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Information Booklet
CE-305
Issued April 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Privacy Act Statement
4
Demographics
5
Section 1 – General Housing Characteristics
7
Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate
8
Section 4 – Utilities and Fuels
10
Section 5 – Home Improvement, Repairs, and Home Services
11
Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment and Other Selected Items
15
Section 7 – Household Item Repairs, Service Contracts, and Extended Warranties
22
Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
23
Sections 9 and 10 – Rented, Leased, and Owned Vehicles
27
Section 11 – Transportation
28
Section 12 – Health Insurance
31
Section 13 – Medical and Health Expenses
32
Section 14 – Insurance Other than Health
34
Section 15 – Family Care and Education
35
Section 16 – Subscriptions, Memberships, Books, and Entertainment Expenses
36
Section 17 – Trips and Vacations
39
Section 18 – Clothing and Clothing Services
41
Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses
42
Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods
45
Section 21 – Occupations
47
Section 21 – Work Experience and Income
48
Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities
52
2024 Calendar
55
2025 Calendar
56
Fraction Conversion Chart
57
Language Identification Cards
58
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the Consumer Expenditure Survey
for the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor under
Title 29, United States Code. The survey’s purpose is to obtain
information on what people in the U.S. are purchasing. The data are used
to update the Consumer Price Index, among other important uses. All
survey information will be used for statistical purposes only.
Any information you provide for this survey is confidential, by law, under
Title 13, United States Code. Participation in this survey is voluntary and
there are no penalties for refusing to answer any question(s). However,
your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness
and accuracy of these data.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Hispanic Origin
1. Mexican
2. Mexican-American
3. Chicano
4. Puerto Rican
5. Cuban
6. Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Race
(Please choose one or more)
1. White
2. Black or African American
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Asian
5. Native Hawaiian
6. Guamanian or Chamorro
7. Samoan
8. Other Pacific Islander
Asian Origin
1. Chinese
2. Filipino
3. Japanese
4. Korean
5. Vietnamese
6. Asian Indian
7. Other Asian origin, such as Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, or Cambodian
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Demographics
Education
1. No schooling completed, or less than 1 year
2. Nursery, kindergarten, and elementary
(grades 1-8)
3. High school (grades 9-12, no degree)
4. High school graduate – high school diploma
or the equivalent (GED)
5. Some college but no degree
6. Associate’s degree in college
7. Bachelor’s degree (BA, AB, BS, etc.)
8. Master’s, professional, or doctoral degree
(MA, MS, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, etc.)
Active Duty
A person is considered to be on active duty if
they are on full-time duty in the U.S. Armed
Forces. Active duty does not include training in
the Reserve or National Guard but does include
activation from the Reserve or National Guard.
Armed Forces
A person is considered to be in the Armed
Forces if they currently serve on Active Duty in
any branch of the U.S. military. This includes
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
Space Force, and Coast Guard; their reserve
components; and the Air and Army National
Guard.
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SECTION 1 – GENERAL HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Type of Structure
1.
Single family detached
A detached structure with only one primary residence;
however, the structure could include a rental unit(s) in
the basement, attic, etc.
2.
Row or townhouse
An inner unit (two-, three-, or four-story structure) with two walls in common with other
units and a private ground level entrance; it may have a rental unit as part of the
structure.
3.
End row or end townhouse
Shares only one common wall with other units.
4.
Duplex
A detached two-unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels.
5.
3-plex or 4-plex
Three- or four-unit structure with all units occupying the same level or levels.
6.
Garden
A multi-unit structure, usually wider than it is high, having two, three, or possibly four
floors; characteristically the units not only have common walls but are also stacked on top
of one another.
7.
High rise
A multi-unit structure which has 4 or more floors.
8.
Apartment or flat
A unit not described above; it could be located in the basement, attic, second floor, or
over the garage of one of the units described above.
9.
Mobile home or trailer
10.
College dormitory
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SECTION 3 – OWNED LIVING QUARTERS AND OTHER
OWNED REAL ESTATE
Types of Owned Real Estate
Commercial real estate or farmland
Properties rented out or owned only for investment purposes
Other homes, vacation homes, or recreational properties
including timeshares
Land with no buildings on it
Closing Costs
advertising costs
property survey changes
deed preparation
real estate listing fees
escrow payment
recording fees
lawyer’s fees
title search
points paid by buyer
transfer taxes
Costs for Selling a Property
advertising costs
mortgage penalties
closing costs
points for financing
commission to realtor
property inspection
deferred mortgage interest
payment
real estate listing fees
lawyer’s fees
Mortgage Payment Items
1.
Principal
2.
Interest
3.
Escrow or anything else (including property taxes and
insurance)
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Section 3 – Owned Living Quarters and Other Owned Real Estate
Fees for Homeowner’s Associations, Condominiums, and
Cooperatives
1.
Repayment of loans owed by cooperative (Coop only)
2.
Property taxes (Coop only)
3.
Property insurance (Coop only)
4.
Management
5.
Repairs or maintenance, including lawn care or snow
removal
6.
Improvements
7.
Utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, heat
8.
Parking (HOA/Condo only)
9.
Recreational facilities, including swimming, golf, or tennis
10.
Security, including guards or alarm systems
11.
Maid services (HOA/Condo only)
12.
Medical services (HOA/Condo only)
13.
Trash collection
14.
Other (specify)
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SECTION 4 – UTILITIES AND FUELS
Part A – Telephone, Internet, and Cable/Satellite TV Expenses
1. Cellular service for mobile phones and devices,
including data plans and prepaid plans
2. Residential phone service including landlines and
Voice over IP (VoIP)
3. Internet service at home
4. Cable or satellite TV service, such as –
DirecTV
DVR service and ondemand/pay-per-view
Dish
Part B – Other Telephone or Internet Expenses
Pre-paid cellular cards/minutes
Internet or wireless internet access away from home, at places such as cafés, hotels, or
airplanes
Part C – Utilities, Fuels, and Services
1. Electricity
2. Natural or utility gas
3. Fuel oil
4. Bottled or tank gas such as –
kerosene
propane
5. Other fuels including wood
6. Piped-in water and sewerage maintenance
7. Garbage and recycling collection or disposal, such as –
compost pickup
junk disposal
recycling pickup
garbage pickup
large/bulky item pickup
1-800-GOT-JUNK
hazardous disposal
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SECTION 5 – HOME IMPROVEMENT, REPAIRS, AND
HOME SERVICES
Part A - Job Types
1. Homes under construction, including a vacation
home or second home
2.
