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The IRS explains the basis of property received as a gift here.
When entering the item, click on Something other than a date for options to enter under Date acquired.
The instructions in TurboTax Online state:
If you don't have a single date listed in Box 1b of your 1099-B, you can select Something other than a date. After you select this, you can choose from two options: Blank or Various (or more than one date).
Online shopping shopping websites or website searches may give you an idea of the value of the items.
Do you have photographs or correspondence from the donor that would indicate the date of the gift?
