual billing period for this service?

<1-5,D,R>

[goto TYPETEL]

Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TYPETEL

TYPETEL

1. Month
2. 2 Months
3. Quarter
4. Annual
5. Other
What types of telephone services did the bill include?

<1,2,3,D,R> [goto TELTEMP]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Read each item on list.
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TELTEMP

TELTEMP

1. Residential Service
2. Mobile/Cellular Service
3. Voice Over IP
8 ? [F1]
Which of the following telephone service items were included in the bill(s)?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Read each item on list.

Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

<0,77> [IF 0 only or 77 only, goto TELOTH]
<1>
[IF INTNMBR = 1, goto TINTNTX3] [Else goto
TINTNTX1]
<2>
[IF INTNMBR = 1, goto TCABLEX3] [Else goto
TCABLEX1]
<3>
[IF INTNMBR = 1, goto TAPPGMX3] [Else goto
TAPPGMX1]
<4>
[IF INTNMBR = 1, goto NTRTPRX3] [Else goto
NTRTPRX1]
[else if 0 is selected with another pre-code goto
Ck_TELTEMP]
 [goto TELOTH]

0. None
1. Internet access (including broadband, DSL and dial-up)
2. Cable or satellite television service
3. Applications, games, or ringtones
4. Non-telephone related rentals or purchases such as a modem
77. Misc Combined (Unable to specify/ DK)

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04A

TINTNTX1

TINTNTX1

How much of the ^REF_MONTH charges were for internet access?

<1-999999> [IF TINTNTX1 lt 5 OR gt 60 goto
ERR1_TINTNTX1]
[ELSEIF TINTNTX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto
CK_TINTNTX1]
[ELSE goto TINTNTX2]

Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TINTNTX2

TINTNTX2

How much of the ^TWO_MONTH charges were for internet access?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TINTNTX3

TINTNTX3

How much of the ^LAST_MONTH charges were for internet access?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

<0,D,R> [goto TINTNTX2]
<1-999999> [IF TINTNTX2 lt 5 or gt 60 goto ERR1_TINTX2]
[ELSEIF TINTNTX2 gt TELCHGX2 goto
CK_TINTNTX2]
[ELSE goto TINTNTX3]
<0,D,R> [goto TINTNTX3]
<1-999999> [IF TINTNTX3 lt 5 or gt 60 goto
ERR1_TINTNTX3]
[ELSEIF TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto
CK_TINTNTX3]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 2 AND INTNMBR = 1, goto
TCABLEX3, Else goto TCABLEX1]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 3 AND INTNMBR = 1 goto
TAPPGMX3, Else goto TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 4 AND INTNMBR = 1, goto
NTRTPRX3, Else goto NTRTPRX1]
[Else goto TELOTH]
<0, D, R>

04A

TCABLEX1

TCABLEX1

How much of the ^REF_MONTH charges were for cable or satellite television service?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TCABLEX2

TCABLEX2

How much of the ^TWO_MONTH charges were for cable or satellite television service?

[IF TELTEMP = 2 AND INTNMBR = 1, goto
TCABLEX3, Else goto TCABLEX1]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 3 AND INTNMBR = 1,
goto TAPPGMX3, Else goto TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 4 AND INTNMBR = 1,
goto NTRTPRX3, Else goto NTRTPRX1]
[Else goto TELOTH]
<1-999999> [IF TCABLEX1 lt 5 or gt 90 goto
ERR1_TCABLEX1]
[ELSEIF TCABLEX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto
CK_TCABLEX1]
[ELSEIF (TCABLEX1 + TINTNTX1) gt
TELCHGX1 goto
CK2_TCABLEX1]
[ELSE goto TCABLEX2]
<0, D, R>
[goto TCABLEX2]
<1-999999> [IF TCABLEX2 lt 5 or gt 90 goto
ERR1_TCABLEX2]

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Question Text
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

TCABLEX3

TCABLEX3

How much of the ^LAST_MONTH charges were for cable or satellite television service?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

Skip Instructions
[ELSEIF TCABLEX2 gt TELCHGX2 goto
CK_TCABLEX2]
[ELSEIF TCABLEX2 + TINTNTX2 gt
TELCHGX2 goto CK2_TCABLEX2]
[ELSE goto TCABLEX3]
<0, D, R>
[goto TCABLEX3]
<1-999999> [IF TCABLEX3 lt 5 or gt 90 goto
ERR1_TCABLEX3]
[ELSEIF TCABLEX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto
CK_TCABLEX3]
[ELSEIF TCABLEX3 + TINTNTX3 gt
TELCHGX3 goto CK2_TCABLEX3]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 AND TELTEMP = 3,
goto TAPPGMX3, Else goto TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 AND TELTEMP = 4,
goto NTRTPRX3, Else goto NTRTPRX1]
[Else goto TELOTH]
<0,D,R>

04A

TAPPGMX1

TAPPGMX1

How much of the ^REF_MONTH charges were for applications, games, or ringtones?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

[IF INTNMBR = 1 AND TELTEMP = 3, goto
TAPPGMX3, Else goto TAPPGMX1]
[IF INTNMBR = 1 AND TELTEMP = 4, goto
NTRTPRX3, ELSE goto NTRTPRX1]
[ELSE goto TELOTH]
<1-999999> [IF TAPPGMX1 gt 30 goto ERR1_
TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto
CK_TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX1 + TINTNTX1 gt
TELCHGX1 goto CK2_TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX1 + TCABLEX1 gt
TELCHGX1 goto CK3_ TAPPGMX1]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX1 + TCABLEX1 +
TINTNTX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto CK4_ TAPPGMX1]
[ELSE goto TAPPGMX2]
<0,D,R>

04A

TAPPGMX2

TAPPGMX2

How much of the ^TWO_MONTH charges were for applications, games, or ringtones?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

[goto TAPPGMX2]

<1-999999> [IF TAPPGMX2 gt 30 goto ERR1_
TAPPGMX2]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX2 gt TELCHGX2 goto CK_
TAPPGMX2]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX2 + TINTNTX2 gt TELCHGX2
goto CK2_TAPPGMX2]

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[ELSEIF TAPPGMX2 + TCABLEX2 gt TELCHGX2
goto CK3_TAPPGMX2]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX2 + TCABLEX2 + TINTNTX2 gt
TELCHGX2 goto CK4_TAPPGMX2]
[ELSE goto TAPPGMX3]
<0,D,R> [goto TAPPGMX3]

04

TAPPGMX3

TAPPGMX3

How much of the ^LAST_MONTH charges were for applications, games, or ringtones?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

<1-999999> [IF TAPPGMX3 gt 30 goto
ERR1_TAPPGMX3]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto
CK_TAPPGMX3]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX3 + TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3
goto CK2_TAPPGMX3]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX3 + TCABLEX3 gt TELCHGX3
goto CK3_TAPPGMX3]
[ELSEIF TAPPGMX3 + TCABLEX3 + TINTNTX3 gt
TELCHGX3 goto CK4_TAPPGMX3]
[ELSEIF TELTEMP = 4 AND INTNMBR = 1, goto
NTRTPRX3, Else goto NTRTPRX1]
[ELSE goto TELOTH]
<0,D,R> [goto TELOTH]

04A

NTRTPRX1

NTRTPRX1

How much of the ^REF_MONTH charges were for non-telephone related rentals or purchases?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

<1-999999> [IF NTRTPRX1 gt 139 goto ERR1_
NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto
CK_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TINTNTX1 gt TELCHGX1
goto CK2_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TCABLEX1 gt TELCHGX1
goto CK3_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TAPPGMX1 gt TELCHGX1
goto CK4_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TCABLEX1 + TINTNTX1 gt
TELCHGX1 goto CK5_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TCABLEX1 + TAPPGMX1
gt TELCHGX1 goto CK6_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TAPPGMX1 + TINTNTX1
gt TELCHGX1 goto CK7_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX1 + TINTNTX1 + TCABLEX1 +
TAPPGMX1 gt TELCHGX1 goto CK8_NTRTPRX1]
[ELSE goto NTRTPRX2]

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Variable Name

Question Text

04A

NTRTPRX2

NTRTPRX2

How much of the ^TWO_MONTH charges were for non-telephone related rentals or purchases?

Skip Instructions
<0,D,R>

Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04A

NTRTPRX3

NTRTPRX3

How much of the ^LAST_MONTH charges were for non-telephone related rentals or purchases?
Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

[goto NTRTPRX2]

<1-999999> [IF NTRTPRX2 gt 139 goto ERR1_
NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 gt TELCHGX2 goto
CK_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TINTNTX2 gt TELCHGX2
goto CK2_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TCABLEX2 gt TELCHGX2
goto CK3_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TAPPGMX2 gt TELCHGX2
goto CK4_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TCABLEX2 + TINTNTX2 gt
TELCHGX2 goto CK5_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TCABLEX2 + TAPPGMX2
gt TELCHGX2 goto CK6_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TAPPGMX2 + TINTNTX2
gt TELCHGX2 goto CK7_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX2 + TINTNTX2 + TCABLEX2 +
TAPPGMX2 gt TELCHGX2 goto CK8_NTRTPRX2]
[ELSE goto NTRTPRX3]
<0,D,R> [goto NTRTPRX3]
<1-999999> [IF NTRTPRX3 gt 139 goto ERR1_
NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto
CK_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TINTNTX3 gt
TELCHGX3 goto CK2_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TCABLEX3 gt
TELCHGX3 goto CK3_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TAPPGMX3 gt
TELCHGX3 goto CK4_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TCABLEX3 +
TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto CK4CK5_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TCABLEX3 +
TAPPGMX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto CK6_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TAPPGMX3 +
TINTNTX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto CK7_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSEIF NTRTPRX3 + TINTNTX3 +
TCABLEX3 + TAPPGMX3 gt TELCHGX3 goto
CK8_NTRTPRX3]
[ELSE goto TELOTH]
<0,D,R>

[goto TELOTH]

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Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

04A

TELOTH

TELOTH

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any other bills for telephones not
used entirely for business purposes?

<1> [IF row number = 20 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSEIF any 8500.TELCOMP = 1-20 goto
PREVCOMP, next line of grid]
[ELSE goto TELCOMP, next line of grid]

Description Amount1
Amount2 Amount3
(TELCOMP) (TELCHGX1) (TELCHGX2) (TELCHGX3)

04B

FONCARD

FONCARD

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any pre-paid long distance telephone
cards/minutes, not already reported?

04B

FONCARDX

FONCARDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

04B

FONCRDCX

FONCRDCX

How much of the total was paid this month?

04B

PRPYCELL

PRPYCELL

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have you had any expenses for Prepaid Cellular minutes, not already
reported?

04B

PRPYCLX

PRPYCLX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid?

04B

PRPYCCX

PRPYCCX

How much of the total was paid this month?

<2> [goto S4A_END]

<1>
[goto FONCARDX]
<2,D,R> [goto PRPYCELL]

<1-9999> [IF FONCRDX lt 5 or gt 300 goto
ERR1_FONCARDX]
[ELSE goto FONCRDCX]
 [goto FONCRDCX]
<0-9999> [IF FONCRDCX lt 5 or gt 100 goto
ERR1_FONCRDCX]
[ELSEIF FONCRDCX gt FONCARDX goto
CK_FONCRDCX]
[ELSE goto PRPYCELL]
 [goto PRPYCELL]
<1>
[goto PRPYCLX]
<2,D,R> [goto PYPHONE]

<1-9999> [IF PRPYCLX lt 5 or gt 280 goto
ERR1_PRPYCLX]
[ELSE goto PRPYCCX]
 [goto PRPYCCX]
<0-9999> [IF PRPYCCX = 1-5 or gt 50 goto
ERR1_PRPYCCX]

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Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSEIF PRPYCCX gt PRPYCLX goto
CK_PRPYCCX]
[ELSE goto PYPHONE]

04A

PYPHONE

PYPHONE

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH], have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for public pay phone services not
already reported?

 [goto PYPHONE]
<1>
[goto PYPHONEX]
<2,D,R> [goto S4B_END]

Do not include expenses for phone cards associated with the regular phone bill or pre-paid phone cards.

04B

PYPHONEX

PYPHONEX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount spent?
For amounts less than $0.50, enter $0
For amounts $0.50 to $0.99, enter $1
How much of the total amount was spent this month?

04B

PYPHONCX

PYPHONCX

04C

S4C_INTRO

S4C_INTRO

<0-9999> [IF PYPHONEX gt 60 goto ERR1_PYPHONEX]
[ELSE goto PYPHONCX]
 [goto PYPHONCX]
<0-9999> [IF PYPHONCX gt 10 goto ERR1_PYPHONCX]
[ELSEIF PYPHONCX gt PYPHONEX goto
CK_PHONCX]
[ELSE goto S4B_END]
 [goto S4B_END]
<1> [goto TblInterservexpend.BSection04C.UTI_ITEM]

8
Now I am going to ask about cable and satellite TV service, satellite radio service, and internet service
expenditures.
Expense Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)

04C

UTI_ITEM

UTI_ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
8 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for . . .

<1-4>
<99>
<888>

[goto INTDESC]
[goto S4C_END]
[goto UTI_ITEM - next line of grid] [If no more grid
lines goto S4C_END]

Read each item on list.

1. Cable or satellite TV services, not already reported?
2. Satellite radio services, not already reported?
3. Internet connection or an internet service provider, not already reported?
4. Internet services away from home such as web cafes or internet kiosks?

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Question Text

Skip Instructions

<30 characters> [goto INTMO]

04C

INTDESC

INTDESC

99. None/ no more entries
888. Delete the line
What was the expense for?

04C

INTMO

INTMO

In what month was the expense?
Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference period
Expense Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)

04C

INTCHGX

INTCHGX

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
(What was your monthly expense?/ How much was this expense?)
Expense
Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)

04C

INTCMB_S

04C

INTCMB

INTCMB_S

Enter 'C' for combined expenses.

INTCMB

Expense
Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)
8 ? [F1]

 [IF INTMO is not in then
reference period goto ERR3_INTMO]
[ELSE goto INTCHGX]
<13,D,R> [goto INTCHGX]

<1-999999> [If (UTI_ITEM = 1 and INTCHGX lt 8 or
INTCHGX gt 150) OR (UTI_ITEM = 2 and INTCHX lt 5 or
INTCHGX gt 500) or (UTI_ITEM = 3 and INTCHGX lt 5 or
INTCHGX gt 100) or (UTI_ITEM = 4 and INTCHGX lt 1 or
INTCHGX gt 50) goto ERR1_INTCHGX]
[ELSEIF INTSERV and entry in INTCHGX are equal
to any records data on the pre-chart/input file then go to
ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto INTCMB_S]
 [goto INTCMB_S]

[goto INTCMB]
 [goto INTMORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or 'empty' is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-4,77> [goto INTMORE]

What was (Description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Expense
Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)

04C

INTMORE

INTMORE

1. Cable or satellite TV services
2. Satellite radio services
3. Internet connection or an internet service provider
4. Listening to or downloading music or audio files
5. Viewing or downloading video files
6. Online games or other internet entertainment sites
4. Internet services away from home such as web cafes or internet kiosks
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you have any other expenses for (Description)?
Expense
Amount Month
(INTSERV) (INTCHGX) (INTMO)

04A

S4D_INTRO

S4D_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
8

<1> [IF row number = 40 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto UTI_ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R> [goto UTI_ITEM, next line of grid]

<1>

[goto UTC_ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about utility bills. Please refer to any billing statements or other records you have
when answering these questions. Please remember to include any bills you receive or pay online or have
automatically deducted. Report any utility bill you have received, even if the bill has not been paid.
Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTC_ITEM

UTC_ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
8 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM received any bills for any of the following utilities,
fuels, or services? Do not include bills for properties used entirely for business.

<1-10>
[goto WHATPROP]
<99>
[goto S4D_END]
<888> [go to next line on grid]

Read each item on list:

1. Electricity
2. Natural or utility gas

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Section

04

Tag Name

WHATPROP

Variable Name

Question Text

WHATPROP

3. Fuel oil
4. Bottled or tank gas
5. Other fuels including wood
6. Piped-in water
7. Sewerage maintenance
8. Trash/garbage collection
9. Water softening service
10. Septic tank cleaning
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
Which property was the bill for?

04

UTLPDESC

UTLPDESC

1. ^Prop_display[1]
2. ^Prop_display[2]
3. ^Prop_display[3]
4. ^Prop_display[4]
5. ^Prop_display[5]
6. ^Prop_display[6]
7. ^Prop_display[7]
8. ^Prop_display[8]
9. ^Prop_display[9]
10. ^Prop_display[10]
11. ^Prop_display[11]
12. ^Prop_display[12]
13. ^Prop_display[13]
14. ^Prop_display[14]
15. ^Prop_display[15]
16. ^Prop_display[16]
17. ^Prop_display[17]
18. ^Prop_display[18]
19. ^Prop_display[19]
20. ^Prop_display[20]
40. ^Prop_display[40]
41. ^Prop_display[41]
42. Rented vacation Property
43. Property not owned or rented by household
Briefly describe the property.

04

LASTCOMP

LASTCOMP

What is the name of the company or government agency which provides ^S4d_Desc_Fill?

Skip Instructions

<1-20,40> [IF entry greater than the number of owned
properties or deleted properties are selected.
(PROPDESC = 888 OR OPB_STAT = 3 from
section 3) goto CK_WHATPROP]
[IF UTC_ITEM = 1-3, 6-8 and no data in
any 8500.COMPNAME [1]-[40] goto COMPNAME]
[IF UTC_ITEM = 1-3, 6-8 and any data
in 8500.COMPNAME [1]-[40] goto LASTCOMP]
[ELSE goto UTILBUSN]
<41,42,43,D,R>

[goto UTLPDESC]

<30 characters> [IF UTC_ITEM = 1-3, 6-8 AND no data in
any 8500.COMPNAME [1]-[40] goto COMPNAME]
[If UTC_ITEM = 1-3, 6-8 and any data in
8500.COMPNAME [1]-[40] goto LASTCOMP]
[ELSE goto UTILBUSN]
<1-20> [goto UTILBUSN]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
<55>

04

COMPNAME

COMPNAME

1. ^Comp_display[1]
2. ^Comp_display[2]
3. ^Comp_display[3]
4. ^Comp_display[4]
5. ^Comp_display[5]
6. ^Comp_display[6]
7. ^Comp_display[7]
8. ^Comp_display[8]
9. ^Comp_display[9]
10. ^Comp_display[10]
11. ^Comp_display[11]
12. ^Comp_display[12]
13. ^Comp_display[13]
14. ^Comp_display[14]
15. ^Comp_display[15]
16. ^Comp_display[16]
17. ^Comp_display[17]
18. ^Comp_display[18]
19. ^Comp_display[19]
20. ^Comp_display[20]
55. Company name not listed
What is the name of the company or government agency which provides (electricity/natural or utility gas/fuel
oil/piped-in water/sewerage maintenance/trash or garbage collection)?

[goto COMPNAME]

<30 characters>

[goto UTILBUSN]

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTILBUSN

UTILBUSN
Will any part of the ^Utilbusn_desc
charges be deducted as a business expense?

<1,2,D,R> [IF INTNMBR = 1 goto UTLCHGX3, else goto
UTLCHGX1]

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTLCHGX1

UTLCHGX1

1. Yes
2. No
How much were you billed for in ^REF_MONTH?

<0-999999> [IF (UTILY = 100 and UTLCHGX1 lt 15 or
UTLCHGX1 gt 500)OR (UTILY = 110 and UTLCHGX1 lt 8

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTLCHGX2

UTLCHGX2

How much were you billed for in ^TWO_MONTH?
Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTLCHGX3

UTLCHGX3

How much were you billed for in ^LAST_MONTH?
Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

Skip Instructions
or UTLCHGX1 gt 500)OR (UTILY = 130 and UTLCHGX1 lt
34 or UTLCHGX1 gt 722) OR (UTILY = 150 and
UTLCHGX1 lt 7 or UTLCHGX1 gt 600) OR (UTILY = 180
and UTLCHGX1 lt 19 or UTLCHGX1 gt 700) OR (UTILY =
200 and UTLCHGX1 lt 8 or UTLCHGX1 gt 250) OR (UTILY
= 210 and UTLCHGX1 lt 6 or UTLCHGX1 gt 150) OR
(UTILY = 220 and UTLCHGX1 lt 6 or UTLCHGX1 gt 250)
OR (UTILY = 270 and UTLCHGX1 lt 7 or UTLCHGX1 gt
106) OR (UTILY = 280 and UTLCHGX1 lt 5 or UTLCHGX1
gt 600) goto ERR1_UTLCHGX1]
[ELSE goto UTILCHGX2]
 [goto UTILCHGX2]
<0-999999> [IF (UTILY = 100 and UTLCHGX2 lt 15 or
UTLCHGX2 gt 500) or (UTILY = 110 and UTLCHGX2 lt 8 or
UTLCHGX2 gt 500) or (UTILY = 130 and UTLCHGX2 lt 34
or UTLCHGX2 gt 722) or (UTILY = 150 and UTLCHGX2 lt 7
or UTLCHGX2 gt 600) or (UTILY = 180 and UTLCHGX2 lt
19 or UTLCHGX2 gt 700) or (UTILY = 200 and UTLCHGX2
lt 8 or UTLCHGX2 gt 250) or (UTILY = 210 and UTLCHGX2
lt 6 or UTLCHGX2 gt 150) or (UTILY = 220 and UTLCHGX2
lt 6 or UTLCHGX2 gt 250) or (UTILY = 270 and
UTLCHGX2 lt 7 or UTLCHGX2 gt 106) or (UTILY = 280 and
UTLCHGX2 lt 5 or UTLCHGX2 gt 600) goto ERR1_
UTLCHGX2]
[ELSE goto UTILCHGX3]
 [goto UTILCHGX3]
<0-999999> [IF (UTILY = 100 and UTLCHGX3 lt 15 or
UTLCHGX3 gt 500) or (UTILY = 110 and UTLCHGX3 lt 8 or
UTLCHGX3 gt 500) or (UTILY = 130 and UTLCHGX3 lt 34
or UTLCHGX3 gt 722) or (UTILY = 150 and UTLCHGX3 lt 7
or UTLCHGX3 gt 600) or (UTILY = 180 and UTLCHGX3lt 19
or UTLCHGX3 gt 700) or (UTILY = 200 and UTLCHGX3 lt 8
or UTLCHGX3 gt 250) or (UTILY = 210 and UTLCHGX3 lt 6
or UTLCHGX3gt 150) or (UTILY = 220 and UTLCHGX3 lt 6
or UTLCHGX3 gt 250) or (UTILY = 270 and UTLCHGX3 lt 7
or UTLCHGX3 gt 106) or (UTILY = 280 and UTLCHGX3 lt 5
or UTLCHGX3 gt 600) goto ERR1_UTLCHGX3]
[ELSEIF UTLCHGX1 ne 0 AND UTLCHGX2 ne 0 AND
UTLCHGX3 ne 0 goto UTILCMB_S]
[ELSE goto BLPERIOD]
 [goto UTILCMB_S]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

04

BLPERIOD

BLPERIOD

What is your usual billing period for the service?

<1-4,D,R> [goto UTILCMB_S]
<5> [goto BLPEROTH]

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

BLPEROTH

BLPEROTH

1. Month
2. 2 months
3. Quarter
4. Annual
5. Other
Specify:

<30 characters>

[goto UTILCMB_S]

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

04

UTILCMB_S

UTILCMB_S

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

04

UTILCMB

UTILCMB

8

? [F1]

 [goto UTILCMB]
 [goto MOREBILL]
[If anything other than a 'C' or empty is entered, go to CK_C]
<1-10,77> [goto MOREBILL]

What other utilities, fuels, or services was ^Utilbusn_desc combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

MOREBILL

MOREBILL

1. Electricity
2. Natural or utility gas
3. Fuel oil
4. Bottled or tank gas
5. Other fuels including wood
6. Piped-in water
7. Sewerage maintenance
8. Trash/garbage collection
9. Water softening service
10. Septic tank cleaning
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you receive any other ^Utilbusn_desc bills?

<1> [IF ROW number = 40, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto UTC_ITEM, next line of grid]

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Section

05

Tag Name

S5_INTRO

Variable Name

S5_INTRO

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Prop # Property Description Company Name Utility Amount Month
(WHATPROP) (UTLPDESC)
(COMPNAME) (UTILY) (UTLCHGX)(BILLMO)

<2,D,R> [goto UTC_ITEM, next line of grid]

1. Yes
2. No
9

<1>

[goto ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about expenses for construction, repairs, alterations and maintenance of property.
Prop. Description Work Desc. Total Job Cost
(PRP5DESC)
(WRKDESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CRB_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
9 ? [F1]
SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - First, let's talk about the construction or alteration of property you 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.)

<1-22> [goto CRMPROPI]
<95>
[goto next row]
<99>
[goto ADVMATER]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[if no more grid lines goto ADVMATER]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for Read each item on list.

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Now, let's talk about maintenance and repairs for property you own or rent. (Again, you should not include
jobs that have been or will be totally reimbursed by someone outside your household such as a landlord.)
Read each item on list.

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have there been any expenses for any other property, such as property that you do not own or rent,
paid for by ^YOU_ANYMEM?
If Yes Which type of job were those expenses for?

1. Dwellings under construction including a vacation home or second home?

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Section

05

Tag Name

CRMPROPI

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

CRMPROPI

2. Building an addition to the house or a new structure, such as a porch, garage, or new wing?
3. Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch?
4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house?
5. Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or trees?
6. Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, or permanent swimming pools or hot tubs?
7. Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools?
8. Inside painting or papering?
9. Outside painting?
10. Plastering or paneling?
11. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs?
12. Electrical work?
13. Heating or air conditioning jobs?
14. Flooring repair or replacement, including wood, vinyl, and tile?
15. Wall-to-wall carpet - original installation?
16. Wall-to-wall carpet - replacement?
17. Insulation?
18. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts?
19. Siding?
20. Installation, repair, or replacement of window pains, screens, storm doors, awnings, and the like?
21. Masonry, brick or stucco work?
22. Other improvements or repairs?
95. Continue list
99. None/no more entries
888. Delete the line
On which property was the work done?

<1-20>

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
1. ^Property[1]
2. ^Property[2]
3. ^Property[3]
4. ^Property[4]
5. ^Property[5]
6. ^Property[6]
7. ^Property[7]
8. ^Property[8]
9. ^Property[9]
10. ^Property[10]
11. ^Property[11]
12. ^Property[12]
13. ^Property[13]
14. ^Property[14]
15. ^Property[15]

<97>

[If entry gt total number of properties, goto
CK_CRMPROPI]
[ELSE goto WRKDESC]
[goto WRKDESC]

<98,99,D,R>

[goto PRP5DESC]

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Section

05

Tag Name

PRP5DESC

05

WRKDESC

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

PRP5DESC

16. ^Property[16]
17. ^Property[17]
18. ^Property[18]
19. ^Property[19]
20. ^Property[20]
97. ^S5_Rented_SU
98. ^S5_Other
99. Property not owned or rented by household
Briefly describe the property.

<30 characters>

WRKDESC

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
What work was done?
The description should be adequate to classify "alteration", "repair", etc., and to identify in next
interview.
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CRMTYPE

CRMTYPE

Enter the appropriate job classification code.
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
2. Alteration
3. Replacement
4. Maintenance and repair

05

TEMPCODE

TEMPCODE

Enter the appropriate detailed job code.

[goto WRKDESC]

<90 characters> [If ITEM = 1 goto TOTJBCST]
[if ITEM = 2 goto TEMPCODE]
[if ITEM = 3 goto TOTJBCST]
[if ITEM = 4 goto TEMPCODE]
[if ITEM = 5 goto TOTJBCST]
[if ITEM = 6 goto TEMPCODE]
[if ITEM = 8 goto TEMPCODE]
[if ITEM = 9 goto TOTJBCST]
[if ITEM = 7,10-14, 17-22 goto CRMTYPE]
[if ITEM = 15 or 16 goto TOTJBCST]
<2> [if ITEM = 10, 13, 17, or 19 goto TOTJBCST]
[else goto TEMPCODE]
<3> [if ITEM = 10, 12-15, 19 or 21-22 goto TOTJBCST]
[else goto TEMPCODE]
<4> [if ITEM = 11-15, 19 or 21-22 goto TOTJBCST]
[else goto TEMPCODE]
 [goto TEMPCODE]
<1-10,D,R> [goto TOTJBCST]

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
1. ^S5a_Tempcode[1]
2. ^S5a_Tempcode[2]
3. ^S5a_Tempcode[3]
4. ^S5a_Tempcode[4]
5. ^S5a_Tempcode[5]
6. ^S5a_Tempcode[6]
7. ^S5a_Tempcode[7]

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Section

05

Tag Name

TOTJBCST

Variable Name

Question Text

TOTJBCST

8. ^S5a_Tempcode[8]
9. ^S5a_Tempcode[9]
10. ^S5a_Tempcode[10]
What was the total cost of the job?
Include all costs paid for by ^YOU_ANYMEM or by someone outside your household, such as
insurance companies, and so forth, regardless of when you made the payment(s) or incurred the costs.
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

S5BCMB_S

S5BCMB_S

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

S5B_COMB

S5B_COMB

9

? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [if (CRMCODEB = 100 and TOTJBCST lt 10
or gt 100000) OR (CRMCODEB = 110 and TOTJBCST lt
15 or gt 50000) OR (CRMCODEB = 120 and TOTJBCST lt
15 or gt 23000) OR (CRMCODEB = 130 and TOTJBCST lt
40 or gt 30000) OR (CRMCODEB = 140 and TOTJBCST lt
18 or gt 5800) OR (CRMCODEB = 150 and TOTJBCST lt
49 or gt 22450) OR (CRMCODEB = 160 and TOTJBCST lt
14 or gt 7250) OR (CRMCODEB = 170 and TOTJBCST lt 10
or gt 2400) OR (CRMCODEB = 180 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or
gt 5460) OR (CRMCODEB = 190 and TOTJBCST lt 6 or gt
2500) OR (CRMCODEB = 200 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
2906) OR (CRMCODEB = 210 and TOTJBCST lt 7 or gt
5080) OR (CRMCODEB = 220 and TOTJBCST lt 18 or gt
6000) OR (CRMCODEB = 230 and TOTJBCST lt 25 or gt
9000) OR (CRMCODEB = 240 and TOTJBCST lt 5 or gt
4100) OR (CRMCODEB = 260 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
11000) OR (CRMCODEB = 270 and TOTJBCST lt 20 or gt
16000) OR (CRMCODEB = 280 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
10000) OR (CRMCODEB = 290 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
38000) OR (CRMCODEB = 300 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
6500) OR (CRMCODEB = 231 and TOTJBCST lt 10 or gt
12000) OR (CRMCODEB = 232 and TOTJBCST lt 30 or gt
5000) then goto ERR1_TOTJBCST]
[ELSE goto S5BCMB_S]
 [goto S5BCMB_S]

[goto S5B_COMB]
 [goto CONTRACT]
[IF any entry other than a 'C' or the enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-22,77> [goto CONTRACT]

What other work was included in this job?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1. Dwellings 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 wing
3. Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch
4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house
5. Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or trees

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Section

05

Tag Name

CONTRACT

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

CONTRACT

6. Build outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, or permanent swimming pools or hot tubs
7. Repair outdoor patios, walks, fences
8. Inside painting or papering
9. Outside painting
10. Plastering or paneling
11. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs
12. Electrical work
13. Heat or air conditioning jobs
14. Flooring repair or replacement, including wood, vinyl, and tile
15. Wall-to-wall carpet - original installation
16. Wall-to-wall carpet - replacement
17. Insulation
18. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts
19. Siding
20. Installation, repair, replacement of window panes, screens, storm doors, awnings, and the like
21. Masonry, brick or stucco
22. Other improvements or repairs
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you do all the work for this job yourself or did you pay someone else to do all or part of the work?