Building an addition to the house or a new structure,
such as a porch, garage, or new rooms, including –
attached garages, carports, breezeways, greenhouses,
and sheds
detached garages or carports added or improved
kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms, general purpose rooms, basement, etc.
other detached outside buildings added or improved (sheds, greenhouses, storm cellars)
other outside additions or alterations (boat docks, decks, terracing, grading and filling,
retaining walls)
3.
Finishing a basement or an attic or enclosing a porch
4.
Remodeling one or more rooms in the house, such as –
bathroom or kitchen remodeling
interior restructuring or other areas
creation of new rooms within the structure removing or adding walls
demolition of part of the structure
5.
Landscaping the grounds or planting new shrubs or trees
edging garden beds
laying sod
Do not include landscaping maintenance or routine lawn care.
6.
Building outdoor patios, walks, fences, or other enclosures, driveways, permanent
swimming pools, or hot tubs, such as –
driveways and walkways, added or
patios and terraces
improved
tennis/basketball courts
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7.
Repairing outdoor patios, walks, fences, driveways, or permanent swimming pools
(including permanent above-ground swimming pools), such as –
fences
patios and terraces
recreational facilities
8.
Painting, either interior or exterior, or wallpapering, such as –
combination of painting and wallpapering
varnish, sealant, lacquer, and waterproofing
9.
Plastering or paneling, such as –
crown molding installation
drywall patching
paneling installation
10.
Plumbing or water heating installations or repairs, such as –
all interior water pipes
garbage disposal
toilets
dishwasher or laundry tub
plumbing fixtures
water heater
external sprinkler systems
septic tanks
wells
11.
Electrical work, such as –
light fixture installation
solar panel installation
wiring
12.
Heating or air conditioning jobs, excluding maintenance service contracts
13.
Flooring installation, repair, or replacement, such as –
carpet
stained concrete
luxury vinyl plank
tile or linoleum
wood, slate, or marble
14.
Insulation
15.
Roofing, gutters, or downspouts, such as –
combined maintenance and repairs
complete re-roofing
including roofing
repair of shingles, gutters, downspouts,
combined replacements including reetc.
roofing
16.
Siding
17.
Installation, repair, or replacement of window panes, screens, storm doors,
awnings, and the like, such as –
doors (interior or exterior)
windows (interior or exterior)
18.
Masonry, brick, or stucco work
19.
Other improvements or repairs (include security systems that are hard-wired into
the home)
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Section 5 – Home Improvement, Repairs, and Home Services
Part A - Appliances
1.
Cooking stove, range, or oven
2.
Microwave oven
3.
Refrigerator or home freezer, such as –
mini refrigerator
wine refrigerator
4.
Built-in dishwasher
5.
Portable dishwasher
6.
Garbage disposal
7.
Clothes washer or dryer
8.
Range hood
9.
Smoke alarms and detectors, such as –
burglar alarm
smoke detector
carbon monoxide detector
water leak alarm
home security device
10.
Window air conditioner
11.
Portable cooling and heating equipment, such as –
fans
portable dehumidifiers
humidifiers
space heaters
12.
Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans
13.
Other major home appliances and equipment, such as –
central air conditioner
furnace
heat pump
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trash compactor
water softener
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Section 5 – Home Improvement, Repairs, and Home Services
Part C - Household Services
1. Termite or pest control services
2.
Gardening or lawn care maintenance services, such as –
fertilizing
planting flowers
tree pruning
hedge trimming
plowing
tree removal
lawn cutting
tilling
weed control
Include any services provided under service contracts.
Do not include services covered by property management or maintenance fees.
3.
Water softening services
4.
Septic tank cleaning
5.
Housekeeping services, such as –
cleaning
cooking
dusting
6.
Home security system service fees
Do not include expenses for security cameras and equipment.
7.
Moving, storage, or freight services, such as –
cargo shipping
moving companies
self-storage units
Do not include expenses reimbursed by employers or other persons outside of
the household.
8.
Heating or air conditioning service contracts, such as –
central air conditioner
furnace
heat pump
central cooler
Do not include repair.
9.
Home warranties, maintenance, repairs, or service contracts on household
appliances, such as –
dehumidifier
range hood
vacuum cleaner
dishwasher
range/oven
washer or dryer
home warranty
refrigerator
window or portable air
conditioner
portable fan
sewing machine
portable heating equipment stove
10.
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Other home services or repair jobs in or around the home, not already reported,
such as –
diaper service
pool maintenance
snow removal
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SECTION 6 – APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT,
AND OTHER SELECTED ITEMS
Part A – Major Household Appliances
1.
Microwave oven
2.
Cooking stove, range, or oven
3.
Range hood
4.
Refrigerator or home freezer, such as –
mini refrigerator
5.
Built-in dishwasher
6.
Portable dishwasher
7.
Garbage disposal
8.
Clothes washer or dryer
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wine refrigerator
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Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
Part B – Household Appliances and Other Selected Items
SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
1. Small electrical kitchen appliances, such as –
blender
bread maker
coffee grinder
coffee maker
deep fryer
electric barbecue
electric can opener
2.
4.
5.
6.
electric toothbrush
facial sauna
flat iron
foot bath
hair dryer
make-up mirror
massager
Waterpik
Electrical floor cleaning equipment, such as –
floor polisher/buffer
Roomba
hand vacuum
rug shampooer
vacuum cleaner
Other household appliances, such as –
air purifier
home security device
burglar alarm
smoke detector
carbon monoxide detector
trash compactor
water filters
water leak alarm
Sewing machines (with or without cabinet), such as –
knitting machines
quilting machines
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sergers
GPS devices, calculators, and fax machines, such as –
copy machines
Garmin
7.
pizza oven
popcorn maker
rice cooker
slow cooker
toaster
toaster oven
waffle iron
Electrical personal care appliances, such as –
curling iron
denture cleaner
digital scale
electric hair trimmer
electric razor
3.
electric iron
food processor
hot plate
ice cream maker
Instant Pot
juicer
mixer
graphing calculator
paper shredder
Digital book readers or tablets, such as –
iPad
Nook
Kindle
typewriters
Samsung tablet
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Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
8.
Computers, computer systems, or related hardware, such as –
cables
keyboards
monitors
CD/DVD drive
laptops
mouse
computer printers
memory
netbooks
external hard drive
modems
scanner
9.
