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No.  ALL of your income for 2016 needs to go on your 2016 tax return.  If you "wait" you will just have to file an amended return for 2016--a hassle.   You will not be able to add it to your 2017 tax return.  Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Unemployment

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June 1, 2019

No.  ALL of your income for 2016 needs to go on your 2016 tax return.  If you "wait" you will just have to file an amended return for 2016--a hassle.   You will not be able to add it to your 2017 tax return.  Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Unemployment

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