# SOYEAR

The SOYEAR function takes the date as input and returns the year's starting date. Node references and measures are also accepted as input arguments. Use [DATE.SET()](https://docs.inforiver.com/~/changes/mS6jwvARNLHpKqBa4cT9/formula-syntax/date-functions/date.set) to set the format of the output date.

## Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```java
SOYEAR(date)
```

## Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

date - The date that is passed as an input to the function. Required.

## Return value <a href="#return-value" id="return-value"></a>

Date representing the start of the year.

## Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```java
SOYEAR("05/29/2024")
//Returns 1/1/2024
```

<figure><img src="/files/wrSPgZ5dQ1jaM2w9fqji" alt=""><figcaption><p>Starting of the Year</p></figcaption></figure>


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