Computer software, including computer games
10.
Computer accessories, such as –
mouse pads
printer cartridges
11.
Portable memory, such as flash drives, memory cards, and recordable discs and
tapes, including –
blank CDs/DVDs
SD card
memory stick
USB flash drive
12.
Video game hardware or accessories, such as –
carrying case
Meta Quest
game controllers
Nintendo Switch
gaming headsets
PlayStation
Steam Deck
VR headsets
Xbox
Do not include video games.
13.
14.
Telephones or accessories, such as –
Apple AirTags
cell phone covers
Apple Watches
chargers
answering machines
charging cables
Bluetooth accessories
cordless telephones
cell phones
phone headsets
phone jacks and cords
satellite phones
selfie sticks
smartphones
smartwatch
Photographic equipment, such as –
battery pack
film camera
projector
camera bag
flashes
strobe light (for
camera or lens cases
lens
photographs)
digital camera
motor driven film advancer
tripod
enlarger
projection screen
winder
filter
Do not include film, film processing, or other photographic supplies.
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Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
15.
Musical instruments, supplies, or accessories, such as –
brass instruments
piano
strings for musical
carrying case
picks
instruments
clarinet
reeds
trombone
drums
rosin
trumpet
guitar
saxophone
valve oil
keyboards
sheet music
woodwinds
music books
stringed instruments
any other musical
music stand
accessories
Do not include repairs, music lessons, or band uniforms.
16.
Lawn mowing machinery or other yard equipment, such as –
edger
rake
tiller
electric lawn trimmer
shovel
tractor (farm, garden, etc.)
garden hose
snow blower
weed digger
lawn mower
spreader
wheelbarrow
TOOLS FOR HOME USE
17.
18.
Power tools, such as –
air compressor
cordless circular saw
cordless drill
electric drill
electric plane
electric polisher
electric saw
electric swimming pool
cleaning equipment
lathe
router
sander
trouble light
Non-power tools, such as –
axe
caulking gun
hammer
hand tools
level
plane
pliers
saw
screwdriver
sockets
wrench
HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
19.
Window air conditioners
20.
Portable cooling or heating equipment, such as –
dehumidifier
humidifier
fan
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space heater
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Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
TVS, RADIOS, VIDEO, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING IN VEHICLES
21.
Televisions, all types including those installed in vehicles, such as –
3-D TV
HD TV
combo TV/DVD player
TVs in cars
22.
DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, or video cameras, such as –
Apple TV
GoPro
Blu-ray disc player
high-definition disc player
Chromecast device
Roku
digital TV converter box
Slingbox
Firestick
TiVo unit
23.
Satellite dishes, receivers, or accessories
24.
Handheld personal music players, such as –
iPod
personal mp3 players
25.
Stereos, radios, speakers, and sound components, including those installed in
vehicles, such as –
Amazon Echo
mixer
Apple HomePod
receiver
amplifier
satellite radio
car stereo
short-wave radio
CB radio
speakers
clock radio
stereo system
compact disc players
tuner
equalizer
turntable
Google Nest
walkie talkie
26.
Other sound or video equipment, including accessories, such as –
adapter for sound equipment
headset
antenna (TV, radio, etc.)
microphone
base station CB antenna
power booster
battery packs
power converter
earphones/headphones
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Section 6 – Appliances, Household Equipment, and Other Selected Items
SPORTS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
27.
28.
29.
30.
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General sports equipment, such as –
badminton set
golf bag
baseball bat
golf clubs
baseball glove
helmets
basketball
hover-board
basketball hoop
karate equipment
bowling ball
lawn games
boxing equipment
pads
football
racquetball
Frisbee
racquetball racket
Do not include any shoes for sports.
Do not include any equipment for water sports.
roller blades
skateboard
soccer ball
sports protective equipment
sports uniform
table tennis equipment
tennis balls
tennis racket
volleyball
Health and exercise equipment, such as –
exercise bike
pedometer
exercise mat
rowing machine
Fitbit
trampoline
home gym
treadmill
weight bench
weights
Camping equipment, such as –
air mattress
frame packs and other
camping cookware
camping packs
camping stove
kerosene lantern
canteen
portable heater
Do not include campers, trailers, or RVs.
screenhouse
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
tent
Hunting and fishing equipment, including all guns, such as –
ammunition
fishing lures
rifle
BB/pellet gun
fishing rod and tackle
scopes
shotgun
bow and arrow
handgun
crossbow
knife
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31.
Winter sports equipment, such as –
ice boat
ice skates
ski boots
ski poles
sled/toboggan
sledding equipment
snow skis
snowboard
snowboard equipment
32.
Water sports equipment, such as –
boogie board
surfboard
diving equipment
swim cap
life jacket
wake board
raft
water ski vest
skim board
water skis
snorkel
wind/paddle board
Do not include canoes, kayaks, sail boats, or jet skis.
33.
Outboard motors
Do not include boats.
34.
Bicycles or bicycle equipment, such as –
bicycle parts
bike pump
electric bicycle
helmet
lock
rack
stand
tires
tubes
35.
Tricycles or battery powered riders, such as –
Big Wheels
36.
Playground equipment, such as –
jungle gym set
portable swimming pool
sand box
37.
splash pad
swing set
water table
Other sports or recreation equipment, such as –
metal detector
telescope
paintball equipment
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SECTION 7 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM REPAIRS, SERVICE
CONTRACTS, AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES
1. Televisions, radios, video and sound equipment, including those installed in
automobiles or other vehicles
2. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use, such as
accidental damage
smartphone repair
AppleCare
tablet repair
Geek Squad
technical support
3. Lawn and garden equipment, such as –
lawn mower repair
Do not include lawn care service.
snow blower repair
4. Musical instruments or accessories, such as –
professional tuning
ultrasonic cleaning
5. Hand or power tools
6. Photographic equipment
7. Sport or recreational equipment, such as –
bicycle repair
gun repair
exercise equipment repair
outdoor sports equipment repair
golf club repair
tennis racket repair/re-stringing
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SECTION 8 – HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Part A – Purchases
LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE
1.
2.
3.
Sofas, such as –
futon
loveseat
sectionals
sofa bed
Living room chairs, such as –
bean bag chair
recliner
convertible chair
rocker
swivel chair
Living room tables, such as –
coffee table
lamp table
end tables
TV table
4.
Ping-pong tables, pool tables, or other similar recreation room items
5.