<1,D,R> [goto CRMMATER]

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CNTRCTX3

CNTRCTX3

1. Self Only
2. Paid or contracted with someone else
3. Both
What did you pay in ^REF_MONTH to someone else for this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CNTRCTX2

CNTRCTX2

What did you pay in ^TWO_MONTH to someone else for this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CNTRCTX1

CNTRCTX1

What did you pay in ^LAST_MONTH to someone else for this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

<2,3>

[If INTNMBR = 1 goto CNTRCTX1]
[ELSE goto CNTRCTX3]

<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and CNTRCTX3 gt
38715) OR (CRMCODEB = 110-150 and CNTRCTX3 gt
10000) OR (CRMCODEB = 160-310 and CNTRCTX3 gt
3850) then goto ERR1_CNTRCTX3]
[ELSE goto CNTRCTX2]
 [goto CNTRCTX2]
<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and CNTRCTX2 gt
345339) OR (CRMCODEB = 110-150 and CNTRCTX2 gt
10000) OR (CRMCODEB = 160-310 and CNTRCTX2 gt
4000) then goto ERR1_CNTRCTX2]
[ELSE goto CNTRCTX1]
 [goto CNTRCTX1]
<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and CNTRCTX1 gt
43852) OR CRMCODEB = 110-150 and CNTRCTX1 gt
14630) OR (CRMCODEB = 160-310 and CNTRCTX1 gt
4000) then goto ERR1_CNTRCTX1]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto CNTRCTX0]

05

CNTRCTX0

CNTRCTX0

How much was paid this month?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CONTRCTX

CONTRCTX

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what is the total amount you paid to someone else for this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

 [goto CNTRCTX0]
<0-999999,D,R> [if (CRMCODEB = 100 and CNTRCTX0
gt 14000) OR (CRMCODEB = 110-150 and CNTRCTX0 gt
6000) OR (CRMCODEB = 160-310 and CNTRCTX0 gt
2003) then goto ERR1_CNTRCTX0]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND (CNTRCTX3
= 0 and CNTRCTX2 = 0 and CNTRCTX1 = 0 and
CNTRCTX0= 0) then goto CK_CNTRCTX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 AND (CNTRCTX3
= D or CNTRCTX2 = D or CNTRCTX1 = D or CNTRCTX0 =
D then goto CONTRCTX]
[ELSEIF ITEM = 1-4, 11-13 or 22 goto
MAJ_APPL]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<0-999999> [if (CRMCODEB = 100 and CONTRCTX gt
109445) OR
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and CONTRCTX
gt 28000) OR
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and CONTRCTX
gt 8000)
then goto ERR1_CONTRCTX]
[ELSEIF ITEM = 1-4, 11-13 or 22 goto
MAJ_APPL]
[Else goto
BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.BROWA2.CRMMATER]


05

MAJ_APPL

MAJ_APPL

10

? [F1]

[IF ITEM = 1-4, 11-13 or 22 goto MAJ_APPL]
[Else goto
BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.BROWA2.CRMMATER]
<1>
[goto APP_SCR]
<2,D,R> [goto CRMMATER]

Did any of the cost since ^REF_MONTH include the cost of any appliances or equipment?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

1. Yes
2. No
05

APP_SCR

APP_SCR

10

? [F1]

<1-14> [goto APPL_X1]

[goto CRMMATER]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Which of the following appliances or equipment were included?
Enter up to six, separate with commas.
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

APPL_X1

APPL_X1

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
8. Clothes dryer
9. Range hood
10. Smoke alarms and detectors
11. Trash compactor
12. Window air conditioner
13. Portable cooling and heating equipment
14. Other major home appliances and equip.
What was the total cost for (description for 1st selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

APPL_X2

APPL_X2

What was the total cost for (description for 2nd selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

APPL_X3

APPL_X3

What was the total cost for (description of 3rd selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

<1-999999> [IF lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto ERR1_APPLX1]
[ELSEIF there is a second selection in
APP_SCR, goto APPL_X2]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
 [IF there is a second selection in APP_SCR, goto
APPL_X2]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<1-999999> [if APPL_X2 lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto
ERR1_APPLX2]
[ELSEIF there is a third selection in APP_SCR,
goto APPL_X3]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
 [IF there is a third selection in APP_SCR, goto
APPL_X3]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<1-999999> [if APPL_X3 lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto
ERR1_APPLX3]
[ELSEIF there is a fourth selection in APP_SCR,
goto APPL_X4]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions


05

APPL_X4

APPL_X4

What was the total cost for (description of 4th selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

[IF there is a fourth selection in APP_SCR, goto
APPL_X4]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<1-999999> [IF APPL_X4 lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto
ERR1_APPLX4]
[ELSEIF there is a fifth selection in APP_SCR,
goto APPL_X5]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]


05

APPL_X5

APPL_X5

What was the total cost for (description for 5th selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

[IF there is a fifth selection in APP_SCR, goto
APPL_X5]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<1-999999> [IF APPL_X5 lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto
ERR1_APPLX5]
[ELSEIF there is a sixth selection in APP_SCR,
goto APPL_X6]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]


05

APPL_X6

APPL_X6

What was the total cost for (description for 6th selection)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CRMMATER

CRMMATER

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM PURCHASED any materials, supplies, tools or
equipment for doing this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

SUPPLYX3

SUPPLYX3

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU purchased for this job in ^REF_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

[IF there is a sixth selection in APP_SCR, goto
APPL_X6]
[ELSE goto CRMMATER]
<1-999999> [IF APPL_X6 lt 5 or gt 4000 then goto
ERR1_APPLX6]
[ELSE goto
BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.ROWA2.CRMMATER]
 [goto
BSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROW.ROWA2.CRMMATER]
<1> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto SUPPLYX3]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 goto SUPPLYX1]
<2,D,R> [goto TOOLRENT]

<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and SUPPLYX3 gt
7000) OR
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and SUPPYX3 gt
2500) OR
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and SUPPLYX3 gt
1000) then

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
goto ERR1_SUPPLYX3]
[ELSE goto SUPPLYX2]

05

SUPPLYX2

SUPPLYX2

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU purchased for this job in ^TWO_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

SUPPLYX1

SUPPLYX1

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU purchased for this job in ^LAST_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

SUPPLYX0

SUPPLYX0

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU purchased for this job in (current month)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

 [goto SUPPLYX2]
<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and SUPPLYX2 gt
7000) OR
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and SUPPLYX2 gt
2500) OR
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and SUPPLYX2 gt
1000)
then goto ERR1_SUPPLYX2]
[ELSE goto SUPPLYX1]

[goto SUPPLYX1]
<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and SUPPLYX1 gt
7000) OR
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and SUPPLYX1 gt
2500) OR
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and SUPPLYX1 gt
1000
goto ERR1_SUPPLYX1]
[ELSE goto SUPPLYX0]
 [goto SUPPLYX0]
<0-999999,D,R> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and SUPPLYX0 gt
7000) or
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and SUPPLYX0
gt 2500) or
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and SUPPLYX0
gt 1000)
then goto ERR1_SUPPLYX0]
[ELSEIF (INTNMBR = 2-5 and (SUPPLYX3 =
0 and
SUPPLYX2 = 0 and SUPPLYX1 = 0
and
SUPPLYX0 = 0)) OR (INTNMBR = 1
and
SUPPLYX1 = 0 and SUPPLYX0 eq
0) then
goto CK_SUPPLYX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 and SUPPLYX3
= D or
SUPPLYX2 = D or SUPPLYX1 =
D or

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Section

05

Tag Name

SUPPLYX

Variable Name

SUPPLYX

Question Text

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what was the total cost of all items ^YOU_YRCU purchased for this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

TOOLRENT

TOOLRENT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM RENTED any tools or equipment for doing this job?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

TOOLRTX3

TOOLRTX3

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU rented for this job in ^REF_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

TOOLRTX2

TOOLRTX2

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU rented for this job in ^TWO_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

TOOLRTX1

TOOLRTX1

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU rented for this job in ^LAST_MONTH?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

TOOLRTX0

TOOLRTX0

What was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU rented for this job in (current month)?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

Skip Instructions
SUPPLYX0 = D goto SUPPLYX]
[ELSE goto TOOLRENT]
<0-999999> [IF (CRMCODEB = 100 and SUPPLYX gt 7000)
OR
(CRMCODEB = 110-150 and SUPPLYX gt
2500) OR
(CRMCODEB = 160-310 and SUPPLYX gt
1000) then
goto ERR1_SUPPLYX]
[ELSE goto TOOLRENT]

[goto TOOLRENT]
<1> [IF INTNMBR = 2-5 goto TOOLRTX3]
[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto TOOLRTX1]
<2,D,R> [goto REIMBRS]

<0-999999> [IF TOOLRTX3 gt 400 then goto
ERR1_TOOLRTX3]
[ELSE goto TOOLRTX2]
 [goto TOOLRTX2]
<0-999999> [IF TOOLRTX2 gt 400 then goto
ERR1_TOOLRTX2]
[ELSE goto TOOLRTX1]

[goto TOOLRTX1]
<0-999999> [IF TOOLRTX1 gt 400 then goto
ERR1_TOOOLRTX1]
[ELSE goto TOOLRTX0]

[goto TOOLRTX0]
<0-999999,D,R> [IF TOOLRTX0 gt 400 goto
ERR1_TOOLRTX0]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 and (TOOLRTX3
= D or TOOLRTX2 = D or TOOLRTX1 = D or TOOLRTX0 =
D ) goto TOOLRTX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2-5 and (TOOLRTX3
= 0 and TOOLRTX2 = 0 and TOOLRTX1 = 0 and
TOOLRTX0 = 0) then goto CK_TOOLRTX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 and TOOLRTX1 = 0
and TOOLRTX0 = 0 goto CK_TOOLRTX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

05

TOOLRTX

TOOLRTX

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what was the total cost for all items ^YOU_YRCU rented for this job?

<0-999999> [IF TOOLRTX gt 518 then goto
ERR1_TOOLRTX]
[ELSE goto REIMBRS]

[ELSE goto REIMBRS]

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
05

REIMBRS

REIMBRS

Was or will any of the total cost (Of $(amount) / of this job.) be reimbursed or paid by someone outside of
your household?

 [goto REIMBRS]
<1>
[goto REIMBRSZ]
<2,D,R> [goto CRMBSNSD]

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

REIMBRSZ

05

CRMBSNSD

REIMBRSZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percent of the total cost was or will be reimbursed or paid by someone outside of your household?

CRMBSNSD

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
Were or will any of these expenses for this job be deducted as a business expense?

<1-99,D,R> [goto CRMBSNSD]
<100> [goto ERR2_REIMBRSZ]
<1>
[goto CRMBSNSZ]
<2,D,R> [goto BLSECT5.BBLOCKA.BROWMORE]

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

CRMBSNSZ

05

ANY5MORE

CRMBSNSZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percent was or will be deducted?

MORE

Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)
Did you have any other expenses for ^S5_desc?
Prop Description Work Desc Total
(WRKDESC)
(PRP5DESC) (TOTJBCST)

05

ADVMATER

ADVMATER

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, excluding this month, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased
any materials or supplies for JOBS NOT YET STARTED?

<1-99,D,R> [exit block and goto MORE]
<100>
[goto ERR2_CRMBSNSZ]

<1>

[IF ROW number = 12 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next row]

<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next row]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto ADVDESC]
[goto MATNSPEC]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

1. Yes
2. No
What kind of job will the materials be used for?

<70 characters>

05

ADVDESC

ADVDESC

05

JOBCODE

JOBCODE

[goto JOBCODE]

Enter a brief description.
9

? [F1]

<1-22,D,R> [goto ADVMATX]

Select a job type below.
1. Dwellings 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 wing
3. Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch
4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house
5. Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or trees
6. Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, or permanent swimming pools or hot tubs
7. Repair outdoor patios, walks, fences
8. Inside painting or papering
9. Outside painting
10. Plastering or paneling
11. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs
12. Electrical work
13. Heat or air conditioning jobs
14. Flooring repair or replacement, including wood, vinyl, and tile
15. Wall-to-wall carpet - original installation
16. Wall-to-wall carpet - replacement
17. Insulation
18. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts
19. Siding
20. Installation, repair, or replacement of window panes, screens, storm doors, awnings, and the like
21. Masonry, brick or stucco
22. Other improvements or repairs
What was the total cost of these materials and supplies?

05

ADVMATX

ADVMATX

05

S5ACMB_S

S5ACMB_S

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

S5A_COMB

S5A_COMB

9

? [F1]

<1-999999> [IF lt 8 or gt 3865 then goto ERR1_ADVMATX]
[ELSE goto S5ACMB_S]

[goto S5ACMB_S]

[goto S5A_COMB]
 [goto MATNSPEC]
[if anything other than "C" or blank is entered goto CK_C]
<1-22,77>
[goto MATNSPEC]

What other work will be included in this job?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Section

05

Tag Name

MATNSPEC

05

Variable Name

MATNSPEC

MATNSPCX

MATNSPCX

S6A_INTRO

S6A_INTRO

Question Text

Skip Instructions

1. Dwellings 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 wing
3. Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch
4. Remodeling one or more rooms in the house
5. Landscaping the ground or planting new shrubs or trees
6. Build outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, or permanent swimming pools or hot tubs
7. Repair outdoor patios, walks, fences
8. Inside painting or papering
9. Outside painting
10. Plastering or paneling
11. Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs
12. Electrical work
13. Heat or air conditioning jobs
14. Flooring repair or replacement, including wood, vinyl, and tile
15. Wall-to-wall carpet - original installation
16. Wall-to-wall carpet - replacement
17. Insulation
18. Roofing, gutters, or downspouts
19. Siding
20. Installation, repair, replacement of window panes, screens, storm doors, awnings, and the like
21. Masonry, brick or stucco
22. Other improvements or repairs
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, excluding this month, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased
any materials or supplies NOT FOR ANY SPECIFIC JOB?

<1>
[goto MATNSPCX]
<2,D,R> [goto S5_END]

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost?

11

<1-999999> [IF lt 5 or gt 600 then goto
ERR1_MATNSPCX]
[ELSE goto S5_END]
 [goto S5_END]
<1> [BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about the purchase or rental of major household appliances.
Please include any shipping and handling charges with the cost of any item that was shipped.

Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

06A

APA_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
11 ? [F1]

<1-11> [goto DESCRIPTION]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
purchased or rented any of the following items for your household
or for someone outside of your household?

<99>
<888>

[goto S6A_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[IF no more grid lines goto S6A_END]

Read each item on list.

06A

MAJTYPE

DESCRIPTION

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
9. Clothes dryer
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What did you purchase or rent?

<30 characters> [goto WHO]

Enter brief description of the item

06A

GFTC_MAJ

WHO

Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX
Was this item -

<1,3,D,R>
<2>

[goto MONTH]
[goto AMOUNT]

Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

06A

MAJ_MO

MONTH

1. Purchased for someone inside the household?
2. Rented?
3. Purchased for someone outside your household?
When did you purchase it?
Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

 [IF entry is not in the
reference period then go to ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]


[goto AMOUNT]

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Section

06

Tag Name

MAJ_AMOUNT

Variable Name

Question Text

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
(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

06A

MAJTAX

TAX

Did this include sales tax?

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [IF WHO = 1,3,D or R) AND
[(MAJAPPLY = 100 and AMOUNT lt 27 or gt
1915) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 120 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt
473) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 140 and AMOUNT lt 40 or gt
1822) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 160 and AMOUNT lt 81 or gt
1000) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 170 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
530) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 180 and AMOUNT lt 35 or gt
450) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 190 and AMOUNT lt 50 or gt
1184)OR
(MAJAPPLY = 200 and AMOUNT lt 41 or gt
914) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 210 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
600)]
then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF (WHO = 2) AND (AMOUNT lt 5 or gt
362) then
goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF MAJAPPLY and the entry in AMOUNT
for this record are equal to any records
data on the pre-chart/input then goto
ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto TAX]
 [goto INSTALL]
<1,2,D,R> [goto INSTALL]

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Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

06

INSTALL

INSTALL

1. Yes
2. No
Were there any extra charges for installation or delivery?

<1>
[goto INST]
<2,D,R> [goto C]

Include charges for disposal of old appliances.
Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

06A

MAJINSTX

INST

1. Yes
2. No
How much?
Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

06

MAJCMB_S

C

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

06

MAJCMB

COMBCODE

11

? [F1]

<1-999999> [IF (MAJAPPLY = 100 and INST gt 800) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 120 and INST gt 250) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 140 and INST gt 275) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 160 and INST gt 200) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 170 and INST gt 50) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 180 and INST gt 400) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 190 and INST gt 50) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 200 and INST gt 50) OR
(MAJAPPLY = 210 and INST gt 50)
THEN goto ERR1_INST]
[ELSE goto C]
 [goto C]

[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the Enter key is entered,go
to CK_C]
<1-9,77> [goto MORE]

What other appliances is the (Appliance description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

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Section

06

Tag Name

MAJOTHER

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

MORE

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
9. Clothes dryer
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you purchase or rent any other (Appliance Description)?

<1>

Description Type
Month Amount
(MAJTYPE) (Purchased/ (MAJ_MO) (MAJPURX/
Rented)
MAJRENTX

S6B_INTRO

S6B_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
12 - 17

[IF ROW number = 7, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next row of grid]

<2,D,R>

[goto ITEM, next row of grid]

<1> [ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about expenses for the puchase or rental of household appliances and other selected
items. Please include any shipping and handling charges with the cost of any item that was shipped.
Description Type
Month Amount
MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/
Rented)
MINRENTX)
1. Enter 1 to Continue
06B

APB_ITEM

ITEM
SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 - 24 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased or rented any of the following items?

<1-43>
<95>
<99>
<888>

[goto DESCRIPTION]
[goto next row]
[goto S6B_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S6B_END]

Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased or rented any --

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 - 17

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased or rented any -Read each item on list

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

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased or rented any -Read each item on list

Screen 5---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased or rented any -Read each item on list

Screen 6---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any -Read each item on list

1. Small elec kitchen appl
2. Elec personal care appl
3. Smoke detectors
4. Elec floor cleaning equip
5. Other household appl
6. Sewing machines
7. Office machines
8. Personal digital assistants or PDA's

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Section

06B

Tag Name

MINTYPE

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

9. Digital book readers
10. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware
11. Computer software including computer games, for non-business use
12. Computer accessories
13. Portable memory, such as flash drives, memory cards, and recordable discs and tapees
14. Video game hardware or accessories
15. Video games
16. Telephones or accessories
17. Telephone answering machines
18. Photographic equipment
19. Musical instruments, supplies, and accessories
20. Lawn mowing machinery or other yard equipment
21. Power Tools
22. Non-power tools
23. Window air conditioners
24. Portable cooling or heating equipment
25. Televisions, all types
26. DVD Players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras
27. Satellite dishes, receivers or accessories
28. Handheld personal music players
29. Radios, all types
30. Tape recorders or players
31. Sound components, component systems, or disc sound systems
32. Other sound or video equipment, including accessories
33. General sports equipment (exclude athletic shoes for sports related use, such as football, baseball, soccer or
bowling)
34. Health and exercise equipment
35. Camping equipment
36. Hunting and fishing equipment
37. Winter sports equipment
38. Water sports equipment
39. Outboard motors
40. Bicycles
41. Tricycles or battery powered riders
42. Playground equipment
43. Other sports or recreation equipment
95. Continue list
99. None/no more entries
888. Delete the line
What did you purchase or rent?

<30 characters>

[goto WHO]

Enter a brief description of item.
(Report items such as flash drives, memory cards, recordable discs, and tapes as code 13, Portable me

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Section

06B

Tag Name

GFTCMIN

06B

MIN_MO

Variable Name

Question Text

WHO

Description Type
Month Amount
(MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/
Rented)
MINRENTX)
Was this item ...

MONTH

1. Purchased for someone inside the household?
2. Rented?
3. Purchased for someone outside your household?
When did you purchase it?
Description Type
Month Amount
(MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/
Rented)
MINRENTX)

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
(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

Skip Instructions

<1-3,D,R> [goto MONTH]
<2>
[goto AMOUNT]

 [IF MONTH not in
reference period, goto ERR3_MONTH
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]


[goto AMOUNT]

<1-999999> [IF (WHO = 1, 3, D or R) AND ( (MINAPPLY
= 230 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 200) OR (MINAPPLY = 240
and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 125) OR (MINAPPLY = 250 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 250) OR (MINAPPLY = 260 and
AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 600) OR (MINAPPLY = 270 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 896) OR (MINAPPLY = 280 and
AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 4000) OR (MINAPPLY = 300 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 1068) OR (MINAPPLY = 310 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 2500) OR (MINAPPLY = 320 and
AMOUNT lt 11 or gt 700) OR (MINAPPLY = 330 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 250) OR (MINAPPLY = 340 and
AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 940) OR (MINAPPLY = 350 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 400) OR (MINAPPLY = 365 and
AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 4200) OR (MINAPPLY = 390 and
AMOUNT lt 25 or gt 886) OR (MINAPPLY = 395 and
AMOUNT lt 25 or gt 650) OR (MINAPPLY = 400 and

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 500) OR (MINAPPLY = 420 and
AMOUNT lt 9 or gt 400) OR (MINAPPLY = 430 and
AMOUNT lt 21 or gt 1590) OR (MINAPPLY = 440 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 749) OR (MINAPPLY = 460 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 950) OR (MINAPPLY = 470 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 441) OR (MINAPPLY = 480 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1850) OR (MINAPPLY = 490 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 336) OR (MINAPPLY = 500 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 646) OR (MINAPPLY = 510 and
AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1150) OR (MINAPPLY = 520 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1870) OR (MINAPPLY = 530 and
AMOUNT lt 40 or gt 8480) OR (MINAPPLY = 540 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 924) OR (MINAPPLY = 550 and
AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 700) OR (MINAPPLY = 560 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 1200) OR (MINAPPLY = 570 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1000) OR (MINAPPLY = 610 and
AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 190) OR (MINAPPLY = 620 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 705) OR (MINAPPLY = 640 and
AMOUNT lt 12 or gt 2500) OR (MINAPPLY = 650 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 403) OR (MINAPPLY = 660 and
AMOUNT lt 3 or gt 300) OR (MINAPPLY = 665 and
AMOUNT lt 25 or gt 750) OR (MINAPPLY = 670 and
AMOUNT lt 25 or gt 2800) OR (MINAPPLY = 700 and
AMOUNT lt lt 8 or gt 450) OR (MINAPPLY = 750 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 200) OR (MINAPPLY = 655 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 550) OR (MINAPPLY = 645 and
AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 403) OR                            (MINAPPLY
= 710 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 200)) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF (WHO = 2) AND AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 390,
then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[IF MINAPPLY and the entry in AMOUNT are equal
to any records data on the pre-chart/input then goto
ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto TAX]

06B

MINTAX

TAX

Did this include sales tax?

 [goto C]
<1,2,D,R> [goto C]

Description Type
Month Amount
(MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/
Rented)
MINRENTX)

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Section

06

Tag Name

MINCMB_S

Variable Name

Question Text

C

1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for a combined expense.

Skip Instructions


[goto COMBCODE]
 [IF ITEM = 10, 25, 27, 31 or 32, goto INSTLSCR]
[ELSE goto MORE]
[If anything other than a 'C' or the Enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]

MINCMB

COMBCODE

12-17

?[F1]

<1-43,77>

[If ITEM = 10, 25, 27, 31 or 32 goto INSTLSCR]
[ELSE goto MORE]

What other item is the (Item description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Small elec kitchen appl
2. Elec personal care appl
3. Smoke detectors
4. Elec floor cleaning equip
5. Other household appl
6. Sewing machines
7. Office machines
8. Personal digital assistants or PDA's
9. Digital book readers
10. Computers, computer systems, or related hardware
11. Computer software including computer games, for non-business use
12. Computer accessories
13. Portable memory, such as flash drives, memory cards, and recordable discs and tapees
14. Video game hardware or accessories
15. Video games
16. Telephones or accessories
17. Telephone answering machines
18. Photographic equipment
19. Musical instruments, supplies, and accessories
20. Lawn mowing machinery or other yard equipment
21. Power Tools
22. Non-power tools
23. Window air conditioners
24. Portable cooling or heating equipment
25. Televisions, all types
26. DVD Players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras

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Section

06B

Tag Name

INSTLSCR

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

INSTLSCR

27. Satellite dishes, receivers or accessories
28. Handheld personal music players
29. Radios, all types
30. Tape recorders or players
31. Sound components, component systems, or disc sound systems
32. Other sound or video equipment, including accessories
33. General sports equipment (exclude athletic shoes for sports related use, such as football, baseball, soccer or
bowling)
34. Health and exercise equipment
35. Camping equipment
36. Hunting and fishing equipment
37. Winter sports equipment
38. Water sports equipment
39. Outboard motors
40. Bicycles
41. Tricycles or battery powered riders
42. Playground equipment
43. Other sports or recreation equipment
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Were there any additional charges for installation or set-up?

06B

INSTLLEX

INSTLLEX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

06

S6BOTHER

MORE

Did you purchase or rent any other (description)?

<1-99999> [IF INSTLLEX lt 40 or gt 1000 goto
ERR1_INSTLLEX]
[ELSE goto MORE]

Description Type
Month Amount
(MINTYPE) (Purchased/ (MIN_MO) (MINPURX/
Rented)
MINRENTX)

07

S7_INTRO

S7_INTRO

<1>
[goto INSTELLEX]
<2,D,R> [goto MORE]

1. Yes
2. No
18

 [goto MORE]
<1> [IF Row number = 34 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the grid]
<2,D,R>

<1>

[goto ITEM, next line on the grid]

[goto BTable.Brow.ITEM]

Now I will ask about expenditures for household item maintenance or repairs and service contracts.
Description Expense Type

Month

Amount

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)

07

EQB_ITEM

ITEM

Skip Instructions
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1 --------------------------------------18 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any maintenance or repair expenses for any of the
following items?

<1-11>
<95>
<99>
<888>

[goto DESCRIPTION]
[goto next row]
[goto S7_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S7_END]

Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 --------------------------------------------18 ? [F1]
Did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any expenses for service contracts for the items I just asked about or for heating or
air conditioning equipment?
IF YES - Read each item on list
What is the service contract for?

07

RPRDESC

DESCRIPTION

1. Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher
2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or range/oven
3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, except those installed in autos or other vehicles
4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use
5. Lawn or garden equipment
6. Musical instruments or accessories
7. Hand or power tools
8. Photographic equipment
9. Sport or recreational equipment
10. Termite or pest control
11. Heating/air conditioning equipment
95. Continue list
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What (was serviced or repaired/is covered by the service contract)?

<30 characters>

[goto MONTH]

Description Expense Type Month
Amount
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

07

SRVCMOB

MONTH

In what month was the (service or repair done/service contract purchased)?

 [IF entry is not in the
reference period then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]

Description Expense Type Month
Amount
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

 [goto AMOUNT]

07

REPAIRX

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
What was the total cost?
Description Expense Type Month
Amount
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

07

REPAIRTX

REPAIRTX

Did this include sales tax?

<1-999999> [IF (APPRPRYB = 100 and AMOUNT lt 7 or gt
285) OR (APPRPRYB = 110 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 324)
OR (APPRPRYB = 120 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 478) OR
(APPRPRYB = 130 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 400) OR
(APPRPRYB = 140 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 600) OR
(APPRPRYB = 150 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 550) OR
(APPRPRYB = 160 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 398) OR
(APPRPRYB = 170 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1332) OR
(APPRPRYB = 190 and AMOUNT lt 16 or gt 742) OR
(APPRPRYB = 200 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 900) OR
(APPRPRYB = 220 and AMOUNT lt 11 or gt 413) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF APPRPRYB and the entry in AMOUNT
for this record are equal to any records data in the
prechart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto REPAIRTX]
 [goto C]
<1,2,D,R> [goto C]

Description Expense Type Month
Amount
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

07

RPRCB_S

C

1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for a combined expense.




[goto COMBCODE]
[goto MORE]

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Section

07

Tag Name

REPAIRCM

Variable Name

COMBCODE

Question Text

18

Skip Instructions
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the Enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-11,77> [goto MORE]

? [F1]

What other (service or repair/service contract) was (Description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Expense Type
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)

07

RPRMORE

MORE

Month
Amount
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

1. Garb disp/rangehood/dishwshr
2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or range/oven
3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, except those installed in autos or other vehicles
4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use
5. Lawn or garden equipment
6. Musical instruments or accessories
7. Hand or power tools
8. Photographic equipment
9. Sport or recreational equipment
10. Termite or pest control
11. Heating/air conditioning equipment
77. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you pay for any other (maintenance or repair/service contract) for (description)?

Description Expense Type Month
Amount
(RPRDESC) (RPAIRTYP)
(SRVCMOB) (REPAIRX)

08

S8A_INTRO

S8A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
19-22

<1> [IF ROW number = 13 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line on grid]
<2,D,R>

[goto ITEM, next line on grid]

<1> [goto BSect08L1.BTableA.Brow.ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about expenses for home furnishings and related household items.
Please include any shipping and handling charges with the cost of any item that was shipped.
Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC) (FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

08A

FRA_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

<1-34>
<95>

[goto DESCRIPTION]
[goto next row]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
19 - 20

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^ YOU_ANYMEM purchased for ^YOU_YRCU or for someone outside of
your household any --

Skip Instructions
<99>
<888>

[goto S8A_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S8A_END]

Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------21

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any -Read each item on list
SCREEN 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

?[F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any -Read each item on list

SCREEN 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any -Read each item on list

1. Sofas?
2. Living room chairs?
3. Living room tables?
4. Wall units, shelves or cabinets?
5. Ping-pong, pool tables or other similar recreation room items?
6. Other living room, family or recreation room furniture including desks?
7. Living room furniture combinations?

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Section

08A

Tag Name

FURNDESC

08A

FURNMO

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

8. Dining room or kitchen furniture?
9. Mattresses or box springs?
10. Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs?
11. Infants furniture
12. Infants equipment
13. Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture
14. Barbeque grills or outdoor decorative items
15. Office furniture for home use
16. Lamps or other lighting fixtures
17. Other household decorative items
18. Closet storage items
19. Travel items including luggage
20. Plastic dinnerware
21. China or other dinnerware
22. Stainless, silver or other flatware
23. Glassware
24. Serving pieces other than silver
25. Non-electric cookware
26. Silver serving pieces
27. Bedroom linens
28. Bathroom linens
29. Kitchen or dining room linens
30. Other linens
31. Slipcovers, decorative pillows or cushions
32. Orig. wall-to-wall carpet
33. Replacement wall-to-wall carpet
32. Room size rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares
33. Curtains or drapes
34. Blinds, shades or other window coverings
95. Continue
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What did you purchase?

<30 characters> [goto MONTH]

MONTH

Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)
In what month did you purchase it?
Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)
1. January
2. February
3. March

 [IF entry is not in
reference
period then goto
ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto WHO]
 [goto WHO]

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Section

08A

Tag Name

FURNGFTC

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

WHO

4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
Was this purchased for your household or for someone outside of your household?

<1,2,D,R> [goto AMOUNT]

Item
Month
Amount
(FURNDESC) (FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

08A

FURNPURX

AMOUNT

1. For use by household
2. For someone outside the household
What was the purchase price?
Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

<1-999999> [IF (FURNPURY = 100 and AMOUNT lt 21 or gt
3000) OR (FURNPURY = 101 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
1939) OR (FURNPURY = 102 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1500)
OR (FURNPURY = 103 and AMOUNT lt 11 or gt 1700) OR
(FURNPURY = 104 and AMOUNT lt 21 or gt 3500) OR
(FURNPURY = 105 and AMOUNT lt 11 or gt 2400) OR
(FURNPURY = 106 and AMOUNT lt 73 or gt 7000) OR
(FURNPURY = 110 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 4309) OR
(FURNPURY = 120 and AMOUNT lt 25 or gt 1679) OR
(FURNPURY = 121 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 3500) OR
(FURNPURY = 130 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1065) OR
(FURNPURY = 131 and AMOUNT lt 7 or gt 500) OR
(FURNPURY = 140 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 900) OR
(FURNPURY = 141 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 965) OR
(FURNPURY = 150 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1300) OR
(FURNPURY = 171 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 450) OR
(FURNPURY = 173 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 531) OR
(FURNPURY = 180 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 317) OR
(FURNPURY = 181 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 423) OR
(FURNPURY = 190 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 100) OR
(FURNPURY = 191 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 416) OR
(FURNPURY = 192 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 298) OR
(FURNPURY = 193 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 194) OR
(FURNPURY = 195 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 193) OR
(FURNPURY = 196 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 300) OR
(FURNPURY = 198 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 250) OR
(FURNPURY = 200 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 374) OR
(FURNPURY = 201 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 200) OR

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
(FURNPURY = 202 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 127) OR
(FURNPURY = 203 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 300) OR
(FURNPURY = 205 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 290) OR
(FURNPURY = 212 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1100) OR
(FURNPURY = 214 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1035) OR
(FURNPURY = 215 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1643) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF FURNPURY and the entry in AMOUNT
for this record are equal to any records data on the
pre-chart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto TAX]

08A

FRNPURTX

TAX

Did this include sales tax?


[goto C]
<1,2,D,R>
[goto C]

Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

08A

S8ACMB_S

C

08A

S8A_CMB

COMBCODE

1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for a combined expense

19-22

?[F1]


[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than an 'C' or the Enter key is
entered goto CK_C]
<1-34,77> [goto MORE]

What was combined with (description)?
Enter all that apply, seperate with commas.
Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)
1. Sofa
2. Living room chairs
3. Living room tables
4. Wall units, shelves or cabinets
5. Ping-pong, pool tables or other similar recreation items
6. Other living room, family or recreation room furniture including desks
7. Living room furniture combinations
8. Dinning room or kitchen furniture cushions
9. Mattresses or box springs
10. Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs
11. Infants furniture

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Section

08A

Tag Name

ANYOTH8

Variable Name

Question Text

MORE

12. Infants equipment
13. Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture
14. Barbeque grills or outdoor decorative items
15. Office furniture for home use
16. Lamps or other lighting fixtures
17. Other household decorative items
18. Closet storage items
19. Travel items including luggage
20. Plastic dinnerware
21. China or other dinnerware
22. Stainless, silver or other flatware
23. Glassware
24. Serving pieces other than silver
25. Non-electric cookware
26. Silver serving pieces
27. Bedroom linens
28. Bathroom linens
29. Kitchen or dining room linens
30. Other linens
31. Slipcovers, decorative pillows or cushions
32. Orig. wall-to-wall carpet
33. Replacement wall-to-wall carpet
32. Room size rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares
33. Curtains or drapes
34. Blinds, shades or other window coverings
77. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you purchase any other (description)?
Item
Month Amount
(FURNDESC)(FURNMO) (FURNPURX)

08B

FURNRNTL

FURNRNTL

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM rented or leased any furniture?

08B

FURNRNTX

FURNRNTX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense?

08B

FRNRNTCX

FRNRNTCX

How much of the total amount was spent this month?

