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?

[fanfare · Accepted solution]

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".

[cpiv2017]

Thank you for your time Fanfare. Wasnt sure what to do about that/didnt want to unnecessarily do anything to trigger an audit for such a small sum.  I saw in your profile that you are a retired, NJ resident who states concern about NJ Inheritance taxes (thus presumptively have either non Class-A beneficiaries and/or an estate worth over 2 million).  There are ways via Estate and Trust Planning (shielding assets, gifting, trusts) to benefit your heirs, to control assets which would flow through probate.  Is there a way to send you a private message with information of a specializing law firm that I personally know that could assist you, if desired?