Other living, family, or recreation room furniture, such as –
bar stools
desk/chair
portable bar or cart
bookcase
entertainment center
room divider
card table/chairs
foot stool (ottoman)
shelving
coat rack
gun cabinet
wall units
curio cabinet
6.
Living room furniture combinations, such as –
sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites
DINING ROOM OR KITCHEN FURNITURE
7.
Dining room or kitchen furniture, such as –
buffet/hutch
dinette set
china cabinet
dining table and chairs
kitchen chairs
serving table or cart
BEDROOM FURNITURE
8.
Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways
9.
Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs, such as –
armoire
chairs
headboard
night tables
bed frames
chest
mattress topper
vanity
bunk bed
dresser
mirrors
waterbed
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Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
INFANTS’ FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
10.
11.
Infants’ furniture, such as –
bassinet
changing table
chest
crib
dresser
Infants’ equipment, such as –
baby bottle sterilizer
baby carrier/backpack
baby gate
baby monitor
baby travel systems
car seat
high chair
mattress
playpen
portable crib
toy chest
carriage
guard rail
jogging stroller
stroller
swing
OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
12.
Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture, such as –
beach chair
patio set
canopy
patio umbrella
chaise lounge
picnic table
hammock
porch swing
13.
Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, such as –
bird bath
patio lanterns
bird houses
patio statues
fountain
planters
inflatable lawn decorations
tiki torches
outdoor flag
wind chimes
OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE
14.
Office furniture for home use, such as –
computer furniture
drafting table
file cabinet
office chairs
safe
Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.
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Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS
15.
16.
Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans, such as –
chandeliers
floor lamps
ceiling fans with/without
recessed lighting
lights
sconces
table lamps
track lights
Other household decorative items, such as –
baskets
mirror
Christmas lights
painting
clocks
plant stand
fireplace equipment and
seasonal decorations
accessories
(Thanksgiving, Christmas)
silk flowers
vase
wall hangings
wreaths
CLOSET, STORAGE, AND TRAVEL ITEMS
17.
18.
Closet and storage items, such as –
drawer organizers
hampers
drawers
hangers
garment bag
hanging bags
garment racks
shelf organizers
shoe bag
shoe rack
storage bins
underbed storage
Travel items including luggage, such as –
backpack
passport holder
briefcase
toiletry bag
messenger bag
tote bag
travel garment bags
travel pillow
trunk
DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE
19.
20.
21.
Stainless, silver, or other flatware, except plastic
fork
knife
spoon
Non-electric cookware, such as –
casserole dishes
pressure cooker
pans
roaster
pots
saucepan
skillet
tea kettle
Dishes, glasses, or serving pieces, such as –
bowls
mugs
china
pitchers
cups
plates
crystal
platters
stemware
trays
Tupperware
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Section 8 – Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
HOUSEHOLD LINENS
22.
23.
Bedroom linens, such as –
baby blanket
bedspread
blanket
comforter
duvet
electric blanket
Bathroom linens, such as –
bathmat
face cloths
hand towels
shower curtain
mattress pad
pillowcases
pillows
quilt
sheets
toilet cover
towels
tub mat
wash cloths
24.
Kitchen, dining room, or other linens, such as –
chair pads
furniture protectors
cloth napkins
placemats
covers for living room tables
small appliance covers
dish cloths
table pads
dish towels
tablecloths
doilies
25.
Slipcovers, decorative pillows, or cushions
Include custom and ready-made items.
FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS
26.
Rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares
27.
Curtains or drapes
Include custom and ready-made items.
28.
Blinds, shades, or other window coverings
Include custom and ready-made items.
Part B – Rental, Leasing, or Repair of Furniture
Rental or leasing of furniture
Repairing, refinishing, or reupholstering furniture, including the cost for fabric
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VEHICLES
1.
Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans, or SUVs
Include fees for car sharing services such as Zipcar with rented vehicles.
2.
Campers, motor homes, or RVs, such as –
bumper pull RV
toy hauler RV
fifth wheel RV
travel trailer
pop-up camper
3.
Motorcycles
Do not include mopeds and motor scooters.
4.
Boats, including kayaks or jet-skis, such as –
boat with outboard motor
cabin cruiser
canoe
launch
pontoon boat
power boat
rowboat
rowing shell
sailboat
yacht
5.
Trailers, to tow boats or other cargo, such as –
ATV trailer
horse trailer
boat trailer
motorcycle trailer
cargo trailer
utility trailer
6.
Aircraft, such as –
glider
helicopter
7.
Other vehicles, such as –
ATV
dune buggy
moped (purchased)
motor scooter (purchased)
quad
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riding golf cart (except if rental included in
golfing fees)
Segway
side-by-side
snowmobile
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SECTION 11 – TRANSPORTATION
Part A – Gas and Electric Charging Away from Home
Average monthly expense for gasoline and other fuels for all vehicles
Electric vehicle charging away from home
Part B – Vehicle Operating Expenses
1.
Driver’s licenses
Do not include other forms of identification such as passports.
2.
State or local vehicle inspection, including emissions tests, such as –
emissions inspection
RV/trailer inspection
safety inspection
3.
Vehicle registration or personal property taxes, such as –
license plate
tag
wheel tax
registration renewal
4.
Auto repair service policies, such as extended warranties, not already reported
Do not include service policies for vehicles used entirely for business.
5.
Automobile service clubs, such as AAA or services such as OnStar or LoJack
6.
Towing charges
7.
Vehicle cleaning services, including detailing or car washes, such as –
boat cleaning
vacuuming
waxing and polishing
8.
Tire purchases or mounting
9.
Vehicle maintenance, parts, or services, including oil changes and other filter and
fluid replacements, such as –
air conditioning
air or fuel filter
alternator
battery
brakes
brake fluid
carburetor
car computer
charcoal canister filters
clutch
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computer sensor
engine repair
electrical system
exhaust system fan switch
or belt
front end alignment
lights
motor tune-up
muffler
radiator
shock absorbers
spark plugs
suspension
tire repair
tire rotation
timing belt
transmission
transmission fluid
wheel balancing
windshield wipers
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10.
Vehicle accident or damage repair, including any service by an auto mechanic,
such as –
dent removal
glass/windshield repair
painting
fender/bumper repair
hail damage repair
sanding/polishing
11.
Vehicle customization, including performance or exterior modifications, such as –
alarm system
floor mat
remote start installation
back-up camera
GPS navigation system
running boards
convertible top
paint/vinyl wrap
spoiler
exterior modification
performance modifications
window tinting
fender skirt
Do not include car stereos.
