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Section 19, Part A - Miscellaneous Expenses - Miscellaneous Expenses

Section 19, Part A covers miscellaneous expenses such as funeral expenses, legal and accounting fees, various household services, babysitting and adult care, toys and games, lotteries, and pet expenses.

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.

1. Enter 1 to continue

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Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU had expenses for any of the following, either for you or any members of your CU or for someone outside your CU?

* Read each item on list.

1. Purchase or upkeep of cemetery lots or vaults
2. Funerals, burials, or cremation
3. Catered affairs
4. Fresh flowers or potted plants
5. Professional photography
6. Services of lawyers or other legal professionals
7. Accounting fees
8. Occupational expenses, such as union dues or professional licenses
9. Gardening or lawn care services
10. Housekeeping services
11. Home security system service fees
12. Other home services or small repair jobs around the house, not previously reported
13. Moving, storage, or freight
14. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in your home
15. Babysitting, nanny services, or other child care in someone ELSE'S home
16. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
17. Adult day care centers
18. Video or computer hardware, software, Gameboys, or accessories
19. Toys or games
20. Arts or crafts kits
21. Stamp or coin collecting
22. Lotteries or games of chance
23. Purchase of pets, pet supplies, or medicine for pets
24. Pet services
25. Veterinarian expenses for pets

99. None/No more

What was the expense for? [enter text] _____________

In what month did you have this expense? [enter text] _____________

* Enter 13 for a continuous expense.

Was this expense for someone inside or outside your CU?

1. For CU
2. For someone outside your CU

What was the total amount of this expense? [Enter monthly amount if continuous] [enter value] _____________

* Do not include legal fees related to real estate closing costs reported in Section 3

* Enter 'C' for a combined reimbursement

1. C
2. Not combined expense

What other expense is the "above miscellaneous item" combined with? [enter text] _____________

* Enter all that apply

Did you have any other expenses for the "miscellaneous item"?

1. Yes
2. No

What was the expense for? [enter text] _____________

In what month did you have this expense? [enter text] _____________

* Enter 13 for a continuous expense.

Was this expense for someone inside or outside your CU?

1. For CU
2. For someone outside your CU

What was the total amount of this expense? [Enter monthly amount if continuous] [enter value] _____________

* Do not include legal fees related to real estate closing costs reported in Section 3

Did you have any other expenses for the "miscellaneous item"?

1. Yes
2. No

End of Section 19A

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Last Modified Date: November 8, 2007