Skip Instructions

<1> [IF ROW number = 34, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto FURNRNTX]
[goto REPFURN]

<1-99999> [IF FURNRNTX lt 5 or gt 1340 goto
ERR1_FURNRNTX]
[ELSE goto FRNRNTCX]
 [goto FRNRNTCX]
<0-99999> [IF FRNRNTCX gt FURNRNTX goto
CK_FRNRNTCX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto REPFURN]

08

REPFURN

08B

REPFURNX

REPFURN

REPFURNX

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for repairing, refinishing or
reupholstering furniture, including the cost for fabric?
1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense?

 [goto REPFURN]
<1>
[goto REPFURNX]
<2,D,R> [goto S8B_END]

<1-999999> [IF REPFURNX lt 5 or gt 1900 goto
ERR1_REPFURNX]
[ELSE goto REPFRNCX]


08

REPFRNCX

REPFRNCX

S9A_INTRO

S9A_INTRO

How much of the total amount was spent this month?

[goto REPFRNCX]

<0-999999> [IF REPFRNCX gt REPFURNX goto
CK_REPFRNCX]
[ELSE goto S8B_END]
 [goto S8B_END]
<1> [goto BSECT09.BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM]

23 - 24
Now I am going to ask about clothing and footwear, for infants, children, and adults. You may find it helpful
to refer to receipts, credit card statements or other records to answer the questions. Please include any
shipping and handling charges with the cost of any item that was shipped.
Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

09A

CLA_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 - 24 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
purchased any of the following items either for members of your household or
for someone outside your household?

<1-21>
<95>
<99>
<888>

[goto DESCRIPTION]
[goto next row]
[goto S9A_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[IF no more grid lines goto S9A_END]

Read each item on list
SCREEN 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 - 24 ? [F1]
Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any -Read each item on list

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Section

09A

Tag Name

CLODESCA

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

1. Coats, jackets or furs
2. Sport coats or tailored jackets
3. Suits
4. Vests
5. Sweaters or sweater sets
6. Pants, jeans or shorts
7. Dresses
8. Skirts
9. Shirts, blouses or tops
10. Undergarments
11. Hosiery
12. Nightwear or loungewear
13. Accessories
14. Swimsuits or warm-up or ski suits
15. Uniforms, for which the cost is not reimbursed
16. Costumes
17. Footwear, including athletic footware
18. Diapers
19. Layettes
20. Watches
21. Jewelry
95. Continue List
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What did you buy?

<30 characters>

[goto CLOINOUT]

Describe briefly the item purchased.

09A

CLOINOUT

FORWHOM

CLOINOUT

Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)
Was this (were these) purchased for someone inside or outside of your household?

FORWHOM

1. Inside your household
2. Outside your household
3. Both inside and outside your household
For whom was it purchased?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1. NAME[1]

<1>
<2,3>


[goto FORWHOM]
[goto FOROUTCU]
[goto MONTH]

<1-30,77,R> [IF entry greater than number of people in
household or if inactive/deleted/non-CU
members are slected then goto
CK_FORWHOM]
[ELSEIF more than 1 person is selected goto

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Section

09A

Tag Name

FOROUTCU

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
NAME]

FOROUTCU

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]
77. Don't Know
For whom was this purchased?
Enter all age/sex categories that apply to the purchase, separate with commas.

09A

CLONAME

NAME

40. Male 16 and over
41. Female 16 and over
42. Male 2-15
43. Female 2-15
44. Children under 2 years old
77. Don't know
Enter name of person(s).

09

CLOTHMOA

MONTH

When did you purchase (it/them)?

[ELSE goto MONTH]

<40-44,77>


[goto NAME]

[goto MONTH]

<30 characters> [goto MONTH]
 [IF month not in reference period
then goto ERR3_Month]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]
 [goto AMOUNT]

09

CLOTHXA

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
How much did ^IT_THEY_9A cost?
Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

09

CLOTHTXA

TAX

Did this include sales tax?

<1-999999> [IF (CLOTHYA = 100 And AMOUNT lt 9 or gt
400) OR (CLOTHYA = 110 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 500)
OR (CLOTHYA = 120 and AMOUNT lt 18 or gt 1000)OR
(CLOTHYA = 130 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 200) OR
(CLOTHYA = 140 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 300) OR
(CLOTHYA = 150 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 269) OR
(CLOTHYA = 170 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 455) OR
(CLOTHYA = 180 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 220) OR
(CLOTHYA = 190 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 210) OR
(CLOTHYA = 200 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 109) OR
(CLOTHYA = 210 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 60) OR
(CLOTHYA = 220 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 107) OR
(CLOTHYA = 230 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 159) OR
(CLOTHYA = 240 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 200) OR
(CLOTHYA = 250 and AMOUNT lt 9 or gt 418) OR
(CLOTHYA = 260 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 448) OR
(CLOTHYA = 280 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 210) OR
(CLOTHYA = 310 and AMOUNT lt 9 or gt 150) OR
(CLOTHYA = 330 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 330) OR
(CLOTHYA = 370 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 450) OR
(CLOTHYA = 380 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1800) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF CLOTHYA and the entry in AMOUNT for
this record are equal to any record data in the
prechart/input then display ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto TAX]
 [goto C]
<1,2,D,R> [goto C]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

09

CLOCMBA_S

C

09

CLOCMBA

COMBCODE

1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for a combined expense.

23-24

? [F1]


[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-21,77> [goto MORE]

What other clothing is (Clothing purchase description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

09

CLOMOREA

MORE

1. Coats, jackets or furs
2. Sport coats or tailored jackets
3. Suits
4. Vests
5. Sweaters or sweater sets
6. Pants, jeans, or shorts
7. Dresses
8. Skirts
9. Shirts, blouses or tops
10. Undergarments
11. Hosiery
12. Nightware or loungewear
13. Accessories
14. Swimsuits or warm-up or ski suits
15. Uniforms, for which the cost is not reimbursed
16. Costumes
17. Footwear, including athletic footware
18. Diapers
19. Layettes
20. Watches
21. Jewelry
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did you purchase any other ^More_Fill?

<1>

[If ROW number = 84, goto ERR_MAX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[else goto ITEM, next line of grid]

Description Name
Month
Amount
(CLODESCA) (CLONAME) (CLOTHMOA) (CLOTHXA)

S9D_INTRO

S9D_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
26

<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<1> [goto BSECT09.BTABLED.BROW.ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about expenditures for clothing services.
Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLOTHXD)

09

CLD_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
26 ? [F1]
Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for any of the following, either for members of your household
or for someone outside your household?

<1-5> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<99> [goto S9D_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S9D_END]

Read each item on list.

09

CLODESCD

DESCRIPTION

1. Repair, alteration or tailoring for clothing and accessories
2. Shoe repair or other shoe services
3. Watch or jewelry repair
4. Clothing or accessory rental
5. Clothing storage outside the home
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What kind of service was this?

<30 characters>

[goto WHO]

Describe briefly the service.

Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)
09

CLSVGFTC

WHO

Was this service for ^YOU_YRCU or for someone outside your household?

<1,2,D,R> [goto MONTH]

Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

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Section

09

Tag Name

CLOTHMOD

Variable Name

Question Text

MONTH

1. Your household
2. Someone outside your household
When did you purchase this service?
Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

Skip Instructions

 [IF Entry is not within
reference period, goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]


09

CLSRVCX

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
How much did it cost?
Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

09

CLSRVCTX

TAX

Did this include sales tax?
1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for a combined expense.

09

CLOCMBD_S

C

09

CLOCMBD

COMBCODE

26

? [F1]

[goto AMOUNT]

<1-999999> [If AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 249 goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF CLOTHYD and entry in AMOUNT for
this record are equal to any record data in the
prechart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto TAX]

[goto C]
<1,2,D,R> [goto C]


[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the enter key is entered
goto CK_C]
<1-5,77> [goto MORE]

What other clothing services is
(Clothing Service Description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

09

CLOMORED

MORE

1. Repair, alteration or tailoring for clothing and accessories
2. Shoe repair or other shoe services
3. Watch or jewelry repair
4. Clothing or accessory rental
5. Clothing storage outside the home
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/ DK)
Did you have any other expenses for (Clothing Service Description)?
Description Month
Amount
(CLODESCD) (CLOTHMOD) (CLSRVCX)

10

S10_INTRO

S10_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
27

<1>

[IF ROW number = 10 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM next line of grid]

<2,D,R>

[ELSE goto ITEM next line of grid]

<1> [If INTNMBR = 1 goto ITEM in BSect10L2 block]
[goto RLV_ITEM in BSect10L1 Block]

Now I am going to ask about expenses for vehicle Fill for S10_INTRO question leases.
Vehicle number Vehicle year Vehicle make/model Business
(LSDNUM)
(MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR)
(ANYBUSIN)
1. Enter 1 to Continue
10

RLV_ITEM

ITEM
SCREEN 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM rented any automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or
SUVs, which were not used entirely for business? Do not include leased vehicles.

SCREEN 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------27 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM rented any other types of vehicles which were not used
entirely for business?

<1-10> [goto ANYVACAT]
<95> [goto next screen]
<99> [IF no vehicles on inventory chart or all vehicles
have 8500.LSD_STAT= 3 goto
BLEASE.BROW.ITEM]
[ELSE goto the TblInventory block]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines AND no vehicles on inventory
chart or all vehicles have 8500.LSD_STAT = 3,
goto BSECT10L2.BLEASE.BROW.ITEM]
[If no more grid lines AND at least 1 vehicle on
inventory chart with 8500.LSD_STAT = 1,
goto the TBLINVENTORY block]

IF YES - Read each item on list
Did you rent any -

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Section

10

Tag Name

ANYVACAT

Variable Name

ANYVACAT

Question Text

Skip Instructions

1. Automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or SUVs
2. Motor homes
3. Trailer-type camper
4. Other attachable-type camper
5. Motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped (motorized bicycle)
6. Boat, with motor
7. Boat, without a motor
8. Trailer other than a camper type, such as for a boat or cycle
9. Private plane
10. Any other vehicle
95. Continue list
99. None/No More Entries
888. Delete the Line
Was the (description) rented solely for use on a vacation, overnight trip, or a trip of 75 miles
or more one way?

<1>
[goto RENT_MORE]
<2,D,R> [goto AMOUNT]

Any vehicle rented on a trip will be collected in Section 18.

10

RENTEXPX

AMOUNT

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month), what has been your expense for renting this
vehicle?

<0> [goto CK_AMOUNT]
<1-99999> [if entry lt 10 or gt 1200 then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSE goto ANYBSNRM]

10

ANYBSNRM

ANYBSNRM

Were or will any of the rental expenses be deducted as business expenses, reimbursed, or paid by someone
outside of the household?

 [goto ANYBSNRM]
<1>
[goto BSNSPCTZ]
<2,D,R> [goto RENT_MORE]

<1-99,D,R>

10

BSNSPCTZ

BSNSPCTZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percent of the total expense will this cover?

10

RENT_MORE

RENT_MORE

Did you rent any other (description)?

[goto RENT_MORE]

<100> [goto ERR2_BSNSPCTZ]
<1>
[IF ROW number = 5 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto RLV_ITEM]

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Section

10

Tag Name

LVIHAVE

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
<2,D,R> [goto RLV_ITEM]

LVIHAVE

1. Yes
2. No
Are you still leasing the (model year) (vehicle make and model)?

<1,D,R>
<2>

[goto S10INV_END]
[goto LVIENDMO]

If the vehicle was purchased at the end of the lease, collect the new vehicle in Section 11.

Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business
(LSDNUM)
(MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR)
(ANYBUSIN)

10

LVIENDMO

LVIENDMO

1. Yes
2. No
What month was the lease terminated?



[goto TERMFEE]

Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business
(LSDNUM)
(MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR)
(ANYBUSIN)

10

TERMFEE

TERMFEE

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
Were any fees incurred at the termination of the lease?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto TERMFEEX]
[goto S10INV_END]

Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business
(LSDNUM)
(MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR)
(ANYBUSIN)

10

TERMFEEX

TERMFEEX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?
Vehicle Number Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Business
(LSDNUM)
(MODELYR) (MKMD_SCR)
(ANYBUSIN)

10

LSD_ITEM

ITEM

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM (made any lease payments or/ ) begun leasing any
automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or SUVs not used entirely for business?

<1-99999> [if entry lt 25 or gt 7000 then goto
ERR1_TERMFEEX]
[else goto S10INV_END]
 [goto S10INV_END]
<1> [goto MODELYR]
<99>
[goto S10_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

MODELYR

1. Automobiles, trucks, vans, minivans, or SUVs
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
Ask if necessary

Skip Instructions
[If no more grid lines goto S10_END]

10

MODELYR

What is the model year of the vehicle?

What is the make and model of this vehicle?

MKMD_SCR

MKMD_SCR

10

OTHMODEL

OTHMODEL

10

AUTOTK

AUTOTK

Is this vehicle an automobile or a truck, minivan, van or SUV?

ANYBUSIN

1. Automobile
2. Truck, van, minivan, or SUV
Is it used for business?

10

ANYBUSIN

If vehicle make and model is not found, key X
Specify other make and model

10

PRCBSNSZ

PRCBSNSZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percentage of the mileage is counted as a business expense?

10

NUMPAY

NUMPAY

What was the number of payments contracted for?

10

PMTMONTH

PMTMONTH

In what month was or will the first payment be made?

<1900-current year + 1> [IF MODELYR gt (current year +
1) goto CK_MODELYR]
[ELSE goto MKMD_SCR]
 [goto MKMD_SCR]
<30 characters>
[goto ANYBUSIN]

[goto AUTOTK]

[goto OTHMODEL]
<30 characters> [goto AUTOTK]

<1>
[goto PRCBSNSZ]
<2,D,R> [goto NUMPAY]

<1-99,D,R> [goto NUMPAY]
<100> [goto ERR2_PRCBSNSZ]
<1-999> [IF entry lt 12 or gt 60, goto ERR1_NUMPAY]
[ELSE goto PMTMONTH]
 [goto PMTMONTH]
<1-12,D,R> [goto PMTYEAR]

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

10

PMTYEAR

PMTYEAR

In what year was or will the first payment be made?

<1990-(current year + 1), D,R> [goto PAYEXPX]

10

PAYEXPX

PAYEXPX

(What is your monthly payment amount?/What is the amount of each payment?)

10

PAYTIME

PAYTIME

What period is covered by each payment?

<1-99999,D,R> [If NUMPAY ge 12 AND entry lt 158 or gt
700 then goto ERR1_PAYEXPX]
[ELSEIF NUMPAY lt 12 goto PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<1> [IF PAYEXPX lt 40 or gt 189) goto ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]

12. December

1. Week
2. 2 Weeks
3. Month
4. Quarter
5. Semiannually
6. Annually
7. One time payment
8. Other

<2> [IF PAYEXPX lt 79 or gt 377) goto ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<3> [IF PAYEXPX lt 158 or gt 700) goto ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<4> [IF PAYEXPX lt 474 or gt 2262) goto
ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<5> [IF PAYEXPX lt 948 or gt 4524) goto
ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<6> [IF PAYEXPX lt 1500 or gt 9000) goto
ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<7> [IF PAYEXPX lt 5000 or gt 10000) goto
ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<8>

10

PAYOTH

PAYOTH

10

ANYEXTRA

ANYEXTRA

Specify:
Does the payment include any charges other than the lease amount such as auto insurance or maintenance?

[IF PAYEXPX lt 5 or gt 9000 goto ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto PAYOTH]

 [IF PAYEXPX lt 5 or gt 9000 goto ERR1_PAYTIME]
[ELSE goto ANYEXTRA]
<30 characters> [goto ANYEXTRA]
<1>
[goto EXTRAEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYEMPLY]

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

10

EXTRAEXP

EXTRAEXP

How much of the payment is for these extra charges?

<1-99999> [IF EXTRAEXP gt PAYEXPX goto CK_EXTRA]
[ELSEIF (PAYTIME = 1 and EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt
100) OR (PAYTIME = 2 and EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 200) OR
(PAYTIME = 3 and EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 400) OR (PAYTIME
= 4 and EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 1200) OR (PAYTIME = 5 and
EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 2400) OR (PAYTIME = 6 and
EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 4800) OR (PAYTIME = 7 and
EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000) OR (PAYTIME = 8 and
EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000) OR (PAYTIME = D or R and
EXTRAEXP lt 5 or gt 3000) then goto ERR1_EXTRAEXP]
[ELSE goto ANYEMPLY]

10

ANYEMPLY

ANYEMPLY

Is any of the ($ (amount in PAYEXPX) ) lease payment paid by an employer?

10

EMPLYEXP

EMPLYEXP

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

10

ANYTRADE

ANYTRADE

Was a trade-in allowance received?

10

TRADEEXP

TRADEEXP

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

10

ANYDOWN

ANYDOWN

Was a cash down payment made?


[goto ANYEMPLY]
<1>
[goto EMPLYEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYTRADE]

<1-99999> [IF lt 5 or gt 525 goto ERR1_EMPLYEXP]
[ELSEIF EMPLYEXP gt PAYEXPX goto
CK_EMPLYEXP]
[ELSE goto ANYTRADE]
 [goto ANYTRADE]
<1>
[goto TRADEEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYDOWN]

<1-999999> [IF entry lt 400 or gt 26000 goto
ERR1_TRADEEXP]
[ELSE goto ANYDOWN]
 [goto ANYDOWN]
<1>
[goto DOWNEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYHAVE]

Read if necessary Your lease agreement may list this as a capitalized cost reduction.

10

DOWNEXP

DOWNEXP

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

<1-999999> [IF lt 262 or gt 10000 then goto
ERR1_DOWNEXP]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto ANYDNEMP]

10

ANYDNEMP

ANYDNEMP

Was any portion of the cash down payment paid by an employer?

10

DNEMPEXP

DNEMPEXP

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

10

ANYHAVE

ANYHAVE

Are you still leasing this vehicle?

 [goto ANYDNEMP]
<1>
[goto DNEMPEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYHAVE]

<1-999999> [IF lt 5 or gt 2500 then goto
ERR1_DNEMPEXP]
[ELSEIF DNEMPEXP gt DOWNEXP then goto
CK_DNEMPEXP]
[ELSE goto ANYHAVE]
 [goto ANYHAVE]
<1,D,R> [goto ANYOTH]
<2>
[goto LSDENDMO]

If the vehicle was purchased at the end of the lease, collect the new vehicle in Section 11.

10

LSDENDMO

LSDENDMO

1. Yes
2. No
In what month was the lease terminated?

<1-12,D,R>

<1950-(current year + 1),D,R>

10

LSDENDYR

LSDENDYR

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
In what year was the lease terminated?

10

ANYFEES

ANYFEES

? [F1]

[goto LSDENDYR]

[goto ANYFEES]

<1>
[goto FEESEXP]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYOTH]

Were any fees incurred at the termination of the lease?

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10

FEESEXP

FEESEXP

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

10

ANYOTH

ANYOTH

Did you lease any other (automobiles/trucks, vans, minivans, or SUVs)?

S11_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
27

11

S11_INTRO

Now I'm going to ask about owned vehicles.

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [IF lt 50 or gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_FEESEXP]
[ELSE goto ANYOTH]

[goto ANYOTH]
<1> [IF ROW number = 6 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next block]
<2,D,R> [goto S10_END]
<1> [IF there are vehicles on the chart with
8500.OVB_STAT ne 3 goto TBLInv.Binv.OVAHAVE]
[ELSE goto BVehicle.Brow.ITEM]

^S11_prechart

11

OVAHAVE

OVAHAVE

1. Enter 1 to Continue
^Dodoes ^YOU_YRCU still have the (Car Description)?

<1,D,R> [goto OVAHAVE for next appropriate vehicle on
chart, if no more vehicles exit block and goto ITEM]

^S11_prechart
<2> [goto BDisposed.VEHDISP]

11

VEHDISP

VEHDISP

1. Yes
2. No
How did you dispose of the (Car description)?

1. Sold
2. Traded in
3. Given away or donated to someone outside the household, including students away at school
4. Damaged beyond repair
5. Stolen
6. Other
Specify:

11

DISPOTHV

DISPOTHV

11

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

<1-5,D,R> [goto VDISPMO]
<6>
[goto DISPOTHV]

<30 characters> [goto VDISPMO]
<1-12,D,R> [IF not in reference period goto
ERR3_VDISPMO]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 1, goto SALEX]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 2, 3, 6, D, R, goto
LOANSTAT]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 4 or 5, goto REIMBURS]

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11

SALEX

SALEX

6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
How much did you sell it for?

11

REIMBURS

REIMBURS

Were you reimbursed for the value of the (Car description)?

11

REIMBURX

REIMBURX

1. Yes
2. No
How much did you receive?

11

EXREIMB

EXREIMB

Do you expect to be reimbursed for the value of the (Car description)?

1. Yes
2. No
How much will you receive?

11

EXREIMBX

EXREIMBX

11

LOANSTAT

LOANSTAT

Were there any outstanding loans on the (Car description) when it was (sold/traded in/given away to someone
outside the CU/damaged beyond repair/stolen/disposed of)?

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and SALEX lt 5 or gt
17400) or (VEHICYB = 105 and SALEX lt 5 or gt 17400) or
(VEHICYB = 110 and SALEX lt 5 or gt 17400) or (VEHICYB
= 120 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) or (VEHICYB = 130 and
SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) or (VEHICYB = 140 and SALEX lt
35 or gt 23000) or (VEHICYB = 150 and SALEX lt 35 or gt
23000) or (VEHICYB = 160 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000)
or (VEHICYB = 170 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) or
(VEHICYB = 180 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) or (VEHICYB
= 190 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) or (VEHICYB = 200 and
SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) then goto ERR1_SALEX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]
 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto REIMBURX]
<2,D,R> [goto EXREIMB]

<1-999999> [IF lt 20 or gt 23742 then goto
ERR1_REIMBURX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]
 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto EXREIMBX]
<2,D,R> [goto LOANSTAT]

<1-999999> [IF lt 300 or gt 9000 then goto
ERR1_EXREIMBX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]
 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto FINPAYMT]
<2,D,R>
[goto OVAHAVE next line on grid]

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Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[if no more vehicles, exit block and goto ITEM]

11

FINPAYMT

11

FINPAYMX

FINPAYMT

1. Yes
2. No
Were any final payments made on the loan?

FINPAYMX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was the final payment?

<1>
[goto FINPAYMX]
<2,D,R> [goto OVAHAVE next line on grid]
[if no more vehicles, exit block and goto ITEM]

<1-999999> [IF lt 384 or gt 26500 then goto
ERR1_FINPAYMX]
[ELSE goto OVAHAVE next line on grid]
[IF no more vehicles, exit block and goto ITEM]


11

OVB_ITEM

ITEM

27

? [F1]

SCREEN 1A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, ^cu_havehas2 ^YOU_YRCU purchased or acquired any vehicle that is not
used entirely for business? Include those vehicles purchased for your own use or for someone outside your
household./ ^CU_HaveHas1 ^YOU_YRCU purchased or acquired any other vehicles since the first of
^REF_MONTH?)

[goto OVAHAVE, next line on grid]
[if no more vehicles, exit block and goto ITEM]
<1>
[goto VEHICYR]
<2-10> [goto VEHBSNS]
<95>
[goto ITEM, next screen]
<99>
[goto S11_END]
<888>
[goto ITEM - next line of grid] [If no more grid
lines goto S11_END]

IF YES - What kind of vehicle was it?

SCREEN 1B ---------------------------------------------------------------------------41
(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own any automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans or SUV's which were not used entirely
for business?

SCREEN 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Do/Does) ^YOU_YRCU own any other types of vehicles which are not used entirely for business?
IF YES- Read each item on list

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Do you own any. . .

SCREEN 3------------------------------------------------------------------------^CU_HaveHas1 ^YOU_YRCU purchased any ^other vehicles since the first of ^REF_MONTH for someone
outside of your household?
IF YES What kind of vehicle(s) did you purchase?

SCREEN 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------^CU_HaveHas1 ^YOU_YRCU disposed of (any/any automobiles or) other vehicles since the first of
^REF_MONTH?
IF YES Which kind of vehicle(s) did you dispose of?

1. Automobile, truck, van, minivan, or SUV
2. Motor home
3. Trailer-type camper
4. Other attachable-type camper
5. Motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped (motorized bicycle)
6. Boat, with motor
7. Boat, without a motor
8. Trailer other than a camper type, such as for a boat or cycle
9. Private plane
10. Any other vehicle
95. Continue list
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
11

VEHICYR

VEHICYR

What (was/is) the model year of the vehicle?

<1900-current year + 2>
goto CK_VEHICYR]

[IF entry gt (current year+2) then
[ELSE goto MKMDL_SC]

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MKMDL_SC

MKMDL_SC

What (was/is) the make and model of this vehicle?

11

OTHMDLY

OTHMDLY

11

AUTOTRK

AUTOTRK

Is this vehicle an automobile or a truck, minivan, van or SUV?

FUELTYPE

1. Automobile
2. Truck, van, minivan, or SUV
Is it fueled by -

Skip Instructions


11

FUELTYPE

If vehicle make and model is not found, key X.
Specify:

[goto MKMDL_SC]

<30 characters>


<30 characters>

[goto FUELTYPE]
[goto AUTOTRK]
[goto OTHMDLY]
[goto AUTOTRK]

<1,2,D,R> [goto FUELTYPE]

<1-3,D,R> [goto VEHBSNS]
<4>
[goto FUELOTH]

Read each item on list.

11

FUELOTH

FUELOTH

1. Gasoline?
2. Diesel fuel?
3. Hybrid electric power?
4. Other - specify?
Specify:

11

VEHBSNS

VEHBSNS

(Was/Is) it used for business?

11

VEHBSNZ

VEHBSNZ

1. Yes
2. No
What percentage of the mileage (was/is) counted as a business expense?

11

VEHNEWU

VEHNEWU

Was it new or used when acquired?

1. New
2. Used

11

VEHGFTC

11

VPURINDV

VEHGFTC

Was this vehicle -

VPURINDV

1. Purchase for own use?
2. Purchased for someone outside of your household?
3. Received as a gift?
Was this vehicle purchased from a private individual?
1. Yes
2. No

<30 characters>

[goto VEHBSNS]

<1>
[goto VEHBSNZ]
<2,D,R> [goto VEHNEWU]

<1-99,D,R> [goto VEHNEWU]
<100>
[goto ERR2_VEHBSNZ]
<1>
[IF coming from ITEM screen 1A, 1B, 2, or 4
goto VEHGFTC]
[ELSE goto VEHPURMO]
<2,D,R>

[IF coming from ITEM screen 1A, 1B, 2, or 4
goto VEHGFTC]
[ELSE goto VPURINDV]
<1,2,D,R> [IF VEHNEWU = 1 goto VEHPURMO]
[ELSE goto VPURINDV]
<3>

[IF DISPOSED = 1 goto VEHDISP]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]
<1,2,D,R> [IF ITEM = 1-2 or 5 AND VEHGFTC = 3 AND
DISPOSED ne 1, then goto ANYOTHR]
[ELSEIF ITEM = 1-2 or 5 AND VEHGFTC = 3
AND DISPOSED = 1, goto VEHDISP]
[ELSE goto VEHPURMO]

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11

VEHPURMO

VEHPURMO

In what month was it purchased?

<1-12,D,R> [goto VEHPURYR]

11

VEHPURYR

VEHPURYR

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
In what year was it purchased?

11

VFINANCE

VFINANCE

Was any portion of the purchase price financed?
1. Yes
2. No

11

VLOANST

VLOANST

On the first of ^REF_MONTH, were there remaining loans payments?

1. Yes
2. No

11

TRADE

TRADE

Was a trade-in allowance received?

11

TRADEX

TRADEX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

11

NETPURX

NETPURX

What was the amount paid for the vehicle after (trade-in allowance, / ) rebate, and discount?

<1900 - current year> [IF the month and year
(VEHPURMO and VEHPURYR) are more than one month
in the future then goto CK_VEHPURYR]
[ELSE goto VFINANCE]
 [goto VFINANCE]
<1>
[goto VLOANST]
<2,D,R> [IF VEHPURMO + VEHPURYR is prior to 3 months
ago AND DISPOSED = 1, goto VEHDISP]
[ELSIF VEHPURMO + VEHPURYR is prior to 3
months ago AND DISPOSED ne 1, goto ANYOTHR]
[ELSE goto TRADE]
<1,D,R> [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 ne 1 then goto ANYOTHR]
[ELSE goto TRADE]
<1>
[goto TRADEX]
<2,D,R> [goto NETPURX]

<0-999999> [IF lt 200 or gt 19000 then goto
ERR1_TRADEX]
[ELSE goto NETPURX]
 [goto NETPURX]
<0-999999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and NETPURX lt 500 or gt
50000) or (VEHICYB = 105 and NETPURX lt 500 or gt

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Include destination fee in the price.

Skip Instructions
50000) or (VEHICYB = 110 and NETPURX lt 500 or gt
50000) or (VEHICYB = 120 and NETPURX lt 2500 or gt
69000) or (VEHICYB = 130 and NETPURX lt 751 or gt
47000) or (VEHICYB = 140 and NETPURX lt 533 or gt
12051) or (VEHICYB = 150 and NETPURX lt 420 or gt
20000) or (VEHICYB = 160 and NETPURX lt 200 or gt
63000) or (VEHICYB = 170 and NETPURX lt 200 or gt
63000) or (VEHICYB = 180 and NETPURX lt 240 or gt
7500) or (VEHICYB = 190 and NETPURX lt 4000 or gt
120000) or (VEHICYB = 200 and NETPURX lt 250 or gt
23700) then goto ERR1_NETPURX]
[else goto SALESTAX]


11

SALESTAX

SALESTAX

Did this include sales tax?

11

DNPAYMTX

DNPAYMTX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the amount of the cash down payment?

11

VEHEQTLN

VEHEQTLN

Was the source of credit a Home Equity Loan?

PRINCIPX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was borrowed, excluding any interest?

11

PRINCIPX

[IF VLOANST = 1 goto DNPAYMTX]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]

<1,2,D,R> [IF VLOANST = 1 goto DNPAYMTX]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]

<0-999999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and DNPAYMTX gt
11500) OR (VEHICYB = 105 and DNPAYMTX gt 11500) OR
(VEHICYB = 110 and DNPAYMTX gt 11500) OR (VEHICYB
= 120 and DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 130 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 140 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 150 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 160 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 170 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 180 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 190 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) OR (VEHICYB = 200 and
DNPAYMTX gt 15000) then goto ERR1_DNPAYMTX]
[IF gt NETPURX and netpurx ne D and ne R
goto CK_DNPAYMTX]
[ELSE goto VEHEQTLN]
 [goto VEHEQTLN]
<1,2,D,R> [goto PRINCIPX]

<1-999999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and PRINCIPX lt 2500 or
gt 50000) OR (VEHICYB = 105 and PRINCIPX lt 2500 or gt
50000) OR (VEHICYB = 110 and PRINCIPX lt 2500 or gt

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50000) OR (VEHICYB = 120 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 130 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 140 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 150 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 160 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 170 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 180 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 190 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) OR (VEHICYB = 200 and PRINCIPX lt 1472 or gt
60645) then goto ERR1_PRINCIPX]
[ELSE goto VINTRATE]

11

VINTRATE

VINTRATE

What was the interest rate?

 [goto VINTRATE]
<00.000-99.999> [IF gt 14 then goto ERR1_VINTRATE]
[ELSE goto PMT1YR]

Enter precent including decimal.
11

PMT1YR

PMT1YR

In what year was or will the first payment be made?

 [goto PMT1YR]
<1900-(current year +1),D,R> [goto PMT1MO]

11

PMT1MO

PMT1MO

In what month was or will the first payment be made?

<1-12,D,R> [goto VEHQPMT]

VEHQPMT

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
For how many months was the payment contract?

11

VEHQPMT

<1-999> [IF gt 144 then goto ERR1_VEHQPMT]
[ELSE goto PAYMENTX]
 [goto PAYMENTX]

11

PAYMENTX

PAYMENTX

What is your monthly payment amount?

<1-99999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and PAYMENTX lt 105 or gt
679) OR (VEHICYB = 105 and PAYMENTX lt 105 or gt 679)
OR (VEHICYB = 110 and PAYMENTX lt 105 or gt 679) OR
(VEHICYB = 120 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 130 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 140 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR

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(VEHICYB = 150 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 160 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 170 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 180 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 190 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) OR
(VEHICYB = 200 and PAYMENTX lt 77 or gt 721) then goto
ERR1_PAYMENTX]
[ELSEIF DISPOSED = 1 goto VEHDISP]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]

11

VEHDISP

VEHDISP

How did you dispose of the (Car description)?

11

DISPOTHV

DISPOTHV

1. Sold
2. Traded in
3. Given away or donated to someone outside the household, including students away at school
4. Damaged beyond repair
5. Stolen
6. Other
Specify:

11

VDISPMO

VDISPMO

In what month was it ^Vehdisp_fill?

SALEX

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
How much did you sell it for?

11

SALEX

 [IF DISPOSED =1 goto VEHDISP]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]
<1-5,D,R> [goto VDISPMO]
<6>
[goto DISPOTHV]

<30 characters> [goto VDISPMO]
<1-12,D,R> [IF VDISPMO is not within the reference period
then goto ERR3_VDISPMO]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 1 goto SALEX]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 2, 3, 6, D or R, goto
LOANSTAT]
[ELSEIF VEHDISP = 4 or 5, goto REIMBURS]

<1-999999> [IF (VEHICYB = 100 and SALEX lt 5 or gt
17400) OR (VEHICYB = 105 and SALEX lt 5 or gt 17400)
OR (VEHICYB = 110 and SALEX lt 5 or gt 17400) OR
(VEHICYB = 120 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 130 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 140 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 150 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 160 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 170 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR

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(VEHICYB = 180 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 190 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) OR
(VEHICYB = 200 and SALEX lt 35 or gt 23000) then goto
ERR1_SALEX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]

11

REIMBURS

REIMBURS

Were you reimbursed for the value of the (Car description)?