12.
Vehicle accessories, such as for recreation or safety, including –
bumper guard
cargo roof box
seat covers
bike/luggage/ski rack
dash cam
steering wheel cover
13.
Tolls or electronic toll passes
14.
Parking, such as parking garages, parking lot fees, or parking meters. Do not
include expenses that are part of your property ownership or rental costs.
15.
Docking or landing fees for boats and planes
16.
Propane, kerosene, and other liquid fuels for recreational vehicles, including vans,
campers, and boats, such as –
bottled gas
liquid propane
tank gas
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Section 11 – Transportation
Part C – Taxis, Rideshare, and Bikeshare
1.
Taxis, limousine service, or car rides booked through an app, such as Lyft
SuperShuttle
Uber
Do not include expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.
2.
Fees for bike, electric scooter, or moped sharing or rental, such as –
annual membership fees
sightseeing trips
single trips or passes
commuting trips
Part D – Public Transportation
Public transportation, such asbus
commuter train
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passenger ferry
subway
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SECTION 12 – HEALTH INSURANCE
1.
Private health insurance, including employer and healthcare exchange plans
Health insurance provided in part or full by an employer (excluding military) or union or
purchased directly by the household, such as –
COBRA/Temporary Continuation of
Individual Practice Association (IPAs)
Coverage
Point of Service Plans (POS)
Fee for service plans
PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations)
2.
Medicare
Federal health insurance coverage for persons 65+ years of age and certain disabled
persons under 65, such as –
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Medicare Part D
Medicare HMOs
Medicare Plus Choice
Medicare Part C
Medicare prescription drug plans
3.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medi-Gap)
Private health insurance purchased to supplement Medicare.
4.
Medicaid
Medical assistance program that provides health care coverage to low-income and
disabled persons. Medicaid is run by the states and is often called different names in
different states.
5.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP/SCHIP)
Health care coverage for low-income, uninsured children under age 19 who are not
currently eligible for Medicaid or covered by private health insurance. This program is run
by the states and is often called different names in different states.
6.
Military health care, such as –
CHAMP-VA
Tricare
VA (Veterans Affairs)
7.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Federal health care program for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
8.
Single service plans
Health insurance coverage that provides for only one type of service, such as dental
care, vision care, prescriptions, and long-term care.
Do not include Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
9.
No coverage of any type
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SECTION 13 – MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENSES
MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES
1.
2.
Prescription drugs, such as –
asthma inhalers
birth control
insulin
medical marijuana
Medical supplies or equipment for home use, either purchased or rented, such as –
blood glucose monitor home defibrillator
orthotics
splints
blood pressure monitor hot water bottles
ostomy items
vaporizers
canes
ice packs
oxygen
walkers
cervical collars
insulin needles
prosthetics
wheelchairs
heating pads
masks
slings
whirlpools
Do not include items such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.
VISION AND HEARING CARE
3.
Eye exams, treatment, or eye surgery, such as –
cataract surgery
LASIK
glaucoma screenings
retina imaging
routine eye exams
4.
Purchases of eyeglasses or contact lenses, including –
kits and equipment
fittings
prescription sunglasses
5.
Purchases of hearing aids
DENTAL CARE
6.
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Dental care, such as –
braces/Invisalign
cosmetic dentistry
bridges
dentures
caps or crowns
extractions
cleanings
fillings
implants
mouth guard
orthodontics
root canals
teeth whitening in a
dental office
x-rays in a dental
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CARE IN HOSPITALS AND FACILITIES
7.
Inpatient or outpatient care at hospitals, including scheduled procedures and
emergency care, such as –
anesthetics
examinations
MRI
recovery room
blood transfusions
injections
nursing services
therapy
CAT scan
intensive care unit
operating room
treatment rooms
drugs and medicine laboratory tests
oxygen
x-rays
From facilities, such as –
birthing centers
general care hospitals
8.
psychiatric hospitals
substance abuse hospitals
Services at urgent care or other medical facilities, such as –
allergy shots
dialysis services
injections
blood pressure check
electrocardiogram
oxygen services
broken bones/sprains
hearing test
rescue services
cardiology test
immunizations
skin treatment
Exclude services at a doctor or specialist’s office.
9.
Care in convalescent or nursing homes
Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.
MEDICAL PROVIDERS
10.
Services by doctors and specialists, including general check-ups, such as –
dermatologist
internist
plastic surgeon
psychiatrist
general practitioner
osteopath
primary care
surgeon
physician
gynecologist
pediatrician
urologist
11.
Services by mental health professionals and counselors, such as –
clinical psychologist counselor
social worker
therapist
12.
Services by any other health professionals inside or outside the home, such as –
acupuncturist
midwife
podiatrist
chiropractor
nurse practitioner
speech therapist
homeopath
physical therapist
substance abuse
professional
medical massage therapist
physician assistant
LAB TESTS AND IMAGING
13.
Lab tests or imaging, not already reported, such as –
blood tests
MRI
CAT scan
x-rays
Exclude care at hospitals or services for eye or dental care.
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SECTION 14 – INSURANCE OTHER THAN HEALTH
1.
Life insurance or other policies which provide benefits in case of death or
disability, such as –
annuities
life endowments
burial insurance
straight-life insurance
cash benefits
term insurance
flight insurance
veterans’ insurance
group-life insurance
whole-life insurance
income or disability insurance
2.
Homeowners' insurance, which protects your home, furniture, personal effects, or
other property against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage, such as –
fire and extended coverage
flood insurance
3.
Renters' insurance, which protects your furniture, personal effects, or other
property against fire, flood, theft, loss, or damage
4.
Automobile or other vehicle insurance, such as –
airplane insurance
liability insurance
boat insurance
motorcycle insurance
bodily injury insurance
no-fault insurance
camper/RV insurance
property damage insurance
collision insurance
trailer insurance
comprehensive insurance
5.
Other types of non-health insurance, such as –
ambulance insurance
pet insurance
credit card insurance
private mortgage insurance (PMI)
mortgage guarantee insurance
umbrella liability insurance
personal liability insurance
Do not include malpractice or other professional liability insurance.
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SECTION 15 – FAMILY CARE AND EDUCATION
1.
Education savings plans, including 529s, such as –
Coverdell ESA
education savings accounts
prepaid tuition plans
2.
