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Section 19 - MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
Part A - Miscellaneous Expenses
- PURCHASE OR UPKEEP OF CEMETERY LOTS OR VAULTS
- FUNERALS, BURIALS, OR CREMATION
| burial fees | | limousines (used during funeral) |
| burial plans | | flowers for funeral |
- CATERED AFFAIRS, including -
| anniversaries | | bridal showers | | parties |
| Bar Mitzvah | | confirmations | | weddings |
| Bat Mitzvah | | graduations |
- FRESH FLOWERS OR POTTED PLANTS -
- PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FEES -
- SERVICES OF LAWYERS OR OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, including -
Do not include fees for business purposes or those related to closing costs for the purchase of real estate.
- ACCOUNTING FEES, including -
| estate management | | trust management | | income tax preparation |
Do not include fees for business purposes.
- OCCUPATIONAL EXPENSES, such as union dues or professional licenses.
HOME SERVICES PROVIDED BY NON-CU MEMBER
- GARDENING OR LAWN CARE SERVICES, including -
| fertilize lawn, etc. | | planting | | tree pruning |
| hedge trimming | | plowing | | tree removal |
| lawn cutting | | tilling |
Include any services provided under service contracts.
Do not include services which are covered by management or maintenance fees.
- HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, including -
| carpet cleaning | | cooking | | window washing |
| cleaning | | laundering |
- HOME SECURITY SYSTEM SERVICE FEES
- OTHER HOME SERVICES AND SMALL REPAIR JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE, NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
Include diaper service.
- MOVING, STORAGE, AND FREIGHT
Do not include expenses that are reimbursed by employer or other persons outside of the CU.
- BABYSITTING, NANNY SERVICES, OR OTHER CHILD CARE IN YOUR HOME
Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.
- BABYSITTING, NANNY SERVICES, OR OTHER CHILD CARE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S HOME
Do not include nursery school care or care in a day care center.
- CARE FOR INVALIDS, CONVALESCENTS, HANDICAPPED, OR ELDERLY PERSONS IN THE HOME
Do not include institutional or medical care.
- ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
- VIDEO OR COMPUTER HARDWARD, SOFTWARE, GAMEBOYS, OR ACCESSORIES
| hardware | | video game hardware |
| TV computer game | | video games |
- TOYS AND GAMES
| action figures | | games | | trains |
| dart board | | infant toys | | trucks |
| dolls | | stuffed animals |
- ARTS OR CRAFT KITS
| arts and craft supplies | | model kits |
| needlepoint kits | | rug kits |
- STAMP OR COIN COLLECTING
| stamp albums | | coin albums | | first day covers |
- LOTTERIES AND GAMES OF CHANCE
- PURCHASE OF PETS, PET SUPPLIES, AND MEDICINE FOR PETS, including -
| aquarium | | dog | | hamster | | pet toys |
| bird | | dog house | | hamster cage |
| bird cage | | guinea pig | | tropical fish |
| collars | | cat | | gerbil |
- PET SERVICES, including -
- VETERINARIAN EXPENSES FOR PETS
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Last Modified Date: November 21, 2006