11

REIMBURX

REIMBURX

1. Yes
2. No
How much did you receive?

11

EXREIMB

EXREIMB

Do you expect to be reimbursed for the value of the (Car description)?

1. Yes
2. No
How much will you receive?

11

EXREIMBX

EXREIMBX

11

LOANSTAT

LOANSTAT

11

FINPAYMT

Were there any outstanding loans on the (Car description) when it was (sold/traded in/given away to someone
outside the CU/damaged beyond repair/stolen/disposed of)?

FINPAYMT

1. Yes
2. No
Were any final payments made on the loan?
1. Yes
2. No
How much was the final payment?

11

FINPAYMX

FINPAYMX

11

ANYOTHR

ANYOTHR

(Did ^YOU_YRCU purchase or acquire any other ^autos?/ "^CO_DoDoes ^YOU_YRCU own any other
^autos?/ Did ^YOU_YRCU purchase any other ^autos for someone outside your household?/ Did

 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto REIMBURX]
<2,D,R> [goto EXREIMB]

<1-999999> [IF lt 20 or gt 23742 then goto
ERR1_REIMBURX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]
 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto EXREIMBX]
<2,D,R> [goto LOANSTAT]

<1-999999> [IF lt 300 or gt 9000 then goto
ERR1_EXTREIMBX]
[ELSE goto LOANSTAT]
 [goto LOANSTAT]
<1>
[goto FINPAYMT]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYOTHR]

<1>
[goto FINPAYMX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYOTHR]

<1-999999> [IF lt 384 or gt 26500 then goto
ERR1_FINPAYMX]
[ELSE goto ANYOTHR]
 [goto ANYOTHR]
<1> [IF Row number = 25 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next screen as appropriate]

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^YOU_YRCU dispose of any other ^autos??
<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next screen as appropriate]

S12A_INTRO

S12A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
28 - 29

<1> [goto BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM]

I will now ask about expenses for vehicle services, parts, and equipment. Please do not include expenses for
vehicles used entirely for business.
Description Month
Amount
(VOPDESC)
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

12

VEQ_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28-29

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had
expenses for any of the following?

<1-22> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<95>
[goto next row]
<99>
[goto S12A_END]
<888>

[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S12A_END]

Read each item on list
SCREEN 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for -Read each item on list
1. Oil change, lubrication, or oil filter
2. Motor tune-up
3. Brake work
4. Battery purchases or installation
5. Tire purchases or mounting
6. Tire repair
7. Front end alignment, wheel balancing, or wheel rotation
8. Steering or front-end work
9. Electrical system work
10. Engine repair or replacement
11. Air conditioning work
12. Engine cooling system work
13. Exhaust system work
14. Clutch or transmission work
15. Body work or painting

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Tag Name

VOPDESC

12

VOPLABOR

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

16. Shock absorber replacement
17. Drive shaft or rear-end work
18. Video equipment or installation
19. Audio equipment or installation
20. Vehicle accessories or customizing
21. Vehicle cleaning services or cleaning supplies
22. Other vehicle services, part, or equipment
95. Continue List
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete a line
What was the expense for?

<30 characters>

VOPLABOR

Description Month
Amount
(VOPDESC)
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)
Did this expense include labor?

<1,2,D,R> [goto MONTH]

Description
(VOPDESC)

12

VOPMOA

MONTH

12

VOPEXPX

AMOUNT

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

1. Yes
2. No
In what month did you have this expense?
Description
(VOPDESC)

[goto VOPLABOR]

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
What was the total cost?
Description Month
Amount
(VOPDESC)
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

 [IF MONTH not within
reference period then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]
 [goto AMOUNT]

<1-99999> [IF (VOPSERVY eq 100 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt
89) OR (VOPSERVY eq 110 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1500)
OR (VOPSERVY eq 120 and AMOUNT lt 16 or gt 836) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 130 and AMOUNT lt 16 or gt 211) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 140 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 1000)OR
(VOPSERVY eq 150 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 335) OR

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Section

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Tag Name

VOPTAX

Variable Name

VOPTAX

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Did this include sales tax?

(VOPSERVY eq 160 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 690) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 170 and AMOUNT lt 19 or gt 1224) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 180 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 750) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 190 and AMOUNT lt 19 or gt 3000) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 200 and AMOUNT lt 9 or gt 1200) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 210 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 1100) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 300 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 1000) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 310 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 2500) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 320 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 4000) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 330 and AMOUNT lt 22 or gt 1000) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 340 and AMOUNT lt 13 or gt 1500) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 345 and AMOUNT lt 50 or gt 1000) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 350 and AMOUNT lt 12 or gt 1500) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 360 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1700) OR
(VOPSERVY eq 365 and AMOUNT lt 2 or gt 100)OR
(VOPSERVY eq 370 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1000) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT
[ELSEIF (VOPSERVY and the entry in AMOUNT
for this record are equal to any records data on the
pre-chart/input then goto ERR_DUP)
[ELSE goto VOPTAX]

[goto C]
<1,2,D,R> [goto C]

Description
(VOPDESC)

12

VOPCMB_C

C

VOPCMB

COMBCODE

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

1. Yes
2. No
Enter 'C' for combined expense

28-29

?[F1]


[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto VOPREIMB]
IF anything other than a 'C' or blank is entered, goto CK_C
<1-22,77> [goto VOPREIMB]

What expense was combined with the ^VOPCMB expense?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Description
(VOPDESC)

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

1. Oil chg/lube/filter
2. Motor tune/up

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Tag Name

VOPREIMB

Variable Name

Question Text

VOPREIMB

3. Brake work
4. Battery purch/install
5. Tire purch/mounting
6. Tire repair
7. Front end align/wheel balancing/wheel rotate
8. Steering/front end work
9. Electrical system work
10. Engine repair/replace
11. Air conditioning work
12. Engine cooling sys. work
13. Exhaust system work
14. Clutch or transmission wk
15. Body work or painting
16. Shock absorber replacement
17. Drive shaft/rear end work
18. Video equipment/install
19. Audio equipment/install
20. Accessories/customizing
21. Vehicle cleaning/supplies
22. Other serv./parts/equip.
77. Misc combined (unable to specify/DK)
Has any of this expense been, or will any of it be, reimbursed?
Description
(VOPDESC)

12

VOPRMBXA

VOPRMBXA

MOREVEOP

MORE

S12B_INTRO

INTROB

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

Did you have any other expenses for ^VOPCMB?
Description
(VOPDESC)
1. Yes
2. No
30

<1>
[goto VOPRMBXA]
<2,D,R> [goto MORE]

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

1. Yes
2. No
How much?
Description
(VOPDESC)

12

Skip Instructions

Month
Amount
(VOPMOA)
(VOPEXPX)

<1-99999> [IF VOPRMBXA gt 5000, goto
ERR1_VOPRMBXA]
[ELSEIF(VOPRMBXA gt AMOUNT) goto
CK_VOPRMBXA]
[ELSE goto MORE]

[goto MORE]
<1> [IF ROW number = 26, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<1> [goto BTABLEB.BROW.ITEM]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Now I am going to ask about driver's licenses, vehicle inspection and vehicle registration.

Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC)
(VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

12

VLR_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
30
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any
expenses for -

<1-4>

[goto DESCRIPTION]

<99>

[goto S12B_END]

<888>
Read each item on list

12

VREGDESC

12

VOPMO_C

DESCRIPTION

1. Driver's licenses?
2. Vehicle inspection?
3. State vehicle registration?
4. Local vehicle registration?
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete line
What was the expense for?

MONTH

Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC)
(VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)
In what month did you have this expense?
Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC)
(VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[IF no more grid lines goto S12B_END]

<30 characters> [goto MONTH]

 [IF MONTH not within
reference period goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]
 [goto AMOUNT]

12

VOPREGX

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
What was the total amount of the expense?

<1-9999> [IF (ITEM = 1 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 86) OR

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC)
(VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

12

S12BCMB_C

C

12

S12B_CMB

COMBCODE

Enter 'C' for combined expense

45

Skip Instructions
(ITEM = 2 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 120) OR
(ITEM = 3 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 423) OR
(ITEM = 4 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 442) then
goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF ITEM and the entry in AMOUNT for the
record are equal to any records data on the prechart/input)
then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto C]

[goto C]

[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
IF anything other than a 'C' or blank is entered, goto CK_C
<1-4> [goto MORE]

What was combined with the ^S12B_DESC expense?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC)
(VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

12

MOREREG

MORE

1. Driver's license
2. Vehicle inspection
3. State Vehicle registration
4. Local Vehicle registration
Did you have any other ^S12B_DESC expenses?
Description Month
Amount
(VREGDESC) (VOPMO_C) (VOPREGX)

12

VOPGASX

VOPGASX

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what has been your household's AVERAGE
MONTHLY expense for gasoline and any other fuels (including gasohol) for all vehicles?

<1>

[IF ROW number = 11, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<0,R>

[goto VOPOIL]

<1-9999> [IF VOPGASX gt 400, goto ERR1_VOPGASX]
[ELSE goto VOPDIES]

12

VOPDIES

VOPDIES

Was any of this expense for the purchase of diesel fuel?


<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto VOPDIES]
[goto VOPDIESX]
[goto VOPBSNS]

1. Yes

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

12

VOPDIESX

VOPDIESX

How much?

12

VOPBSNS

VOPBSNS

Was any of the AVERAGE MONTHLY cost counted as a business expense?

1. Yes
2. No
What percentage of the AVERAGE MONTHLY COST was counted as a business expense?

Skip Instructions

2. No

12

VOPBSPER

VOPBSPER

12

VOPOIL

VOPOIL

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
purchased any oil for operating vehicles?

12

VOPOILX

VOPOILX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost?

12

VOPOILNT

VOPOILNT

Was any of this purchased this month?

VOPOILNX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was spent this month?

12

VOPOILNX

<1-9999> [IF (VOPDIESX lt 5 or gt 800) goto
ERR1_VOPDIESX]
[ELSEIF (VOPDIESX gt VOPGASX) goto
CK_VOPDIESX]
[ELSE goto VOPBSNS]

[goto VOPBSNS]
<1>
[goto VOPBSPER]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPOIL]

<1-99,D,R> [goto VOPOIL]
<100>
[goto ERR2_VOPBSPER]
<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto VOPOILX]
[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto S12C_END]
[ELSE goto VOPFLUID]

<1-9999> [IF VOPOILX lt 5 or gt 65 goto ERR1_VOPOILX]
[ELSE goto VOPOILNT]
 [goto VOPOILNT]
<1>
[goto VOPOILNX]
<2,D,R> [If INTNMBR = 1 goto S12C_END]
[ELSE goto VOPFLUID]
<1-9999> [IF VOPOILNX lt 5 or gt 44 goto
ERR1_VOPOILNX]
[ELSEIF (VOPOILNX gt VOPOILX) goto
CK_VOPOILNX]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 goto S12C_END]
[ELSE goto VOPFLUID]


12

VOPFLUID

VOPFLUID

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including this month, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any antifreeze,
brake fluid, transmission fluid, or additives, except if purchased with a tune-up?

[IF INTNMBR = 1 goto S12C_END]
[ELSE goto VOPFLUID]
<1>
[goto VOPFLUDX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPPARK]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

12

VOPFLUDX

VOPFLUDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost of these purchases?

12

VOPPARK

VOPPARK

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for -

Skip Instructions

<1-9999> [IF VOPFLUDX lt 5 or gt 50 goto
ERR1_VOPFLUDX]
[ELSE goto VOPPARK]
 [goto VOPPARK]
<1>
[goto VOPPARKX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPTOLL]

Parking, such as parking meters, garage rental or parking
lot fees? Do not include expenses that are part of your property ownership or
rental costs, a business expense or expenses that will be totally
reimbursed.

12

VOPPARKX

VOPPARKX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was paid, not including any payments made this month?

12

VOPTOLL

VOPTOLL

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for -

<1-99999> [IF VOPPARKX gt 390, goto
ERR1_VOPPARKX]
[ELSE goto VOPTOLL]

[goto VOPTOLL]
<1>
[goto VOPTOLLX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPDOCK]

Local tolls or electronic toll passes?
Do not include tolls incurred on a trip.

12

VOPTOLLX

VOPTOLLX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was paid, not including any payments made this month?

12

VOPDOCK

VOPDOCK

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for -

<1-99999> [IF VOPTOLLX gt 35, goto ERR1_VOPTOLLX]
[ELSE goto VOPDOCK]
 [goto VOPDOCK]
<1>
[goto VOPDOCKX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPPOLCY]

Docking and landing fees for boats and planes?

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

1. Yes
2. No
How much was paid, not including any payments made this month?

12

VOPDOCKX

VOPDOCKX

12

VOPPOLCY

VOPPOLCY

12

VOPPLCYX

VOPPLCYX

12

VOPAUTO

VOPAUTO

12

VOPCLUBX

VOPCLUBX

12

VOPTOW

VOPTOW

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including
(current month), have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for
auto repair service policies such as extended warranties?
Do not include service policies for vehicles used entirely for business.

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including
(current month), have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses
for automobile service clubs, such as AAA?

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
had expenses for -

Skip Instructions

<1-9999> [IF VOPDOCKX gt 1752 goto
ERR1_VOPDOCKX]
[ELSE goto VOPPOLCY]
 [goto VOPPOLCY]
<1>
[goto VOPPLCYX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPAUTO]

<1-9999> [IF VOPPLCYX lt 5 or gt 1800 goto
ERR1_VOPPLCYX]
[ELSE goto VOPAUTO]
 [goto VOPAUTO]
<1>
[goto VOPCLUBX]
<2,D,R> [goto VOPTOW]

<1-9999> [IF VOPCLUBX lt 6 or gt 155 goto
ERR1_VOPCLUBX]
[ELSE goto VOPTOW]
 [goto VOPTOW]
<1>
[goto VOPTOWX]
<2,D,R> [goto TANKGAS]

Towing charges, not already reported?

1. Yes

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

12

VOPTOWX

VOPTOWX

How much was paid, not including any payments made this month?

12

TANKGAS

TANKGAS

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including
(current month) have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses
for bottled or tank gas for recreational vehicles, including
vans, campers, and boats?

Skip Instructions

2. No

12

TANKGASX

TANKGASX

S13A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

31
Now I am going to ask about your non-health insurance policies.
(Include policies paid by your household for someone outside your household.)

<1-9999> [IF VOPTOWX gt 315 goto ERR1_VOPTOWX]
[ELSE goto TANKGAS]
 [goto TANKGAS]
<1>
[goto TANKGASX]
<2,D,R> [goto S12C_END]

<1-9999> [IF TANKGASX lt 5 or gt 200 goto
ERR1_TANKGASX]
[ELSE goto S12C_END]
 [goto S12C_END]
<1> [IF there are any active Policies listed on the inventory
chart (8500.INSTAT ne 3) goto BSect13A Block]
[ELSE goto S13A_END]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Paid
Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period |Total|Month

13

PLCYSTIL

PLCYSTIL

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Do ^YOU_ANYMEM still have or make payments for the (long term care/life or
disability/auto/homeowner's/tenants'/other type of non-health) insurance policy from (Insurance Company)?

<1,2,D,R> [IF 8500.PREMPAID = 3 or 4 goto S13A_END]
[ELSE goto INSEX3A]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Paid
Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period |Total|Month

13

INSEX3A

INSEX3A

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have you had any expenses for this policy?

<1>
[goto INSEX3AX]
<2,D,R> [goto S13A_END]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Paid
Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period |Total|Month

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Tag Name

INSEX3AX

Variable Name

Question Text

INSEX3AX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was paid?
Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Paid
Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period |Total|Month

13

INSEXXA

INSEXXA

How much was paid this month?
Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Paid|Payroll |Payment|Paid |Paid
Number|Description|Type| Company | By |Deduction|Period |Total|Month

13

INB_ITEM

ITEM

31

? [F1]

(Do ^YOU_ANYMEM have any or pay for any -/Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM
purchased o

Skip Instructions

<1-99999> [IF (8500.POLICYYB = 110 and INSEX3AX gt
628) OR (8500.POLICYYB = 100 and INSEX3AX gt 628)
OR (8500.POLICYYB = 200 and INSEX3AX gt 1050) OR
(8500.POLICYYB = 300 and INSEX3AX gt 1000)
OR (8500.POLICYYB = 400 and INSEX3AX gt 300) OR
(8500.POLICYYB = 500 and INSEX3AX gt 825) then goto
ERR1_INSEX3AX]
[ELSE goto INSEXXA]

[goto S13A_END]
<0-99999> [IF (8500.POLICYYB = 110 and INSEXXA gt
300) OR (8500.POLICYYB = 100 and INSEXXA gt 300)
OR (8500.POLICYYB = 200 and INSEXXA gt 670) OR
(8500.POLICYYB = 300 and INSEXXA gt 688) OR
(8500.POLICYYB = 400 and INSEXXA gt 186) OR
(8500.POLICYYB = 500 and INSEXXA gt 600) then goto
ERR1_INSEXXA]
[ELSEIF INSEXXA gt INSEX3AX then goto
CK_INSEXXA]
[ELSE goto S13A_END]

[goto S13A_END]
<1-6> [goto INSCOMP]
<99> [goto S13B_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines, goto S13B_END]

Read each item on list

1. Long term care insurance?
2. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability?
3. Homeowners' insurance which protects your home, furniture personal effects or other property against fire, flood,
theft, loss or damage?
4. Renters' insurance which protects your home, furniture, personal belongings or other property against fire, flood,
theft, loss or damage?
5. Automobile or other vehicle insurance?
6. Other types of insurance, such as those listed on page 31?

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete a line
What is the name of the insurance company for your (long term care/life or
disability/homeowners'/tenants'/vehicle/other type of insurance) policy?

13

INSCOMP

INSCOMP

13

INSDESC

INSDESC

Enter name of insurance company, not the insurance agent.
Briefly describe the policy.

INSPROP

INSPROP

Which property (ies) does this policy cover?
Enter number of each property covered, separate with commas.

Skip Instructions

<30 characters>

<30 characters> [IF ITEM = 3, goto INSPROP]
[ELSE goto PREMPAID]
<1-20> [IF any entry is higher than the number of
properties or a blank precode, goto CK_INSPROP]
[ELSE goto PREMPAID]
<99,D,R>

13

PREMPAID

13

PAYDEDPR

PREMPAID

1. PROPDESC[1]
2. PROPDESC[2]
3. PROPDESC[3]
4. PROPDESC[4]
5. PROPDESC[5]
6. PROPDESC[6]
7. PROPDESC[7]
8. PROPDESC[8]
9. PROPDESC[9]
10. PROPDESC[10]
11. PROPDESC[11]
12. PROPDESC[12]
13. PROPDESC[13
14. PROPDESC[14]
15. PROPDESC[15]
16. PROPDESC[16]
17. PROPDESC[17]
18. PROPDESC[18]
19. PROPDESC[19]
20. PROPDESC[20]
99. Property not owned or rented by the household
Are the policy premiums paid -

PAYDEDPR

1. Entirely by ^YOU_YRCU?
2. Partially by ^YOU_YRCU and partially by someone outside your household?
3. Entirely by an employer or union?
4. Entirely by another group or persons outside your household?
Are any premiums paid through payroll deductions?

[goto INSDESC]

[goto PREMPAID]

<1,2,D,R> [goto PAYDEDPR]
<3,4>
[goto C]

<1,2,D,R> [goto INSEXPBX]

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13

Tag Name

INSEXPBX

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

INSEXPBX

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, what was Your Your CU's total expense for this insurance policy?

<1-99999>

Enter the actual amount the household paid. Do not include any expenses paid for the household by others.

How much was paid this month?

13

INSNEXXB

INSNEXXB

13

S13_S

C

Enter "C" for a combined expense

13

S13CMB

COMBCODE

31

? [F1]

[If (ITEM = 1 and INSNEXXB gt 750) OR
(ITEM = 2 and INSEXPBX gt 750) OR
(ITEM = 3 and INSEXPBX gt 1000) OR
(ITEM = 4 and INSEXPBX gt 340) OR
(ITEM = 5 and INSEXPBX gt 1100) OR
(ITEM = 6 and INSEXPBX gt 936)
then goto ERR1_INSEXPBX]
[ELSE goto INSNEXXB]

<0,D,R> [goto C]
<1-99999> [If (ITEM = 1 and INSNEXXB gt 300) OR (ITEM
= 2 and INSNEXXB gt 300) OR (ITEM = 3 and INSNEXXB
= 1-8 or gt 677) OR (ITEM = 4 and INSNEXXB = 1-5 or gt
267) OR (ITEM = 5 and INSNEXXB = 1-17 or gt 663) OR
(ITEM = 6 and INSNEXXB = 1-5 or gt 799) then goto
ERR1_INSNEXXB]
[ELSEIF INSNEXXB gt INSEXPBX then goto
CK_INSNEXXB]
[else goto C]
<0,D,R> [goto C]

[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the enter key is entered, then
goto CK_C]
<1-6,77> [IF 3 is selected, goto COMBPROP]
[ELSE goto MORE]

What other type of policy is the ^COMBCODE_FILL combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

1. Long term care insurance
2. Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or disability
3. Homeowners' insurance which protects your home, furniture, personal effects or other property against fire, flood,
theft, loss or damage
4. Tenants' insurance which protects your home, furniture, personal effects or other property against fire, flood, theft,
loss or damage
5. Automobile or other vehicle insurance

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Section

Tag Name

S13CMBPROP

Variable Name

Question Text

COMBPROP

6. Other types of insurance, such as those listed on page 46
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Which property (ies) did this policy cover?
Enter number of each property covered, separate with commas.

Skip Instructions

<1-20> [IF any entry is higher than the number of
properties or a blank precode, goto CK_COMBPROP]
[ELSE goto MROE]
<99,D,R>

INSMORE

MORE

1. PROPDESC[1]
2. PROPDESC[2]
3. PROPDESC[3]
4. PROPDESC[4]
5. PROPDESC[5]
6. PROPDESC[6]
7. PROPDESC[7]
8. PROPDESC[8]
9. PROPDESC[9]
10. PROPDESC[10]
11. PROPDESC[11]
12. PROPDESC[12]
13. PROPDESC[13
14. PROPDESC[14]
15. PROPDESC[15]
16. PROPDESC[16]
17. PROPDESC[17]
18. PROPDESC[18]
19. PROPDESC[19]
20. PROPDESC[20]
99. Property not owned or rented by the household
(Do ^You_Anymem have any or make payments for any other ^inbdescription policy?/ Did ^you_Anymem
purchase or begin paying for any other ^inbdescritpion policy?)
1. Yes
2. No

<1>

[goto MORE]

[IF Row number = 100 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next row of the grid]

<2,D,R>

[goto ITEM, next row of the grid]

Form_Pane_Layouts
14

S14A_INTRO

S14A_INTRO

32
Now I am going to ask about hospitalization and health Insurance.

<1> [IF there are any records on the SCIF with
8500.IHB_STAT=1 goto BSect14ARow block]
[ELSE goto S14A_END]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Payroll |Time |Paid |Paid |Paid
#
|Description|Type| Company |Deduction|Period|Total|Month|Non-CU

1. Enter 1 to Continue

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14

HHISTILL

HHISTILL

(Do/Does) still ^HHISTILL?

<1,2,D,R> [IF 8500.HHIPRMPD = 3, 4 goto S14A_END]
[ELSE goto HHIANYPD]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Payroll |Time |Paid |Paid |Paid
#
|Description|Type| Company |Deduction|Period|Total|Month|Non-CU

14

HHIANYPD

HHIANYPD

1. Yes
2. No
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH were any payments made on this policy by ^YOU_ANYMEM? ^Hhianypd

<1>
[goto HHIPDAMT]
<2, D, R> [goto S14A_END]

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Payroll |Time |Paid |Paid |Paid
#
|Description|Type| Company |Deduction|Period|Total|Month|Non-CU

14

HHIPDAMT

HHIPDAMT

1. Yes
2. No
How much was paid?
Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Payroll |Time |Paid |Paid |Paid
#
|Description|Type| Company |Deduction|Period|Total|Month|Non-CU

14

HHICMXXA

HHICMXXA

How much was paid this month?

#

14

HHIPDCHG

Policy|Insurance | |Insurance|Payroll |Time |Paid |Paid |Paid
|Description|Type| Company |Deduction|Period|Total|Month|Non-CU

HHIPDCHG

Have there been any changes to the terms of this policy such as premium amount or payment period?
1. Yes
2. No
What were the changes?

14

HHICHGSP

HHICHGSP

14

IHB_ITEM

ITEM

Specify:
32
? [F1]
(Do ^YOU_ANYMEM have any hospitalization or health insurance plans or belong to a plan that pays all or

<1-99999> [IF (8500.HHICODE = 1 and HHIPDAMT lt 20 or
gt 1700) OR (8500.HHICODE = 2 and HHIPDAMT lt 15 or
gt 1882) OR (8500.HHICODE = 3 and HHIPDAMT lt 25 or
gt 1341) OR (8500.HHICODE = 4 and HHIPDAMT lt 6 or gt
1080) then goto ERR1_HHIPDAMT]
[ELSE goto HHICMXXA]
 [goto S14A_END]
<0-99999> [IF (8500.HHICODE = 1 and HHICMXXA lt 5 or
gt 486) OR (8500.HHICODE = 2 and HHICMXXA lt 5 or gt
600) OR (8500.HHICODE = 3 and HHICMXXA lt 10 or gt
440) OR (8500.HHICODE = 4 and HHICMXXA lt 5 or gt 327)
then goto ERR1_HHICMXXA]
[ELSEIF (HHIPDAMT lt HHIPLO) OR (HHIPDAMT
gt HHIPHI) then goto HHIPDCHG]
[ELSE goto S14A_END]
 [goto S14A_END]
<1>
[goto HHICHGSP]
<2,D,R> [goto S14A_END]

<30 characters>

[goto S14A_END]

<1>

[goto HINSCMP]

<99>

[goto S14B_END]

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part of your medical expenses? Include policies paid for someone outside your householdand please
consider any special purpose plans you may have, such as dental, vision, or prescription drug insurance. /
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any ^Tsec14bItems health or
hospitalization insurance? Include any policies paid for someone outside your household.)

<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[IF no more grid lines goto S14B_END]

Do not report Medicare Prescription Drug plans (Medicare Part D) here.
Medicare Prescription Drug plans are collected in Section 14C in Interviews 2 through 5.
Read item on list.

14

HINSCMP

HINSCMP

14

HHIBCBS

HHIBCBS

14

HHICOVQ

HHICOVQ

14

HHICODE

HHICODE

1. Hospitalization or health insurance plans
99. None/No More Entries
888. Delete the Line
What is the name of the insurance company for this health insurance policy?
Enter name of insurance company, not the insurance agent
Do not read to respondent.
Is the insurance company Blue Cross/Blue Shield?

1. Yes
2. No
How many household members are/were covered by this policy?

32

? [F1]

What type of insurance plan is it?

14

HHIPOS

HHIPOS

1. Health Maintenance Organization
2. Fee for Service Plan
3. Commercial Medicare Supplement
4. Other special purpose plan
Under normal circumstances, if you go to a doctor who is not part
of your plan without a referral, will your insurance pay for the cost?

<30 characters> [goto HHIBCBS]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto HHICOVQ]

<0-30> [IF HHICOVQ gt number of active members of the
persons roster goto CK_HHICOVQ]
[ELSE goto HHICODE]
 [goto HHICODE]
<1>
[goto HHIPOS]
<2>
[goto HHIFEET]
<3,D,R> [goto HHIGROUP]
<4>
[goto HHISPECT]

<1,2,D,R> [goto HHIGROUP]

1. Yes

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HHIFEET

HHIFEET

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No
32

? [F1]

<1,2,D,R> [goto HHIGROUP]

Is this fee for service plan a -

14

HHISPECT

HHISPECT

1. Traditional Fee for Service Plan?
2. Preferred Provider Option Plan?
Is this special purpose insurance plan -

<30 characters>

<1-3,D,R> [goto HHIPRMPD]

14

OTHINTYP

OTHINTYP

1. Dental insurance?
2. Vision insurance?
3. Prescription drug insurance?
4. Mental health insurance?
5. Dread disease policy?
6. Other type of special purpose health insurance? - Specify
Specify:

14

HHIGROUP

HHIGROUP

Was the policy obtained on an individual or group basis?

HHIPRMPD

1. Individually obtained
2. Group through place of employment
3. Group through other organization
Are the policy premiums paid-

HHIPRDED

1. Entirely by ^YOU_YRCU?
2. Partially by ^YOU_YRCU?
3. Entirely by an employer or union?
4. Entirely by another group or persons outside your household?
Are any premiums paid through payroll deductions?

HHIRPMXB

1. Yes
2. No
What is your part of the regular health insurance payment ^HHIRPMXB?

14

HHIPRMPD

14

HHIPRDED

14

HHIRPMXB

<1-5,D,R> [goto HHIGROUP]
<6>
[goto OTHINTYP]

<1,2,D,R>
<3,4>

[goto HHIGROUP]

[goto HHIPRDED]
[goto HHIMORE]

<1,2,D,R> [goto HHIRPMXB]

<1-99999> [IF (HHICODE = 1 and HHIRPMXB lt 5 or gt
560) OR (HHICODE = 2 and HHIRPMXB lt 5 or gt 800) OR

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(HHICODE = 3 and HHIRPMXB lt 5 or gt 1507) OR
(HHICODE = 4 and HHIRPMXB lt 5 or gt 1200) then goto
ERR1_HHIRPMXB ]
[ELSE goto HHIRPMPD]

14

HHIRPMPD

HHIRPMPD

What period of time is covered by the regular payment?

14

PTIMEOTH

PTIMEOTH

1. Week
2. 2 weeks
3. Month
4. Quarter
5. 6 months
6. Year
7. Other - Specify
Specify:

14

HHICPMTB

HHICPMTB

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH were any payments made on this policy?

HHIRPMTB

1. Yes
2. No
Was each payment in the amount of ^HHIRPMTB?

14

HHIRPMTB

14

HHIQPMTB

HHIQPMTB

1. Yes
2. No
How many payments were made?

14

HHIIRGXB

HHIIRGXB

What was the total expense paid for this policy since ^REF_MONTH?

14

HHICMXXB

HHICMXXB

How much was paid this month?

 [goto HHIRPMPD]
<1-6,D,R> [goto HHICPMTB]
<7>
[goto PTIMEOTH]

<30 characters>

[goto HHICPMTB]

<1>
[goto HHIRPMTB]
<2,D,R> [goto HHIMORE]

<1>
[goto HHIQPMTB]
<2,D,R> [goto HHIIRGXB]

<1-15, D,R> [goto HHICMXXB]
<1-99999> [IF HHIIRGXB lt 15 or gt 1659 goto
ERR1_HHIIRGXB]
[ELSE goto HHICMXXB]
 [goto HHICMXXB]
<0-99999> [IF (HHICODE = 1 and HHICMXXB lt 6 or gt 488)
OR (HHICODE = 2 and HHICMXXB lt 5 or gt 597)
OR (HHICODE = 3 and HHICMXXB lt 8 or gt 525) OR
(HHICODE = 4 and HHICMXXB lt 5 or gt 316) then goto
ERR1_HHICMXXB)]
[ELSE goto HHIMORE]

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Question Text

14

HHIMORE

HHIMORE

Did you have any other hospitalization or health insurance plans?

Skip Instructions


[goto HHIMORE]

<1> [IF ROW number = 12, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

14

CHGHHMCR

CHGHHMCR

1. Yes
2. No
Last time you said that (HHMCROV from last quarter) (CU member was/CU members were) enrolled in
Medicare. Has the number of household members enrolled in Medicare changed?

<1>

[goto HHMCRCOV]

<2,D,R> [IF 8500.HHPARTD = 1 goto BUPDATEDP block]
[ELSE goto RETPARTD]

14

HHMCRENR

HHMCRENR

1. Yes
2. No
Are ^YOU_ANYMEM presently enrolled in Medicare?
Medicare is the Federal Health Insurance Plan.

<1>
<2,D,R>

14

HHMCRCOV

HHMCRCOV

1. Yes
2. No
How many members of your household are covered by Medicare?
If this is a single person household, enter 1 without asking the question.

14

STILDRUG

STILDRUG

Is ^NAME still enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan?
Enter 'YES' if the member changed to a different Medicare Prescription Drug plan.

14

PREMCHG

PREMCHG

1. Yes
2. No
Is ^NAME's premium still (the same/$(DRGPREMX) )?

1. Yes
2. No

[goto HHMCRCOV]
[IF 8500.MDCDENR = 1 goto CHGMDCDE]
[ELSE goto MDCDENR]

<0-30> [IF HHMCRCOV gt number of CU members, goto
HHMCRCOV_CK)
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 2 OR new CU, goto
HHPARTD]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 3-5 and not a new CU AND
8500.HHPARTD = 1, goto BUPDATEDP block]
[ELSE goto RETPARTD]
<1> [goto PREMCHG]
<2,D,R> [goto next member on 14C_UPDATE]
[IF no more members AND there exist values of
MEMBNO that do not match any value of
8500.PRTDMBNO, goto RETPARTD;
[ELSEIF 8500.MDCDENR ne 1, goto MDCDENR]
[ELSE goto CHGMDCDE]
<1,D,R> [goto STILDRUG for next member]
[IF no more members AND there exist values of
MEMBNO that do not match any value of
8500.PRTDMBNO, goto RETPARTD]
[ELSEIF 8500.MDCDENR ne 1, goto MDCDENR]
[ELSE goto CHGMDCDE]

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14

PREMCHGX

PREMCHGX

What is ^NAME 's current premium amount for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

14

RETPARTD

RETPARTD

Are ^YOU_ANYMEM presently enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan since the first
of ^REF_MONTH?

