Apparently a mechanic's tool purchase deductions can entered as a total amount, but what should be entered as the Date Purchased?

[i_be_taxed32880]

From what I've read here on AnswerXchange, it is apparently okay for a mechanic to enter a total amount for deducting tool purchases (as opposed to entering individual tools/receipts), but what should be entered as the "Date purchased or acquired" in TurboTax? It appears I could either use an arbitrary date or possibly leave it blank. Thanks in advance.

[RichardG · Accepted solution]

Try entering "various."  If that doesn't work pick the date when you spent the most money on tools.

[i_be_taxed32880]

Entering "Various" doesn't work because it's a date field in Turbotax, so I'll pick a date as suggested. Thanks.