Have 1 (one) share of a $158 stock that we had for easily 15-20 years. No records to show cost basis or date acquired. Sold in 2017. Just omit these two pieces of info?

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Have 1 (one) share of a $158 stock that we had for easily 15-20 years. No records to show cost basis or date acquired. Sold in 2017. Just omit these two pieces of info?

Yes you can do that. Your basis must be entered to be 0.00, It won't change your lifestyle.

You must pick some date, or enter "Various".

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Have 1 (one) share of a $158 stock that we had for easily 15-20 years. No records to show cost basis or date acquired. Sold in 2017. Just omit these two pieces of info?

Yes you can do that. Your basis must be entered to be 0.00, It won't change your lifestyle.

You must pick some date, or enter "Various".

Have 1 (one) share of a $158 stock that we had for easily 15-20 years. No records to show cost basis or date acquired. Sold in 2017. Just omit these two pieces of info?

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