Skip Instructions
<2>
[goto PREMCHGX]
<0-999,D,R> [IF PREMCHGX lt 20 or gt 100 goto
ERR1_PREMCHGX]
[ELSE goto STILDRUG for next member]
[IF no more members AND there exist values of
MEMBNO that do not match any value of
8500.PRTDMBNO, goto RETPARTD]
[ELSEIF 8500.MDCDENR ne 1, goto
MDCDENR]
[ELSE goto CHGMDCDE]
<1>
[goto DRUGPLAN]
<2,D,R> [IF 8500.MDCDENR = 1, goto CHGMDCDE]
[ELSEIF 8500.MDCDENR ne 1, goto MDCDENR]

The Medicare Prescription Drug plan is also known as Medicare Part D, which is the plan that began enrollment in
November 2005.

14

HHPARTD

HHPARTD

1. Yes
2. No
Are ^YOU_ANYMEM presently enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto DRUGPLAN]
[goto MDCDENR]

The Medicare Prescription Drug plan is also known as Medicare Part D, which is the plan that began
enrollment in November 2005.

DRUGPLAN

DRUGPLAN

1. Yes
2. No
Who ^ENROLLED in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan?
Enter line numbers for all that apply, separate with commas.
If this is a single person household, enter “1” without asking the question
In what month and year did ^NAMEYOU enroll in the prescription drug plan?

14

ENROLLMO

ENROLLMO

14

ENROLLYR

ENROLLYR

14

DRGPREMX

DRGPREMX

Enter month of enrollment
Enter year of enrollment
What is the monthly premium for ^NAMESYOUR Medicare Prescription Drug plan?
Do not include any monthly co-payments paid by the household.

<1-30>

[goto BNEWDP block]



[goto MDCDENR]

<1-12,D,R>

[goto ENROLLYR]

<2005 - 9000,D,R> [goto DRGPREMX]
<1-999> [IF DRGPREMX lt 20 or gt 100 gt
ERR1_DRGPREMX]
[ELSE goto HHDRGSS]

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14

HHDRGSS

HHDRGSS

Is the monthly premium deducted from a Social Security payment?

14

CHGMDCDE

14

MDCDENR

CHGMDCDE

MDCDENR

1. Yes
2. No
Are ^YOU_ANYMEM enrolled in Medicaid?

1. Yes
2. No
^MDCDCOV covered by Medicaid?

14

MDCDCOV

MDCDCOV

14

STILLOTH

STILLOTH

14

OTHPLAN

15

S15A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
Last time you said that (Amount in 8500.MDCDCOV) ^MEMBARE enrolled in Medicaid.
Has the number of members enrolled in Medicaid changed?

OTHPLAN

S15A_INTRO

Are any members of your household still covered by a plan other than
Medicare or Medicaid TRICARE, CHAMPUS, or military health
care?

1. Yes
2. No
Are ^YOU_ANYMEM covered by any plan other than Medicare or Medicaid which provides free health care
such as TRICARE, CHAMPUS or military health care?

1. Yes
2. No
33 - 35

Skip Instructions
<0,D,R> [goto HHDRGSS]
<1,2,D,R> [goto ENROLLMO for the next line number
entered in DRUGPLAN,
[IF no more line numbers AND 8500.MDCDENR
ne 1 goto MDCDENR]
[ELSE goto CHGMDCDE]
<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto MDCDCOV]
[IF 8500.OTHPLAN = 1 goto STILLOTH]
[ELSE goto OTHPLAN]

<1>
[goto MDCDCOV]
<2,D,R> [IF 8500.OTHPLAN = 1 goto STILLOTH]
[ELSE goto OTHPLAN]

<0-30> [IF MDCDCOV gt the number of CU members goto
CK_MDCDCOV]
[ELSEIF 8500.OTHPLAN = 1 goto STILLOTH]
[ELSE goto OTHPLAN]
<1,2,D,R> [goto S14C_END]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto S14C_END]

<1> [goto BSect15.BTABLEA.BROW.ITEM]

Now I am going to ask some questions about medical payments and reimbursements. I will begin with your
payments.

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By payments I mean any expenses paid by any members of your household directly to a medical provider by
cash, check, credit card, or automatically deducted from your account for a medical service or item. Include
all payments, even those for persons who are outside of your household.
Description Amount Month
(MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

15

MDB_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1-------------------------------------------------------------33 - 35 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM made any payments for the following?

<1-17> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<95>
[goto next ROW]
<99>
[goto S15A_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S15A_END]

Read each item on list
SCREEN 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------Have ^YOU_ANYMEM made any payments for -Read each item on list
SCREEN 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have ^YOU_ANYMEM made any payments for -Read each item on list

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery
2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses
3. Dental care
4. Hospital room or hospital services
5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians
6. Physician services
7. Lab tests or x-rays
8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes
9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
10. Adult day care centers
11. Other medical care and services
12. Hearing aids
13. Prescription drugs
14. Rental of supportive or convalescent equipment
15. Purchase of supportive or convalescent equipment
16. Rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use

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Tag Name

MEDPDESC

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

17. Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for general use
95. Continue List
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete a line
Ask if not apparent

<30 characters> [goto MEDPGFTC]

Describe the care/service/item.

15

MEDPGFTC

MEDPGFTC

Description Amount Month
(MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)
Ask if not apparent

<1,2,D,R> [goto MONTH]

^WasWere the (description) for a member of your household or someone outside of your household?

Description Amount Month
(MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

15

MEDPMTMO

MONTH

1. Household member
2. Non-household member
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)

15

MEDPMTX

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. ^S15_13Option
(What was the total amount paid in ^MONTH?/ What was the total amount paid?/ What is your monthly
expense?)
Description Amount

Month

 [if (MONTH is not within
the reference period) then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[else goto AMOUNT]
<13,D,R>

[goto AMOUNT]

<1-999999> [If [(MEDPCARY = 110 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt
2000) or (MEDPCARY = 120 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 450)
OR (MEDPCARY = 200 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 1400) OR
(MEDPCARY = 330 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 5000) OR

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(MEDPDESC)

Skip Instructions
(MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

MEDPCB_S

C

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

MEDPCMB

COMBCODE

33-35

? [F1]

(MEDPCARY = 410 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 800) OR
(MEDPCARY = 420 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 379) OR
(MEDPCARY = 510 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 800) OR
(MEDPCARY = 520 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 8000) OR
(MEDPCARY = 530 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 650) OR
(MEDPCARY = 610 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 5000) OR
(MEDPCARY = 620 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 333) OR
(MEDPCARY = 630 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 300) OR
(MEDPCARY = 640 and AMOUNT lt 6 or gt 1350) OR
(MEDPCARY = 650 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 500) OR
(MEDPCARY = 660 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 365) OR
(MEDPCARY = 700 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 10,700)or
(MEDPCARY = 710 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1200) ] AND
(MONTH ne 13) then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[IF MEDPCARY and AMOUNT for this record =
data on the prechart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto MEDPCB_S]

[goto MEDPCB_S]

[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[if anything other than 'C' or blank is entered goto CK_C]
<1-17,77>
[goto MORE]

What is (description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Amount Month
(MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)
1. Eye examinations, treatments, or surgery
2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses
3. Dental care
4. Hospital room or hospital services
5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians
6. Physician services
7. Lab tests or x-rays
8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes
9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
10. Adult day care centers
11. Other medical care and services
12. Hearing aids
13. Prescription drugs

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Tag Name

MEDPMORE

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

MORE

14. Rental of supportive or convalescent equipment
15. Purchase of supportive or convalescent equipment
16. Rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use
17. Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for general use
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did ^YOU_ANYMEM make any other payments for (description)?

<1>

Description Amount Month
(MEDPDESC) (MEDPMTX) (MEDPMTMO)

15

S15B_INTRO

S15B_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
33 - 35

[IF ROW number = 40, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the grid]

<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line on the grid]

<1>

[goto ITEM]

Now I am going to ask some questions about your reimbursements.
By reimbursements I mean any money received for any members of your household from an insurance
company, medical care provider or non-household member for medical expenses which you previously paid
or will pay.
Do not include reimbursements from a flexible spending account or Medical Savings Account.
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

15

MDC_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
SCREEN 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33 -35

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM received any medical reimbursements for the items I
just asked about?

<1-15> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<95>
[goto next ROW]
<99>
[goto S15B_END]
<888>
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S15B_END]

IF YES - What did you get reimbursed for?
Read each item on list
SCREEN 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you received any reimbursements for -Read each item on list

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SCREEN 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you received any reimbursements for -Read each item on list

15

MEDRDESC

DESCRIPTION

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery
2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses
3. Dental care
4. Hospital room or hospital services
5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians
6. Physician services
7. Lab tests or x-rays
8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes
9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
10. Adult day care centers
11. Other medical care and services
12. Hearing aids
13. Prescription drugs
14. Rental of supportive or convalescent equipment
15. Purchase of supportive or convalescent equipment
16. Rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use
17. Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for general use
95. Continue List
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete a line
Ask if not apparent

<30 characters> [goto MEDRGFTC]

Describe the care/service/item.

15

MEDRGFTC

MEDRGFTC

Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)
Ask if not apparent

<1,2,D,R> [goto MONTH]

(Were/Was) the (description) for a member of your household or someone outside of your household?
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

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Section

15

Tag Name

MEDRMBMO

Variable Name

Question Text

MONTH

1. Household member
2. Non-household member
In what month was(were) the reimbursement(s) received?
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

Skip Instructions

 [if entry not within the
reference period then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT
 [goto AMOUNT]

15

MEDRMBX

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
What was the total amount received (month)?
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

<1-999999> [IF (MEDRCARY = 110 and AMOUNT lt 5 or
gt 2300) OR (MEDRCARY = 120 and AMOUNT lt 13 or gt
450) OR (MEDRCARY = 200 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt
1400) OR (MEDRCARY = 330 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 5000)
OR (MEDRCARY = 410 and AMOUNT lt 8 or gt 800) OR
(MEDRCARY = 420 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 980) OR
(MEDRCARY = 510 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 800) OR
(MEDRCARY = 520 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 8000) OR
(MEDRCARY = 530 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 650) OR
(MEDRCARY = 610 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 3208) OR
(MEDRCARY = 620 and AMOUNT lt 7 or gt 850) OR
(MEDRCARY = 630 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 900) OR
(MEDRCARY = 640 and AMOUNT lt 15 or gt 1350) OR
(MEDRCARY = 650 and AMOUNT lt 32 or gt 500) OR
(MEDRCARY = 660 and AMOUNT lt 32 or gt 300) OR
(MEDRCARY = 700 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 10700) or
(MEDRCARY = 710 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1200) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[if MEDRCARY and the entry in AMOUNT for this
record are equal to any records data in the pre- chart/input
then goto ERR_DUP]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto C]


15

MEDRCB_S

MEDRCMB

C

COMBCODE

Enter 'C' for a combined reimbursement

33-35

? [F1]

[goto C]


[goto COMBCODE]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than 'C' or the enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-17, 77>
[goto MORE]

What other medical reimbursement is (description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

15

MEDRMORE

MORE

1. Eye examinations, treatments, or surgery
2. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses
3. Dental care
4. Hospital room or hospital services
5. Services by medical professionals other than physicians
6. Physician services
7. Lab tests or x-rays
8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes
9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
10. Adult day care centers
11. Other medical care and services
12. Hearing aids
13. Prescription drugs
14. Rental of supportive or convalescent equipment
15. Purchase of supportive or convalescent equipment
16. Rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use
17. Purchase of medical or surgical equipment for general use
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any other reimbursements for (description)?
Description Amount Month
(MEDRDESC) (MEDRMBX) (MEDRMBMO)

<1> [IF ROW number = 22 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R>

[goto ITEM, next line of grid]

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

16

EDA_INTRO

EDA_INTRO

Question Text
36

Skip Instructions
<1> [goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about education expenses. Please
include any direct payments made for any members of your
household or for anyone outside your household and any payments you
made online or had automatically deducted.
Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDA_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
36 ? [F1]
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid for any -

<1-8> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<99> [goto S16_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S16_END]

Read each item on list.
Baby sitting and in home day care are collected in Section 19A

16

EDUDESC

DESCRIPTION

1. Any recreational lessons or other instructions?
2. Nursery school or child day care centers?
3. Tuition?
4. Housing while attending school?
5. Food or board while attending school?
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?
9. Other school related expenses not already reported?
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What was the expense for?

<30 characters> [goto WHO]

Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)
16

EDUCGFTC

WHO

Was this expense for?

<1,2,D,R>

[goto SCHOOL]

Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

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Section

16

Tag Name

EDSCHL_A

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

SCHOOL

1. Someone inside the household?
2. Someone outside the household?
Ask if not apparent.

<1-6,D,R>

[goto MONTH]

What kind of school or facility was it?

Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDMONTHA

MONTH

1. College or university
2. Elementary through high school
3. Child day care center
4. Nursery school or preschool
5. Vocational or technical school
6. Other
In what month was the payment made?
Enter 13 for same amount each month of the reference period.
Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDEXOXA

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
(How much was paid?/How much is paid monthly?)
Description Type

Month

Amount

 [IF entry not in reference
period then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]
<13,D,R> [goto AMOUNT]

<1-999999> [IF (EDUC_AY = 100 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
544) OR (EDUC_AY = 200 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 1120)
OR (EDUC_AY = 300 and AMOUNT lt 28 or gt 6000) OR

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDUCMB_S

C

Enter 'C' for a combined expense

16

EDUCMB

COMBCODE

36

? [F1]

Skip Instructions
(EDUC_AY = 310 and AMOUNT lt 35 or gt 3000) OR
(EDUC_AY = 320 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1980) OR
(EDUC_AY = 340 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 465) OR
(EDUC_AY = 350 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 500) OR
(EDUC_AY = 360 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 600) then goto
ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF EDUC_AY and the entry in AMOUNT for
this record are equal to any records data in the
prechart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto C]
 [goto C]

[goto COMBCODE]

[goto REIMB]
[IF any entry other than a 'C' or the enter key is entered, goto
CK_C]
<1-9,77> [goto REIMB]

What was combined with (Description)?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDREIMB

REIMB

1. Recreational lessons or other instructions
2. Nursery school or child day care centers
3. Tuition
4. Housing while attending school
5. Food or board while attending school
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
9. Other school related expenses not already reported
77. Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)
Has any of this amount been or will any of it be reimbursed
by an employer, agency, or other person?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto REIMBX]
[goto MORE]

Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

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Section

16

Tag Name

EDREIMBX

Variable Name

Question Text

REIMBX

1. Yes
2. No
How much was or will be reimbursed?
Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

16

EDUMORE

MORE

Did you make any other payments for (Description)?
Description Type
Month
Amount
(EDUDESC) (EDSHL_A) (EDMONTHA) (EDEXOXA)

17

SUB_INTRO

SUB_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
37

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [IF entry lt 15 or gt 6000 then goto
ERR1_REIMBX]
[ELSE goto MORE]

[goto MORE]
<1> [IF ROW number = 34 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R>

<1>

[goto ITEM, next line of grid]

[goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM]

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 and include any shipping
and handling charges with the cost of any item that was shipped.
Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)

17

SUB_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
37 ? [F1]
SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any of the
following items for your household or for someone outside your household?

<1-13> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<95>
[goto next row]
<99>
[goto S17A_END]
<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[IF no more grid lines goto S17A_END]

Read each item on list.

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any membership costs or other expenses
related to any of the following?
Do not include contributions to or membership in religious, professional,
business, or other tax deductible organizations.

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Read each item on list

17

SUBDESC

DESCRIPTION

1. Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines or periodicals. Include online subscriptions.
2. Books purchased from a book club
3. Season tickets to theater, concert series, opera, other musical series, or amusement parks
4. Season tickets to sporting events
5. Encyclopedias or other reference books
6. Golf courses, country clubs, and other social organizations
7. Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports and recreational organizations
8. Vacation clubs
9. Civic, service, or fraternal organizations
10. Credit card membership fees
11. Shopping memberships including warehouse clubs like Sam's club and discount memberships like Amazon Prime
12. Services that use Global Positioning System or GPS, such as OnStar, not already reported
13. Direct or online dating services
95. Continue list
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What is the name of the ^SUBDESC?

<30 characters>

[goto WHO]

Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)
17

S17GFTCA

WHO

Was this purchase for your household or someone outside your household?

<1,2,D,R> [goto AMOUNT]

Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)

17

S17PURXA

AMOUNT

1. For household
2. For someone outside your household
What was the total cost since the first of ^REF_MONTH?
(Include shipping and handling fees.)
Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)

<1-999999> [IF (ITEMCODEOUT = 150, 200 and AMOUNT
lt 7 or gt 145) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 500 and AMOUNT lt
5 or gt 720) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 600 and AMOUNT lt 5
or gt 2500) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 700 and AMOUNT lt 5 or
gt 550) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 800 or 830 and AMOUNT lt
5 or gt 1060) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 810, 820, 840 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 300) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 910 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1000) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 930 and
AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1200) then goto ERR1_AMOUNT)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto S17CMEXX]

17

S17CMEXX

S17CMEXX

How much of the total amount was paid this month?
Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)

17

S17AOTHR

MORE

Did you (purchase/pay for) any other (DESCRIPTION)?
Description Total Amount Amount in (CUR_MONTH)
(SUBDESC) (S17PURXA) (S17CMEXX)

17

SPORTFEE

SPORTFEE

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

 [goto S17CMEXX]
<0-999999> [IF (ITEMCODEOUT = 150, 200 and
S17CMEXX is 1-5 or gt 145) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 500
and S17CMEXX is 1-5 or gt 720) OR (ITEMCODEOUT =
600 and S17CMEXX is 1-5 or gt 2500) OR
(ITEMCODEOUT = 700 and S17CMEXX is 1-5 or gt 550)
OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 800 or 830 and S17CMEXX is 1-5
or gt 1060) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 810, 820, 840 and
S17CMEXX is 1-5 or gt 300) OR (ITEMCODEOUT = 910
and S17CMEXX is lt 5 or gt 1000) OR (ITEMCODEOUT =
930 and S17CMEXX is lt 5 or gt 1200) then goto
ERR1_S17CMEXX]
[ELSEIF S17CMEXX gt AMOUNT then goto
CK_S17CMEXX]
[ELSEIF ITEMCODEOUT and the entries in
AMOUNT and S17CMEXX for this record are equal to any
records data on the pre-chart/Input then goto ERR_DUP
[ELSE goto MORE]
 [goto MORE]
<1> [IF ROW number = 20, then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]
<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto SPORTADM]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid any fees for participating in sports such as golf, bowling, biking,
hockey, football, or swimming?

17

SPORTADM

SPORTADM

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>

[goto S17BE]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
<2,D,R>

[goto RECADMIT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid any single admissions to spectator sports such as football, baseball, hockey, racing,
or track events?
Include ticket/admission service fees and surcharges.

17

RECADMIT

RECADMIT

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto ENTADMIT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid any single admissions to performances such as movies, plays, operas, or concerts?
Include ticket/admission service fees and surcharges.

17

ENTADMIT

ENTADMIT

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto OTHEBKRF]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid any single admission to other entertainment activities such as museums,
amusement parks, zoos, or state parks?
Include ticket/admission service fees and surcharges.

17

OTHRBKRF

OTHRBKRF

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto NEWSMAG]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Bought any books, including paperbacks, which were not purchased
through a book club? Do not include school books or reference books.

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Section

17

Tag Name

NEWSMAG

Variable Name

Question Text

NEWSMAG

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto FILM]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Purchased single copies of newspapers, magazines, or periodicals (non-subscription)?

17

FILM

FILM

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto FILMPRCS]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Purchased any photographic film?

17

FILMPRCS

FILMPRCS

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto RECORDYN]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto AUDIOFIL]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid for film processing or the printing of digital photographs?

17

RECORDYN

RECORDYN

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Purchased CDs, audio tapes, or records?

1. Yes
2. No

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

17

AUDIOFIL

AUDIOFIL

Question Text
38

? [F1]

Skip Instructions
<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto VIDEOPUR]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .

Paid to listen to or download music files?

17

VIDEOPUR

VIDEOPUR

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto VIDEORNT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Purchased any Blu-ray discs, DVDs, or VHS tapes?
Report blank video tapes or blank DVDs in Section 6B under item code 13.

17

VIDEORNT

VIDEORNT

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
[goto S17BE]
<2,D,R> [goto VIDEOFIL]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Rented any Blu-ray discs, DVDs, or VHS tapes?

17

VIDEOFIL

VIDEOFIL

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid to view or download video files?

17

APPGMRNG

APPGMRNG

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto ONLINENT]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Purchased any applications, games, or ringtones for a cell phone or
other handheld device, not already reported?

17

ONLINENT

ONLINENT

1. Yes
2. No
38

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S17BE]
[goto S17B_END]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM . . .
Paid for online games or other internet entertainment sites?

17

S17BE

S17BE

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense?

<1-99999> IF [(SPRTFEEX lt 6 or gt 750) OR
(SPORTADX lt 5 or gt 500) OR
(RECADMX lt 5 or gt 320) OR
(ENTADMX lt 5 or gt 500) OR
(OTHBKRFX lt 5 or gt 300) OR
(NEWSMAGX lt 5 or gt 250) OR
(RECORDX lt 8 or gt 250) OR
(FILMX lt 5 or gt 100) OR
(FLMPRCSX lt 5 or gt 150) OR
(VIDOPURX lt 5 or gt 209) OR
(VIDORNTX lt 5 or gt 150)
(AUDIOFLX lt 1 or gt 50)
(VIDOFILX lt 1 or gt 100)
(APPGMRGX lt 1 or gt 30)
(ONLINNTX lt 1 or gt 50)
then goto ERR1_S17BE]
[ELSE goto S17BCM]


17

S17BCM

S17BCM

How much of the total amount was spent this month?

[goto next appropriate screener]

<0-99999> [IF (SPFEECMX gt 180) or (SPRTADXC gt 500)
OR (RECADMXC gt 100) OR (ENTADXCM gt 500) OR
(OTHBKRCM gt 70) OR (NEWMAGCM gt 250) OR
(RECORDXM gt 60) OR (FILMXCM gt 25) OR
(FLMPRXCM gt 40) OR (VDPURXCM gt 62) OR
(VDRNTXCM gt 30) OR (AUDFLXCM gt 50) OR
(VDFILXCM gt 100) OR (APGRGXCM gt 30) OR
(ONLNTXCM gt 50) then goto ERR1_S17BCM]
[ELSEIF S17BCM gt s17BE then goto CK_S17BCM]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto next appropriate screener]


18

ANYOUTSD

ANYOUTSD

18

NUMOUTSD

NUMOUTSD

18

ANYYUPD

ANYYUPD

18

FOODYUPD

FOODYUPD

Now I am going to ask about trips and vacations.
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM taken any trips entirely
paid for by anyone outside your household, such as a business, employer, or relative?

1. Yes
2. No
How many?
Even on trips entirely paid for by someone outside of your household there are sometimes
miscellaneous expenses which are not paid for. Did ^YOU_YRCU 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
Did these expenses include anything for . . .

[goto next appropriate screener]

<1>
[goto NUMOUTSD]
<2,D,R> [goto CHKUNTRP]

<1-16,D,R>
<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto ANYYUPD]

[goto FOODYUPD]
[goto CHKUNTRP]

<1,2,D,R> [goto LODGYUPD]

. . . Food and beverages?

18

LODGYUPD

LODGYUPD

1. Yes
2. No
Did these expenses include anything for . . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto TRANYUPD]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ELSEYUPD]

. . . Lodging?

18

TRANYUPD

TRANYUPD

1. Yes
2. No
Did these expenses include anything for . . .
. . . Transportation?

1. Yes

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

18

ELSEYUPD

ELSEYUPD

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No
Did these expenses include . . .

<1>
[goto S18AELSE]
<2,D,R> [goto TOTYUPDX]

. . . Anything else?

18

S18AELSE

S18AELSE

1. Yes
2. No
Specify:

18

TOTYUPDX

TOTYUPDX

What was the total amount of these expenses?

18

ENDTRP1

ENDTRP1

(Last interview you reported (# unfinished trips) (trip/trips) which had not yet ended. I'd like to
In what month did your trip to ^PLACENAME end?
Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

18

ANYBOTH1

ANYBOTH1

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
Did a business, employer, or any other non-household member pay any of
the costs for this trip?

<30 characters>

[goto TOTYUPDX]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 1200 then goto
ERR1_TOTYUPDX]
[ELSE goto CHKUNTRP]
 [goto CHKUNTRP]
<0> [goto next line on grid]
[if no more unended trips, exit block and goto
ANYTRIPS]
 [IF ENDTRP1 is not within
reference period, then goto ERR3_ENDTRP1]
[ELSE goto ANYBOTH1]
 [goto ANYBOTH1]

<1,2,D,R> [goto ENDTRP1, next line of grid]
[If no more unended trips, exit the block and
goto ANYTRIPS]

1. Yes

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ANYTRIPS

Question Text

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2. No
39

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto TRPPLACE]
[goto S18A_END]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM
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?

18

TRIPPLAC

TRIPPLAC

1. Yes
2. No
Where did ^YOU_YRCU go?

<30 characters>
<888>

[goto DESTCODE]
[goto S18MORE]

Enter 888 to delete the trip

18

DESTCODE

DESTCODE

Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)
? [F1]

<2 characters state abbreviation, D,R>


[goto ENDTRP2]
[goto FOREIGN]

Type state abbreviation for a U.S. destination or X for foreign country destination

18

FOREIGN

FOREIGN

Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)
Select the country or region.

<1-11,D,R>

[goto ENDTRP2]

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

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ENDTRP2

ENDTRP2

In what month did this trip end?

<0>
[goto S18MORE]
 [IF trip is not within the
reference period, then goto ERR3_ENDTRP2]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 1 goto S18MORE]
[ELSE goto MORTHONE]

(0) Trip not ended
Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

 [IF INTNMBR = 1 goto S18MORE] [ELSE goto
MORTHONE]

18

MORTHONE

MORTHONE

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
Did you take more than one trip to (trip destination) in (month trip ended)?

<1>
[goto NUMTRIPS]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYBOTH2]

Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

18

NUMTRIPS

18

ANYBOTH2

NUMTRIPS

ANYBOTH2

1. Yes
2. No
How many times did you go to (trip destination)
in (month trip ended)?
Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)
Were any of the expenses for (this trip/these trips) paid for
by anyone outside of your household?

<2-16,D,R>

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ANYBOTH2]

[goto S18MORE]

Destination Ended How paid Number of trips
(TRPPLACE) (ENDTRP2) (ANYBOTH2) (NUMTRIPS)

1. Yes

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S18MORE

S18MORE

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No
39

? [F1]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto TRIPPLAC, next line on the grid]]
[goto S18A_END]

Since the first of ^REF_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?

18

NUMNIGHT

NUMNIGHT

1. Yes
2. No
(Now I'm going to ask you about the ^TRIP that ^YOU_YRCU took to ^TRPPLACE ending in
^NUMNIGHTC/You
(Since (you/your CU) took a set of similar trips to (Trip destination) in (month trip ended) , I wil

<0-800> [IF entry gt 90 then goto ERR1_NUMNIGHT]
[ELSE goto PKGTRIP]

[goto PKGTRIP]
<888>
[goto S18BC_END]

How many nights did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend away from home on (these trips/this trip)?

18

PKGTRIP

PKGTRIP

Enter 0 for none
Enter 888 to delete this trip
(Sometimes when people take a trip they have some sort of package deal that covers some or all of the
costs.)

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto FOODDEAL]
[goto TRPTRNS]

Was all or part of (these trips/this trip) covered by a package deal?

18

FOODDEAL

FOODDEAL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include . . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto LODGDEAL]

. . . Food and beverages?

18

LODGDEAL

LODGDEAL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include . . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto TRANDEAL]

. . . Lodging?

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TRANDEAL

Variable Name

Question Text

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TRANDEAL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include . . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ELSEDEAL]

. . . Transportation?

18

ELSEDEAL

ELSEDEAL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include . . .

<1>
[goto S18BELSE]
<2,D,R> [goto PKGTRIPX]

. . . Anything else?

18

S18BELSE

S18BELSE

1. Yes
2. No
Specify:

18

PKGTRIPX

PKGTRIPX

How much did ^YOU_YRCU pay for the package deal?

TRPTRNS

TRPTRNS

39

? [F1]

Starting at the beginning of this trip, please tell me all the kinds of transportation
^YOU_ANYMEM 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 (Rented)
7. Truck, van (Rented)
8. Motorcycle, moped (Rented)
9. Private plane (Rented)
10. Boat, trailer (Rented)
11. Camper (Rented)

<30 characters> [goto PKGTRIPX]
<1-999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 7000 then goto
ERR1_PKGTRIPX]
[ELSE goto TRPTRNS]

[goto TRPTRNS]
<1-15> [IF 1 is selected, goto CMLOCALX]
[ELSEIF 2 is selected, goto CMPLANEX]
[ELSEIF 3 is selected, goto CMTRAINX]
[ELSEIF 4 is selected, goto CMBUSX]
[ELSEIF 5 is selected, goto CMSHIPX]
[ELSEIF 6 is selected, goto RTCARX]
[ELSEIF 7 is selected, goto RTTRUCKX]
[ELSEIF 8 is selected, goto RTMOPEDX]
[ELSEIF 9 is selected, goto RTPLANEX]
[ELSEIF 10 is selected, goto RTBOATX]
[ELSEIF 11 is selected, goto RTCAMPX]
[ELSEIF 12 is selected, goto RTOTHERX]
[ELSEIF 13-15 is selected, goto ANYGAS]


[goto LODGING]

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12. Other vehicles (Rented)
13. Automibles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by household
14. Vehicle owned by someone else (Private)
15. Other transport (Private)
How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for local transportation (taxi, etc.)
(other than what the package deal covered/
)?

18

CMLOCALX

CMLOCALX

18

CMPLANEX

CMPLANEX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for airfare (other than what the package deal covered/

18

CMTRAINX

CMTRAINX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for train fare (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

)?

<0-999999,D,R> [IF entry gt 640 and ne DK or RF goto
ERR1_CMLOCALX]
[if 2 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMPLANEX]
[if 3 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMTRAINX]
[if 4 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMBUSX]
[if 5 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMSHIPX]
[if 6 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto LODGING]
<0-999999,D,R> [IF entry gt 2000 and ne DK or RF then
goto ERR1_COMPLANEX]
[if 3 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMTRAINX]
[if 4 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMBUSX]
[if 5 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMSHIPX]
[if 6 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto LODGING]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt CMTRAINX and ne DK or RF
then goto ERR1_CMTRAINX]
[if 4 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMBUSX]
[if 5 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMSHIPX]
[if 6 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]

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18

CMBUSX

CMBUSX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for bus fare (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

18

CMSHIPX

CMSHIPX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for ship fare (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

18

RTCARX

RTCARX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented automobiles, not including
gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/
)?

18

RTTRUCKX

RTTRUCKX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented trucks or vans, not including
gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/
)?

[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto LODGING]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 315 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_CMBUSX]
[if 5 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto CMSHIPX]
[if 6 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto LODGING]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 2800 and ne D or R, then goto
ERR1_CMSHIPX]
[if 6 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto LODGING]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 719 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTCARX]
[if 7 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto ANYGAS]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 1400 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTTRUCKX]
[if 8 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[if 13-15 are selected in TRPTRNS, goto ANYGAS]
[else, goto ANYGAS]

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18

RTMOPEDX

RTMOPEDX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented motorcycles or mopeds, not including gas ^YOU_ANYMEM
bought (other than what the package deal covered/
)?

18

RTPLANEX

RTPLANEX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented private planes,
not including gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented boats or trailers,
not including gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for rented campers,
not including gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for other rented vehicle transportation,
not including gas ^YOU_ANYMEM bought (other than what the package deal covered/

)?

<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 250 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTMOPEDX]
[if 9 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[else, goto ANYGAS]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 6000 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTPLANEX]
[if 10 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[else goto ANYGAS]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 400 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTBOATX]
[if 11 is selected in TRPTRNS goto RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS goto RTOTHERX]
[else goto ANYGAS]
<0-999999,D,R> [if entry gt 1375 and ne D or R then goto
ERR1_RTCAMPX]
[if 12 is selected in TRPTRNS, goto RTOTHERX]
[else goto ANYGAS]
<0-999999> [IF entry gt 870 then goto ERR1_RTOTHERX]
[ELSE goto ANYGAS]

18

RTBOATX

18

RTCAMPX

18

RTOTHERX

18

ANYGAS

RTBOATX

RTCAMPX

RTOTHERX

ANYGAS

While on the trip did ^YOU_ANYMEM stop to buy any gasoline, diesel fuel, or any other fuels?

18

GASOILX

GASOILX

1. Yes
2. No
(How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for that?/ What costs for gasoline or other fuels won't be reimbursed?)

18

ANYTOLL

ANYTOLL

While on the trip, did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for tolls, not already reported?

TRPTOLLX

1. Yes
2. No
(How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend for tolls?/What costs for tolls won't be reimbursed?)

