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Level 2
posted Apr 17, 2022 2:28:43 PM

OK 511 is asking for acquisition date of stocks which were acquired various dates. What date do I use?

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Alumni
Jan 26, 2023 5:55:01 PM

getman,

 

The simplest solution is to select "VARIOUS" as the acquisition date and "long term [over a year]" or "short term [up to a year]" as appropriate for each stock symbol and sales date.  For most anything, the 1099-B brokerage statement will show whether it was long or short term. This does not, of course, relieve you of knowing the cost basis for each.  I strongly suggest you wait to receive the 1099-B form(s) before filing your taxes.  These typically do not come out until mid-Feb. at the earliest but you may be lucky.