I do not own a business, but received 1099 Misc from class action settlement. Do I need to fill out schedule C? How can I fill it out without owning any business?

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Legal settlements that are taxable (including previously-deducted medical expenses related to physical injury or illness) are entered as miscellaneous (other) income.

If you received a 1099-MISC:

1. Sign in to TurboTax and open or continue your return.
2. Search for 1099-misc and select the Jump to link.
3. If you're asked Did you get a 1099-MISC?, answer Yes.
   1. If you've already entered a 1099-MISC, select Add Another 1099-MISC.
4. Input the information from your 1099-MISC and select Continue.
5. On the Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC screen,
   type in lawsuit settlement and select Continue.
6. On the Does one of these uncommon situations apply? screen, select This was money from a lawsuit settlement and then answer the back wages question before selecting Continue.