take 1/2 the deduction for 2016 and the other half in 2017?
The loss has to be reported in the year it took place, so it would be reported on the 2016 return.
Now if there is a capital loss it is possible to carryover a capital loss from one year to the next.
This is a capital loss, how can I use turbo tax to carryover I/2 this loss to next year?