cmmcd
Returning Member

Can I report a small, long-term stock sale loss in 2016 on my 2017 return?

I have a 1099b that reports my $300 long-term loss on a stock I sold in late 2016.  This 1099 had not been posted last year when I downloaded my 1099s for my 2016 return.  Do I now need to amend my 2016 return to record this loss, or can I record the loss in my 2017 return?  The later would surely be much simpler and result in no change in my taxes due.