Attachment E(d) - CE 303 L4

DC

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233
Office of the Director

A message from the U.S. Census Bureau:
An interviewer will contact you soon to conduct your final interview for the Consumer Expenditure Survey.
In this interview, as in the previous ones, we will ask about your household spending over the past three
months.
With your help on this survey, we can measure things like infiation, which impacts wages, pensions,
grocery costs, housing, and healthcare.
We recommend that you gather records of expenses, like receipts and bills, to help jog your memory.
On the back of this letter are some examples of records that may help you during the interview.
To help shorten the interview it may be helpful to have some documents on hand.
We specifically want your help. Your participation is a service to your community and the country.
Answering this survey is a great way to tell the government, businesses, and economists how you are doing
in this economy. Your response will give a voice to hundreds of other U.S. households.
Your information is confidential and protected by law.
The information you give us is secure. We never share anything with law enforcement or other government
agencies that can be traced back to you. Our state-of-the-art systems protect your data from cybersecurity
risks. Our employees are trained on how to protect your data.
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your help!

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Gather these documents
to help you report your
expenses accurately
Most questions will ask about household expenses within
the last 3 calendar months before your interview.
Billing statements for:
● Mortgages
● Medical care or equipment
● Education
● Home repairs/improvements
Receipts, bills of sale, or contracts for:
● Vehicle purchases/leases
● Appliance purchases
● Service contracts, like pest control or appliance repair
Pay stubs showing:
● Insurance premiums
● Retirement deductions, including 401(k) plans
● Other deductions, such as union dues or charity
Credit card statements, bank statements, checkbook
registers, or apps for:
● Other large expenses
● Autopay charges
● Credit card membership fees

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this survey and assigned it Control Number
1220-0050. This survey could not be conducted without a valid OMB Control Number.

CE-303-L4 (4-2026)

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