Daycare, nursery, or preschool tuition or fees
3.
Babysitting, nanny services, or other childcare inside or outside your home
Do not include daycare already reported.
4.
Elementary through high school tuition or fees, such as –
elementary school
junior high
parochial school
high school
middle school
preparatory school
Include only expenses paid directly to the school.
5.
Vocational or technical program tuition or fees, such as –
technical program
trade school
vocational school
Include only expenses paid directly to the school.
6.
College or university tuition or fees, such as –
business school
continuing education
Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility.
Do not report student loan payments.
7.
Housing while attending school, such as –
fraternity
sorority
housing for married students
student dormitory
Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility.
8.
School meals for preschool through college, including meal plans, such as –
school breakfast/lunch
school cafeteria accounts
school flex dollars
Include only expenses paid directly to the school or other educational facility.
9.
Private school bus service
10.
Purchase or rental of any school books, supplies, or equipment which has not
already been reported, such as –
art supplies
laboratory equipment
SAT, ACT, GRE test fees
cap and gown
laboratory fees
technical books
drafting equipment
microscopes
textbooks
11.
Tutoring or test prep
12.
Adult day care centers
13.
In-home care for convalescing, disabled, or elderly persons, excluding medical
care
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SECTION 16 – SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS,
BOOKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES
1.
Recreational lessons or other instructions, such as –
cooking
instructional day camps
self-defense
dancing
music
sewing
driving
painting
sports lessons
golf
photography
tennis
Do not include fees for participating in sports or recreational organizations.
2.
Golf courses or country clubs
3.
Health clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools, weight loss centers, or other sports
or recreational organizations
4.
Fees for participating in sports such as golf, bowling, biking, hockey, football, or
swimming, including –
5.
basketball
billiards
club sports
fishing or hunting licenses
martial arts
personal trainers
running races
tennis
triathlons
Vacation clubs, such as –
Disney Vacation Club
Hilton Grand Vacations
RCI
6.
Civic, service, fraternal, or other social organizations. Do not include contributions
to or membership in religious, professional, business, or other tax-deductible
organizations.
7.
Credit card membership fees
8.
Shopping club memberships including warehouse clubs like Sam’s Club and
discount memberships like Amazon Prime, such as –
BJ Wholesale
Costco
Wal-Mart Plus
9.
Direct or online dating services, such as –
Bumble
It’s Just Lunch
eHarmony
Match.com
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Tinder
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Expenses
10.
Single or season tickets to spectator sporting events such as football, baseball,
hockey, racing, or track events, including –
boxing
college sports
golf
high school sports
horse racing
INDYCAR
in-person e-sports
11.
LPGA
minor leagues
MLB
MLS
MMA
NASCAR
NBA
NHL
PGA
rodeo
soccer
tennis
volleyball
WNBA
Single or season tickets to plays, concerts, comedy shows, or other live in-person
events, such as –
children’s play
Las Vegas show
circus
lecture/speaker
Harlem Globetrotters
live theater
Do not include competitive sporting events.
12.
Movie tickets
13.
Tickets to parks or museums, such as –
amusement parks
Disney World
historic sites
national/state parks
monster truck show
opera
WWE wrestling
water parks
zoos
14.
Single copies of newspapers, magazines, or periodicals including digital
15.
Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or periodicals including digital, such as Apple News
Consumer Reports
nytimes.com
16.
Reader’s Digest
si.com
USA Today
Books, digital books, or book subscriptions, such as
Audible.com
hardcovers
audio books
Kindle Unlimited
digital books
Do not include schoolbooks or reference books.
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wsj.com
paperbacks
Substack
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Expenses
17.
Photo printing or processing, such as –
digital photo processing
photo books
video film processing
Do not include professional photography fees.
18.
19.
Photographic film or disposable cameras, such as –
8 mm film
35 mm film
single-use cameras
Purchased music files, CDs, or records, such as –
Amazon
Google Play
iTunes
20.
Sirius or XM satellite radio service
21.
Subscription music services such as Spotify or Pandora, including –
Apple Music
Apple One
Google Play Music
SoundCloud
22.
Purchased video files, Blu-Ray discs, or DVDs, such as –
Amazon Instant Video
iTunes
Google Play
YouTube
23.
Rented video files or DVDs or streaming video subscriptions, such as –
Amazon Instant Video
Hulu Plus
RedBox
Apple TV+
MLB.TV
Sling TV
Disney+
Netflix
YouTube TV
HBO Max
Do not include on-demand movies or pay-per-view paid through your TV service.
24.
Purchased video games, not including computer games, such as –
Nintendo games
PlayStation games
Xbox games
25.
Rented video games, such as –
GameFly
26.
Applications, games, or ringtones for a cellphone or mobile device, not already
reported, such as –
Amazon App Store
App Store
Google Play
27.
Online games or other internet entertainment sites, such as –
Massively Multiplayer Online
PlayStationPlus
Role-playing Games (MMORPG)
Xbox Live
Nintendo Switch Online
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SECTION 17 – TRIPS AND VACATIONS
Types of Trips
1.
Business trips
2.
Recreational trips, such as –
club or organizational meetings
outdoor recreation
sightseeing
sports events
3.
Any other trips that occur overnight or longer
4.
Any day trips to a place at least 75 miles away
Types of Transportation
COMMERCIAL
1.
Local, such as –
bus
ferries
2.
Airplane
3.
Train
4.
Bus, such as –
Greyhound
5.
Ship, such as –
cruise ships
local rail
subway
SuperShuttle
Hampton Jitney
Megabus
long-distance ferries
taxi
Uber
Trailways
river cruises
RENTED
6.
Automobiles, trucks, minivans, vans or SUVs
7.
Motorcycles
8.
Private aircraft
9.
Trailers and boats, including kayaks or jet-skis
10.
Campers, motor homes, or RVs
11.
Other vehicles
PRIVATE
12.
Automobiles or other vehicles privately owned or leased by household
13.
Vehicle owned by someone else
14.
Other transport
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Fees to Play Sports, Exercise, or Rent Sports Equipment
Bike-sharing
Boating
Bowling
Exercise classes
Fishing
Golf
Scuba/snorkeling
Skiing/snowboarding
Swimming
Tennis
Other sports
Entertainment or Admissions
Concerts
Movies
Museums
Sports events
Theater
Tours
Other entertainment events
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SECTION 18 – CLOTHING AND CLOTHING SERVICES
Part A – Select Clothing Items and Clothing Services
1.
