When you entered the 1099-MISC info, you answered something that indicated the income was self-employment income, so it is asking for your business details. To enter the 1099-MISC as Other Income without any self-employment tax - You need to delete the Schedule C completely (use the instructions in that link) and delete the 1099-MISC entry that created it (don't try to edit it, it won't work).
After you get rid of the 1099 and the Schedule C, re-enter the 1099-MISC, but make sure you answer the follow-up questions as instructed below. If you enter it as follows, the income in box 3 will go to Schedule 1, Line 8 and it will be included in ordinary income on your tax return and will not require the business info. But you have to delete the entire Schedule C and 1099 form you started first.
- Go to Other Common Income
- Income From 1099-MISC
- Answer YES
- Enter the Payer name, Fed ID #, and Box 3 amount
- Description > other income from composite 1099 or similar
- None of these apply
- No - doesn't involve my main job
- I got it in 2022 - - Mark only this box - you should only have 1 checkmark on this screen
- No - doesn't involve the intent to earn money
- Done - no schedule C required
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