Amending 1040: 1099 should be line 21, not Sched C. Delete/re-enter or move?

[annfritzi]

I filed my 2017 1040 return, but just realized I mistakenly put a 1099-MISC on Sched. C that should be on line 21. 

I found the instructions on amending, my question is: should I delete the 1099 from Sched. C, and then add it to line 21? Or is there a way to move the existing 1099?

[AnnetteB · Accepted solution]

While in the process of amending your return, the easiest thing to do would be to delete the Form 1099-MISC altogether and start again with entering it fresh.

Delete the Schedule C as well, unless you had other income for a business.

There is not a way to just move the Form 1099-MISC from the Schedule C to line 21.  You should go through the questions related to the 1099-MISC entry in order to have it reported correctly. 

[annfritzi]

Thanks!