Purchase of any suits or tuxedos for men, 16 or older, such as –
formal suit
man’s suit (of two or more pieces)
Do not include tuxedo rentals.
2.
Purchase of any watches, such as –
pocket watches
wristwatches
Do not include GPS or heartrate watches or smartwatches such as Apple Watch.
3.
Purchase of any jewelry, such as –
bracelets
earrings
costume jewelry
infants’ jewelry
cufflinks
necklaces
4.
Shoe repair or other shoe services, such as –
dyeing
inserting lifts
new soles
5.
rings
orthopedic modifications
re-stitching
replace heel
Watch or jewelry repair, such as –
cleaning
replace setting
replace battery
replace/add stones
stretching
waterproofing
ring sizing
6.
Repairs, alterations, or tailoring for clothing or accessories, such as –
dress alterations
hemming
wallet repair
handbag repair
sew buttons
zipper replacement
7.
Rental of any clothing or accessories, such as –
handbag rental
shoe rental
dress rental
8.
tuxedo rental
Storage outside the home, just for clothing, such as –
cold storage for furs
Part B – Global Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories
Clothing, footwear, and accessories for adults, 18 and over, inside the household
Clothing, footwear, and accessories for children, 17 and under, inside the household
Clothing, footwear, and accessories for anyone outside the household
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SECTION 19 – MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
Part A – Miscellaneous Expenses
1.
Fresh flowers or potted plants, such as –
bouquets
corsages
funeral flowers
Do not include outdoor plants or gardening.
wedding flowers
2.
Professional photography
3.
Services of lawyers or other legal professionals, such as –
arbitration services
civil litigation
estate settlement
mediation
bankruptcies
criminal litigation
lawsuits
will
Do not include legal fees for business purposes or for real estate closing costs.
Do not include parking or traffic tickets.
4.
Accounting fees, such as –
estate management
income tax preparation
Do not include fees for business purposes.
trust management
5.
Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional licenses
6.
Stamp or coin collecting, such as –
coin albums
first day covers
Do not include postage.
stamp albums
7.
Lotteries or games of chance
8.
Toys or games, such as –
action figures
darts
board games
dolls
infant toys
stuffed animals
trains
trucks
Arts or crafts kits, such as –
model kits
needlepoint kits
rug kits
scrapbook supplies
9.
10.
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Sewing, knitting, or quilting materials and items, such as –
beads
felt
needles
buttons
fiberfill
patterns
crochet hooks
interfacing
quilt pad
embroidery hoops
knitting equipment
rug material
fabric
measuring tapes
seam binding
sequins
sewing kit
stuffing
thread/yarn
zipper
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11.
Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets. Do not include pet food.
aquarium
cat
gerbil
hamster cage
bird
collars
guinea pig
pet toys
bird cage
dog
hamster
tropical fish
12.
Pet services, such as –
dog walking
kennels
grooming
license
13.
14.
pet daycare
pet resorts
pet sitting
training
Veterinarian expenses for pets, such as –
surgery
vaccinations
vet visits
veterinary treatment
Catering, for events such as –
anniversaries
bridal showers
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
confirmations
quinceañeras
weddings
graduations
parties
15.
Arrangement of live entertainment for special occasions
16.
Rental of party supplies
17.
Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults
18.
Funerals, burials, or cremation, such as –
burial fees
footstones
burial plans
funeral transcript
clergy
headstones
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funeral)
musician honoraria
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Section 19 – Miscellaneous Expenses
Part B – Contributions
GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, OR GIVEN ANY GIFT CARDS TO –
1.
College students living away from home
Money to pay for tuition, room, board, books, fees, transportation, clothing, or
entertainment expenses
2.
Any other people not in your household, such as –
birthday money
friends
cash gifts at the office
homeless persons
co-workers
money to assist others
street musicians
wedding money
PAID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING –
3.
Child support
4.
Alimony
GIVEN ANY MONEY BY CASH, CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, OR CREDIT CARDS TO
BENEFIT –
5.
6.
Educational institutions, such as –
alumni funds
parochial schools
educational endowments
scholarship funds
school fund raisers
Political organizations, such as –
political action committees
political candidates
(PACs)
political parties
7.
Religious organizations, including churches, temples, and mosques, such as –
building funds
religious television/radio ministries
religious fund raisers
tithes and offerings
8.
Charities or other organizations, such as –
ACLU
Combined Federal
American Cancer Society
Campaign (CFC)
American Heart Association fine arts and literary
civic organizations
Humane Society
Red Cross
Salvation Army
United Way
GIVEN ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR MUTUAL FUNDS
9.
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Stocks, bonds, mutual funds
Include only securities given to persons or organizations outside of your
household.
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SECTION 20 – EXPENSE PATTERNS FOR SELECTED
SERVICES AND GOODS
Food and drinks from places like restaurants, bars, and fast food places, such as –
carry-out
delivery
vending machines
cafeterias
food trucks
Include alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol to be served at home, such as –
beer
liquor
wine
Groceries, including food and non-food items, such as –
cleaning supplies
grocery home delivery fees
pet food
diapers
health and wellness items
prepared meal kits
drinking water delivery fees
online grocery shopping
Include purchases made with government benefits such as SNAP EBT cards.
Do not include prescription drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or other tobacco products.
Purchases of foods & beverages for people who do not live in your household, such as
hosting a party or event
sending a food gift basket
treating others to a meal
Cigarettes
Do not include e-cigarettes.
Other tobacco products, such as –
cigars
e-cigarettes
chewing tobacco
pipe tobacco
Do not include marijuana products.
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Section 20 – Expense Patterns for Selected Services and Goods
Self-service laundry machines, such as –
app/card/coin-operated
laundromat
washer or dryer
washateria
Dry cleaning or laundry service, such as –
laundry and dry cleaning
laundryheap.com
pickup and delivery
rinse.com
Haircutting, styling, attached hair pieces, manicures, massages and other salon
services, such as –
facials
hair weaves
tanning
hair coloring
pedicures
waxing
Removable hairpieces, wigs, or toupees, such as–
temporary hair extensions
Safe deposit box rental in a bank or similar financial institution
Charges or fees for bank services such as ATM or overdraft fees or account service
charges from a bank or similar financial institution, such as –
below minimum balance fee
check order fee
money order fee
bill payment fee
management fees for trust,
online banking fee
certified check fee
custodial, or escrow
personal loan fees
check cashing fee
accounts
regular service charges
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SECTION 21 – OCCUPATIONS
1.