18

TRPTOLLX


[goto ANYGAS]
<1>
[goto GASOILX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYTOLL]

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 256 then goto ERR1_GASOILX]
[ELSE goto ANYTOLL]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto ANYTOLL]
[goto TRPTOLLX]
[goto ANYPARK]

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 50 then goto ERR1_TRPTOLLX]
[ELSE goto ANYPARK]


[goto ANYPARK]

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ANYPARK

ANYPARK

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any parking fees?

<1>
[goto PARKINGX]
<2,D,R> [goto LODGING]

1. Yes
2. No
(How much were they?/What cost for parking fees won't be reimbursed?)

18

PARKINGX

PARKINGX

18

LODGING

LODGING

18

LDGCOSTX

LDGCOSTX

18

TRPFOOD

TRPFOOD

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for hotels, motels, 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
(What was the cost, including taxes and tips?/ What costs for lodging, including taxes and tips, won't be
reimbursed?)

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for meals, snacks, or drinks at restaurants,
bars, or fast food places ^NotCountingTrpFood?

18

TRPFOODX

TRPFOODX

1. Yes
2. No
(What was the cost, including taxes and tips?/ What costs for these things won't be reimbursed?)

18

TRPALCIN

TRPALCIN

Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in TRPFOODX) for alcoholic beverages?

18

TRPALCHX

TRPALCHX

1. Yes
2. No
(What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes and trips?/What costs for alcoholic beverages,
including taxes and tips, won't be reimburs

<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 100 then goto
ERR1_PARKINGX]
[ELSE goto LODGING]
 [goto LODGING]
<1>
[goto LDGCOSTX]
<2,D,R> [goto TRPFOOD]

<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 1600 then goto
ERR1_LDGCOSTX]
[ELSE goto TRPFOOD]

[goto TRPFOOD]
<1>
[goto TRPFOODX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYGROC]

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 700 then goto
ERR1_TRPFOODX]
[ELSE goto TRPALCIN]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto TRPALCIN]
[goto TRPALCHX]
[goto ANYGROC]

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 210 then goto
ERR1_TRPALCHX]
[ELSE goto ANYGROC]


[goto ANYGROC]

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ANYGROC

ANYGROC

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for food or beverages at grocery stores,
convenience stores, or liquor stores on this trip?

<1>
[goto TRPGROCX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYSPEQP]

18

TRPGROCX

TRPGROCX

1. Yes
2. No
(What were the expenses, including taxes?/What costs, including taxes, won't be reimbursed?)

18

ANYALC

ANYALC

Was any of the (amount/$ (entry in TRPGROCX) ) for alcoholic beverages?

18

TRPALCGX

TRPALCGX

18

ANYSPEQP

ANYSPEQP

1. Yes
2. No
(What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes?/What costs for alcoholic beverages, including
taxes, won't be reimbursed?)

40

? [F1]

<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 300 then goto
ERR1_TRPGROCX]
[ELSE goto ANYALC]

[goto ANYALC]
<1>
[goto TRPALCGX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYSPEQP]

<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 150 then goto
ERR1_TRPALCGX]
[ELSE goto ANYSPEQP]

[goto ANYSPEQP]
<1>
[goto TRPSPRTX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYSPORT]

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any expenses for rental of sports equipment
^NotCountingAnySpeqp?

18

TRPSPRTX

TRPSPRTX

18

ANYSPORT

ANYSPORT

1. Yes
2. No
(How much did (you/you or any member of your CU) pay to rent sports equipment?/What costs for renti

40

? [F1]

<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 480 then goto
ERR1_TRPSPRTX]
[ELSE goto ANYSPORT]

[goto ANYSPORT]
<1>
[goto TRSPORTX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYENTER]

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM pay any fees to play sports or exercise ^NOTCOUNTINGANYSPORT?

18

TRSPORTX

TRSPORTX

1. Yes
2. No
(How much did (you/you or any member of your CU) pay?/What costs for playing sports won't be
reimbursed?)

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 600 then goto ERR1_TRSPORTX]
[ELSE goto ANYENTER]


[goto ANYENTER]

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ANYENTER

ANYENTER

Question Text
40

? [F1]

Skip Instructions
<1>
[goto TRPETRTX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYMISC]

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything on this trip for entertainment or
admissions ^NOTCOUNTINGANYENTER?

18

TRPETRTX

TRPETRTX

18

ANYMISC

ANYMISC

18

TRMISCX

18

CHKTCOMB

TRMISCX

CHKTCOMB

18

TCOMBEST

TCOMBEST

18

FOODCOMB

FOODCOMB

1. Yes
2. No
(How much did (you/you or any member of your CU) spend?/What costs for entertainment and admissions
won't be reimbursed?)

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any expenses for this trip such as for
souvenirs, tourist booklets, and so on?
1. Yes
2. No
(How much were these expenses?/What costs for these things won't be reimbursed?)

Are there combined expenses for this trip the respondent
was not able to separate?

1. Yes
2. No
(Only those expenses the respondent could not provide individual expenses for should be combined and entered
here./

Does this ^COMBQUEX include anything for . . .

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 682 then goto ERR1_TRPETRTX]
[ELSE goto ANYMISC]

[goto ANYMISC]
<1>
[goto TRMISCX]
<2,D,R> [exit block and goto
BlkSect18_BC_3.CHKTCOMB]

<0-999999> [IF entry gt 600 then goto ERR1_TRMISCX]
[ELSE exit block and goto
BlkSect18_BC_3.CHKTCOMB]

[Exit block and goto
BlkSect18_BC_3.CHKTCOMB]
<1> [goto TCOMBEST]
<2> [goto TRPGFTC]

<1-999999> [IF entry gt 6000 then goto
ERR1_TCOMBEST]
[ELSE goto FOODCOMB]

[goto FOODCOMB]
<1,2,D,R> [goto LODGCOMB]

. . . Food?

1. Yes
2. No

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LODGCOMB

LODGCOMB

Does this ^COMBQUEX include anything for . . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto TRANCOMB]

. . . Lodging

18

TRANCOMB

TRANCOMB

1. Yes
2. No
Does this ^COMBQUEX include anything for . . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto ELSECOMB]

. . .Transportation?

18

ELSECOMB

ELSECOMB

1. Yes
2. No
Does this ^COMBQUEX include anything for . . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto OTHRCOMB]

. . . Other expenses?

18

OTHRCOMB

OTHRCOMB

1. Yes
2. No
Does this ^COMBQUEX include . . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto TRPGFTC]

. . . Any expenses for others?

18

TRPGFTC

TRPGFTC

1. Yes
2. No
(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
(How much of the total expenses for this trip were for persons outside your CU?/How much of the tota

18

TRPGFTCX

TRPGFTCX

18

ANYNONCU

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
^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid for part or all of

<1>
[goto TRPGTCX]
<2,D,R> [goto S18BC_END]

<1-99999999> [IF entry gt 1100 then goto
ERR1_TRPGFTCX]
[ELSE goto S18BC_END]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S18BC_END]
[goto NUMNONCU]
[goto S18E_END]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

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such a trip for any non-household members?

18

NUMNONCU

NUMNONCU

1. Yes
2. No
How many trips?

18

FOODNOCU

FOODNOCU

Did these expenses include anything for...

<1-16,D,R>

[goto FOODNOCU]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto LODGNOCU]

. . . Food and beverages?

18

LODGNOCU

LODGNOCU

1. Yes
2. No
Did these expenses include anything for...

<1,2,D,R> [goto TRANNOCU]

. . . Lodging?

18

TRANNOCU

TRANNOCU

1. Yes
2. No
Did these expenses include anything for...

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ELSENOCU]

. . . Transportation?

18

ELSENOCU

ELSENOCU

1. Yes
2. No
Did these expenses include ...

<1>
[goto S18EELSE]
<2,D,R> [goto TRNONCUX]

. . . Anything else?

18

S18EELSE

S18EELSE

18

TRNONCUX

TRNONCUX

1. Yes
2. No
Specify:
What was the total amount that ^YOU_YRCU paid for
(that trip/those trips)?

<30 characters>

[goto TRNONCUX]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 25 or gt 3000 then goto
ERR1_TRNONCUX]
[ELSE goto S18E_END]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

18

ANYLOC

ANYLOC

Sometimes people stay overnight in a local hotel or motel during holidays, family
getaways, moves, or home repair. Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have
^YOU_ANYMEM stayed overnight in a local hotel or motel?

18

NUMLOC

NUMLOC

18

ANYLOCDL

ANYLOCDL

18

FOODLCDL

FOODLCDL

1. Yes
2. No
How many nights did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend away from home on this stay?
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
Did the package deal include anything for. . .

Skip Instructions

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto S18E_END]
[goto BlkSect18_F.NUMLOC]
[goto S18F_END]

<1-99,D,R> [goto ANYLOCDL]
<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto FOODLCDL]
[goto ANYLODGE]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto LODGLCDL]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ENTRLCDL]

. . . Food and beverages?

18

LODGLCDL

LODGLCDL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include anything for. . .
. . .Lodging?

18

ENTRLCDL

ENTRLCDL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include anything for. . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto ELSELCDL]

. . . Entertainment?

18

ELSELCDL

ELSELCDL

1. Yes
2. No
Did the package deal include . . .

<1>
[goto S18FELSE]
<2,D,R> [goto LOCDEALX]

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Variable Name

Question Text

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. . . Anything else?

18

S18FELSE

S18FELSE

1. Yes
2. No
Specify:

18

LOCDEALX

LOCDEALX

How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM pay for the package deal?

18

ANYLODGE

ANYLODGE

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for hotels, motels,
cottages, trailer camps, or other lodging ^Anylodge?

18

LOCLODGX

LOCLODGX

18

ANYMEAL

ANYMEAL

1. Yes
2. No
What was the cost, including taxes and tips?

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for meals, snacks, or drinks
at restaurants, bars, or fast food places (not counting what the package deal covered)?

18

LOCMEALX

LOCMEALX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the cost, including taxes and tips?

18

ANYALCML

ANYALCML

Was any of the (amount/(entry in LOCMEALX)) for alcoholic beverages?
1. Yes
2. No
What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes and tips?

18

ALCMEALX

ALCMEALX

18

ANYLCGR

ANYLCGR

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything for food or beverages at
grocery stores, convenience stores, or liquor stores?

<30 characters> [goto LOCDEALX]
<0-99999999> [IF entry gt 1500 then goto
ERR1_LOCDEALX]
[ELSE goto ANYLODGE]
 [goto ANYLODGE]
<1>
[goto LOCLODGX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYMEAL]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 22 or gt 648 then goto
ERR1_LOCLODGX]
[ELSE goto ANYMEAL]

[goto ANYMEAL]
<1>
[goto LOCMEALX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYLCGR]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 6 or gt 1000 then goto
ERR1_LOCMEALX]
[ELSE goto ANYALCML]

[goto ANYALCML]
<1>
[goto ALCMEALX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYLCGR]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 388 then goto
ERR1_ALCMEALX]
[ELSE goto ANYLCGR]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto ANYLCGR]
[goto LOCGROCX]
[goto ANYADMIS]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

18

LOCGROCX

LOCGROCX

1. Yes
2. No
What were the expenses, including taxes?

18

ANYALCGR

ANYALCGR

Was any of the ^GROCX for alcoholic beverages?

1. Yes
2. No
What was the cost for alcoholic beverages, including taxes?

18

ALCGROCX

ALCGROCX

18

ANYADMIS

ANYADMIS

40

LOCADMSX

LOCADMSX

18

CHKFCOMB

CHKFCOMB

18

LOCCOMBX

LOCCOMBX

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 600 then goto
ERR1_LOCGROCX]
[ELSE goto ANYALCGR]

[goto ANYALCGR]
<1>
[goto ALCGROCX]
<2,D,R> [goto ANYADMIS]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 270 then goto
ERR1_ALCGROCX]
[ELSE goto ANYADMIS]

[goto ANYADMIS]
<1>
[goto LOCADMSX]
<2,D,R> [goto LOCCOMBX]

? [F1]

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM spend anything on this stay for
entertainment or admissions (not counting what the package deal covered/

18

Skip Instructions

1. Yes
2. No
How much did ^YOU_ANYMEM pay?

Are there combined expenses for food/beverages, lodging,
transportation, or other things?

1. Yes
2. No
Only those things the respondent could not provide individual expenses
for should be combined and entered here.

)?

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 290 then goto
ERR1_LOCADMSX]
[ELSE goto LOCCOMBX]

[goto LOCCOMBX]
<1>
[goto LOCCOMBX]
<2>
[goto DIDYOU]

<1-99999999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 210 then goto
ERR1_LOCCOMBX]
[ELSE goto FOODLCCM]


[goto FOODLCCM]

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Question Text

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18

FOODLCCM

FOODLCCM

Does this include anything for. . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto LODGLCCM]

. . . Food and beverages?

18

LODGLCCM

LODGLCCM

1. Yes
2. No
Does this include anything for . .

<1,2,D,R> [goto ENTRLCCM]

. . . Lodging?

18

ENTRLCCM

ENTRLCCM

1. Yes
2. No
Does this include anything for . .

<1,2,D,R>

[goto ELSELCCM]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto DIDYOU]

. . . Entertainment?

18

ELSELCCM

ELSELCCM

1. Yes
2. No
Does this include any . . .
. . . Other expenses?

18

DIDYOU

19

S19A_INTRO

DIDYOU

1. Yes
2. No
Did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any other stays at local hotels or motels?

S19A_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
41-42

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto NUMLOC, next row]
[exit block and goto S18F_END]

<1> [goto BTableA.Brow.ITEM]

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

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Question Text
(MISCDESC)

19

MIS_ITEM

ITEM

Skip Instructions
(MISCEXPX)

(MISCMO)

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Screen 1 -----------------------------------------------------------41 - 42

? [F1]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for any of the
following, either for ^YOU_YRCU or for someone outside your household?

<1-28>
<95>
<99>
<888>

[goto DESCRIPTION]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[S19A_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S19A_END]

Read each item on list.

SCREEN 2 -----------------------------------------------------------------42

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for -Read each item on list.

SCREEN 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------42

? [F1]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for -Read each item on list.

1. Fresh flowers or potted plants
2. Professional photography
3. Services of lawyers or other legal professionals
4. Accounting fees
5. Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional licenses
6. Gardening or lawn care services
7. Housekeeping services
8. Home security system service fees
9. Other home services or small repair jobs around the house, not previously reported
10. Moving, storage, or freight
11. Stamp or coin collecting

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19

Tag Name

MISCDESC

19

MISCMO

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

12. Lotteries or games of chance
13. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in YOUR home
14. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in someone ELSE's home
15. Toys or games?
16. Arts or crafts kits?
17. Sewing and knitting materials for the home?
18. Sewing materials for making clothes?
19. Sewing notions?
20. Other sewing materials?
21. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets?
22. Pet services?
23. Veterinarian expenses for pets?
24. Food and beverages for catered affairs?
25. Live entertainment?
26. Rental of party supplies?
27. Purchase of upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults?
28. Funerals, burials, or cremation?
95. Continue
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line
What was the expense for?

<30 characters>

MONTH

Description Amount
Month
(MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (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. ^S19_13Option

[goto MONTH]

 [IF Month not in the
reference period goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto WHO]
<13> [IF ITEM= 2,9,13,21,22,26,27 or 28 goto
CK_MONTH
[ELSE goto WHO]
 [goto WHO]

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Question Text

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19

MISCGFTC

WHO

Was this expense for someone inside or outside your household?

<1, 2, D, R>

[goto AMOUNT]

Description Amount
Month
(MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

19

MISCEXPX

AMOUNT

1. For household
2. For someone outside your household
(What was the total amount of this expense?/What is your monthly expense?)
(* Do not include legal fees related to real estate closing costs reported in Section 3.)
Description Amount
Month
(MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

<1-999999> [IF (MISCCODE = 100 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt
7000)
or (MISCCODE = 110 and MISCEXPX lt 10 or gt 3208)
or (MISCCODE = 130 and MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 6840)
or (MISCCODE = 140 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 300)
or (MISCCODE = 150 and MISCEXPX lt 13 or gt 5000)
or (MISCCODE = 160 and MISCEXPX lt 25 or gt 1000)
or (MISCCODE = 170 and MISCEXPX lt 15 or gt 600)
or (MISCCODE = 180 and MISCEXPX lt 20 or gt 1260)
or (MISCCODE = 190 and MISCEXPX lt 10 or gt 3000)
or (MISCCODE = 200 and MISCEXPX lt 20 or gt 10700)
or (MISCCODE = 210 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 557)
or (MISCCODE = 220 and MISCEXPX lt 15 or gt 1600)
or (MISCCODE = 230 and MISCEXPX lt 9 or gt 1800)
or (MISCCODE = 240 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 300)
or (MISCCODE = 250 and MISCEXPX lt 8 or gt 500)
or (MISCCODE = 260 and MISCEXPX lt 12 or gt 700)
or (MISCCODE = 330 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 550)
or (MISCCODE = 340 and MISCEXPX lt 6 or gt 800)
or (MISCCODE = 440 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 214)
or (MISCCODE = 445 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 214)
or (MISCCODE = 450 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 214)
or (MISCCODE = 455 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 214)
or (MISCCODE = 350 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 1200)
or (MISCCODE = 360 and MISCEXPX lt 8 or gt 795)
or (MISCCODE = 370 and MISCEXPX lt 19 or gt 300)
or (MISCCODE = 380 and MISCEXPX lt 9 or gt 900)
or (MISCCODE = 390 and MISCEXPX lt 5 or gt 520)
or (MISCCODE = 400 and MISCEXPX gt 1300)
or (MISCCODE = 410 and MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 7000)
or (MISCCODE = 420 and MISCEXPX lt 14 or gt 7000)
then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF MISCCODE and the entry in AMOUNT for
this record are equal to any records data on the
prechart/input, then display ERR_DUP.
[ELSEIF ITEM = 15-28 goto C]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto MORE]

19

S19ACM_S

C

Enter a 'C' for a combined expense.

S19ACMB

CombCode

41-42

 [IF ITEM = 15-28 goto C]
[ELSE goto MORE]
 [goto CombCode]
 [goto MORE]
[IF anything other than a 'C' or the Enter key is entered
goto CK_C]
<15-28> [go to MORE]

What other expense is the (description) combined with?
Enter all that apply, seperate with commas.
Description Amount
Month
(MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

19

MISCMORE

MORE

15. Toys or games
16. Arts or craft kits
17. Sewing and knitting materials for the home
18. Sewing materials for making clothes
19. Sewing notions
20. Other sewing materials
21. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets
22. Pet services
23. Veterinary services
24. Food and beverage catered affairs
25. Live entertainment
26. Rental of party supplies
27. Purchase of upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults
28. Funerals, burials, cremations
Did you have any other expenses for (description)?
Description Amount
Month
(MISCDESC) (MISCEXPX) (MISCMO)

19

S19B_INTRO

S19B_INTRO

1. Yes
2. No
43

<1>

[IF ROW number = 43 goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<2,D,R> [goto ITEM, next line of grid]

<1>

[goto ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about payments and contributions to persons outside of your household.
Description Month Amount
(CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

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Question Text

19

CNT_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
43 ? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<1-9> [goto DESCRIPTION]
<95> [goto next row]
<99> [goto S19B_END]

SCREEN 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM given any money by cash, checks,
or given any gift cards to . . .

<888> [goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S19B_END]

Read each item on list

SCREEN 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any of the following . . .
Read each item on list

SCREEN 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM given any money by cash, checks,
money orders, or credit cards to benefit . . .
Read each item on list

SCREEN 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM 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?

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19

Tag Name

CONTDESC

19

CONTMO

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

DESCRIPTION

6. Political organizations?
7. Religious organizations, including churches, temples and mosques?
8. Charities or other organizations?
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
What was the (payment/contribution) for?

<30 characters> [goto MONTH]

MONTH

Description Month Amount
(CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)
In what month did you make the (payment/contribution)?
Enter 13 for same (payment/contribution) each month of the reference period.

 [IF entry is not within the
reference period then goto ERR3_MONTH]
[ELSE goto AMOUNT]
<13,D,R>

[goto AMOUNT]

Description Month Amount
(CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

19

CONTEXPX

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
(What was the total amount of the (payment/contribution)./What is the monthly (payment/contribution).)
Description Month Amount
(CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

<1-999999> [IF (CONTCODE = 100 and AMOUNT lt 20 or
gt 3000) OR
(CONTCODE = 110 and AMOUNT lt 55 or gt 3600) OR
(CONTCODE = 120 and AMOUNT lt 40 or gt 8000) OR
(CONTCODE = 130 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1500) OR
(CONTCODE = 140 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 1000) OR
(CONTCODE = 150 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 1600) OR
(CONTCODE = 160 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 650) OR
(CONTCODE = 170 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 2300) OR
(CONTCODE = 180 and AMOUNT lt 5 or gt 10000)
THEN goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSEIF CONTCODE and the entry in AMOUNT

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
for this record are equal to any records data on the
pre-chart/input then goto ERR_DUP]
[ELSE goto MORE]

19

CONTMORE

MORE

Did you make any other (payment/contribution).
Description Month Amount
(CONTDESC) (CONTMO) (CONTEXPX)

20

GROCWEKX

GROCWEKX

1. Yes
2. No
Now I am going to ask about expenses for food, beverages and other items ^YOU_YRCU ^CU_havehas2
purchased since the first of ^REF_MONTH.

 [goto MORE]
<1> [IF Row number = 43 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line in grid]
<2,D,R>

[goto ITEM, next line in grid]

<0,D,R>

[goto OTHSTOR]

<1-999>
What has been ^YOU_YRCU usual WEEKLY expense for grocery shopping?

20

OTHSTUFX

OTHSTUFX

20

OTHSTOR

OTHSTOR

Include grocery home delivery service fees and drinking water delivery fees.
About how much of this amount was for nonfood items, such as paper
products, detergents, home cleaning supplies, pet foods, and alcoholic
beverages?

Other than your regular grocery shopping already reported, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any food or
nonalcoholic beverages from places such as grocery stores, convenience stores, specialty stores, home
delivery, or farmer's markets?

1. Yes
2. No
What was your usual WEEKLY expense at these places?

[IF Entry gt 300 then goto ERR1_GROCWEKX]
[ELSE OTHSTUFX]

<0-9999> [IF Entry gt 50 then goto ERR1_OTHSTUFX]
[ELSEIF Entry gt GROCWEKX then goto
CK_OTHSTUFX]
[ELSE goto OTHSTOR]
 [goto OTHSTOR]
<1>
[goto OSTORWKX]
<2,D,R> [goto DINE_WKX]

20

OSTORWKX

OSTORWKX

<0-9999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 90 then goto
ERR1_OSTORWKX]
[ELSE goto DINE_WKX]

20

DINE_WKX

DINE_WKX

What has been ^YOU_YRCU usual WEEKLY expense for meals or snacks from restaurants, fast food places,
cafeterias, carryouts or other such places? (Do not include meals purchased at school.)


[goto DINE_WKX]
<0-9999> [IF ENTRY lt 10 or gt 120 then goto
ERR1_DINEWKX]
[ELSE goto ALCOHOL]

20

ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased alcohol, including beer and wine?

 [goto ALCOHOL]
<1>
[goto ALC_HOMX]
<2,D,R> [goto FREEFOOD]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
1. Yes
2. No
What has been ^YOU_YRCU usual MONTHLY expense for alcohol, including beer and wine to be served at
home?

20

ALC_HOMX

ALC_HOMX

20

ALC_OUTX

ALC_OUTX

What has been your usual MONTHLY expense for alcohol, including beer and wine at restaurants, bars and
recreational events?

20

FREEFOOD

FREEFOOD

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM received any free food, beverages, or meals
through public or private welfare agencies, including religious
organizations?

Skip Instructions

<0-9999>

[IF Entry gt 150 then goto ERR1_ALCHOMX]
[ELSE goto ALC_OUTX]


[goto ALC_OUTX]
<0-9999> [IF Entry lt 5 or gt 240 then goto
ERR1_ALCOUTX]
[ELSE goto FREEFOOD]
 [goto FREEFOOD]
<1,2,D,R> [goto MEALSPAY]

(Do not include free meals in school or preschool programs)

20

MEALSPAY

MEALSPAY

1. Yes
2. No
Have ^YOU_ANYMEM received any free meals at work as part of your pay?

20

MLPAYWKX

MLPAYWKX

1. Yes
2. No
About what was the WEEKLY dollar value of these meals?

20

MLPYQWKS

MLPYQWKS

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH for how many weeks did members of your household receive these meals?

20

ANYMEALS

ANYMEALS

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month), have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased any meals at
school for preschool through high school age children?

FBPERSON

FBPERSON

1. Yes
2. No
What are the names of all household members who purchased meals at school?

<1>
[goto MLPAYWKX]
<2,D,R> [IF any CU members (hh_mem=1 and membstat
does not equal 1) has AGE lt 22 goto ANYMEALS]
[ELSE goto Section 20B - BSECT20B]
<0-9999> [IF Entry lt 5 or gt 125 then goto
ERR1_MLPAYWKX]
[ELSE goto MLPYQWKS]
 [goto MLPYQWKS]
<1-13,D,R> [IF any CU members (hh_mem=1 and
membstat does not equal 1) has AGE lt 22 goto
ANYMEALS]
[ELSE goto Section 20B - BSECT20B]
<1>
[goto FBPERSN]
<2,D,R> [goto Section 20B - BSECT20B]

<1-30>


[goto BSCHMEAL Block]
[goto Section 20B - BSECT20B]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter line numbers for all that apply, separate with commas.

20

SCHMLWKX

SCHMLWKX

20

SCHMLWKQ

SCHMLWKQ

20

LNDROMAT

LNDROMAT

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
Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month), what has been the usual
WEEKLY expense for the meals ^NAME purchased at school?

How many weeks did ^NAME purchase meals?

44

? [F1]

<0-999> [IF Entry lt 5 or gt 30 then goto
ERR1_SCHMLWKX]
[ELSE goto SHMLWKQ]
 [goto SHMLWKQ]
<1-13,D,R> [goto SCHMLWKX for next person]
[if no more persons goto Section 20B BSECT20B]
<1>
[goto LNDRYX]
<2,D,R> [goto DRYCLEAN]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month) have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for
self-service laundry machines?

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

20

LNDRYX

LNDRYX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost?

20

OTHLNDRY

OTHLNDRY

Was any of this amount for items other than clothes, such as linens or drapes?

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

20

OTHLNDRX

OTHLNDRX

20

DRYCLEAN

DRYCLEAN

44

? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<0-9999> [IF Entry lt 5 or gt 260 then goto ERR1_LNDRYX]
[ELSE goto OTHLNDRY]
 [goto OTHLNDRY]
<1>
[goto OTHLNDRX]
<2,D,R> [goto DRYCLEAN]

<0-9999>

[IF entry lt 5 or gt 100 goto ERR1_OTHLNDRX]
[ELSEIF entry gt LNDRYX goto
CK_OTHLNDRX]
[ELSE goto DRYCLEAN]
 [goto DRYCLEAN]
<1>
[goto DRYCLNX]
<2,D,R> [goto CIGARETT]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for dry cleaning or laundry service?

20

DRYCLNX

DRYCLNX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total cost?

20

OTHDRCLN

OTHDRCLN

Was any of this amount for items other than clothes, such as linens, drapes, or rugs?

OTHDCLNX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

20

OTHDCLNX

<0-9999> [IF Entry lt 6 or gt 390 then goto
ERR1_DRYCLNX]
[ELSE goto OTHDRCLN]
 [goto OTHDRCLN]
<1>
[goto OTHDCLNX]
<2,D,R> [goto CIGARETT]

<0-9999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 200 then goto
ERR1_OTHDRCLNX]
[ELSEIF entry gt DRYCLNX then goto
CK_OTHDCLNX]
[ELSE goto CIGARETT]


[goto CIGARETT]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

20

CIGARETT

CIGARETT

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased cigarettes?

<1>
[goto CIGARETX]
<2,D,R> [goto OTHTOBAC]

1. Yes
2. No
What is the usual WEEKLY expense for cigarettes?

20

CIGARETX

CIGARETX

20

OTHTOBAC

OTHTOBAC

44

? [F1]

<0-9999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 80 then goto
ERR1_CIGARETX]
[ELSE goto OTHTOBAC]
 [goto OTHTOBAC]
<1>
[goto OTHTBACX]
<2,D,R> [goto SALONS]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM purchased other tobacco products such as cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing
tobacco?

20

OTHTBACX

OTHTBACX

20

SALONS

SALONS

1. Yes
2. No
What is the usual WEEKLY expense?

44

? [F1]

<0-999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 80 then goto
ERR1_OTHTBACX]
[ELSE goto SALONS]
 [goto SALONS]
<1>
[goto SALONX]
<2,D,R> [goto WIGS]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month) have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for
haircutting, styling, attached hair pieces, manicures, massages or other salon services?

20

SALONX

SALONX

20

WIGS

WIGS

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense for these services since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month)?

44 ? [F1]

<0-9999> [IF entry = 1-5, or gt 300 then goto
ERR1_SALONX]
[ELSE goto WIGS]
 [goto WIGS]
<1> [goto WIGSX]
<2,D,R> [goto SAFEDPST]

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month) have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for
removable hairpieces, wigs or toupees?

20

WIGSX

WIGSX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense for these items since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not including (current month)?

<0-9999> [IF entry = 1-5, or gt 300 then goto
ERR1_WIGSX]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto SAFEDPST]

20

SAFEDPST

SAFEDPST

20

SAFDPSTX

SAFDPSTX

20

BANKSRVC

BANKSRVC

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM had any expenses for the rental of a safe deposit box located in a bank or similar
financial institution?

<1>
[goto SAFDPSTX]
<2,D,R> [goto BANKSRVC]

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total rental expense for the safe deposit box since the first of ^REF_MONTH, not
including (current month)?

<0-999> [IF entry gt 100 then goto ERR1_SAFEDPSTX]
[ELSE goto BANKSRVC]

44

? [F1]


[goto BANKSRVC]
<1>
[goto BANKMOX]
<2,D,R> [goto TXLIMSRV]

Have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any charges or fees for bank services such as ATM fees or account service
charges from financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and finance companies?

20

BANKMOX

BANKMOX

20

TXLIMSRV

TXLIMSRV

20

TXLIMX

TXLIMX

20

MASSTRAN

MASSTRAN

1. Yes
2. No
What is the usual MONTHLY charge?

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH not including (current month), have ^YOU_ANYMEM had expenses for taxis
or limousine service? Do not include expenses entirely reimbursed for business purposes or expenses
incurred on a trip.

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total expense?

Do ^YOU_ANYMEM use mass transportation services such as a bus, subway, mini-bus or train? Include all
commuter services. Do not include expenses covered by employer-provided transit subsidies.

<0-99999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 50 then goto
ERR1_BANKMOX]
[ELSE goto TXLIMSRV]
 [goto TXLIMSRV]
<1>
[goto TXLIMX]
<2,D,R> [goto MASSTRAN]

<0-9999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 520 then goto ERR1_TXLIMX]
[ELSE goto MASSTRAN]

[goto MASSTRAN]
<1>
[goto TRANWRKX]
<2,D,R> [goto S20B_END]

1. Yes
2. No

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

20

TRANWRKX

TRANWRKX

What is the usual MONTHLY cost to use mass transit to go to -

<1-9999> [IF entry gt 245 then goto ERR1_TRANWRKX]
[ELSE goto TRANSUB]
<0,D,R> [goto TRANSCHX]

Work?
20

TRANSUB

TRANSUB

Did you receive a transit subsidy?

20

TRANSUBX

TRANSUBX

1. Yes
2. No
What is the usual monthly amount?

20

TRANSCHX

TRANSCHX

What is the usual MONTHLY cost to use mass transit to go to -

<1>
[goto TRANSUBX]
<2,D,R> [goto TRANSCHX]

<0-9999> [IF entry lt 5 or gt 200 then goto
ERR1_TRANSUBX]
[ELSE goto TRANSCHX]

[goto TRANSCHX]
<0-9999> [IF entry gt 100 then goto ERR1_TRANSCHX]
[ELSE goto TRANOTHX]

School?
20

TRANOTHX

TRANOTHX

What is the usual MONTHLY cost to use mass transit to go to -

 [goto TRANOTHX]
<0-9999> [IF entry gt 100 then goto ERR1_TRANOTHX]
[ELSE goto S20B_END]

Other places?
FN2_INTRO

FN2_INTRO

 [goto S20B_END]
<1> [goto BTableA1.Brow.ITEM]

45
Now I am going to ask about credit balances.

21

FN2_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
45 ? [F1]
On the first of (current month), did ^YOU_ANYMEM owe any money to any of the following?
Do not include mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related loans.

<1-7>
<99>
<888>

[goto CREDNAM1]
[goto S21A1_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S21A1_END]

Read each item on list.

1. Gasoline credit cards, such as Shell or Exxon
2. Store credit cards, such as those issued by department, specialty, electronics, or sporting goods stores
3. Major credit cards, such as VISA, Master Card, American Express, or other revolving credit accounts
4. Store installment credit accounts
5. Financial institutions, such as banks, brokerages, savings and loans, credit unions, or insurance companies. Do not
include insurance premium payments
6. Doctors, dentists, hospitals or other medical practitioners for expenses not covered by insurance
7. Other credit, such as school loans, personal loans or loans from retirement plans
99. None/No more entries

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Variable Name

Question Text

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21

CREDNAM1

CREDNAM1

What is the name of the (description) to which you owed money?

<30 characters>

21

CREDITX1

AMOUNT

What was the total amount owed?

