Why is Blank option for the date acquired under 1099 investments not accepted?

[jterhune2002-gma]

there are 2 options to choose from: blank or various dates. When choosing the blank option i get feedback that says i need more information. But the box on the 1099 is blank and the more info says to choose blank

[robtm]

I'm not sure why the blank option doesn't work, but why not go ahead on use Various?

[JohnB5677]

Unfortunately, Blank is not an option. It's the title of the box. It indicates that your 1099-B is blank on the brokerage form.

There are only 2 alternatives.

1. Enter a date.
2. Select Various.

The date is used to confirm long/short term gains.

• If you know approximately when you purchased it, use a similar date.
• If you have a history of the stock, you can find a value close to the purchase price and use that date.
• Or as @robtm suggested, you can use Variable, and it will default to the sales section posted earlier for this record.

[fanfare]

TurboTax does not allow you to leave Date Acquired EMPTY. That's all there is to it.