Yes, he can use variable or various as the acquired date. Select 'Something other than a date'. Your relative's cost will be your cost basis and your holding period, as you indicated,
It's important to select that it was not purchased since it was a gift. Follow the steps below for entry into TurboTax.
Open your TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online return.
- TurboTax Desktop select Personal Income > Scroll to Investment Income
- TurboTax Online >Select Income or search 1099b > Add or Edit your gift investment sale
- Continue to enter the sale of gift stock.
- Since you bought the stock several years ago be sure to select 'Long term basis not reported to IRS (noncovered)'.


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