Administrator, Manager
2. Teacher
guidance counselor
3. Professional
accountant
clergy
engineer
IT analyst
lawyer
photographer
4. Administrative Support, including Clerical
assistant
bookkeeper
clerk
5. Sales, Retail
apparel salesperson
cashier
physician
registered nurse
social worker
receptionist
secretary
commodity salesperson
door-to-door salesperson
6. Sales, Business Goods and Services
financial services
manufacturing sales rep
insurance sales rep
mining sales rep
motor vehicle salesperson
real estate agent
wholesale sales rep
7. Technician
clinical laboratory technician
drafter
electronic technician
health technician
practical nurse
8. Protective Service
firefighter
police officer
private guard
9. Private Household Service
household worker
nanny
10. Other Service (except private household)
bartender
food preparer
maid/housekeeper
childcare worker
hairstylist
nail stylist
cook
janitor
orderly
personal trainer
waiter/waitress
11. Machine or Transportation Operator, Laborer
assembler
freight handler
material handler
bus driver
inspector
packager
construction laborer machine operator
stock handler
taxi driver
tractor operator
truck driver
12. Construction Workers, Mechanics
automobile mechanic machine repairer
carpenter
machinist
electrician
meat cutter
pipefitter
sheet metal worker
welder
mining worker
painter
plumber
13. Farming
14. Forestry, Fishing, Groundskeeping
15. Armed Forces
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Section 21 – Work Experience and Income
CARD A
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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Loss
$ 1
– $ 4,999
$ 5,000
– $ 9,999
$ 10,000 – $ 14,999
$ 15,000 – $ 19,999
$ 20,000 – $ 29,999
$ 30,000 – $ 39,999
$ 40,000 – $ 49,999
$ 50,000 – $ 69,999
$ 70,000 – $ 89,999
$ 90,000 – $ 119,999
$ 120,000 and over
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CARD B
1. Less than $500
2. $ 500
–
$ 699
3. $ 700
–
$ 999
4. $ 1,000 –
$ 1,299
5. $ 1,300 –
$ 1,699
6. $ 1,700 and over
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Section 21 – Work Experience and Income
CARD C
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
50
Loss
$ 1
– $ 999
$ 1,000 – $ 1,999
$ 2,000 – $ 2,999
$ 3,000 – $ 3,999
$ 4,000 – $ 4,999
$ 5,000 – $ 9,999
$ 10,000 – $ 14,999
$ 15,000 – $ 19,999
$ 20,000 – $ 29,999
$ 30,000 – $ 39,999
$ 40,000 – $ 49,999
$ 50,000 and over
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CARD D
1. $ 1
– $ 9,999
2. $ 10,000
– $ 39,999
3. $ 40,000
– $ 99,999
4. $ 100,000
– $ 199,999
5. $ 200,000
– $ 449,999
6. $ 450,000 and over
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Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities
CARD E
1. $ 1
– $ 4,999
2. $ 5,000
– $ 19,999
3. $ 20,000
– $ 74,999
4. $ 75,000
– $ 199,999
5. $ 200,000 – $ 449,999
6. $ 450,000 and over
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Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities
CARD F
1. $ 1
– $ 749
2. $ 750
– $ 1,999
3. $ 2,000
– $ 3,999
4. $ 4,000
– $ 9,999
5. $ 10,000
– $ 19,999
6. $ 20,000 and over
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Section 22 – Assets and Liabilities
CARD G
1. $ 1
– $ 4,999
2. $ 5,000
– $ 9,999
3. $ 10,000
– $ 19,999
4. $ 20,000
– $ 39,999
5. $ 40,000
– $ 79,999
6. $ 80,000 and over
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2024 CALENDAR
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2025 CALENDAR
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Fractions to Percentages
Fraction
%
Fraction
%
Fraction
%
1/2
50.00
1/7
14.29
3/9
33.33
1/3
33.33
2/7
28.57
4/9
44.44
2/3
66.67
3/7
42.86
5/9
55.55
1/4
25.00
4/7
57.14
6/9
66.67
2/4
50.00
5/7
71.42
7/9
77.78
3/4
75.00
6/7
85.71
8/9
88.89
1/5
20.00
1/8
12.50
1/10
10.00
2/5
40.00
2/8
25.00
2/10
20.00
3/5
60.00
3/8
37.50
3/10
30.00
4/5
80.00
4/8
50.00
4/10
40.00
1/6
16.67
5/8
62.50
5/10
50.00
2/6
33.33
6/8
75.00
6/10
60.00
3/6
50.00
7/8
87.50
7/10
70.00
4/6
66.67
1/9
11.11
8/10
80.00
5/6
83.33
2/9
22.22
9/10
90.00
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LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Hello, I’m from the U.S. Census Bureau. Is someone here now who speaks
English and can help us? If not, please give me your phone number and
someone may contact you in English.
01. English
Buenos días (Buenas tardes), soy de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados
Unidos. ¿Se encuentra alguien que hable inglés y pueda ayudarnos? Si no,
favor, dígame su número de teléfono; es possible que alguien se comuniqu
con usted en español.
02. Español/Spanish
03.
04.
/
05.
/
06.
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CantoneseSimplified
MandarinSimplified
/Korean
Dzień dobry. Jestem z Amerykańskiego Biura Spisu Ludności. Czy ktoś tut
mówi po angielsku I czy mógłby nam pomóc? Jeżeli nie, proszę podać mi sw
numer telefonu, pod którym można skontaktować się z Państwem po polsk
07. Polski/Polish
Здравствуйте! Я представляю Бюро переписи населения Соединенных
Штатов. Присутствует ли здесь кто-нибудь, кто говорит по-английски
мог бы нам помочь? Если нет, то, пожалуйста, дайте нам свой номер
телефона, чтобы при необходимости наш сотрудник мог с вами
поговорить по-русски.
08. Pусский/
Russian
Xin chào, tôi là nhân viên của Cục Thống Kê Dân Số Hoa Kỳ. Ở đây hiện c
ai biết nói tiếng Anh và có thể giúp chúng tôi không? Nếu không xin vui lo
cho biết số điện thoại của quý vị. Chúng tôi có thể liên lạc với quý vị bằng
tiếng Việt.
09. Tiếng Việt /
Vietnamese
CE-305 (4-1-2024)
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economics and Statistics Administration
U.S. Census Bureau
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