ThomasM125
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Investors & landlords

Yes, since you don't know what the cost basis is and the sale amount will have only a nominal affect on your income tax, you can enter $0 for the cost basis and various for the purchase dates. Also, you will be overstating your tax if anything, so the IRS would not likely take exception to what you are doing. 

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