<1-999999> [If (CREDITR1 = 110 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
13000) OR
(CREDITR1 = 120 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 4500) OR
(CREDITR1 = 130 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 13000) OR
(CREDITR1 = 200 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 4500) OR
(CREDITR1 = 510 and AMOUNT lt 100 or gt 30000) OR
(CREDITR1 = 700 and AMOUNT lt 28 or gt 20000) OR
(CREDITR1 = 800 and AMOUNT lt 50 or gt 72000)
then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSE goto MORE]

21

CREDMOR1

MORE

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM owe any money to any other (description)?

INTROA2

1. Yes
2. No
45

888. Delete the line

INTROA2

[goto AMOUNT]

 [goto MORE]
<1> [IF ROW number = 36, goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the grid]
<2,D,R> [IF ROW number = 36, goto S21A1_END]
[ELSE goto ITEM, next line on the grid]
<1> [goto ITEM]

Now I am going to ask about credit balances

21

FNA_ITEM

ITEM

1. Enter 1 to Continue
45 ? [F1]
On the first of (current month), did ^YOU_ANYMEM owe any money to any of the following?
Do not include mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related loans.

<1-7>
<99>
<888>

[goto CREDNAM5]
[goto S21A2_END]
[goto ITEM - next line of grid]
[If no more grid lines goto S21A2_END]

Read each item on list.

1. Gasoline credit cards, such as Shell or Exxon
2. Store credit cards, such as those issued by department, specialty, electronics, or sporting goods stores
3. Major credit cards, such as VISA, Master Card, American Express, or other revolving credit accounts
4. Store installment credit accounts
5. Financial institutions, such as banks, brokerages, savings and loans, credit unions, or insurance companies. Do not
include insurance premium payments
6. Doctors, dentists, hospitals or other medical practitioners for expenses not covered by insurance
7. Other credit, such as school loans, personal loans or loans from retirement plans
99. None/No more entries
888. Delete the line

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

21

CREDNAM5

CREDNAM5

What is the name of the (description) to which you owed money?

<30 characters> [goto AMOUNT]

21

CREDITX5

AMOUNT

What was the total amount owed on the first of (current month)?

<1-999999> [If (CREDITR5 = 110 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt
13000)
or (CREDITR5 = 120 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 5000)
or (CREDITR5 = 130 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 13000)
or (CREDITR5 = 200 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 5000)
or (CREDITR5 = 510 and AMOUNT lt 40 or gt 35000)
or (CREDITR5 = 700 and AMOUNT lt 20 or gt 30000)
or (CREDITR5 = 800 and AMOUNT lt 10 or gt 62000)
then goto ERR1_AMOUNT]
[ELSE goto OWEMONEY]

21

OWEMONEY

OWEMONEY

What was the total amount owed on the first day of (current month) (last year)?

21

CREDMOR5

MORE

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM owe any money to any other (description) (on the first of (current month)/a year ago that
you don't owe money to today)?

 [goto OWEMONEY]
<0-999999> [IF (CREDITR5 = 110 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or
gt 12000)
or (CREDITR5 = 120 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 5000)
or (CREDITR5 = 130 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 12000)
or (CREDITR5 = 200 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 5000)
or (CREDITR5 = 510 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 30000)
or (CREDITR5 = 700 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 15000)
or (CREDITR5 = 800 and OWEMONEY lt 5 or gt 67000)
or (from ITEM, SCREEN 2 and OWEMONEY = 0)
then goto ERR1_OWEMONEY]
[ELSE goto MORE]
 [goto MORE]
<1> [IF ROW number = 24 then goto ERR_MAX]
[ELSE goto ITEM next line on the grid]
<2,D,R> [IF ROW number = 24 then goto S21A2_END]
[ELSE goto ITEM next line on the grid]

21

S21INTROB

S21INTROB

21

GASCARD

GASCARD

1. Yes
2. No
Now I'm going to ask about finance charges, interest charges and late fees.

1. Enter 1 to Continue
During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees
for any of the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or
business related loans. Do not include annual fees.

<1>

[goto GASCARD]

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto GASCARDX]
[goto STRCARD]

. . . Gasoline credit cards, such as Shell or Exxon?

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for gasoline credit cards?

21

GASCARDX

GASCARDX

21

STRCARD

STRCARD

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related
loans. Do not include annual fees.

Skip Instructions

<1-999999> [IF GASCARDX lt 5 or gt 2400 goto
ERR1_GASCARDX]
[ELSE goto STRCARD]
 [goto STRCARD]
<1>
[goto STRCARDX]
<2,D,R> [goto MAJCARD]

. . . Store credit cards, such as those issued by department, specialty, electronics, or sporting
goods stores?

21

STRCARDX

STRCARDX

21

MAJCARD

MAJCARD

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for store credit cards?

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related
loans. Do not include annual fees.

<1-999999> [IF STRCARDX lt 5 or gt 2400 goto
ERR1_STRCARDX]
[ELSE goto MAJCARD]
 [goto MAJCARD]
<1>
[goto MAJCARDX]
<2,D,R> [goto INSTLFEE]

. . . Major credit cards, such as VISA, Master Card, American Express, or other revolving
credit accounts?

21

MAJCARDX

MAJCARDX

21

INSTLFEE

INSTLFEE

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for major credit cards?

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related

<1-999999> [IF MAJCARDX lt 5 or gt 4000 goto
ERR1_MAJCARDX]
[ELSE goto INSTLFEE]
 [goto INSTLFEE]
<1>
[goto INSTALLX]
<2,D,R> [goto FININST]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

loans. Do not include annual fees.
. . . Store installment credit accounts?

21

INSTALLX

INSTALLX

21

FININST

FININST

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for store installment credit accounts?

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related
loans. Do not include annual fees.

<1-999999> [IF INSTALLX lt 5 or gt 1300 then goto
ERR1_INSTALLX]
[ELSE goto FININST]
 [goto FININST]
<1>
[goto FININSTX]
<2,D,R> [goto MEDICAL]

. . . Financial institutions, such as banks, brokerages, savings and loans, credit unions,
or insurance companies? Do not include mortgages, home equity loans, car loans or
insurance premium payments.

21

FININSTX

FININSTX

21

MEDICAL

MEDICAL

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges to financial institutions?

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related
loans. Do not include annual fees.

<1-999999> [IF FININSTX lt 5 or gt 2600 goto
ERR1_FININSTX]
[ELSE goto MEDICAL]
 [goto MEDICAL]
<1>
[goto MEDICALX]
<2,D,R> [goto OTHER]

. . . Doctors, dentists, hospitals, or other medical practitioners for expenses not covered
by insurance?

21

MEDICALX

MEDICALX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for doctors, dentists, hospitals, or other
medical practitioners for expenses not covered by insurance?

<1-999999> [IF MEDICALX lt 5 or gt 3000 goto
ERR1_MEDICALX]
[ELSE goto OTHER]

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Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

21

OTHER

OTHER

During the past twelve months have ^YOU_ANYMEM paid any finance charges, interest charges, or late fees for any of
the following? Do not include those for mortgages, home equity loans, automobile loans, or business related
loans. Do not include annual fees.

Skip Instructions
 [goto OTHER]
<1>
[goto PDOTHERX]
<2,D,R> [goto S21B_END]

. . . Other credit, such as school loans, personal loans or loans from retirement plans?

21

PDOTHERX

PDOTHERX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid for finance, interest, and late charges for other credit sources?

22

ANYWORK

ANYWORK

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, did (You/NAME) earn any income from wages or salary?

1. Yes
2. No
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.

S22A_INTRO

S22A_INTRO

22

INCWEEKQ

INCWEEKQ

1. Enter 1 to Continue
In the past 12 months, including paid vacation and sick leave, how many weeks did [fill: you/NAME] work?

22

INC_HRSQ

INC_HRSQ

If household member did not work, enter zero.
In the weeks that (You/NAME) worked, how many hours did (you/he/she) usually work per week?

22

OCCUCODE

OCCUCODE

46

? [F1]

<1-999999> [IF PDOTHERX lt 5 or gt 4500 goto
ERR1_PDOTHERX]
[ELSE goto S21B_END]
 [goto S21B_END]
<1>
[goto 22A_INTRO]
<2,D,R> [goto S22A_CHECK]

<1> [goto INCWEEKQ]

<0>
[goto INCNONWK ]
<1-52,D,R> [goto INC_HRSQ]
<1-168,D,R> [goto OCCUCODE]
<1-18,D,R> [goto INCOMEY]

Which of the following categories best describes the job in which (You/NAME) received the most earnings
during the last 12 months?

1. Administrator, manager
2. Teacher
3. Professional
4. Administrative support including clerical
5. Sales, retail

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Section

22

Tag Name

INCOMEY

22

INCORP

22

INCNONWK

Variable Name

Question Text

INCOMEY

6. Sales, business goods and services
7. Techinician
8. Protective service
9. Private household service
10. Other service
11. Machine operator, assembler, inspector
12. Transportation operator
13. Handler, helper, laborer
14. Mechanic, repairer, precision production
15. Construction, mining
16. Farming
17. Forestry, fishing, groundskeeping
18. Armed Forces
(Were/Was) (You/NAME):

INCORP

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?
Is (your/NAME's) business incorporated?

INCNONWK

1. Yes
2. No
What was the main reason (You/NAME) did not work during the last 12 months?

Skip Instructions

<1-4,6,D,R> [goto SALARYST]
<5>
[goto INCORP]

<1,2 D,R>

<1-5,D,R>
<6>

[goto SALARYST]

[goto SALARYST]
[goto INCOTH]

(Were/Was) (you/he/she) -

22

INCOTH

INCOTH

22

SALARYST

SALARYST

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? Specify
Specify:

<30 characters> [goto SALARYST]

During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) receive any money in wages or salary?
Include all bonuses and overtime pay, salaries, commissions, tips, allowances, Armed Forces pay, severance

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto SALARYX]
[goto NONFARM]

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pay, teaching fellowships, etc.

22

SALARYX

SALARYX

22

SALARYB

SALARYB

1. Yes
2. No
During the last 12 months, how much did (You/NAME) receive in wages and salaries for ALL JOBS before any
deductions?

47

<1-99999999> [IF SALARYX lt 500 or gt 116249 goto
ERR1_SALARYX]
[ELSE goto GROSPAYX]

[goto SALARYB]
<1-11,D,R> [goto GROSPAYX]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects (your/NAME's) total wages and salaries for ALL JOBS
during the last 12 months?

22

GROSPAYX

GROSPAYX

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
What was the amount of (your/NAME's) last pay before any deductions?

22

PAYPERD

PAYPERD

What period of time did this cover?

<1> [IF GROSPAYX lt 50 or gt 1635 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]

1. One week
2. Two weeks
3. Month
4. Quarter
5. Year
6. Twice a month
7. Other

<2> [IF GROSPAYX lt 120 or gt 4800 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]

<1-99999999,D,R> [goto PAYPERD]

<3> [IF GROSPAYX lt 100 or gt 12000 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]
<4> [IF GROSPAYX lt 51 or gt 14583 goto

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ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]
<5> [IF GROSPAYX lt 250 or gt 155000 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]
<6> [IF GROSPAYX lt 15 or gt 12838 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]
<7> [IF GROSPAYX lt 200 or gt 10000 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto PAYPRDOT]

22

PAYPRDOT

PAYPRDOT

22

FEDTAX

FEDTAX

Specify:
Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

 [IF GROSPAYX lt 8 or gt 200000 goto
ERR1_PAYPERD]
[ELSE goto FEDTAX]
<30 characters> [goto FEDTAX]
<1>
[goto AMTFED]
<2,D,R> [goto SLTAX]

Federal income tax?

22

AMTFED

AMTFED

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

22

SLTAX

SLTAX

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

<1-99999999> [IF PAYPERD = D,R and (AMTFED lt 5 or
gt 30000) OR PAYYPERD = 1 and (AMTFED lt 5 or gt 445)
OR PAYPERD = 2 and (AMTFED lt 9 or gt 1062) OR
PAYPERD = 3 and (AMTFED lt 15 or gt 3500) OR
PAYPERD = 4 and (AMTFED lt 15 or gt 4969) OR
PAYPERD = 5 and (AMTFED lt 15 or gt 70000) OR
PAYPERD = 6 and (AMTFED lt 5 or gt 5500) OR
PAYPERD = 7 and (AMTFED lt 12 or gt 7000) goto
ERR1_AMTFED]
[ELSE goto SLTAX]
 [goto SLTAX]
<1>
[goto SLTAXX]
<2,D,R> [goto PRIVPENS]

State or local income tax?

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SLTAXX

SLTAXX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

22

PRIVPENS

PRIVPENS

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

Skip Instructions

<1-99999999> [If PAYPERD = D or R and (SLTAXX lt 5 or
gt 15000) OR PAYPERD = 1 and (SLTAXX lt 5 or gt 140) OR
PAYPERD = 2 and (SLTAXX lt 5 or gt 326) OR PAYPERD =
3 and (SLTAXX lt 5 or gt 1000) OR PAYPERD = 4 and
(SLTAXX lt 5 or gt 1186) OR PAYPERD = 5 and (SLTAXX lt
5 or gt 15000) OR PAYPERD = 6 and (SLTAXX lt 5 or gt
1500) OR PAYPERD = 7 and (SLTAXX lt 5 or gt 481)] then
goto ERR1_SLTAXX]
[ELSE goto PRIVPENS]
 [goto PRIVPENS]
<1>
[goto PRIVPENX]
<2,D,R> [goto GOVRET]

Private pension fund?

22

PRIVPENX

PRIVPENX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

22

GOVRET

GOVRET

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

<1-99999999> [IF PAYPERD = D or R and (PRIVPENX lt 5
or gt 147000) OR
PAYPERD = 1 and (PRIVPENX lt 5 or gt 275) OR
PAYPERD = 2 and (PRIVPENX lt 8 or gt 644) OR
PAYPERD = 3 and (PRIVPENX lt 32 or gt 6000) OR
PAYPERD = 4 and (PRIVPENX lt 5 or gt 4500) OR
PAYPERD = 5 and (PRIVPENX lt 7 or gt 20000) OR
PAYPERD = 6 and (PRIVPENX lt 30 or gt 1000) OR
PAYPERD = 7 and (PRIVPENX lt 12 or gt 3000)
then goto ERR1_PRIVPENX]
[ELSE goto GOVRET]
 [goto GOVRET]
<1>
[goto GOVRETX]
<2,D,R> [goto RRRDED]

Government retirement?

22

GOVRETX

GOVRETX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

<1-99999999> [IF GOVRETX lt 5 or gt 590 goto

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ERR1_GOVRETX]
[ELSE goto RRRDED]

22

RRRDED

RRRDED

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

 [goto RRRDED]
<1>
[goto RRRDEDX]
<2,D,R> [goto SSDED]

Railroad retirement?

22

RRRDEDX

RRRDEDX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

22

SSDED

SSDED

Was there any money deducted from (your/NAME's) pay for -

<1-99999999> [IF RRRDEDX lt 5 or gt 444 goto
ERR1_RRRDEDX]
[ELSE goto SSDED]
 [goto SSDED]
<1>
[goto MEDICOV]
<2,D,R> [goto SSNORM]

Social Security including Medicare?

22

SSNORM

22

MEDICOV

22

EMPLCONT

SSNORM

1. Yes
2. No
Are Social Security payments NORMALLY deducted from (your/NAME's) pay?

MEDICOV

1. Yes
2. No
Does the money deducted for Social Security cover only the Medicare portion of Social Security?

EMPLCONT

1. Yes
2. No
Other than Social Security, did any employer or union contribute to (your/NAME's) pension or retirement plan
in the last 12 months?

<1>
[goto MEDICOV]
<2,D,R> [goto EMPLCONT]

<1,2,D,R> [goto EMPLCONT]

<1,2,D,R> [goto NONFARM]

1. Yes
2. No

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NONFARM

NONFARM

During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) have any income or loss from (your/NAME's) own nonfarm
business, partnership, or professional practice?

<1>
<2,D,R>

1. Yes
2. No
What was the amount of income or loss after expenses?

<0>

22

NONFARMX

NONFARMX

[goto NONFARMX]
[goto FARMINC]

[goto FARMINC]

<1-99999999> [IF NONFARMX lt 5 or gt 200000 goto
ERR1_NONFARMX]
[ELSE goto NFRMLOSS]

22

NFRMLOSS

22

NONFARMB

NFRMLOSS

Was this an income or loss?


[goto NONFARMB]
<1,2,D,R> [goto FARMINC]

NONFARMB

1. Income
2. Loss
47

<0-11,D,R>

[goto FARMINC]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects (your/NAME's) income or loss from (your/NAME's)
own nonfarm business, partnership or professional practice during the last 12 months?

22

FARMINC

FARMINC

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-$119,000
11. $120,000 and over
During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) have any income or loss from (your/NAME's) own farm?

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto FARMINCX]
[goto INDRETAC]

1. Yes

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FARMINCX

Question Text

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2. No
What was the amount of income or loss after expenses?

<0>

[goto INDRETAC]

<1-99999999> [IF FARMINCX lt 5 or gt 108000 goto
ERR1_FARMINCX]
[ELSE goto FARMLOSS]

22

FARMLOSS

22

FARMINCB

FARMLOSS

Was this an income or loss?


[goto FARMINCB]
<1,2,D,R> [goto INDRETAC]

FARMINCB

1. Income
2. Loss
47

<0-11,D,R> [goto INDRETAC]

Could you tell me which range on CARD A best reflects (your/NAME's) income or loss from (your/NAME's)
own farm during the last 12 months?

22

INDRETAC

22

INDRETX

INDRETAC

INDRETX

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-$119,000
11. $120,000 and over
During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) place any money in a retirement plan such as an Individual
Retirement Account (IRA) or Keogh? Do not include rollovers.

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

<1>
[goto INDRETX]
<2,D,R> [goto SOCSECIN]

<1-99999999> [IF INDRETX lt 75 or gt 18000 goto
ERR1_INDRETX]
[ELSE goto SOCSECIN]

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SOCSECIN

SOCSECIN

During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) receive, from the US Government, any money from -

Skip Instructions


[goto SOCSECIN]

<1,2,D,R>

[goto RRRETINC]

Social Security checks?

22

RRRETINC

RRRETINC

1. Yes
2. No
During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) receive, from the US Government, any money from Railroad Retirement checks?

22

RRRETIRX

RRRETIRX

22

RRRETIRB

RRRETIRB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the amount of the last Social Security or Railroad Retirement payment received?

48

<1,2,D,R> [IF SOCSECIN = 1 or RRRETINC = 1 goto
RRRETIRX]
[ELSE goto SUPPLINC]

<1-99999999> [IF RRRETIRX lt 139 or gt 6000, goto
ERR1_RRRETIRX]
[ELSE goto INCMEDCR]
 [goto RRRETIRB]
<1-10,D,R> [goto INCMEDCR]

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 last 12 months?

22

INCMEDCR

INCMEDCR

1. Less than $300
2. $300-$399
3. $400-$499
4. $500-$599
5. $600-$699
6. $700-$799
7. $800-$899
8. $900-$999
9. $1,000-$1,499
10. $1500 and over
Is this amount AFTER the deduction for a Medicare premium?

<1,2,D,R> [goto SS_RRQ]

1. Yes

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SS_RRQ

22

SUPPLINC

SUPPLINC

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. No
During the last 12 months, how many Social Security or Railroad Retirement payments did (You/NAME)
receive?
During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) receive any -

<1-52,D,R>

[IF SS_RRQ gt 12, goto ERR1_SSRRQ]
[ELSE goto SUPPLINC]
<1,2,D,R> [goto SLSSI]

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the US Government?

22

SLSSI

SLSSI

1. Yes
2. No
During the last 12 months, did (You/NAME) receive any -

<1,2,D,R> [IF SUPPLINC = 1 or SLSSI = 1 goto SSIX]
[ELSE goto S22A_CHECK]

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the STATE or LOCAL government?

22

SSIX

SSIX

22

SSIB

SSIB

1. Yes
2. No
During the last 12 months, how much did (You/NAME) receive in Supplemental Security Income checks from
ALL government sources?

49

<1-99999999> [IF SSIX lt 5 or gt 15180 goto ERR1_SSIX]
[ELSE goto S22A_CHECK]

[goto SSIB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto S22A_CHECK]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the amount ^YourName received in Supplemental
Security income from all government sources during the last 12 months?

22

INTEARN

INTEARN

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
Up until this point, we have discussed earnings for individual members. Now, I would like to talk to you about

<1>

[goto INTEARNX]

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your household as a whole.

<2,D,R> [goto FINANING]

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM earn income from any of the followingInterest on bank accounts, money market funds, CD's, or bonds?

22

INTEARNX

INTEARNX

22

INTERNB

INTERNB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount earned by all household members?

49

<1-99999999> [IF INTEARNX gt 18000 goto
ERR1_INTEARNX]
[ELSE goto FINANING]

<1-12,D,R>

[goto INTERNB]
[goto FINANING]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount of interest earned by all household
members during the last 12 months?

22

FINANING

FINANING

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM earn any-

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto FININCX]
[goto PENSIONS]

REGULAR income from dividends, trusts, estates or royalties?

22

FININCX

FININCX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount earned by all household members?

<1-99999999> [IF FININCX lt 11 or gt 57926 goto
ERR1_FININCX]

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[ELSE goto PENSIONS]

22

FININCB

FININCB

49

 [goto FININCB]
<1-12,D,R>

[goto PENSIONS]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount of income from dividends, trusts,
estates or royalties during the last 12 months?

22

PENSIONS

PENSIONS

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive income from -

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto PENSIONX]
[goto UNEMPCMP]

Retirement, disability and survivor pensions or annuities from private companies, military, Government, IRA
or Keogh?

22

PENSIONX

PENSIONX

22

PENSIONB

PENSIONB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

49

<1-99999999> [IF PENSIONX lt 250 or gt 6000 goto
ERR1_PENSIONX]
[ELSE goto UNEMPCMP]

<1-12,D,R>

[goto PENSIONB]
[goto UNEMPCMP]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount of retirement pensions and annuities
during the last 12 months?

1. $0-$999

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Tag Name

UNEMPCMP

Variable Name

Question Text

UNEMPCMP

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any income from -

Skip Instructions

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto UNEMPLX]
[goto COMPENSN]

Unemployment compensation or supplemental unemployment compensation?

22

UNEMPLX

UNEMPLX

22

UNEMPLB

UNEMPLB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

49

<1-99999999> [IF UNEMPLX lt 125 or gt 10530 goto
ERR1_UNEMPLX]
[ELSE goto COMPENSN]

<1-12,D,R>

[goto UNEMPLB]
[goto COMPENSN]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount received in unemployment
compensation during the last 12 months?

22

COMPENSN

COMPENSN

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any income from-

<1>

[goto COMPENSX]

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<2,D,R> [goto FOODSMP]

Worker's compensation or veteran's benefits including the GI Bill but not including military retirement?

22

COMPENSX

COMPENSX

22

COMPENSB

COMPENSB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

49

<1-99999999> [IF COMPENSX lt 150 or gt 29812 goto
ERR1_COMPENSX]
[ELSE goto FOODSMP]

<1-12,D,R>

[goto COMPENSB]
[goto FOODSMP]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount of income from worker's
compensation during the last 12 months?

22

FOODSMP

FOODSMP

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any-

<1>
[goto FOODSMPX]
<2,D,R> [goto WELFARE]

Food stamps or food stamp money on an EBT card?
Include any SNAP (supplemantal nutrition assistance program) benefits received.

22

FOODSMPX

FOODSMPX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the value of all food stamps or food stamp money received on an EBT card?

<1-99999999> [IF FDSTAMPX lt 40 or gt 6288 goto
ERR1_FOODSMPX]
[ELSE goto WELFARE]


[goto FOODSMPB]

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FOODSMPB

Question Text
49

Skip Instructions
<1-12,D,R> [goto WELFARE]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total value of all food stamps or food stamp money
on an EBT card received in the last 12 months?

22

WELFARE

WELFARE

22

WELFAREX

WELFAREX

22

WELFAREB

WELFAREB

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive cash assistance from any state or local government
welfare program, such as TANF, or short-term emergency help?
This would include checks, direct deposits, or EBT cards, but would not include food stamps.

1. Yes
2. No
How much cash assistance did you receive last year?

49

<1>
<2,D,R>

[goto WELFAREX]
[goto INC_LOSS]

<1-99999999> [IF WELFAREX lt 120 or gt 11064 goto
ERR1_WELFAREX]
[ELSE goto INC_LOSS]

[goto WELFAREB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto INC_LOSS]

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 last 12 months?

1. $0-$999
2. $1,000-$1,999
3. $2,000-$2,999
4. $3,000-$3,999
5. $4,000-$4,999

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Tag Name

INC_LOSS

Variable Name

INC_LOSS

22

INCLOSSA

INCLOSSA

22

INCLOSAB

INCLOSAB

Question Text

Skip Instructions

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM have any net income or loss from any type of rental rooms or
living units?

<1>
<2,D,R>

1. Yes
2. No
How much net income or loss was received from roomers or boarders?

49

[goto INCLOSSA]
[goto CHDSUP]

<0>
[goto INCLOSSB]
<1-99999999> [goto INCLOSSN]

[goto INCLOSAB]
<0-12,D,R> [goto INCLOSSB]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects your net income or loss from roomers or boarders?

22

INCLOSSN

INCLOSSN

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
Do not read.

<1> [IF INCLOSSA gt 1000 then goto ERR1_INCLOSSN
[ELSE goto INCLOSSB]

Was this an income or a loss?
<2> [IF INCLOSSA gt 48000 then goto ERR1_INCLOSSN
[ELSE goto INCLOSSB]
1. Income
2. Loss



[goto INCLOSSB]

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INCLOSSB

INCLOSSB

How much net income or loss was received from other rental properties?

22

INCLOSBB

INCLOSBB

<0>
[goto CHDSUP]
<1-99999999> [goto INCLOSBN]

[goto INCLOSBB]
<0-12,D,R> [goto CHDSUP]

49
Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects your net income or loss from other rental units during
the last 12 months?

22

INCLOSBN

INCLOSBN

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
Do not read.

<1> [IF INCLOSSB gt 33684 then goto ERR1_INCLOSBN]
[ELSE goto CHDSUP]

Was this an income or a loss?
<2> [IF INCLOSSB gt 150000 then goto
ERR1_INCLOSBN]
[ELSE goto CHDSUP]

22

CHDSUP

22

CHDLMP

22

CHDLMPX

CHDSUP

1. Income
2. Loss
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any income from child support?

CHDLMP

1. Yes
2. No
Did you receive a one time lump sum payment for child support?

CHDLMPX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount of lump sum payments for child support received by ALL household members in

 [goto CHDSUP]
<1>
[goto CHDLMP]
<2,D,R> [goto ALIMSUP]

<1>
[goto CHDLMPX]
<2,D,R> [goto CHDSPOTH]

<0-99999999> [IF CHDLMPX lt 58 or gt 11436 goto

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Tag Name

CHDLMPB

Variable Name

CHDLMPB

Question Text

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the last 12 months?

ERR1_CHDLMPX]
[ELSE goto CHDSPOTH]

49


[goto CHDLMPB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto CHDSPOTH]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount received in lump sum payments for
child support by ALL household members during the last 12 months?

22

CHDSPOTH

CHDSPOTH

22

CHDOTHX

CHDOTHX

22

CHDOTHB

CHDOTHB

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
Did you receive any child support payments in other than a lump sum amount?

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount of non-lump sum payments received by ALL household members in the last 12
months?

49

<1>
[goto CHDOTHX]
<2,D,R [goto ALIMSUP]

<1-9999999> [IF CHDOTHX lt 180 or gt 14400 goto
ERR1_CHDOTHX]
[ELSE goto ALIMSUP]

[goto CHDOTHB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto ALIMSUP]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount received in child support
payments, other than lump sum amounts, by ALL household members during the last 12 months?

1. $0-$999
2. $1,000-$1,999
3. $2,000-$2,999

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ALIMSUP

Variable Name

Question Text

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ALIMSUP

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REGULAR income from-

<1,2,D,R> [goto OTHCONT]

Alimony?

22

OTHCONT

OTHCONT

1. Yes
2. No
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REGULAR income from-

<1>

[IF ALIMSUP = 1 goto ALIOTHX]
[ELSE goto LUMPSUM]

Other sources such as from persons outside your household?
<2,D,R> [goto LUMPSUM]

22

ALIOTHX

ALIOTHX

22

ALIOTHB

ALIOTHB

1. Yes
2. No
Altogether, what was the total amount received by all household members from alimony and other sources in
the last 12 months?

49

<1-99999999> [IF ALIOTHX lt 80 or gt 27000 goto
ERR1_ALIOTHX]
[ELSE goto LUMPSUM]
 [goto ALIOTHB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto LUMPSUM]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount received in alimony and other
sources during the last 12 months?

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

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Tag Name

LUMPSUM

Variable Name

Question Text

LUMPSUM

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any-

Skip Instructions

<1>
[goto LUMPSUMX]
<2,D,R> [goto SALEINC]

Lump sum payments from insurance, estates, trusts, royalties, alimony, prizes or games of chance, or from
persons outside your household?

22

LUMPSUMX

LUMPSUMX

22

LUMPSUMB

LUMPSUMB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

49

<1-99999999> [IF LUMPSUMX lt 5 or gt 106000 goto
ERR1_LUMPSUMX]
[ELSE goto SALEINC]
 [goto LUMPSUMB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto SALEINC]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total lump sum payments during the last 12
months?

22

SALEINC

SALEINC

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any -

<1>
[goto SALEINCX]
<2,D,R> [goto OTHERINC]

Money from the sale of household furnishings, equipment, clothing, jewelry, pets, or other belongings, not
including the sale of vehicles or real estate?

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1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

22

SALEINCX

SALEINCX

22

SALEINCB

SALEINCB

49

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<1-99999999> [IF SALEINCX lt 10 or gt 9000 goto
ERR1_SALEINCX]
[ELSE goto OTHERINC]

[goto SALEINCB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto OTHERINC]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount received from these sales during the
last 12 months?

22

OTHERINC

OTHERINC

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any -

<1>
[goto OTHRINCX]
<2,D,R> [goto FEDREFNO]

Other money income, including money received from cash scholarship and fellowships, stipends not based
on working, or from the care of foster children?

22

OTHRINCX

OTHRINCX

22

OTHRINCB

OTHRINCB

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by all household members?

49

<1-99999999>

[IF OTHRINCX lt 100 or gt 23404 goto
ERR1_OTHRINCX]
[ELSE goto FEDREFNO]


[goto OTHRINCB]
<1-12,D,R> [goto FEDREFNO]

Could you tell me which range on CARD C best reflects the total amount of other money income received

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during the last 12 months?

22

FEDREFNO

FEDREFNO

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
During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following -

<1>
[goto FEDRFNDX]
<2,D,R> [goto SLREFUND]

Federal income tax?

22

FEDRFNDX

FEDRFNDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

SLREFUND

SLREFUND

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF FEDRFNDX lt 50 or gt 7000 goto
ERR1_FEDRFNDX]
[ELSE goto SLREFUND]
 [goto SLREFUND]
<1>
[goto SLRFUNDX]
<2,D,R> [goto SSOVERPM]

State and local income tax?

22

SLRFUNDX

SLRFUNDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

SSOVERPM

SSOVERPM

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF SLRFUNDX lt 10 or gt 2000 goto
ERR1_SLRFUNDX]
[ELSE goto SSOVERPM]
 [goto SSOVERPM]
<1>
[goto SSOVERPX]
<2,D,R> [goto INSRFND]

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Overpayment on Social Security?

22

SSOVERPX

SSOVERPX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

INSRFND

INSRFND

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF SSOVERPX lt 5 or gt 4500 goto
ERR1_SSOVERPX]
[ELSE goto INSRFND]

[goto INSRFND]
<1>
[goto INSRFNDX]
<2,D,R> [goto PTAXRFND]

Insurance policies?

22

INSRFNDX

INSRFNDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

PTAXRFND

PTAXRFND

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF INSRFNDX lt 5 or gt 85000 goto
ERR1_INSRFNDX]
[ELSE goto PTAXRFND]
 [goto PTAXRFND]
<1>
[goto PTAXRFDX]
<2,D,R> [goto OTHRFND]

Property taxes?

22

PTAXRFDX

PTAXRFDX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

OTHRFND

OTHRFND

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive any REFUNDS from any of the following-

<1-99999999> [IF PTAXRFDX lt 20 or gt 1658 goto
ERR1_PTAXRFDX]
[ELSE goto OTHRFND]
 [goto OTHRFND]
<1>
[goto RFNDOTH]
<2,D,R>
[goto PDFEDTAX]

Other sources, including any other taxes?

1. Yes

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RFNDOTH

RFNDOTH

22

OTHRFNDX

OTHRFNDX

What was the total amount received by ALL household members?

22

PDFEDTAX

PDFEDTAX

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM PAY any of the following -

Skip Instructions

2. No
Specify:

<30 characters> [goto OTHRFNDX]
<1-99999999> [IF OTHRFNDX lt 14 or gt 2400 goto
ERR1_OTHRFNDX]
[ELSE goto PDFEDTAX]
 [goto PDFEDTAX]
<1>
[goto FEDTAXX]
<2,D,R> [goto PDSLTAX]

Federal income tax in addition to that withheld from earnings?

22

FEDTAXX

FEDTAXX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid by ALL household members?

22

PDSLTAX

PDSLTAX

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM PAY any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF FEDTAXX lt 37 or gt 40000 goto
ERR1_FEDTAXX]
[ELSE goto PDSLTAX]
 [goto PDSLTAX]
<1>
[goto SLOCTAXX]
<2,D,R> [goto TAXPROP]

State and local income tax in additon to that withheld from earnings?

22

SLOCTAXX

SLOCTAXX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid by ALL household members?

22

TAXPROP

TAXPROP

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM PAY any of the following -

<1-99999999> [IF SLOCTAXX lt 8 or gt 8000 goto
ERR1_SLOCTAXX]
[ELSE goto TAXPROP]
 [goto TAXPROP]
<1>
[goto TAXPROPX]
<2,D,R> [goto MISCTAX]

Personal property taxes for vehicles?

22

TAXPROPX

TAXPROPX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total amount paid by ALL household members?

<1-99999999> [IF TAXPROPX lt 18 or gt 3213 goto
ERR1_TAXPROPX]

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Question Text

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[ELSE goto MISCTAX]

22

MISCTAX

MISCTAX

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM PAY any of the following -

 [goto MISCTAX]
<1>
[goto MISCOTH]
<2,D,R> [goto S22B_END]

Personal property taxes and other taxes not reported elsewhere?
Do not include Social Security tax for the self-employed.

22

MISCOTH

MISCOTH

1. Yes
2. No
Specify:

22

MISCTAXX

MISCTAXX

What was the total amount paid by ALL household members?

22

REVSMORT

22

TYPEPAY

REVSMORT

TYPEPAY

<30 characters>

^DoDoes ^YOU_YRCU have a Reverse Mortgage on this home?

1. Yes
2. No
You can be paid in several ways from this mortgage a reverse mortgage.
How are you paid from this mortgage?

[goto MISCTAXX]

<1-99999999> [IF MISCTAXX lt 35 or gt 6500 goto
ERR1_MISCTAXX]
[ELSEIF AGE62 = 1 AND NONEMORT = 1
goto REVSMORT]
[ELSE goto S22B_END]
 [IF AGE62 = 1 AND NONEMORT = 1 goto
REVSMORT]
[ELSE goto S22B_END]
<1>
[goto TYPEPAY]
<2,D,R> [goto 22B_END]

<1,2,3,77,R> [goto TYPEPYX]
<4>
[goto TYPPYOTH]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

22

TYPPYOTH

TYPPYOTH

1. Lump Sum
2. Regular monthly payment
3. Credit Line account
4. Other
77. Don't know
Specify:

22

TYPEPYX

TYPEPYX

Since the first of ^REF_MONTH, how much ^HAVE_HAS ^YOU_YRCU received from this mortgage?

<30 characters> [goto TYPEPYX]
<0-99999> [IF (TYPEPAY = 2 and TYPEPYX lt 1200 OR gt
8000) OR (TYPEPAY = 1,3,4 and TYPEPYX gt 25000)
then, goto ERR1_TYPEPYX]

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Question Text

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[ELSE goto S22B_END]

22

SAVACCTX

SAVACCTX

Now I am going to ask about changes in assets.
As of the last day of ^LAST_MONTH, what was the total balance or market value (including interest earned) of
-

 [goto S22B_END]
<0-99999999> [IF SAVACCTX gt 150000 goto
ERR1_SAVACCTX]
[ELSE goto CKBKACTX]


22

CKBKACTX

CKBKACTX

Savings accounts in banks, savings and loans, credit unions and similar accounts?
As of the last day of ^LAST_MONTH, what was the total balance or market value (including interest earned) of
-

[goto CKBKACTX]

<0-99999999> [IF CKBKACTX gt 55300 goto
ERR1_CKBKACTX]
[ELSE goto USBNDX]

Checking accounts, brokerage accounts and other similar accounts?
22

USBNDX

USBNDX

As of the last day of ^LAST_MONTH, what was the total balance or market value (including interest earned) of
-

 [goto USBNDX]
<0-99999999> [IF USBNDX gt 10000 goto
ERR1_USBNDX]
[ELSE goto COMPSAV]

U.S. Savings bonds?
22

COMPSAV

COMPSAV

How does the amount your household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH compare with the amount your
household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH one year ago in -

 [goto COMPSAV]
<1,D,R> [goto COMPCKG]
<2,3>
[goto COMPSAVX]

Savings accounts?

22

COMPSAVX

COMPSAVX

22

COMPCKG

COMPCKG

1. Same
2. More
3. Less
How much (more/less)?

How does the amount your household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH compare with the amount your
household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH one year ago in -

<1-999999999> [IF COMPSAVX gt 29396 goto
ERR1_COMPSAVX]
[ELSE goto COMPCKG]
 [goto COMPCKG]
<1,D,R> [goto COMPBND]
<2,3>
[goto COMPCKGX]

Checking accounts?

1. Same
2. More
3. Less

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COMPCKGX

COMPCKGX

How much (more/less)?

<1-99999999> [IF COMPCKGX gt 19000 goto
ERR1_COMPCKGX]
[ELSE goto COMPBND]

22

COMPBND

COMPBND

How does the amount your household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH compare with the amount your
household had on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH one year ago in -


[goto COMPBND]
<1,D,R> [goto SECOWND]
<2,3>
[goto COMPBNDX]

U.S. Savings bonds?

22

COMPBNDX

COMPBNDX

22

SECOWND

SECOWND

22

SECESTX

SECESTX

22

COMPSEC

COMPSEC

22

COMPSECX

COMPSECX

1. Same
2. More
3. Less
How much (more/less)?

Did ^YOU_ANYMEM own any securities, such as stocks, mutual funds, private bonds, government bonds, or
Treasury notes on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH?

1. Yes
2. No
What was the estimated value of all such securities on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH?

How does this compare with the value of such securities your household held on the last day of
^LAST_MONTH one year ago?

1. Same
2. More
3. Less
How much (more/less)?

<1-99999999> [IF COMPBNDX gt 2500 goto
ERR1_COMPBNDX]
[ELSE goto SECOWND]
 [goto SECOWND]
<1>
[goto SECESTX]
<2,D,R> [goto PURSSEC]

<1-99999999> [IF SECESTX lt 100 or gt 250000 goto
ERR1_SECESTX]
[ELSE goto COMPSEC]
 [goto COMPSEC]
<1,D,R> [goto PURSSEC]
<2,3>
[goto COMPSECX]

<1-99999999> [IF COMPSECX lt 5 or gt 300000 goto
ERR1_COMPSECX]
[ELSE goto PURSSEC]

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PURSSEC

PURSSEC

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM PURCHASE any stocks, mutual funds, or bonds?

<1>
<2,D,R>

 [goto PURSSEC]

22

PURSSECX

PURSSECX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the total purchase price including broker fees?

22

SELLSEC

SELLSEC

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM SELL any stocks, mutual funds, or bonds?

1. Yes
2. No
What was the net amount received from sales after subtracting broker fees?

22

SELLSECX

SELLSECX

22

COLPLAN

COLPLAN

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM put any money into a tax-deferred or tax-free educational
savings plan, such as, section 529 plan, state sponsored pre-paid tuition plans, or educational IRA's for
^YOURSELF?

22

COLPLANX

COLPLANX

1. Yes
2. No
How much?

22

BSINVST

BSINVST

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM make any investments to your own business or farm?

BSINVSTX

1. Yes
2. No
How much did you invest?

22

BSINVSTX

[goto PURSSECX]
[goto SELLSEC]

<1-99999999> [IF PURSSECX lt 35 or gt 271183 goto
ERR1_PURSSECX]
[ELSE goto SELLSEC]
 [goto SELLSEC]
<1>
[goto SELLSECX]
<2,D,R> [goto COLPLAN]

<1-99999999> [IF SELLSECX is lt 5 or gt 600000 goto
ERR1_SELLSECX]
[ELSE goto COLPLAN]
 [goto COLPLAN]
<1>
[goto COLPLANX]
<2,D,R> [goto BSINVST]

<1-99999999> [IF COLPLANX lt 25 or gt 20000 goto
ERR1_COLPLANX]
[ELSE goto BSINVST]
 [goto BSINVST]
<1>
[goto BSINVSTX]
<2,D,R> [goto WDBSAST]

<1-99999999> [IF BSINVSTX lt 50 or gt 100000 goto
ERR1_BSINVSTX]
[ELSE goto WDBSAST]

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WDBSAST

WDBSAST

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM withdraw any assets from your own business or farm?

 [goto WDBSAST]
<1>
[goto WDBSASTX]
<2,D,R> [goto WDBSGDS]

1. Yes
2. No
What was the value of such assets?

22

WDBSASTX

WDBSASTX

22

WDBSGDS

WDBSGDS

During the last 12 months, were any goods or services from your own business or farm withdrawn for
personal use?

22

WDBSGDSX

WDBSGDSX

1. Yes
2. No
What was the value of these goods or services?

22

MONYOWE

MONYOWE

On the last day of ^LAST_MONTH, did anyone outside of your household owe money to ^YOU_ANYMEM?

22

COMPOWD

22

COMPOWDX

COMPOWD

COMPOWDX

1. Yes
2. No
How does the amount owed to your household on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH compare with the amount
owed to your household by persons outside your household on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH one year ago?

1. Same
2. More
3. Less
How much (more/less)?

<1-99999999> [IF WDBSASTX lt 5 or gt 200000 goto
ERR1_WDBSASTX]
[ELSE goto WDBSGDS]
 [goto WDBSGDS]
<1>
[goto WDBSGDSX]
<2,D,R>
[goto MONYOWE]

<1-99999999> [IF WDBSGDSX lt 5 or gt 20000 goto
ERR1_WDBSGDSX]
[ELSE goto MONYOWE]
 [goto MONYOWE]
<1>
[goto COMPOWD]
<2,D,R> [goto MONYOWD]

<1,D,R>
<2,3>

[goto MONYOWD]
[goto COMPOWDX]

<1-99999999> [IF COMPOWDX lt 5 or gt 40000 goto
ERR1_COMPOWDX]
[ELSE goto MONYOWD]
 [goto MONYOWD]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

22

MONYOWD

MONYOWD

Did anyone outside of your household owe money to ^YOU_ANYMEM on the last day of ^LAST_MONTH ONE
YEAR AGO?

<1>
<2,D,R>

22

MONYOWDX

MONYOWDX

22

SETLINS

SETLINS

22

SETLINSX

SETLINSX

POP

LDLNPHON

LDLNPHON

1. Yes
2. No
How much was owed?

During the last 12 months, did ^YOU_ANYMEM receive settlement on surrender of any insurance policies (life
or annuity)?

1. Yes
2. No
How much did you receive?

Do you/your household currently have at least one phone inside your home that is currently working and is
not a cell phone?

[goto MONYOWDX]
[goto SETLINS]

<1-99999999> [IF MONYOWDX lt 5 or gt 103000 goto
ERR1_MONYOWDX]
[ELSE goto SETLINS]
 [goto SETLINS]
<1>
[goto SETLINSX]
<2,D,R> [goto S22G_END]

<1-99999999> [IF SETLINSX gt 70000 goto
ERR1_SETLINSX]
[ELSE goto S22G_END]
 [goto S22G_END]
<1, 2, DF, RF> [goto POP_INTRO]

1. Yes
2. No
POP

POP_INTRO

POP_INTRO

Now I have a few questions about where  last shopped for select items. For the
following categories, please tell me the name of the store, business, or website that you or anyone in your
household last made a purchase and whether the purchase was made by personal visit to the store, online, by
catalog or phone order, or by another method.

<1> [goto ELECPOP]

1. Enter 1 to continue
POP

ELECPOP

ELECPOP

POP

PURELEC

PURELEC

Where did you last purchase electronics?
Was that purchase made by personal visit, online, phone/catalog or some other way?

< 30 char, DK, RF> [goto PURELEC]
<1-4, DK, RF> [goto MUSICPOP]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
1.
2.
3.
4.

POP

MUSICPOP

MUSICPOP

POP

PURMUSIC

PURMUSIC

POP

CLOTHPOP

CLOTHPOP

POP

PURCLOTH

PURCLOTH

Was that purchase made by personal visit, online, phone/catalog or some other way?

RESTPOP

RESTPOP

POP

PURREST

PURREST

Was that purchase made by personal visit, online, phone/catalog or some other way?

POP

GROCPOP

GROCPOP

POP

PURGROC

PURGROC

<1-4, DK, RF> [goto CLOTHPOP]

<30 char, DK, RF> [goto PURCLOTH]
<1-4, DK, RF> go to RESTPOP

Personal visit
Internet purchase
Phone or catalog purchase
Another method

Where did you last make a restaurant purchase?
Was that purchase made by personal visit, online, phone/catalog or some other way?

1.
2.
3.
4.

<30 char, DK, RF> [goto PURMUSIC]

Personal visit
Internet purchase
Phone or catalog purchase
Another method

Where did you last purchase clothing?

1.
2.
3.
4.
POP

Personal visit
Internet purchase
Phone or catalog purchase
Another method

Where did you last purchase music?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Skip Instructions

<30 char, DK, RF> [goto PURREST]
<1-4, DK, RF> [goto GROCPOP]

Personal visit
Internet purchase
Phone or catalog purchase
Another method

Where did you last purchase groceries?
Was that purchase made by personal visit, online, phone/catalog or some other way?

<30 char, DK, RF> [goto PURGROC]
<1-4, DK, RF> [go to RES_INTRO]

1. Personal visit

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

2. Internet purchase
3. Phone or catalog purchase
4. Another method
BACK RES

RES_INTRO

RES_INTRO

We're almost done with the survey. I just have a few questions before we wrap up.

BACK RES

RESPOBJ

RESPOBJ

1. Enter 1 to Continue
We'd like to produce additional statistical data, without taking up your time with more questions, by
combining your survey answers with data from other government agencies. Do you have any objections?

<1>
[goto RESOBJSP]
<2,DK,RF> [goto RESPIB]

1. Yes, object
2. No, do not object
What are your objections?

<30 characters,DK,RF> [goto RESPIB]

BACK RES

RESOBJSP

RESOBJSP

BACK RES

RESPIB

RESPIB

Enter 4 if not a personal visit
Did you provide the Information Booklet to the respondent?

BACK RES

BACK RES

IBHELPFL

IBNTHPFL

IBHELPFL

IBNTHPFL

1. Yes, and respondent used Info Book
2. Yes, but respondent did not use Info Book
3. No, did not provide Info Book
4. Not a personal visit
During the interview we referred to a booklet that lists a variety of things you might have purchased. Was this
booklet helpful to you?
1. Yes
2. No
Why wasn't the booklet helpful?

<1> [IF INTNMBR = 5 then goto RESPOBJ]
[ELSE goto RESPIB]

<1> [goto IBHELPFL]
<2> [goto NOUSEIB]
<3,4> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]

<1,RF> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
<2,DK> [goto IBNTHPFL]
<1-7,DK,RF> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
<8> [goto IBNTHPSP]

BACK RES

IBNTHPSP

IBNTHPSP

BACK RES

NOUSEIB

NOUSEIB

1. It was too long
2. It was too hard to use
3. It took too much time to use
4. There were too many examples
5. It was hard to read
6. It wasn't clear I was supposed to use it
7. This wasn't my first interview - knew what you would ask
8. Other, specify
Specify:
Before we started the interview, I gave you a booklet that lists a variety of things you might have
purchased. What about the book made you decide not to use it?

<30 characters,DK,RF> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
<1-7,DK,RF> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
<8> [goto NOUSIBSP]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

BACK RES

NOUSIBSP

NOUSIBSP

1. It was too long
2. It looked too hard to use
3. It took too much time to use
4. There were too many examples
5. It was hard to read
6. It wasn't clear I was supposed to use it
7. This wasn't my first interview - I knew what you would ask
8. Other, specify
Specify:

BACK RES

AUTOBLPY

AUTOBLPY

Do ^YOU_ANYMEM pay any bills through automatic deductions from a bank account?

BACK RES

FINSOFT

FINSOFT

1. Yes
2. No
Do ^YOU_ANYMEM use any electronic financial software, such as Quicken, or use a website to track
expenses?

<30 characters,DK,RF> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto AUTOBLPY]
[ELSE EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
<1,2,DK,RF> [goto FINSOFT]

<1> [goto FNSFTTYP]
<2,DK,RF> [EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]

BACK RES

BACK RES

FNSFTTYP

1. Yes
2. No
What software or website do ^YOU_ANYMEM use?

<4>

FNSFTSP

FNSFTSP

1. Quicken
2. Microsoft Money
3. Mint.com
4. Other, specify
Specify:

SKIP_CHECK

SKIP_CHECK

Some Sections have been skipped.
Is there anyone in the household now that would be able to provide information on:

<1>
<2>
<3>

FNSFTTYP

<1-3,DK,RF> [EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
[goto FNSFTSP]

<30 characters,DK,RF> [EXIT RESEARCH BLOCK]
[goto SK_RESP]
[goto APPTOTH]
[goto DONE]

Press Shift-F5 to view the status table

BACK

SK_RESP

SK_RESP

1. Yes
2. No
3. Battery problem
Ask if necessary:
With whom am I speaking?
ENTER LINE NUMBER or 95. For proxy respondent

<1-30> [If (SKIPFLAG[SK_RESP] = 1) OR (SK_RESP gt
NROSIZ)
OR (AGERNG[SK_RESP] lt 2) OR
(HHMEM[SK_RESP] = 2)
then goto CK_SK_RESP]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto SK_RESP2]

BACK

APPTOTH

APPTOTH

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
I'd like to schedule a DATE to (conduct/complete) the interview.
What DATE AND TIME would be best to visit again?

<95> [goto SK_RESP2]

<25 characters>

[goto THANKCB]

 [goto DONE]
Today is: (current date)

CBREF

CBREF

THANKCB

THANKCB

B.

Battery problem

Missing Sections: Press shift-F5 to view the status table
Exit this case now.
Call the case up again and make it a TYPE A non-interview before transmitting.
1. Enter 1 to Continue
Thank you.

 [IF outcome = 202 goto CBREF]
[ELSE goto VERIFY_INFO]
<1> [goto VERIFY_INFO]

<1> [goto VERIFY_INFO]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

I will come back at the time suggested
Revisit

DK_CHECK

DK_CHECK

(Appointment information)

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Are there any Don't Know items that you need to callback for?

<1>
<2>

[goto DK_APPT]
[goto THANKYOU]

Press Ctrl-M to review all Don't Knows

DK_APPT

DK_APPT

1. Yes
2. No
I'd like to schedule a DATE to complete the missing items.
What DATE AND TIME would be best to visit you again?

<25 characters> [goto DK_THANK]

Today is (current date)
DK Items: Press Ctrl-M to review all Don't Knows
DK_THANK

DK_THANK

Thank you.

<1> [goto VERIFY_INFO]

I will come back at the time suggested.
Revisit: (Appointment information)

THANKYOU

THANKYOU

1. Enter 1 to Continue
This concludes the interview. Thank you for your patience, and for taking the time to answer
our questions.

<1> [goto HOW_INTV]

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
cooperation when we contact you again in 3 months.)
Interview number: ^INTNMBR
NOTE: Inform the respondent that a supervisor may call them to conduct re-interview.
Explain re-interview as needed.

BACK

THANK2

THANK2

1. Enter 1 to Continue
Thank you for your time. You've been very helpful.
NOTE: Inform the respondent that a supervisor

<1> [IF BCNAME ne blank goto VERIFY_INFO]
[ELSEIF (NONTYP = 1 AND SECTCOMP[2,3] = 1) OR
(NONTYP = 1-3) then goto TELPV]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

may call them to conduct re-interview.
Explain re-interview as needed.

[ELSE goto DONE]

Interview number: ^INTNMBR

1. Enter 1 to Continue
BACK

TRANS

TRANS
Are you ready to transmit this case?

<1>
<2>

[goto MISS_SEC]
[goto VERIFY_INFO]

1. Yes
2. No
BACK

MISS_SEC

MISS_SEC

No survey data were collected for a required section(s) in a 302 interview.

<30 characters>

[goto TELPV]

Press F5 to view status table

BACK

BACK

HOW_INTV

SNGL_INT

TEL_SECT

HOW_INTV

Enter the reason that best describes why survey data was not collected.
How did you collect the data for this (first/second/third/fourth/fifth) interview for this household?

SNGL_INT

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
Were you able to conduct the interview in a single ^VISITCALL?

TEL_SECT

1. Yes
2. No
Which of these sections did you collect entirely by telephone?

<1,6> [goto SNGL_INT]
<2> [goto TEL_RESN]
<3,4,5> [goto TEL_SECT]

<1,2> [If HOW_INTV = 6 goto TEL_RESN]
[else goto CONVREF]

<1-10> [Goto TEL_RSN]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Do not select 6 or 7 if any part of the section was collected in person.

1. Section 3 Housing - rent, mortgage, home equity loans.
2. Section 4 Utilities/Communications (electricity, heating, telephone, cable, internet).
3. Section 6 Appliances

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Section

BACK

Tag Name

TEL_RESN

Variable Name

Question Text

TEL_RESN

4. Section 8 Home Furnishings
5. Section 9 Clothing
6. Sections 10, 11, and 12 Vehicle Expenses
7. Sections 13 and 14 Insurance
8. Section 15 Medical/Health Expenses
9. Section 18 Trips and Vacations
10. Section 22 Work Experience and Income
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).
Specify

BACK

OTHTLRSN

OTHTLRSN

BACK

TELPV

TELPV

BACK

CONVREF

CONVREF

How did you collect MOST of the data for this case?
(Include follow-ups)

1. By personal visit
2. By phone
? [F1]

Skip Instructions

<1-7> [goto CONVREF]
<8> [goto OTHTLRSN]

<30 characters> [goto CONVREF]
<1,2> [IF NONTYP = 1 AND SECTCOMP[2 or 3] = 1 AND
NOCONTACT = 0 goto RESPON]
[ELSEIF NONTYPE = 1-3 goto DONE]
[ELSE goto CONVREF]

<1,2>

[goto RESPON]

Was this a converted refusal?

1. Yes
2. No
BACK

RESPON

RESPON

Enter the line number of the MAIN respondent.

<1-30,95>

[goto OTHRESP]

1. ^NAME[1]
2. ^NAME[2]
3. ^NAME[3]
4. ^NAME[4]
5. ^NAME[5]
6. ^NAME[6]
7. ^NAME[7]

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Section

BACK

Tag Name

OTHRSP

Variable Name

Question Text

OTHRSP

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
Enter the line number of ALL OTHER respondents.

Skip Instructions

<0-30,95> [If OTHRSP = RESPON goto CK_OTHRSP]
[else goto USERECS]

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)

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Section

BACK

BACK

Tag Name

USERECS

TYPERECS

Variable Name

Question Text

USERECS

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
In this interview, how often did the respondent consult records?

TYPERECS

1. Always or almost always (90% of the time or more)
2. Most of the time (50% ot 89% of the time)
3. Occasionally (10% to 49% of the time)
4. Never or almost never (less than 10% of the time)
What types of bills, receipts, or records did the respondent(s) use to answer expenditure questions?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

BACK

SPECRECS

SPECRECS
RECT_SEC

1. Bills
2. Checkbook ledger or check stubs
3. Personal finance or budgeting software records
4. Receipts of purchase (e.g., sales slips)
5. Home file (provided by Census Bureau)
6. Contracts of agreements
7. Bank statements or online bill-paying statements
8. Other- specify
9. None
Specify
Which of these sections did the respondent(s) use bills, receipts, or other resources to answer
expenditure questions?

Skip Instructions

<1-3> [goto TYPEREC]
<4>
[goto HOMEFILE]

<1-7> [goto RECT_SEC]
<8>
[goto SPECRECS]
<9>
[IF 9 is selected with any other answer list option,
goto CK_TYPERCS]
[ELSE goto HOMEFILE]

<30 characters>
<1-10>

[goto RECT_SEC]

[goto RECORDS]

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

BACK

RECORDS

RECORDS

1. Sections 2 and 3 Housing - rent, mortgage, home equity loans
2. Section 4 Utilities/Communications (electricity, heating, telephone, cable, internet)
3. Section 6 Appliances
4. Section 8 Home Furnishings
5. Section 9 Clothing
6. Section 10, 11, and 12 Vehicle Expenses
7. Section 13 and 14 Insurance
8. Section 15 Medical/ Health Expenses
9. Section 18 Trips and Vacations
10. Section 22 Work Experience and Income
Did the respondent hand you any records, bills, or receipts during the interview?

<1> [goto REC_SP]
<2> [goto HOMEFILE]

Records such as utility bills, mortgage statements, credit card bills, or pay stubs.

BACK

REC_SP

REC_SP

BACK

RECINFO

RECINFO

BACK

RECDIFF

RECDIFF

1. Yes
2. No
Please describe the records that were given to you.
For most of the records, were you able to find the required information (e.g., item description, date, price)?
1. Yes
2. No
Why were you unable to find the required expenditure information?

<30 characters> [goto RECINFO]
<1> [goto HOMEFILE]
<2> [goto RECDIFF]

<1-3> [goto HOMEFILE]
<4> [goto RECD_SP]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas

BACK

RECD_SP

RECD_SP

BACK

HOMEFILE

HOMEFILE

1. The record was unclear, difficult to read
2. The record did not provide the required level of detail
3. The record did not match the expenditure categories
4. Other, specify
Specify:

<30 characters> [goto HOMEFILE]
<1,2> [goto INFOBOOK]

Did you give the respondent a Home File this quarter?

1. Yes
2. No
BACK

INFOBOOK

INFOBOOK

<1-5> [goto LANGUAGE]
In the interview, how often did the respondent consult the information booklet?
If reading the book to the respondent, enter 5.

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

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.
BACK

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE
In what language was the interview conducted?

BACK

LANG_SP

LANG_SP

BACK

VERIFY_INFO

VERIFY_INFO

1. English
2. Spanish
3. Other - specify
Specify
Verify/change any of the information listed below
Telephone number: ((area)) (phone number) (Extension)
Second phone: (2nd phone number) (2nd phone extension)
Best time to call : (Bestime code description)
Specific best time: (best time specify)
No Sunday: ((No Sunday Interview/Sunday interview okay))

<1,2> [goto VERIFY_INFO]
<3>
[goto LANG_SP]

<30 characters>

<1> [IF INTNMBR = 5 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
goto RESPCOOP]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 3 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
AND NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]
[ElSEIF INTNMBR = 3 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
goto INFOQUAL]
[ELSE goto DONE]
<2>

BACK

V_PHONE

V_PHONE

V_BSTT

V_BSTT

1. Enter 1 to Continue
2. Change something
What is your telephone number?
Enter 0 for none.
Best time to contact

[goto VERIFY_INFO]

[goto V_PHONE]

<15 Characters, Empty> [If entry lt 10 digits and ne 0, D,
or R goto CK_VPHONE]
[else goto V_BSTT]
<1-9, Empty>
[goto V_BSTTI2]
<10>
[goto DONE]

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)

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

<30 characters, empty>

BACK

V_BSTTI2

V_BSTTI2

7. Late evening/night (7pm-9pm)
8. Daytime (9am-4pm)
9. After 5pm
10. Battery problem
Enter specific best time to contact

BACK

V_NOSUN

V_NOSUN

Would a Sunday interview be acceptable?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Battery problem

BACK

BACK

BACK

BACK

BACK

RESPCOOP

RESPEFF

EFFCHG

CHGPNT

CHGST_SP

RESPCOOP

RESPEFF

How cooperative was this respondent during this interview?
1. Somewhat cooperative
2. Neither cooperative nor uncooperative
3. Somewhat uncooperative
4. Very uncooperative
How much effort would you say this respondent put into answering the expenditure questions during this
interview?

EFFCHG

1. A lot of effort (e.g., looked at a lot of bills, read the Information Book, asked clarifying questions)
2. A moderate amount of effort (e.g., looked at a few bills, seemed to skim Information Book)
3. A bare minimum of effort (e.g., gave answers without much apparent thought, no consultation of records or
Information Book)
Did the respondent's level of effort increase, decrease, or stay the same during this interview?

CHGPNT

1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Stayed the same
4. Don't know for sure
At about what point(s) in this interview did the respondent's level of effort change?

CHGST_SP

1. Within the first 15 minutes
2. 15 to 30 minutes into the interview
3. 30 to 45 minutes into the interview
4. 45 to 60 minutes into the interview
5. At a specific section, specify
6. Other, specify
Which section?

[goto V_NOSUN]

<1,2> [IF INTNMBR = 5 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
goto RESPCOOP]
[ELSEIF INTNMBR = 3 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
AND NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]
[ElSEIF INTNMBR = 3 AND (THANKYOU = 1 or
DK_THANK = 1)
goto INFOQUAL]
[ELSE goto DONE]
<1-4> [goto RESPEFF]

<1-3> [goto EFFCHG]

<1,2> [goto CHGPNT]
<3,4> [IF NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]
[ELSE goto DONE]

<1-4> [IF NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]
[ELSE goto DONE]
<5> [goto CHGST_SP]
<6> [goto CHG_SP]

<1-22> [IF NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]

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Consumer Expenditure Quarterly Survey 2011 Items Booklet 
 
Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text
1. Section 1 General Housing Characteristics
2. Section 2 Rented Living Quarters
3. Section 3 Owned Living Quarters
4. Section 4 Utilities and Fuels for Owned and Rented Properties
5. Section 5 Construction, Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance of Property
6. Section 6 Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
7. Section 7 Household Item Repairs and Service Contracts
8. Section 8 Household Furnishings and Related Household Items
9. Section 9 Clothing
10. Section 10 Rented and Leased Vehicles
11. Section 11 Owned Vehicles
12. Section 12 Vehicle Maintenance, Repair and Operating Expenses
13. Section 13 Non-Health Insurance
14. Section 14 Hospitalization and Health Insurance
15. Section 15 Medical Expenses and Reimbursements
16. Section 16 Educational Expenses
17. Section 17 Subscriptions, Memberships and Entertainment Expenses
18. Section 18 Trips and Vacations
19. Section 19 Miscellaneous Expenses and Contributions
20. Section 20 Expense Patterns for Food, Beverages and Other Selected Items
21. Section 21 Credit Card Balances
22. Section 22 Work Experience and Income
Specify

Skip Instructions
[ELSE goto DONE]

BACK

CHG_SP

CHG_SP

BACK

RESPINFO

RESPINFO

BACK

OTHSECT

OTHSECT

Did the respondent get information from other household members when answering the questions?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't Know
For which expenditure categories did other household members provide information?

<30 characters> [IF NUMHOUSE gt 1 goto RESPINFO]
[ELSE goto DONE]
<1> [goto OTHSECT]
<2-3> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto INFOQUAL
[ELSE goto DONE]

<1-10> [IF INTNMBR = 3 goto INFOQUAL]
[ELSE goto DONE]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1. Sections 2 and 3 Housing - rent, mortgage, home equity loans
2. Section 4 Utilities/Communications (electricity, heating, telephone, cable, internet)
3. Section 6 Appliances
4. Section 8 Home Furnishings
5. Section 9 Clothing
6. Sections 10, 11, and 12 Vehicle Expenses
7. Sections 13 and 14 Insurance
8. Section 15 Medical/Health Expenses
9. Section 18 Trips and Vacations
10. Section 22 Work Experience and Income

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Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

BACK

INFOQUAL

INFOQUAL

BACK

BACK

RESPDIFF

DIFFTYPE

Question Text
How would you rate the quality of the information obtained in this interview?

RESPDIFF

1. Excellent, no problems at all
2. Good, a few problems, but overall quality good
3. Fair, a number of problems, but overall acceptable
4. Poor, many problems, overall quality open to question
Did the respondent have any difficulty answering any of the questions during this interview?

DIFFTYPE

1. Yes
2. No
What types of difficulty did the respondent seem to have?

Skip Instructions
<1-4> [goto RESPDIFF]

<1> [goto DIFFTYPE]
<2> [goto DONE]

<1-5> [goto DIFFSECT]
<6> [goto DIFF_SP]

Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

BACK

DIFF_SP

DIFF_SP

BACK

DIFFSECT

DIFFSECT

1. Problems remembering the expenditure item
2. Problems remembering the expenditure price
3. Problems remembering the expenditure details (e.g., date, for whom)
4. Problems understanding the question
5. Did not know the expenditure information (items, price, or details)
6. Other, specify
Specify:
For which sections did the respondent seem to have the most difficulty?

<30 characters> [goto DIFFSECT]
<1-22> [goto DONE]

Enter up to 3, separate with commas.
1. Section 1 General Housing Characteristics
2. Section 2 Rented Living Quarters
3. Section 3 Owned Living Quarters
4. Section 4 Utilities and Fuels for Owned and Rented Properties
5. Section 5 Construction, Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance of Property
6. Section 6 Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
7. Section 7 Household Item Repairs and Service Contracts
8. Section 8 Household Furnishings and Related Household Items
9. Section 9 Clothing
10. Section 10 Rented and Leased Vehicles
11. Section 11 Owned Vehicles
12. Section 12 Vehicle Maintenance, Repair and Operating Expenses
13. Section 13 Non-Health Insurance
14. Section 14 Hospitalization and Health Insurance
15. Section 15 Medical Expenses and Reimbursements
16. Section 16 Educational Expenses
17. Section 17 Subscriptions, Memberships and Entertainment Expenses
18. Section 18 Trips and Vacations
19. Section 19 Miscellaneous Expenses and Contributions

Page 278 of 279 
 

Consumer Expenditure Quarterly Survey 2011 Items Booklet 
 
Section

Tag Name

Variable Name

Question Text

Skip Instructions

20. Section 20 Expense Patterns for Food, Beverages and Other Selected Items
21. Section 21 Credit Card Balances
22. Section 22 Work Experience and Income

 

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